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Association For Native American Sacred Trees And Places

The Association for Native American Sacred Trees and Places is dedicated to preserving and honoring the cultural significance of sacred trees and sites, fostering respect for Indigenous traditions through education, stewardship, and community engagement.

From Friday, July 31 through Sunday morning August 2, a transformative experience will be offered in the primordial woods of the spiritual and family retreat center of La For&ecirc;t in Monument, Colorado. The weekend will begin with a potluck dinner, campfire, storytelling and music on Friday starting at 5 pm. On Saturday, a full day of talks and group discussions interspersed with activities and three meals will take place. We will wind up on Sunday with a re-dedication at our late president, Dr. Jefferson&rsquo;s memorial tree and wrap up by 11 am so people can make their wary home. Confirmed speakers include Don Wells, Mountain Stewards; Donald Whyte, Ute Mountain Ute and retired National Park Service; and Farley Ketchum, ethnobiologist with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. More details to come. A range of lodgings are available. Shared lodging in cabins, either double or single occupancy, is available for $70.50 per night, per room, and hotel-style lodging and camping are available by contacting La Foret directly or call one of the local hotels or B&amp;Bs. There are more ways to participate by sponsoring a tribal elder or youth to come to the conference, donating school supplies to be distributed at the reservations and underwriting our presenters&rsquo; expenses and honoraria.

Association For Native American Sacred Trees And Places

Past events

Past events

Friendship Among the Trees: 2026 NASTaP Conference

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