"It's sacred because it's always been here"

Cedar.  That's how a First Nation healer named Mary described cedar to me.  She uses cedar swags in a cleansing ceremony that I was fortunate to have once taken part in at Wa He Lut school, founded by Native American elder, Maiselle Bridges.  Mary visits yearly from Canada, to perform the ceremony at the school, located at historic Frank's Landing on the Nisqually River. Carved into canoes and story poles, weaved into hats and baskets, and fashioned into clothing, cedar has had countless uses and is greatly cherished in the Northwest.

Our siding is cedar.  Some with MCS react to it.  My eyes are sensitive to the dust, but it's not something I react to otherwise.  We are grateful for this magnificent little forrest that will wrap our tiny home in welcoming warmth.  

We are protecting it with Velvit oil.  DK combed the worldwideweb and found this stuff with low vocs and great reviews.  We've tested it and there doesn't seem to be a detectable scent or reaction about a week after application.

And lots of sunny weather in the forecast!