Stories – The Forest Conservation Burial Ground

Grief and Gratitude

Written on January 26, 2023. Posted in Stories.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Lanita Witt on December 15, 2022 with her loving wife, Suzanne, by her side. Lanita often introduced herself as, "the Witt of Willow-Witt ...

sound bowl with floral arrangement at green burial

Welcoming Fall at The Forest

Written on September 26, 2022. Posted in Stories.

Harvest blessings to you! This excerpt from Parker J. Palmer's The Paradox of Fall captures my feelings around this season.

The Forest Summer Solstice Celebration gathering

Summer Beauty at The Forest

Written on July 21, 2022. Posted in Stories.

Summer is upon us! The ranch is abuzz with activity from weddings and summer camp to a solstice celebration and laying to rest beloveds. The Forests' mission of providing a space to reconnect our experience...

Spring Greetings from The Forest

Written on May 4, 2022. Posted in Stories.

Up here at 5,000', spring blooms come a little later than down in the valley. It's a delight to enjoy two springs! We are grateful for the hope and energy that comes with this season. We honored the...

Winter Greetings from The Forest

Written on January 14, 2022. Posted in Stories.

Reveling in Winter Time We are so delighted that it’s truly winter here at the burial ground. We welcomed the changing seasons with poetry, reflections, and light in...

2022 Autumnal Equinox gathering at The Forest Conservation Burial Ground

Autumn Greetings from The Forest

Written on November 2, 2021. Posted in Stories.

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...

First Burial at The Forest

Written on July 31, 2020. Posted in Stories.

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...

wildflowers in The Forest natural burial ground

Spring Greetings & Happy Earth Day!

Written on April 21, 2020. Posted in Stories.

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...

Recent Stories

Grief and Gratitude Posted on: January 26, 2023
Welcoming Fall at The Forest Posted on: September 26, 2022
Summer Beauty at The Forest Posted on: July 21, 2022
Spring Greetings from The Forest Posted on: May 4, 2022
Winter Greetings from The Forest Posted on: January 14, 2022
Autumn Greetings from The Forest Posted on: November 2, 2021
Summer Hello from The Forest Posted on: July 31, 2021
First Burial at The Forest Posted on: July 31, 2020
Spring Greetings & Happy Earth Day! Posted on: April 21, 2020

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