A welcome letter from our founder, Liisa Andreassen, on the official launch of Echoes of the Forest.
Welcome! I'm so excited to be here and to announce that Echoes of the Forest has officially launched. September 27, 2024 was a day that forever changed the landscape of Western North Carolina. Since that day, I've been scratching my head trying to figure out a way not just to process it all, but to help the community heal while providing a forum for education and artistic expression. Echoes of the Forest is that project, and it's coming together thanks to so many special members of this community — businesses, colleagues, friends, woodworkers, and more.
As we get the project off the ground, we'll be sending out updates via the newsletter, social media, and on the blog. We'll let you know where and when you can see the first Echoes and provide ways for you to help — whether financially or through volunteerism. As we all know, it takes a village — and this is only the beginning.
So, we welcome you to explore the website, ask questions, sign up for the newsletter, and help us create a lasting tribute to honor the downed trees of Western North Carolina and to help us rebuild a community that will emerge stronger and even more beautiful than before.
Join Us in Honoring WNC's Fallen Trees
To learn more about the inspiration behind Echoes of the Forest and how it all started, read our story.
This Is Only the Beginning
Echoes of the Forest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming Hurricane Helene–salvaged timber into handcrafted public art across Western North Carolina. Every Echo tells three stories — the tree, the artisan, and the community it returns to.
Want to be part of what comes next? Learn how to get involved.