Guest Hollow offers award-winning buffet-style curriculum where parents choose from a rich selection of living books, hands-on projects, videos, recipes, and activities rather than following rigid textbook lessons, making it ideal for families who want flexibility to customize learning around their child's interests and learning style. This approach resonates with Charlotte Mason, classical, eclectic, and unschooling families who value literature-based learning and want to spark genuine excitement rather than checking off workbook pages.
The curriculum spans PreK through grade 12 across subjects including science, history, geography, language arts, and government, with many courses designed to track together for family-style teaching where multiple ages learn about the same topics simultaneously using age-appropriate materials. Parents receive detailed weekly schedules in multiple formats that lay out the buffet of options, and most courses include free online textbooks with embedded videos alongside curated book lists that can be borrowed from libraries. The worldview varies by subject—biology presents a Christian creationist perspective with a secular alternative available, while geography, history, and government aim for neutrality with occasional Christian book recommendations noted upfront.
The buffet approach means more parent involvement in weekly planning compared to scripted programs, as you'll select which activities and books to use each day from the generous options provided. Parents appreciate the engaging materials that transform reluctant learners into enthusiastic students and the ability to teach multiple children together, though some note the abundance of choices can feel overwhelming initially. Preview the free sample schedules and book lists on each curriculum page to see if the literature-rich, activity-based style matches your family's approach before committing.
