Rifugio Austin

"We knew there was something special about Ari and Sofia before our daughter was ever in their classroom. Their synergy was evident from afar, and we looked forward to the day when our daughter was old enough to be in their class. She has been with Ari and Sofia for over 2 years now, and she is growing into this beautifully confident and joyful human being. She loves Rifugio, and we are thrilled to see how she chooses to embrace life every day. We are so grateful for Ari and Sofia! Their love, joy, encouragement and emotional support are like no other . . . . truly instrumental and inspiring at such an influential time in a child’s life. All of this rolled into such an engaging way of teaching children while providing attention to the individual's educational needs...it's truly a wonderful community!"

"Our daughter has thrived at Rifugio under the guidance of Ari and Sophia. I have never experienced such a seamless blend of science and math with the creative arts. Our daughter is inspired and challenged everyday. She builds volcanos, meditates daily, plays chess, paints, reads, writes, acts, dances, etc....(I could go on) all of this before she even turned six! For me though, their greatest achievement is their ability to give each child focused, individual attention. This ability to support my child intellectually and emotionally on such a loving and personal level blows my mind every single day. Our whole family loves Rifugio!"

"Rifugio is really a magical place! We spent part of the school year and the summer with Ari and Sofia. They really foster a sense of curiosity, creativity, and joy in learning. Our child thrived with the hands-on curriculum — learning to cook, exploring rocks, doing fun Olympics exercises, and making things with scrap materials. Ari and Sofia are so knowledgeable about childhood development and invested in nurturing growth based on where the children are at. Through his time at Rifugio, my child developed a greater respect for himself and his community of learning. I can’t recommend Rifugio enough!"

"Our two boys had the best time at Rifugio Austin this past summer! Ari and Sofia are amazing, and they have created an amazing space both indoors and outdoors at their location. They are engaging, innovative and nurturing. We could not have asked for a better curriculum and environment for our boys to thrive in!"

"Rifugio is fantastic. We have known the proprietor for several years and were happy to send our daughter here. The teachers are truly excellent people, great with kids. Highly recommended."