Placenta Forest

Planting your child's placenta is a special way to honour your child’s beginnings by returning their placenta to the earth—as an act of reconnection and gratitude to Mother Earth. This meaningful practice spans many cultures, each with its own way of acknowledging the life-giving role of the placenta.

Our offering is to design a personalised 20sqm hexagonal forest of nourishment that grows in harmony with the way this tradition lives in your family, and the meaning it holds for you.

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The path to your forest

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Book a time with me

Select a time that works best for you and let's begin your journey in planting a food forest.

Follow up sessions for service bundles

Over the span of your time with me, I'll guide you with the level of support you’re looking for to bring your unique Tree-Born Forest to life.

Tangaroa's Tree Born forest.
Vidography by Arorangi Studio

Our Service Bundles

Choose the level of support that suits you -based on your location and the involvement you’d like from us.

Consultancy Bundle

Online worldwide

$400 NZD

Personalised, practical advice for any stage of your children's forest journey—perfect for DIYers or those just needing a little extra support. Includes: • 3 x 1-hour 1-on-1 video call • Follow-up notes + next steps • Base layout design Ideal for planning, troubleshooting, or gaining clarity before you plant.

Design Bundle
Online worldwide

$1,300 NZD

A tailored design and online guidance to help you grow a meaningful forest for your child. Includes: • 5x 1-hour video sessions • Design layout map • Personalised Illustrated forest drawing. • Management manual • The Tree that Grew the Forest. Illustrated children's book by Frida Keegan • Plant sourcing + propagation guidance

Planting Bundle

Prioritising Whangārei District

$5000 NZD (flexible*)

We come to you—bringing your forest to life with our hands-on support creating a space together for your child to grow with. Includes: • 3x 1-hour planning sessions • All plants, soil amendments, mulch, and fencing materials supplied. • Hard copy of illustrated design. • Management manual • The Tree that Grew the Forest. Illustrated children's book by Frida Keegan • 1x follow-up management session one year after planting. • Optional installation workshop with family and friends (perfect for gatherings such as baby showers or first birthday). *Every site is unique—if you’d like to supply your own plants, materials, or equipment, we offer flexible pricing options to suit your needs.

Get Started with One Session

$120 NZD / hour

Sometimes, one good conversation is all it takes to ground your next step. And if you decide to move forward with a bundle, your session fee will be fully credited toward it.

What is a
Tree Born forest?

Inspired by the patterns of bees, each
Tree Born forest begins as a 20m² hexagon-shaped forest glade. At its heart stands a central, chosen tree, encircled by a winding path and surrounded by layers of food-producing and support plants.
Why hexagons?
They create a cozy, nest-like space that’s easy to manage and protect from both wild and domestic animals. Plus, like a honeycomb, they fit together seamlessly—making it easy to add forests for new family members.

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