Earth Month Celebration

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

Rock River Woodland Theatre

Legacy Hackberry #1100

with 1 Spreading Right
& 100 200 reforestation saplings
April Special

$7,900

$7,100 less than a traditional burial

Starting at $164/mo
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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.

Known to be one tough tree, this Chicago-area native tree can withstand strong wind and heat, and attracts birds and other small animals who love to feed off the fruits.

  • Its purple-brown berries ripen in late summer and persist through winter
  • Can grow up to 100 feet tall with a max diameter of 20 inches
  • Under ideal conditions, Hackberry trees have a life expectancy between 150 - 200 years
  • Because of their deep roots, Hackberry trees are known to bring erosion under control and help minimize the risk of flooding near riverbeds
  • The bark of Hackberry trees can be characterized by the cork-like ridges on its trunk and branches

  • Immerse yourself in this deeply tranquil, private section of the forest
  • Explore the valley (created by a seasonal stream) that edges Woodland Theatre
  • Walk easy winding trails through rolling hills, with lush shade in spring and summer

Woodland Theatre has a true “heart of the forest” feel, where quiet surroundings amplify the sounds of nature. Deep in the forest, this section offers a sense of privacy.

A seasonal stream meanders along its eastern edge, creating a natural valley that separates Woodland Theatre from the rest of the forest. 

Gentle rolling hills with winding trails add character to this easily walkable section of the forest. In spring and summer, the lush canopy overhead provides ample shade, invoking a secluded and tranquil feel.

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.