"Tree of Fire" Special Screening
A story of love and resilience.
The Documentary Film “Tree of Fire: A Story of Love and Resilience”
— SPECIAL SCREENING on Saturday, August 2, 2025
“It’s the story of life. It’s about reinventing yourself, of not being defeated. You get a lot of love, you get help, but you move on and do your best. That is a good message for anyone.” ~Agnes Montano, Board Member and Guest Caretaker
PHOTGRAPHER BEN HOFFMAN filming for the feature documentary on Baba’s Tree at Meher Mount — Tree of Fire: A Story of Love and Resilience.
Baba’s Tree at Meher Mount has touched so many lives. It’s a story that begs to be told on film.
It’s the journey of a seemingly ordinary oak tree blessed by the presence of the Avatar of the Age, Meher Baba.
For decades, Baba’s Tree fulfills its role of inspiring others — drawing seekers from around the world in search of inspiration, silence, joy and solace.
Then one night Baba’s Tree is felled by fire and high winds. Its very existence is threatened.
Through the tree’s own resilience and love, it is transformed by fire to emerge even more powerful in radiating Meher Baba’s love.
“Oh, what an extraordinary, beautiful film filled with Baba's Love! My wife and I watched this treasured film with tears of joy and love. Who else but the Avatar could make a story of a beautiful tree blessed with His Presence so inspiring. Congratulations and gratefulness to all who participated in this very moving production. I am sure that all who are fortunate to see it, will be touched by His Love.“ ~ A Viewer
“People have gone under the tree for shelter, for refuge, for spiritual fulfillment, for stillness, for meditation, for so many purposes.
And it's been such a big part of people’s lives. I'm really happy that we are honoring and remembering this tree that stood watch over this land that fostered flora and fauna and insects and human beings.
It was the fire. This fire got the best of it, but it still managed to come back. It's a pretty amazing tree. I'm glad that we're telling its story.” ~ Ron Holsey, Board Member, Meher Mount
Special Screening of Tree of Fire
You’re invited to a special screening of Tree of Fire as part of the program for the 2025 anniversary celebration of Avatar Meher Baba’s day at Meher Mount in 1956.
The film will be shown at 1:00 p.m. All welcome to come for the day’s celebration or just to see the film. Click here for more information about the 2025 Anniversary Sahavas.