Summer Greetings from The Forest
Summer solstice blessings were in abundance as we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Lanita Witt. Thank you for joining in person and in spirit.
Spring Greetings from The Forest
Yes, this is spring at The Forest this year! We are grateful for the beautiful snow blanket covering the land. The snowy weather and winter road conditions led us to cancel our Spring Equinox Tour...
Grief and Gratitude
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...
Welcoming Fall at The Forest
Harvest blessings to you! This excerpt from Parker J. Palmer's The Paradox of Fall captures my feelings around this season.
Summer Beauty at The Forest
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...
Spring Greetings from The Forest
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...
Winter Greetings from The Forest
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...
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...
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...
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...