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Autumn Greetings from The Forest
Poetry, silence, laughter and connection with the trees: this is how we marked the arrival of autumn with a sweet gathering at The Forest. The shedding of the pine’s needles this time of year reminds us to consider what we might shed in our lives, and how this letting go might be the nourishment needed for what’s ahead.
Summer Hello from The Forest
Our Opening Blessing Ceremony on June 20 was lovely, thanks to the wonderful community members in attendance. Daniel Sperry played his cello and Alinda Worley guided us in blessing the land. It has been just over a year since our first burial, and we are honored to have assisted eight families laying their loved one to rest at The Forest.
First Burial at The Forest
Life surrounded us as we approached the grave site with Scott’s body wrapped beautifully in a silk shroud woven with color. Deer walked across the meadow while we watched from the edge under the protection of towering pines and firs. Though this was a reverent affair, the swallows in the nearby nest box maintained their […]
Spring Greetings & Happy Earth Day!
We hope that you all have been safe and healthy in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and that the budding spring is bringing you joy. Here at The Forest Conservation Burial Ground, we believe that every day is Earth Day. That is why we’re committed to doing our part to protect, conserve, and renew our land […]
