Our Story
Hello! My name is Kelsi, the mama behind The Milton House playgroup. My family moved to Milton in July of 2020 after spending lockdown in our small New York City apartment. Seeing the impact lockdown, boarded up store-fronts, and limited outdoor time was having on our daughter, we decided it was time to give her, our golden retriever and soon-to-be little guy the gift of space and fresh air.
We happened upon Milton in what I can now only refer to as luck. Now, we are grateful to be living amongst beautiful farms and vineyards in the hamlet of one of the Hudson Valley’s best kept secrets (at least from us “city people”).
One of the things I appreciated the most about raising kids in the city was the access to so many amazing classes and opportunities to meet other families in our community. What I often felt was missing was a connection to nature and unstructured play.
When we started driving up to Milton every weekend to prepare for our move, my daughter would ask “Are we going to the Milton house!?” For her, Milton represented freedom, beauty and unlimited outdoor fun.
I am eager to connect and build a strong community in the place we now call home. I’m excited to partner with some of the best arts educators in the Hudson Valley, and host creative family playdates. So, without further ado, welcome to our house… The Milton House.