Voting Underway for Daily Sun FIERCE Women Awards, October 2025 We are honored to share that Lauren Robie , co-founder of Hope Eternal...

We were honored to participate in the Florida End of Life Doula Alliance (FEOLDA)   PANEL DISCUSSION with FLORIDA's GREEN BURIAL...

On September 18th, 2025, we were honored to join the Global Green Burial Alliance ’s Florida Forum alongside leaders from across the...

Q: How did Hope begin? Hope Eternal Gardens began with my mother, Kena Alonso. She lived with Inclusion Body Myositis, a disease that...

When people hear that I co-founded a natural burial cemetery, the first reaction is often curiosity – how does someone end up starting a...

We are honored to share that Hope Eternal Gardens has been featured in the September/October issue of Boca Grande Gasparilla Island...

Not Planted. Not Planned. Just Growing Here. At Hope Eternal Gardens, we believe the land often has more wisdom than we do. While we...

A stormwater pond, originally designed for drainage, is transformed into a lush habitat, enhancing biodiversity and greenery near the...

At first glance, our logo may seem like a simple image—but look a little closer, and you’ll discover layers of meaning woven into every...

View of the restored Flower Garden. Photo by Chris Alonso. Drawing of the gardens at The Mount. Drawing by Chris Alonso. Gardens are more...

Photography is a beautiful way to remember the people and moments we love. A picture can help us celebrate life, hold on to memories, and...

Wildflowers are more than just pretty plants. In Southwest Florida, they help nature stay healthy and strong. They grow in many places —...

Dorothy and her granddaughter share a joyful moment amidst the vibrant growth of the forest Dorothy planted months earlier. Co-founder...

Spotlight on Micro-Forests Earlier this week, Hope Eternal Gardens had the privilege of presenting a lecture on micro-forests  at the...

Co-founder Lauren Robie presents a captivating slideshow on a planetarium dome, showcasing renderings of Hope's future lush forest. Hope...

We are humbled that Hope Eternal Gardens was featured by ABC7 My Suncoast  in a story about the community gathering to honor the legacy of Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz . Families, friends, and colleagues came together on January 25, 2025, to create a living tribute in his memory. Remembering Sergeant Elio Diaz Sergeant Elio Diaz was a dedicated member of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office who served his community with courage and compassion. Known for his commitment

We are honored to share that YoungArts featured Lauren Robie in their Community Spotlight: December 2024 ! The article highlights her...

Why this method The hard truth is... we choose to transplant broomsedge because our first two attempts at hydroseeding wildflower and...

Sustainability at Hope Eternal Gardens We use local mulch at Hope Eternal Gardens. A lot of it. At Hope Eternal Gardens, we focus on...

We’re honored to share that Florida Weekly  has just published a feature on Hope Eternal Gardens by writer Nicole Stitz , titled...