Download Our Storybook

LifeSchoolHouse began with a simple idea: learning and belonging grow when people gather around shared practice, often in kitchens, living rooms, and other ordinary places.

Tea for Community is a story-rich, practical guide for anyone curious about starting a folk school or community-led learning space. It shares the experiences of hosts, facilitators, participants, and volunteers, offering both inspiration and grounded guidance for beginning where you are, with what you have.

We offer this storybook on a pay-what-you-can basis. Choose an amount that feels right for you. Higher contributions help sustain LifeSchoolHouse and make these resources available to others; lower or free access is always welcome.

If you feel a spark, this is the place to begin — and take the first step toward creating a space where learning, care, and connection can grow.