In 1956, when Avatar Meher Baba visited Meher Mount, caretaker Agnes Baron led Him on a tour of the property. As they crested the hill overlooking a corner of the property, a magnificent large oak came into view. Agnes turned to Meher Baba and said, “I’ve always thought of this as Your Tree.”

When they reached the tree – now known as Baba’s Tree – Agnes said, “Here’s your tree, Baba. I’ve let the limbs come down so they would enclose it. I think it’s a very loving little temple.”

As they arrived at the tree, Meher Baba walked directly to the center of the natural enclosure and sat down. His companions rushed forward to join Him, but He gestured for them to stop, waving the group back.

For about five minutes, Meher Baba sat in profound silence beneath the oak. Agnes later recalled the powerful atmosphere of that moment: “You just felt worlds moving, worlds moving.” His expression revealed His deep love, and when He rose, His eyes shone with happiness.

The space where Meher Baba sat, approximately eight feet from the main trunk under a large horizontal limb, is now marked with a natural heart-shaped stone that visitors often adorn with flowers.

Baba’s Tree has demonstrated remarkable resilience, surviving devastating fires in both 1985 and 2017. Its resilience has only deepened its significance, embodying the strength and enduring presence of the Avatar.

Since the 2017 Thomas Fire, the area around Baba’s Tree has become Baba’s Tree Grove, where seedlings and saplings rise beside the ancient oak.

The tree serves as both a memorial to Meher Baba’s presence and what followers believe to be a living repository of His spiritual influence.

Visitors find the space conducive to quiet contemplation, drawing inspiration, solace, and joy from spending time beneath the oak’s branches.

For devotees, Baba’s Tree represents a tangible connection to the Divine through Meher Baba’s enduring presence.