Spaces That Heal
Grief is not a moment — it’s a lifelong journey.
At RAISE Your Hearts, we believe nature has the power to hold space for that journey.
Inspired by the four elements — earth, water, fire, and air — our physical healing spaces offer rituals, reflection, and ongoing connection for families and caregivers grieving the loss of a pregnancy or infant.
Each space is thoughtfully designed to support emotional expression, sensory grounding, and spiritual healing.
Whether integrated into existing community grounds or built into our long-term vision of a dedicated healing property, these spaces embody our commitment to whole-person wellness and compassionate remembrance.
The Wind Phone
(Air)
A quiet booth where visitors can speak to their loved one — a symbolic act of connection and release. Inspired by the original wind phone in Japan, this space honors the unseen yet deeply felt bond that continues after loss.
Learn more about wind phones →
The Memory Stream
(Water)
A gently flowing circular stream where visitors can place a stone to mark the time of year their loss occurred — watching the ripple and acknowledging the lasting impact of that moment. This ritual reflects the way grief disturbs — and is held within — the flow of life.
The Candle Labyrinth
(Fire)
A circular stone path designed for walking meditation, reflection, or stillness. Along the journey, visitors may light a real or solar-powered candle as a symbol of memory, transformation, and enduring love. This space honors grief through light and quiet ritual.
Natural burial spaces among native trees and wildflowers, designed for families to lay their child to rest or scatter ashes during seasonal ceremonies. Benches, planted memorials, and ceremonial signage offer space for reflection and earth-based connection and grounding.
Inspired by nature and imagination, these permanent outdoor sculptures and artistic structures create beauty, magic, and meaning for families. Paths weave through living art, reminding visitors of the interplay between sorrow, joy, memory, and growth.
Interactive paths featuring barefoot trails, story trails, musical instruments, meditation stations, natural playscapes, and enchanted elements like gnomes, nature spirits, or fairy gardens — offering playful, grounding experiences for both children and adults.
Sacred Groves
(Earth)
Enchanted Forest Art Installations
Whimsical & Sensory Healing Trails
Long-Term Vision: A Place Where All Paths Converge
RAISE is actively working toward establishing a dedicated piece of land that unites these healing spaces in one location — a grief-informed sanctuary rooted in native groves, seasonal programming, and elemental rituals.
Our future RAISE Healing Forest will offer:
Year-round programming for grieving families
Space for ceremonies, yoga, movement, and reflection
Natural infant burial sites & sacred scatter areas
Integration of all four elements for holistic healing
Long-Term Vision: A Place Where All Paths Converge
We offer opportunities to:
Co-create healing spaces through community partnerships
Sponsor individual features like the wind phone, labyrinth, or memory stream
Support our land campaign through an endowment for:
🕊️ Small Sacred Groves – $50,000
🌳 Full Enchanted Forest Healing Site – $300,000+
Contact Alexi at info@raiseyourhearts.org for further information on how to contribute.