Miracle, the Sacred White Buffalo, was born on the farm of Dave, Valerie, and Corey Heider near Janesville, Wisconsin, during the morning of August 20, 1994.  She was the first white buffalo calf born since 1933. 

Miracle gave birth to four calves of her own before dying of natural causes on September 19, 2004.

The Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota Nations (known collectively as the Sioux) were considered Miracle's primary spiritual guardians. She played a pivotal role in the fulfillment of their most sacred prophecies.  Miracle was also revered in the prophecies and beliefs of other tribes and is a sacred symbol to American Indians across the continent. 

While other white buffalo have been born in modern times, Miracle's birth is especially significant because she, alone, fulfills what the White Buffalo Calf Woman prophesized:

The calf would be a female;
The bull that sired her would die shortly after her birth;
The white buffalo calf would change colors four times to signify the four colors of the peoples she would unify: black, red, yellow, and white.

Joseph Chasing Horse is a Lakota Sundance chief, UN ambassador, and descendant of Crazy Horse. He says that Lakota winter counts -- which date the telling of the White Buffalo Calf Woman story in sacred ceremonies -- confirm that Miracle is the buffalo calf of the prophesy.  

Legend of the White Buffalo

"This is like the second coming of Christ on this island of North America. The legend is she would return and unify the nations of the four colors -- the black, red, yellow and white."   Floyd Hand, Sioux medicine man

Although not American Indian, the Heiders viewed Miracle as a special gift who belongs to the hearts of all people. Commercialization has never been allowed. Instead, they

freely opened their farm so visitors could offer prayers or simply be in her presence.  Thousands of pilgrims travelled to this simple farm.  Few left unaffected by their time there.

On Monday, August 20, 2012, Dave and Valerie Heider will once more opening their Janesville farm for guests who wish to honor Miracle's life. For those traveling to pay their respects, we welcome you and wish you a safe trip. (Directions)

Please park in the Heider's driveway. Seating is limited, so please bring lawn chairs. 

For those unable to attend, the Heiders invite you to share your confidential messages and private prayers using the forms below. Native Village will Fed Ex the information to Janesville before Miracle's memorial ceremonies.

sign miracle's 18th birthday book This book will be held during Miracle's prayer ceremonies, then housed in Miracle's small museum along with other tributes gifted to her from people across the world. Deadline: Sunday, August 12, 2012 Your Name:  Location:  email address:  Message Optional:

submit a private prayer or message Your words will remain private and unread and will be burned in the sacred fire during ceremonies. Deadline: Sunday, August 12, 2012   Your Name:  Location:

Directions to the Heiders' Farm and more information: 2739 South River Road,  Janesville, Wisconsin 53546 (608) 752-2224 Directions to Heider Farm:  Heiders Lodging and other information can be found at Miracle’s Website - General Farm and Visitor Information Page www.homestead.com/WhiteBuffaloMiracle/Miracle_VisitorInfo.html Miracle’s Website - Heider Farm and Area Camping Information Page http://www.whitebuffalomiracle.homestead.com/Miracle_CampingInfo.html Miracle’s Website ~ Miracle, The Sacred White Buffalo www.whitebuffalomiracle.homestead.com/index.html

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