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Welcome to Higher Ground

Nourishing Life, Honoring Death

Woodland sanctuary in southern Vermont offers beauty, stillness and wonder with loved ones’ passing, where they’re given back to the soil with natural burial—conserving land while reuniting us with the Earth in celebration today and for all time. Learn more...

Our Story
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For 35 years, Higher Ground’s founding partner, the Manitou Project, has been growing Community with Nature on 223 acres of forest and wetlands conserved by the Vermont Land Trust. Learn more about our story and those who've shaped it.

Conservation Burial Year-Round

What can match Vermont’s 4-season magic? Conservation burial amidst seasonal celebration throughout the year, from blazing Fall foliage to Winter's snow clad, still forest and Spring that bursts with life into Summer’s abundance. Learn more...

Plan the Experience of a Lifetime

Natural burial is a communal experience unlike any other. From the gate to the grave, mourners find meaning in procession, celebration, lowering the loved one, and closing the grave. Learn more...

Explore Higher Ground

We host events and activities year-round for those with loved ones buried here, and others joining in as we explore Nature on the land together. For word on upcoming events and recurring activities, learn more...

Meet Our Community

Members of Caring for Our Own have been meeting regularly for a few years to discuss topics of interest around death and dying in community, developing a deep well of knowledge and resources to share. Learn more...

Experience the Land

Walking the land is often the first step in choosing a natural burial. We are happy to guide you through the trails and explain burial options at any time of year.

Contact us so we may introduce you to the land, what it has to offer and normal safety procedures.

​And join us for seasonal celebrations, woods concerts, and other community events as well.
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Michael Mayer guiding a tour of burial spaces at Higher Ground Conservation Burial
​“Meaningful death with Nature takes the pressure off having a meaningful life—thank you Higher Ground.” 
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—Tom Bodett, humorist and Vermont woodworking entrepreneur       
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Higher Ground Conservation Burial
300 Sunset Lake Road
Williamsville, Vermont 05362
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Who We Are
    • The Land
    • The Higher Ground Story
  • What We Offer
    • Is Higher Ground for You?
    • Community Services
    • Events and Activities
    • Resources
    • Visitor's Guide for Burial >
      • Visitor's Guidebook
  • What is Conservation Burial?
    • What is Conservation Burial?
    • Cemetery Rules and Regulations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contact Us
    • Contact
    • Donate