Join Oracle-award winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for an enchanting evening of ancient myths and folk songs of tree spirits from around the world. Designed especially for Boston’s favorite tree sanctuary, the Arnold Arboretum, 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. The rich cultural traditions of Japan, Australia, Russia, Britain and Native America celebrate cherry, evergreen and ash groves 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. This performance is NOT available through the Arnold Arboretum website. For questions or further information contact Diane at Living Myth events: 617-522-4335

Audience size is limited to 30 people. Early bird tickets are $25 until June 17th- $30 after that date:  BUY TICKETS TODAY!

Not designed for children under 12, and dogs are not allowed. COVID guidelines will be followed.

Diane and Margot have been featured on NPR and at storytelling festivals, coffeehouses and theaters for over thirty years. Diane is known for her unique style of storytelling, where she embodies the various characters and scenes in a tale, bringing each moment alive. For this she has won both the national and the Northeast regional Oracle awards for Storytelling Excellence as well as five Storytelling World Awards. Margot Chamberlain has performed with numerous early music groups including the Revels. Her versatile approach to harp and song brings an underlying poetic weave to support each tale.