The River Valley Waldorf Campus
Our campus is a living part of the curriculum nurturing a deep connection to the land and fostering a sense of wonder in every child.
River Valley Waldorf School is nestled on a serene 7-acre campus in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. The property features a blend of open meadows, wooded trails, and thoughtfully cultivated garden spaces, offering children a natural environment in which to learn and grow.
Two main buildings—sunlit and inviting—are filled with natural light, thoughtful design, and student artwork that reflect the learning that happens in each room. Outdoor play areas, a teaching garden, and quiet forest nooks extend the classroom into nature, supporting imaginative play and experiential learning in every season.
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The Location
River Valley Waldorf School, located at 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd in Upper Black Eddy, PA, benefits from a truly exceptional setting.
Just 45 miles north of Philadelphia and 58 miles west of New York City, the campus offers a peaceful rural atmosphere with easy access to urban cultural and educational resources. Nestled along the Delaware River and adjacent to the Delaware Canal State Park—with its 60-mile towpath trail—students and families enjoy year-round access to hiking, biking, fishing, and canoeing. The surrounding region also features attractions like Ringing Rocks County Park and Nockamixon State Park just minutes away. The serene forested terrain and scenic river valley create an ideal backdrop for outdoor learning, while well-traveled commuter routes make the school easily accessible from major metropolitan areas.
Transportation
Our students come from across six counties.
Every day, students arrive at River Valley Waldorf School from towns across Bucks, Northampton, Lehigh, Montgomery, Hunterdon, and Mercer counties, creating a vibrant and diverse school community rooted in shared values.
Our campus in Upper Black Eddy is ideally situated near the Delaware River, just minutes from the New Jersey border and easily accessible from surrounding areas including Easton, Bethlehem, Doylestown, Quakertown, Lambertville, Flemington, and beyond. Families within a 25-mile radius enjoy the benefits of a peaceful rural setting with convenient access to both local resources and major commuter routes.
Disrict Busing
The Quakertown, Palisades, Pennridge, and Wilson Area School Districts currently provide transportation to and from River Valley Waldorf School.
If you do not live in one of these school districts and are interested in transportation, please contact admissions@rivervalleyschool.org.
Carpools
Many River Valley families choose to carpool. Our Admissions Director can help you connect to families in your area. Please contact admissions@rivervalleyschool.org.
Live Near River Valley, Work in NYC
Easton, Pennsylvania and nearby towns offer more affordable housing, larger homes, and access to nature, all within commuting distance to New York City. Travel can take 1.5–2 hours one way by car or bus, but many families find the lifestyle and financial benefits worth it, especially with remote working options that allow for commuting to NYC a few days each week or month.
Local Counties
We are located near the PA/NJ border, close to Bucks, Northampton, Lehigh, and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania, and Hunterdon and Mercer counties in New Jersey. Our scenic campus in Upper Black Eddy offers a peaceful rural setting with easy access to nearby towns such as Doylestown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown, Lambertville, and Flemington.
Send an Inquiry
Send a brief form, and our enrollment specialists will call you by the next business day to learn about your child, share how Waldorf nurtures whole-child growth, and answer every question you have.
