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The season of what comes next
October settles over the preserve in amber light. The oaks drop their first acorns, the evenings cool, and the hills hold the quiet of a year turning toward rest. It’s a month for gathering—around remembrance, around stories, and around the people we love.
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We built a new website. Which one do you like best?
We’ve been working on a fresh look for Morgan Oaks online, and before we make any changes, we want to hear from the families who matter most. Take a look at both sites, then tell us which one you like best.
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B
The new design
morgan-oaks-site.rpmclient.com
View site B
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How to vote
Just reply to this email with “A” for the original or “B” for the new design. Thoughts on what you love (or don’t) are always welcome too.
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Out on the land
Something new is growing at Morgan Oaks
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Opening this winter
A new section is coming—and it needs a name
This winter, we’re opening a brand-new section of the preserve: more room beneath the oaks, more space for families to return to, and more of the open foothill views that make Morgan Oaks feel like home. We’ll be announcing its name very soon.
Didn’t get a chance to vote? There’s still one more opportunity to help choose the name.
Submit your vote here
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Don’t miss these
Two ways to gather with us in October
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Fri & Sat · October 16 & 17 · VIP begins 5:15 PM
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow + the Morgan Oaks VIP Experience
One of our favorite nights of the year. The Classic Theatre brings its immersive performance of the autumn tale to Rancho Roble Vineyards—with food, fire pits, and plenty of atmosphere. Begin your evening just across the street at Morgan Oaks with our exclusive pre-show VIP add-on.
Professional photo booth · Rancho Roble wine · Pumpkin painting · Hot beverage station
VIP add-on is $15 per person in September & October and requires Sleepy Hollow admission. Wine for guests 21+. All proceeds benefit The Classic, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit theatre company.
Get tickets at TheClassicTheatre.com
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Thursday · October 22 · 5–7 PM · Morgan Oaks
Have the Last Word
Plan your funeral · Make your wishes known
A relaxed golden-hour evening under the oaks—hosted by Morgan Oaks with Ali Goff and Murray Family Funeral Chapel. No pressure and no gloom: just good company, real answers, and the gift of a plan for the people you love. Guests enjoy delicious food, beer and wine, and an exclusive planning workbook.
We’re hoping to welcome 100 guests. Bring a spouse, a sister, or a neighbor—RSVP by Friday, October 16.
Save your seat: (833) 667-4266
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Around the community
Find us near you this month
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Auburn Senior Fair
9 AM – 1 PM · 11434 B Ave, Auburn
Bring a non-perishable item to donate to the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet. |
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OCT
8 |
Lincoln Senior Fair
10 AM – 1 PM · McBean Park Pavilion, 65 McBean Park Dr, Lincoln
Stop by our table to enter our raffle—winners announced at 12:30 PM. |
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OCT
10 |
Placer SPCA Wag & Walk
8 AM – 12 PM · Johnson-Springview Park, Rocklin
Bring your four-legged family and come say hello. |
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OCT
14 |
Nevada County Health Fair
10 AM – 2 PM · Gold Miner’s Inn, 121 Bank St, Grass Valley
Visit our table for a chance to win our raffle prize. |
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See the full events calendar
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Returning to the earth
A plan is a gift to the people you love
Fall has a way of turning our thoughts toward legacy. Planning ahead for a natural burial means your family won’t have to guess—they’ll know exactly where you wanted to rest, beneath the oaks and open sky. Whether you’re considering a human burial, a pet burial, or a tree memorial, we’re here to walk the land with you.
Start pre-planning ·
What is green burial? ·
Tree memorials ·
Pet burials
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Listen & read
Stories from the Green Burial Chronicles
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On the podcast
A new episode drops this week
Honest conversations about green burial, grief, legacy, and planning with peace of mind. Catch up with our most recent episode, Where Love Continues to Grow with Ana Maria Morar, before the new one arrives.
Listen to the episode
All episodes
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From the blog
The Oaks Remember: A Year in the Life of a Living Cemetery
Follow the preserve through every season—how the land changes, what grows back, and why a resting place here keeps on living long after a goodbye.
Read the full post
More from the blog
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COA 667 |
421 Fleming Rd, Lincoln, CA 95648
Serving all of California
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