Community Spaces
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Bluestem is not only a place for green burial, but also a place of reverence, for the purpose of remembering, fellowship, and renewal. Community areas are located in the first 25 acres of property and are open to the public for respectful recreation and gathering. When not in private use for burial services, these spaces can be reserved for small to large group gatherings, events, worship services, yoga, meditation, and more.
The Natural Sanctuary, located just west of the barn and overlooking the pond, is primarily reserved for our Quiet Hour on Fridays, and for private burial services as needed. Surrounded by oaks, poplars, cedars and redbuds, the sanctuary is the heart of Bluestem. Cedar benches in the space can accommodate approximately 50-60 attendees and can be arranged in rows or a round according to needs. Additional room is possible for guests who bring their own camp chairs. Materials and equipment brought into the space must be cleared at the end of the service. The Bluestem Barn, located near the front of the property, serves as a shaded welcome area for Bluestem families, visitors, and volunteers. The barn's eaves create an intimate covered space that can be used as a meeting point prior to a burial service, or for community meetings, retreats, workshops, yoga, family reunions, and more. Its recently updated retention wall provides a built-in row of cedar bench seating, and additional chairs, benches, and tables may be set up under and around the barn's eaves as needed. Experience the SanctuaryExperience the Barn |
