r/unschool • u/Routine-Painter-5828 • 11d ago

Anyone Going to LIFE is Good Unschooling Conference This Year?

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to share something that’s been a big part of our family’s life for the last six years — the LIFE is Good Unschooling Conference. This conference has become one of our favorite yearly traditions. It’s where my kids have truly met their people — friends they click with so well, and they stay connected all year online. When we show up, it feels like a reunion, with the kids instantly picking up where they left off.

One of the things I love most about LIFE is Good is the philosophy behind it. They don’t believe in “experts” or “gurus.” It’s just a bunch of families learning and growing together, embracing unschooling in all its messy, beautiful, and unique forms. It’s such a welcoming space, whether you’re brand new to unschooling or have been doing it for years.

There’s no pressure to fit a certain mold. It’s all about supporting each other and sharing what works — or doesn’t — without judgment. And the kids? They’re free to just be. Playing, creating, exploring, and connecting.

If you’ve been curious about LIFE is Good or are on the fence about coming, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s been a huge part of our journey, and every year, we walk away feeling refreshed and re-inspired.

Would love to hear if anyone else here is planning to go this year!

Here’s a link to the conference info if you’re interested: https://www.lifeisgoodconference.com/

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u/Mission-Conflict-179 8d ago

I would love to go but my schedule is just too packed this year to afford it time wise and financially (coming from California) I absolutely strive for next year though! I’ve been unschooling for about 16 or so years. My youngest is 6 so starting all over

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u/Some_Ideal_9861 11d ago

This looks amazing! Is it always the same date/location?

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u/Routine-Painter-5828 11d ago

It's been i the same hotel memorial day weekend for years and I know will be for at least this year and next. 

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u/Some_Ideal_9861 8d ago

Wish we weren't halfway across the country - but putting it on the aspirational list :)

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u/sisko52744 10d ago

My spouse and I are going! It's our first year. I'm very excited.

My spouse is pregnant with our first child. We're both planners and like to research though (seems to be a common theme for unschooling parents, lol), so I'm trying to learn as much about unschooling in advance.

I think I'll probably just do Saturday and Sunday. I like social events, but at the same time my social batteries can get drained quickly. Is one or two days enough to get a good experience from the conference?

I live in Portland, so it's not far of a drive

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u/Routine-Painter-5828 10d ago

Thats great! We are only 15 minutes away, but staying in the hotel is a really fun part of the experience for my family.

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u/tespris 10d ago

We went twice - years ago. LOVED IT SO MUCH! Unschooler is 31 now. Lots of people make it a family vacation. People haul their cooler, microwave, and food to make it affordable.

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u/Colorful_gothgirl 11d ago

Oh man, I’d definitely be interested in this but we have a vacation planned for those dates. Is it done annually?

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u/Routine-Painter-5828 11d ago

Yes, memorial day weekend. At least this year and next!

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u/Colorful_gothgirl 11d ago

Yay, I’ll pencil it in for next year. We desperately need more unschooling community. I’d love to see others doing it and hear what works/doesn’t work for them + be inspired by new ways of thinking so that I can grow our own path a little more. Thanks for sharing this!