We’re looking to share our space!

My husband and I have an office in the heart of Old Towne Orange (right above Bagel Me! ) that has served as the headquarters for my homeschooling nonprofit, The Handpicked Education. Over the years, I’ve hosted book clubs, mom nights, curriculum planning sessions, and small classes here. It’s also been a creative learning hub for my own kids — a place where we’ve done lessons, projects, and quiet study time together.

As our schedule has changed and we now only use the office twice a week, I’d love to open it up to a few other families looking for a calm, inspiring place to homeschool.

What’s included:

$350/Month for up to 8 hours a week of exclusive access.
Located in the heart of Old Towne Orange — steps from the historic Circle and just two blocks from the city library.

Our space was thoughtfully designed for families who live, learn, and work together. You’ll have access to all three rooms, filled with tools and materials to make homeschooling easy and enjoyable. The way our office is set up is specifically with our own family in mind. My husband and I often work from home and our kids need space to play, create, and have dedicated spaces for me to teach them, or for them to take their online school classes too. I have used this space to teach my kids using our whiteboard, their computers, and screen sharing lessons on the TV in the school room, or even used it as a read aloud center by placing our audiobook on the TV. I have also used this space in the evenings sans kids to host book clubs or do school prep for the next semester or even full school year.

complete Access to all 3 rooms + 1 Bathroom

Main School Room

Large Whiteboard
TV with screen share capabilities
2 Computers
1 Large Table with seating or up to 6
1 Large Computer Desk that sits up to 3

Playroom

Large Open Playroom
Large TV with screen share capabilities
(2) Nugget Couches
(1) Reading Chair
(1) Playtable
Tons of toys
Tons of books

Living Room

1 Large Sofa
1 Loveseat
1 Armchair
1 coffee table
1 Desk

Amenities:

Printer + Supply Room

Epson ET-4850 EcoTank printer
Laminator + sheets, binding machine (up to 85 pages)
Basic office tools (stapler, hole punch, etc.)
Learning materials from From Jennifer and SumBlox
Montessori-inspired manipulatives (hundred board, wooden letters/numbers, stackable blocks)
Student whiteboards
Full lending library with curriculum options:
- Dimensions Math, The Good and the Beautiful, Logic of English, and many more

Mini Kitchen

Refrigerator, freezer, microwave
Keurig, tea kettle, pantry

Why Families Love It:

local Highlights:

Right above Bagel Me! and surrounded by dozens of local gems — Play Coffee, Zinc Cafe, Urth Cafe, Snooze, Finney’s, Eurocafe, and more. Walkable to antique shops, tree-lined streets, and the public library — all perfect for homeschool outings and lunch breaks.

This space offers the best of both worlds: structure and community without the chaos. It’s designed for families who want a dedicated place to learn, create, and gather , without a long-term lease or the distractions of home.

If you’re looking for a cozy, well-equipped, and family-friendly environment in the heart of Old Towne Orange, I’d love to connect and show you around!