Alzar School Campus
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CONFLUENCE BUILDING AND YURT
WINDOW READING SEAT IN CONFLUENCE BUILDING
STUDY NOOK, CONFLUENCE BUILDING
HEADWATERS BUILDING
CONFLUENCE BUILDING LIBRARY
NORTH FORK DINING HALL
THE BARN, OUR OUTDOOR CENTER
SNOWBANK CLASSROOM
AMPHITHEATER AND FIREPIT
Idaho campus
Alzar School is located along the banks of the Payette River in Cascade, Idaho (see Google Map). Sitting on over 400 acres of property, we enjoy 2.3 miles of river frontage. The school sits just west of the largest wilderness area in the continental U.S. (The Frank Church Wilderness). We are also less than two miles downstream of a world class whitewater park. Students and faculty all live right on campus, and housing is between the two main school buildings, the Confluence Building and the Headwaters Building.
Three fireplaces warm this cozy building where students spend most of their time during the academic day. Housing multiple classrooms, the dining room, and study spaces, this building was designed to create spaces for collaborative and independent work.
Faculty live on campus near the Confluence Building with 102 acres to explore as their backyard.
This trail follows the perimeter of the school’s property along more than a mile of river through dense forest and along a 20-acre beach. Wildlife abounds and great views of Snowbank Mountain and Colliers Peak are guaranteed.
Carved into the hill below the Confluence Building and yurts lies a fire ring with stadium seating looking out onto the campus green. Capture the flag, spike ball, and a host of other campus games are played here on the lawn.
During time on our Idaho campus, students live in yurts with up to eight classmates, each with their own bunk space and desk area. Yurts are equipped with a restroom (toilet and sink) and wood burning stove. Yurtlife is a highlight for many of our students and more images can be seen on the housing page.
Home to the Patagonia Learning Center, students and staff head here for community meetings, expedition briefings, and other large group gatherings. Staff offices, infirmary, laundry, and the guest suite are located in this building.
The first building you see as you arrive on campus houses our outdoor program, bouldering wall, and the accommodations for two faculty members. If you are headed out on an adventure or completing morning workout, it will likely involve a stop at the barn.
Co-founders Sean and Kristin Bierle invite students over in small groups throughout the semester for a home-cooked meal and lively discussion.