Stories – The Forest Conservation Burial Ground

Summer Greetings from The Forest

Written on June 24, 2026. Posted in Stories.

The heat of summer has arrived, bringing with it countless opportunities to connect with the earth and each other. And to make it even more enticing, it's about 15 degrees cooler up here than it is...

friends greeting each other at natural burial ground event

Spring Greetings from The Forest

Written on March 12, 2026. Posted in Stories.

As the sap begins flowing once again, it's a pleasure to unfurl, reach out, and connect with our community. Like crocuses emerging a few short days after our only major snowfall (so far!) this...

Winter Greetings from The Forest

Written on January 1, 2026. Posted in Stories.

If you live in southern Oregon, you are likely aware that the snowy photo above is not from this year. We're still waiting for this winter's snow.

It’s Summer and We’re Hiring

Written on August 5, 2025. Posted in Stories.

Summer is upon us and the ranch is bustling with the circle of life. Just this week you can find the summer camp students exploring the forest, a family placing a beautifully engraved stone at...

green natural burial site prepared for ceremony at The Forest Conservation Burial Ground near Ashland Oregon

Spring Greetings from The Forest

Written on April 15, 2025. Posted in Stories.

Yesterday seemed to be the warmest day we've experienced at the ranch so far this year, nearly 70 degrees.

table with sound bowl and literature at the Winter Solstice Celebration 2025 at The Forest

Winter Greetings from The Forest

Written on January 15, 2025. Posted in Stories.

It is truly a gift to gather with our community to celebrate each seasonal turning at the burial ground. Each gathering leaves me feeling more connected to this land and to others who believe in...

sound bowl at The Forest for Fall Equinox Celebration

Fall at The Forest

Written on November 5, 2024. Posted in Stories.

Blessings to you during this fall season. Thank you to those of you who joined the tour and autumn equinox celebration. We enjoyed a lovely gathering with each person sharing their relationship to...

Price Increase on March 15, 2024

Written on February 19, 2024. Posted in Stories.

Thank you for your interest in and support of The Forest Conservation Burial Ground. We opened The Forest in June of 2020 to provide a space to reconnect our experience of life and death with...

funeral flowers and sound bowl at a green burial

Fall in the Forest

Written on October 3, 2023. Posted in Stories.

Blessings to you during this time of seasonal transition. Thank you to those of you who joined the tour and equinox celebration. We enjoyed a lovely gathering and shared our relationship to this...

placing flowers on the green burial site of Dr. Lanita Witt

Summer Greetings from The Forest

Written on June 30, 2023. Posted in Stories.

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.

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