Aspen Magdalene House is named after the Utah state tree, the Quaking Aspen, and is a symbol of sustainability and interconnectedness. The tree is a single clone of the Quaking Aspen connected by one, massive and extensive underground root system.
Aspens share a root system and are foundationally stronger together. The Aspen is so much more than a tree; it’s one small part of a larger organism. The conditions need to be just right for this tree to grow. They need an abundance of sunshine and can also grow in harsh winters.
Much like Aspen trees, each survivor is one part of a larger healing process. Survivors will have ups and downs, go through mountains and valleys, and will face good days and bad days. Through the healing powers of love, survivors will thrive together in a supportive environment filled with sunshine.