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Spring Greetings from The Forest

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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...

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Dr. Lanita Witt

Grief and Gratitude

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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...

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The Forest Summer Solstice Celebration gathering

Summer Beauty at The Forest

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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...

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Spring Greetings from The Forest

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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...

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2022 Autumnal Equinox gathering at The Forest Conservation Burial Ground

Autumn Greetings from The Forest

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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...

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June 20, 2021 Opening Blessing Ceremony

Summer Hello from The Forest

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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...

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First Burial at The Forest

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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...

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Spring Greetings & Happy Earth Day!

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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...

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