A Place To Be is for families who are done with surface-level. Families who want real friendships, genuine connection, and a community where freedom isn't just talked about, it's lived. If you love spending time with people who think deeply, live intentionally, and aren't afraid to do things differently, you'll feel at home here..

You’ve chosen to raise your kids outside the school system.

You believe in freedom, self-direction, and letting your children grow in their own way, in their own time. Whether you call it homeschooling, unschooling, worldschooling—or just living—you trust that real learning happens through life, not in a classroom.

You want your children to grow up in a safe, vibrant environment where they can roam freely, follow their interests, and be surrounded by other curious, joyful minds doing the same. A place where they can play, build, explore, and learn naturally—without judgment, pressure, or comparison.

You’re not looking for a program. You’re looking for a place to be - a real-life neighborhood where your values are reflected, your choices respected, and your family feels at home.

You might live in Madeira full-time, travel the world, or just want to spend a season here every year. Whatever your lifestyle, you're welcome at APTB.
Because you’ve already chosen the road less traveled - now you get to walk it with others who have, too.