Immerse yourself in nature with ancient tales of trees, Celtic harp and song on this twilight stroll through Boston’s favorite tree sanctuary.
Immerse yourself in the deep beauty of trees in this story and music journey through Boston’s favorite tree sanctuary, the Arnold Arboretum. Led by Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, this unfolding performance of ancient tales and songs from cultures around the world takes place in a variety of groves at some of the Arboretum’s loveliest spots.
Designed especially for the Arboretum, this Summer Solstice event takes the audience on a two hour journey through the landscape with story and music stops along the way. The rich cultural traditions of Japan, Australia, Russia, Britain and Native America celebrate cherry, evergreen and ash with the evening culminating in the haunting Czech legend “The Wild Woman of the Birch Grove” told among the birches at sunset. This annual event is designed for adults who can navigate an approximately two-mile journey on and off trails. Bring a cushion to sit on for the performance stops if you wish. In case of rain, the audience will be notified of cancellation and all but Eventbrite ticket fee will be refunded.
$30 per ticket
Phone: (617) 522-4335
Email: Info@DianeEdgecomb.com
2023/06/24 - 2023/06/25
Arnold Arboretum
125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130
You can get to the Arboretum by subway, bus, or car. Get directions to our main entrance at Arborway Gate, Peters Hill, Weld Hill Building, or Dana Greenhouses. Free parking is available along the Arborway, Bussey Street, and Walter Street. There is no visitor parking inside the Arboretum. The Arnold Arboretum also offers resources for improved accessibility.
The Arboretum is easily reached by public transportation. Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, cross Washington Street, and take Blackwell Footpath through Bussey Brook Meadow to the South Street Gate.
The performance is a two-hour journey on and off trails. Unfortunately, it is not accessible for those who need assistance or have difficulty walking. On the ticket site, it is possible to purchase either an audio of the stories and songs or access to a video link of the performance to view/participate in that way.