Penn Forest Natural Burial Park

06/20/2026

Yoga With Goats, fun on the farm!

Yoga With Goats, 10am Saturday, June 27, 2026

Ready to add a little laughter, lightness, and pure joy to your wellness routine? Our Yoga With Goats class brings together gentle movement, mindful breathing, and the playful energy of friendly goats who love to join in.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

A relaxing, beginner-friendly yoga session

Sweet, social goats who wander, nuzzle, and occasionally strike a pose

A fun, memorable experience perfect for friends, families, or a solo adventure

A chance to unwind, smile, and reconnect with yourself

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or brand new to the mat, this class is all about embracing the moment and enjoying something refreshingly different.

Spots fill quickly, so now’s the perfect time to reserve your place. Register at returninghomefarm.org and please invite a friend. We’d love to have you join us.



By the way, the goats don't like rain or a wet, soggy pasture. If rainfall is forecast for the Friday before or the Saturday of class, please check our page “Yoga With Goats” for possible cancellations before heading out to the farm.

06/18/2026

Slices & Spirits is on the way!

Join us at Penn Forest Natural Burial Park on Saturday, September 19th from 6:00 - 9:00pm for a wonderful evening of great food, spirits, and community under the stars.

Enjoy artisan wood-fired pizza from , sip your favorite beverages from , and spend a summer evening with live music by

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: $45 (plus cash bar) through June 30th.

🎟️ Regular Tickets: $55 ( plus cash bar) starting July 1st.

Don’t miss out on early bird savings and register now on Eventbrite.

Help us spread the word by tagging your pizza-loving friends. 🍕 💜🎉

06/13/2026

Our 12th Annual Summer Picnic has arrived! Today from 12 - 4pm we celebrate our community and the importance of our togetherness. ☮️

Shepherdess Mary Pat Acquaviva will have Returning Home Farm open today for visitors and is excited to share that there are 2 new members to the flock! Visit with the farm animals, learn about farm life and how to care for the lambs!

RSVP on our Eventbrite or email [email protected].

We’ll see you soon!

06/09/2026

Make it a day! Yoga With Goats followed by the Penn Forest Natural Burial Park annual picnic!

Yoga With Goats, 10am Saturday June 13, 2026
If you want something fun to do this weekend, there are many options but none quite like Yoga With Goats. It's a beginner friendly, lively yoga practice with plenty of breaks to play with the energetic goaties. *** This is not a quiet, reverent yoga class. There's head butting (goats only), laughter, & you may even get to peek in on our new baby lambs after class.

Register at returninghomefarm.org and invite a friend along.

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By the way, the goats don't like rain or a wet, soggy pasture. If rainfall is forecast for the Friday before or the Saturday of class, please check our page “Yoga With Goats” for possible cancellations before heading out to the farm.

06/08/2026

Our 12th Annual Summer Picnic from 12 to 4 PM is happening this Saturday, June 13!! Whoo hoo!!

Today we’re excited to highlight , who will be providing live music during the celebration.

Madeline Jo & Friends is a folk band in Pittsburgh Pa. Headed by Madeline Jo, they blend the sounds of traditional American folk music with newer indie rock and country elements. This is reflected in their instrumentation with sounds like acoustic guitar and tambourine appearing alongside electric bass and keys. At the center of their sound are dynamic three part harmonies influenced by bands like The Indigo Girls and I’m With Her.

Madeline Jo & Friends play around Pittsburgh at local venues, festivals, and DIY spaces. Their recorded music can be found on all streaming services and live shows are posted intermittently on Youtube.

We’re so grateful for Madeline Jo and Friends’ time, generosity and music to help make our annual picnic a fun-loving event!

If you haven’t reserved your ticket, grab them today at our Eventbrite page.

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/05/2026

🌿 Join Us at the Wild Ones Native Plant Sale This Sunday, June 7! from 10 - 3:00pm 🌿

We’re excited to be part of this year’s Native Plant Sale featuring 2,000+ native plants and an incredible lineup of local vendors and artists dedicated to sustainability practices in life and death!

Stop by our table to learn more about:
💚 Green burial options
🌎 End-of-life sustainability
🌱 Ways to reduce your environmental impact, even in life’s final chapter

Whether you’re filling your garden with native plants, supporting local organizations, or exploring eco-friendly choices for the future, there’s something for everyone.
Come say hello, ask questions, and discover how caring for the earth can be part of every stage of life.

06/03/2026

If you haven’t reserved your ticket for our 12th Annual Summer Picnic on Saturday, June 13, from 12–4 PM, there’s still time and plenty of room on the picnic blanket for you!

Today, we’re excited to highlight Zero Fossil, who will be providing interactive bubble and light activities for those young at heart.

At Zero Fossil, sustainability is about the choices we make every day. Such as growing and eating local foods, supporting local businesses, biking to work, building strong community connections, and even considering sustainable end-of-life burial practices. While Pittsburgh is often remembered for the smoky days of steel production, our city has transformed into a model for economic development through its embrace of sustainability and green innovation. Zero Fossil proudly embodies this shift and is honored to be an active part of our growing community.

We are so grateful for Zero Fossil’s generosity, time, and services in helping make our annual picnic a memorable event.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on June 13! Be sure to reserve your ticket today.

05/29/2026

The 12th Annual Summer Picnic on June 13th is almost here and we have so much to offer to our wonderful community members!

Today we want to highlight sound artist Katie DeFiglio and ceramic artist Stephanie Flom. Katie and Stephanie will be providing a very lovely (and FREE) experience at Penn Forest’s Meditation Hut for the summer picnic.

Join them for Inner Stillness with Sound and Clay. Immerse yourself in a unique sensory experience and create a small intention-filled pinch pot to the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls and the sounds of the Penn Forest.

Scheduled times to jump into the fun will be 12 - 12:30, 1:00 - 1:30 and 3:00 - 3:30pm.

In addition to the summer picnic, Katie and Stephanie will be offering a summer program from June to August at Penn Forest.

To learn more about Katie and Stephanie’s program and to RSVP for the picnic, please visit our website’s Event page or sign up on Eventbrite.

We’re so grateful for Katie and Stephanie’s time and services to our annual picnic. We look forward to celebrating with all of you!

05/27/2026

As if our 12th Annual Summer Picnic on June 13th wasn’t exciting enough, we’re also thrilled to announce another special gathering coming to Penn Forest in September 2026!

Join us for Slices & Spirits, an autumn pizza party under the stars featuring tasty food, delicious drinks, and live bluegrass music.

Driftwood Oven will be serving handcrafted pizzas from their mobile oven using fresh local produce from ColdCo Farm.

Hard cider refreshments provided by A Few Bad Apples

Live Bluegrass by WellStrung

Bring a friend, gather with community, and make it a night to remember beneath the autumn sky.

$55 per ticket (includes tax) + cash bar

Be the early bird that gets the worm!
Early bird tickets through June: $45 (includes tax)

Questions? Contact Laura at [email protected]

05/23/2026

We have a fabulous lineup of artists, musicians, and creatives offering wonderful activities for our upcoming 12th annual summer picnic at Penn Forest on Saturday, June 13 from 12 to 4 PM.

Today we want to highlight Graeme Bowers! Graeme is a fabulous artist who’s providing free tie-dye offerings using cotton T-Shirts and bandanas for this year’s picnic.

When asked about his practice Graeme reflects, “ Most of the work I do, like sewing and knitting takes some practice and experience, but anyone can tie-dye a shirt and feel surprised and excited by the results! I have always been drawn to bright colors, so it feels like a natural way share what I love with others.”

We’re so grateful for Graeme’s time and services to our annual picnic and we look forward to celebrating with all of you!

What colors do you hope to see for this year’s tie-dye? Send us your favorite colors in the comments below and Graeme will try to accommodate!

RSVP to be part of the celebration at our Eventbrite Page or to learn more visit our website’s Event page.

You can also email [email protected]

See you there!!