Welcome to Oak House!
Tradition & Togetherness
Run by Grace Morrow and Hermione Morrow
House Pet(s): a golden retriever named Biscuit and a flock of hens (Hazel, Poppy, Juniper, Mabel, and Daisy)
The staff and residents of Oak House believe that the strongest families are built through shared traditions, mutual responsibility, and time spent together. Here, staff place a strong emphasis on honesty, dependability, and taking pride in even the smallest daily tasks, teaching youngsters that meaningful contributions to the household benefit everyone. Residents are encouraged to help tend the vegetable garden, care for the chickens, harvest fruit from the orchard, and participate in family routines that reinforce cooperation and stewardship. Through these experiences, children and adolescents learn that hard work, consistency, and caring for others are just as important as personal achievement.
As with the other homes in the Orphan Village, screentime is strictly limited to encourage residents to engage more fully with the people and environment around them. Instead, youngsters living in Oak House are often found walking the woodland trail, relaxing on the wraparound porch, gathering around the fire pit, or working alongside staff and friends in the gardens and orchard before sharing a meal together at the end of the day. At Oak House, traditions are cherished, responsibilities are shared, and staff and residents become a family that values loyalty, generosity, and the simple joy of building a home together.
Outdoor Features- Expansive wraparound porch with rocking chairs and porch swings
- Community vegetable garden with raised beds
- Small orchard with apple and pear trees
- Stone fire pit with log seating
- Gazebo for gatherings and quiet relaxation
- Woodland walking trail through the property
- Chicken coop maintained by residents and staff
- Large open lawn for free play and informal games
Indoor Features- Large communal dining room with seating for the entire household
- Oversized country-style kitchen with generous prep space and multiple ovens
- Warm family room centered around a large stone fireplace
- Extensive library with books for all ages and comfortable reading chairs
- Dedicated homework and tutoring room with large study tables
- Wraparound sunroom overlooking the gardens and orchard
- Butler's pantry and large walk-in food pantry for preserving seasonal harvests
- Baking room equipped for breadmaking, canning, and family cooking projects
- Mudroom with storage for boots, coats, gardening gloves, and outdoor tools
- Laundry room designed to accommodate the needs of a large household
- Game room featuring classic board games, chess, checkers, and puzzles
- Craft room for knitting, quilting, woodworking, and other traditional hobbies
- Display shelves showcasing family photographs, heirlooms, and resident accomplishments
- Music room with a piano and space for informal sing-alongs and recitals
- Covered porch sitting areas furnished with rocking chairs and porch swings
- Large coat and shoe room adjacent to the main entrance
- Staff office located near the primary living spaces for easy supervision
- Storage room for gardening supplies, harvest baskets, and seasonal decorations
- Welcoming foyer with bulletin boards for family announcements and traditions
- Cozy den designed for storytelling, quiet conversation, and evening gatherings
