When the Franks contacted us, they asked the intriguing question of whether it would be possible for them to be buried shoulder to shoulder? The sentiment was something we understood and appreciated, and since Herland Forest does not use concrete … Continue reading →
From Chris’ memorial card: Christopher R. Heitner, 46, of Spokane, WA, passed away in his home on Oct. 6, 2018 of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Chris was born in North Dakota in 1972. He went to Lewis & Clark H.S. … Continue reading →
When someone decides that they want to become a Guardian of the Herland Forest, usually the next step is for them to spend time on the land and find a spot that feels right for them. Some prefer the burial … Continue reading →
Usually, the first step in the interment of ashes from a cremation (often referred to as “cremains”) in the Herland Forest involves the loved one selecting a location that speaks to them. Then a hole is dug and a biodegradable … Continue reading →
Last month, we had a most enjoyable visit from Will Smith, a writer for Enviro Gorge (now Columbia Insight), an online magazine focused on the Columbia River Gorge area. That visit led to Herland getting a mention in this month’s … Continue reading →
The Herland Forest is beautiful in May. It’s situated on the divide between the wetland forests of the western Cascades and the dryland forest that stretches away to the east. One result is that a steadily changing progression of wildflowers … Continue reading →
I recently came across this quote from Galileo, all those years ago, that I thought was very poignant. The care of our soils is of paramount importance, for it is from the soil that our life and livelihoods on the … Continue reading →
Members of OUR Ecovillage in Canada discuss the potentials of conservation and green burials. The model that OUR is working to set up is what we have already realized through the Windward Ecovillage and Herland Forest.
Continue reading →A short video that lays out the simple benefits of natural burial, for ourselves, our families and our future. Green Burial – Stay Out of the Box
Continue reading →“At a Death Cafe, people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives”. For more information: Welcome to … Continue reading →
