Whatcom Family Village
come as you are
nourishing mothers and new families
at every stage of their journey into parenthood
Whatcom Family Village offers programs for hopeful parents, pregnant people, new mamas, fathers, partners and kids. Becoming a parent can be challenging, exhausting, and lonely… but community support is key to thriving in the early years. We’re filling a void in our community by lowering barriers to accessing resources and caring for yourself. Whatcom Family Village offers a beautiful studio space, lounge, and kids’ play area. We have a “come as you are” philosophy, welcoming all emotions, kids in tow, PJs, milk stains and mom buns, different life experiences and paths to parenthood. Oh, and the coffee is free.
Fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood support circles
Drop in hours: play, socialize, or work
Education-based learning groups for children
Fitness classes for parents (where children and babies are always welcome!)
Educational workshops for parents
Music classes hosted by Music Together By The Bay
Kids yoga hosted by Trees and Bees Yoga
Our accessible single story space is home to birth doulas, a midwife, a nutritionist, and mental health providers who specialize in perinatal work and have current availability, and are accepting insurance. We offer regular community meetups, lactation support, and special workshops.
Our studio space and offices are also available to rent: for birthday parties, baby showers, or a moms’ night in!
Build your village and transform your parenting experience for the better at Whatcom Family Village, conveniently located near North Coast Gymnastics. We can’t wait to meet you!
Free drop in hours (for caregivers and kids, birth-5)
Come see what it’s all about! Our drop in hours are hosted by welcoming parents, and are a low-pressure way to connect with other families.
New: Monday: Stories & Songs
10:30-11:30AM at WFV
Tuesday
10 - 12 at WFV (1501 Fraser St. M-104)
Friday
12pm - 2pm at WFV
Coming soon - all weather walks!
Donate to our Scholarship Fund
Any amount goes directly to our scholarship and sliding scale program, easing the burden of equitable access for all!
About
Whatcom Family Village is a community wellbeing studio that offers support for hopeful, expectant, and new parents. Find your village through movement classes where your babies and young children are always welcome. Learn and grow through prenatal childbirth education, postpartum circles, and parenting workshops. We recognize all paths to parenthood, queer and BIPOC families, and the sacred time that is matrescence.
Location and Contact info
Address
1501 Fraser Ave Suite M-104
Bellingham WA 98229
Contact
julia@whatcomfamilyvillage.com
Who We Are
Whatcom Family Village was created in early 2024 by Julia Zefting, a Bellingham mother of three young children. Whatcom Family Village instructors and facilitators are a remarkable community of mostly mothers. We hope to provide a space that is welcoming, supportive, and allows for peaceful and powerful transitions into early parenthood. Come join us!