Where Play Lives Beyond the Box
A space for child-led play, creativity and connection--rooted in nature, imagination and possibility.
Our Story
Out of the Box Play started with Nature’s Play Village—
with a simple idea and a deep belief in the power of child-led, open-ended play.
As it grew, so did the dream.
What began outdoors with families gathering to play, explore, and connect started to expand into something more. Around that time, my best friend joined me in the vision—bringing new energy and ideas for how play could reach even further.
Together, we began creating play experiences that could travel beyond the woods and into homes, gatherings, and everyday moments. From that shared vision, The In Between was born—those spaces where real play unfolds. Where children follow their curiosity, ideas take shape, and learning happens naturally.
It became clear that this wasn’t just one offering.
It was something bigger.
A collection of experiences.
A way of thinking about play.
A vision for spaces—both now and in the future—where play can truly live and grow.
All of it needed a home.
And that’s where Out of the Box Play came from.
It’s the home that brings it all together—Nature’s Play Village, The In Between, and the future spaces still to come.
Because play doesn’t look the same for everyone—
just like no two paths through the woods are the same.
Each child, each family, each moment brings its own experience.
And in those spaces—whether outside, at home, or somewhere in between—
play finds its way.
Philosophy
Out of the Box Play was born from a simple, powerful belief:
we learn best, connect, and grow through the experiences of play.
Here, play is not confined to a box, a room, or a single definition.
It is fluid, evolving, and deeply rooted in connection—like nature itself.
While our experiences are thoughtfully designed with children at the heart, we believe play invites something more—
an opportunity for grown-ups to slow down, to notice, to wonder, and to rediscover their own sense of curiosity alongside the children in their lives.
We believe:
-Play is not something we outgrow—it is something we return to
-Children are capable, curious, and worthy of trust in their play
-Grown-ups are not just observers of play, but participants in the experience of wonder
-The most powerful learning happens in the “in between” moments—where imagination, environment, and connection meet
-Nature is not separate from play—it is a teacher, a guide, and a grounding force within it
-There is no one right way to play—only experiences to explore, wonder, create, and connect.
Out of the Box Play exists to create space for play to unfold—
whether that’s in the woods, in your home, through thoughtfully designed experiences, or one day, within a space built entirely for it.
Because play doesn’t belong in a box.
It belongs wherever we are willing to step into it.
Come Play With Us
Nature's Play Village
Outdoor, child-led play experiences rooted in exploration and connection.
Hands-on play experiences for parties and everyday magic.
The In Between
Future Dreams
Plans for a physical space is in the works. This will be a space to host play experiences, for kids and adults, as well as parties.