Join Oracle-award winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain at Boston’s favorite tree sanctuary, the Arnold Arboretum, for an enchanting evening of ancient myths and folk songs from around the world. This traveling performance celebrates the unique place that trees hold in our hearts and lives, drawing from the mythic perspective of cultures around the world. Created especially for Arnold Arboretum and its groves of Cherry, Birch and Evergreens this performance has been an annual Solstice event in the landscape for over twenty years.

This Summer Solstice event takes the audience on a two-hour journey through the landscape with story and music performances at some of the Arboretum’s loveliest spots. Evocative stories from Japan, Australia, Russia, Britain and Native America celebrate cherry, evergreen and ash groves. The evening culminates with 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. The terrain is sometimes uneven and/or hilly so participants should be prepared for that. Please note that there are no dogs allowed and, because of the length of the walk and the depth of the tales, the performance is not appropriate for children under 11. Bring a cushion or folding chair (absolutely essential that it is fast to set up and break down!) to sit on for the performance stops if you wish. In case of rain, the audience will be notified by email of cancellation of the live event two hours before performance time.

Registration is free but with a suggested donation for the performance of $25-$35 per ticket.

Limited to 30 participants: Register Today!

Add-on to your ticket a copy of Diane and Margot’s award-winning “In the Groves” CD and/or a Video Link or Download of this evocative performance to share the magic of this performance with those who might not be able to attend. “Add-ons” are possible on the Ticket page.

Presented by Living Myth Events- Creating unforgettable meetings of Myth, Moment and Landscape.