Tree of Life Orchard
Honor someone special with a gift that grows
Dedicate a fruit tree in the Rabbi Sholom Brodt Tree of Life Orchard to celebrate:
Beloved individuals
Life milestones—births, anniversaries,
graduations, birthdays
Cherished ancestors
Your meaningful contribution includes
A carefully selected fruit tree from Elmore Roots nursery
Professional planting in our dedicated orchard
A personalized
dedication tag
Ongoing care
and maintenance
A sacred space rooted in community
The Tree of Life Orchard stands as both sanctuary and tribute—supporting local wildlife, fostering biodiversity, and creating a place of reflection for visitors.
Our first trees were planted in honor of Rabbi Sholom Brodt, of blessed memory, whose guidance helped bring Living Tree Alliance to Central Vermont and connected us with Rabbi Tobie Weisman and Maggid David Fried, owner of Elmore Roots.
Dedication options
Sapling: $150—Young fruit tree beginning its journey
Established tree: $250—More mature fruit tree with a strong foundation
Heritage specimen: $375—Specialty mature fruit tree of distinguished variety
Make a donation and become part of our orchard's story!
In addition to tree dedications, we gratefully welcome contributions of any amount toward our $5,000 maintenance fund to ensure the orchard's continued flourishing.
Remembering Rabbi Sholom Brodt
Rav Sholom, founder of Yeshivat Simchat Shlomo in Jerusalem, brought his masterful understanding of Judaic studies, teaching, and storytelling to Vermont through the Yearning for Learning Center in Montpelier. His radiant kindness and joyful celebration of Jewish life illuminated our community.
We are deeply honored to dedicate this Tree of Life Orchard to his memory—creating a space where other inspiring people and meaningful moments can be celebrated through the enduring gift of fruit trees.