Marti created Willow & Wonder after searching for indoor activities that worked well for her oldest son, Oliver, who is almost five. She said many of the region’s traditional indoor playgrounds felt too overstimulating for him.
“We needed to create our own environment that was calming and enriching,” Marti said. “There’s a sensory room that’s dedicated to kids that just need a minute and need to chill out. It’s completely separated from the play space.”
Willow & Wonder will also offer its Discover Co-Op, a child-led enrichment program for homeschool and alternative-learning families ages 4 to 7.
The Tuesday and Thursday program will include hands-on STEM activities, literacy, sensory exploration, process art, movement, and collaborative projects.
The studio is an approved Step Up For Students provider, allowing eligible families to use scholarship funds toward Discover tuition and drop-in sessions.
Willow & Wonder will be open seven days a week, with multiple 90-minute sessions Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday sessions will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while Sundays will initially feature one session from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Private birthday parties, music sessions, storytimes, and other workshops are also planned.
The November 1st grand opening will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include three hours of open play, sensory exploration, and creative activities. Advance online registration is required.
For more information or to reserve a session, visit Willow & Wonder’s website or follow the business on Facebook and Instagram.