Earth Month Celebration

Double your environmental impact when you purchase your Memorial Tree. Applied at checkout.

Rock River Cathedral Grove

Legacy Black Cherry #654

with 1 Spreading Right
& 100 200 reforestation saplings
April Special

$7,900

$7,100 less than a traditional burial

Starting at $164/mo
View from tree

Your price of $7,900 fully covers:
As part of your purchase, we’ll place 7% in a trust for the perpetual stewardship of the forest.
As part of your purchase, we’ll place 7% in a trust for the perpetual stewardship of the forest.
Your tree in a forest we are protecting.
Your tree in a forest we are protecting.
The exclusive right to spread ashes and place a memorial marker beneath your tree.
The exclusive right to spread ashes and place a memorial marker beneath your tree.
Right to purchase additional spreadings, now or in the future.
Right to purchase additional spreadings, now or in the future.
200 reforestation saplings planted in your honor.
200 reforestation saplings planted in your honor.
Access for you and your loved ones to the entire forest and Welcome House.
Access for you and your loved ones to the entire forest and Welcome House.

This Midwest native tree features showy white flowers in early spring followed by pea-sized fruits in late summer, which are devoured by local wildlife.

  • Serves as a host to six species of butterflies and moths
  • Attracts pollinators like honey bees with its clusters of small white flowers
  • Its cherries are edible and used often to make wine, jams and jellies
  • Among the most important sources of food for forest wildlife, it's a particular favorite of the black bear
  • Can live up to 250 years and grow up to 125 feet tall

  • Easily access gently-sloping trails, bordered by hills and valleys that create a sense of seclusion
  • Meet some of the largest and oldest trees in this most pristine part of the forest
  • Aptly named, this section has a golden hue on the forest floor, cast by filtered sunlight

Located at the far eastern end of the property, this section is bordered by small hills and valleys, providing a unique vantage point and sense of seclusion from the rest of the forest. 

Deep in the woods with trails winding through gentle slopes, Cathedral Grove is the most untouched part of the forest. It’s perfect for enjoying moments of quiet reflection.

Clearings and a naturally occurring basin create space amongst some of the largest and oldest trees in the forest. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting a golden hue on the forest floor. 

At the forest entryway just off the main drive, Cathedral Grove feels deep in the woods yet is still easily accessible.

Visiting the forest

You and your loved ones can visit your tree and the entire forest at any time during the spring, summer, and fall. The Rock River forest is open for regular visiting hours from April–October, Thursday–Monday. Just contact our team to make an appointment in advance. We’ll share travel recommendations to make the experience special.

We are currently open for visits by appointment, and we look forward to hosting you soon.