A Farewell, a Fresh Offering, and a New Role in The Forest
Honoring Luna
A Beloved Guardian Returns to the Forest
This past Sunday, we said goodbye to Luna, our Maremma livestock guardian dog, who lived her entire 13 years here at Willow-Witt Ranch (pictured above, with beloved founder, Lanita.) Born on the land she would one day protect, Luna grew up among the goats, chickens, campers, guests, and wild creatures that make this place home.
Luna was more than a working dog. She was a friend to many—gently curious with visiting children, calmly greeting guests, and always keeping watch with quiet devotion. Whether lying in the shade near the farm store or making her morning rounds across the pastures, Luna was a steady and comforting presence.
We laid her to rest at Guardian Rock, in the pet cemetery nestled in the forest she so faithfully protected. It’s where generations of ranch dogs have been buried—a place of peace and memory, where love and the land meet.
Luna touched all of our hearts. We miss her deeply, but take solace in knowing she has returned to the forest she loved so well. Her spirit lives on in every breeze through the trees and every quiet morning on the land.
Thank you, Luna. You will always be a part of this place.
Fresh Goat Milk Now Available for Pickup!
Our sweet Alpine goats are milked by hand daily here at Willow-Witt Ranch, producing rich, creamy raw milk perfect for your coffee, cereal, or baking.
Why raw goat milk?
- Easier to digest than cow’s milk
- Full of beneficial enzymes and probiotics
- Rich in calcium, magnesium, and vitamin A
- Naturally sweet, clean flavor
Pricing:
$15.00 per half gallon + $4 glass bottle deposit
$7.50 per quart + $2 glass bottle deposit
On-farm Pick Up Only
We’re happy to set aside a weekly allotment for you — contact us to reserve your jars!
Want a Chance to view a Goat Milking and learn more about the Willow-Witt Ranch? Book a Guided Farm Tour today!
We’re Hiring: Assistant Cemetery Manager
at The Forest Conservation Burial Ground
Do you—or someone you know—feel called to work at the intersection of ecology, end-of-life care, and community education?
The Forest Conservation Burial Ground, located on a quiet forested hillside just outside of Ashland, Oregon, is seeking a new Assistant Cemetery Manager.
This is a rare opportunity to join a small, mission-driven team stewarding Southern Oregon’s first conservation burial ground—where the land is preserved, restored, and honored through natural burial.
Ideal candidates bring experience in:
- Hospice, grief support, or end-of-life care
- Public speaking, education, or tour guiding
- Administrative and digital literacy (especially social media and marketing)
- A deep respect for the natural world and reverence for death care
Whether you’re already rooted in this work or looking to shift into a new chapter, we’d love to hear from you.
Click the button below to view the full job description and how to apply.
Feel free to forward this to anyone who might be a good fit. Thank you for helping us grow this work with care, reverence, and connection.
