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It is true that Mount Auburn is first and foremost a cemetery, but it is also a National Historic Landmark, a botanical garden, an outdoor museum of art and architecture, and an important habitat for urban wildlife. Attend one of our many events and discover for yourself what makes this place so special!

 

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Mini Terrarium Making Workshop

Join us at Mount Auburn to create your very own miniature indoor garden in this hands-on terrarium workshop! Using a selection of plants, mosses, and natural materials, you'll design and build a unique terrarium to take home. This creative workshop offers a relaxing opportunity to craft a beautiful living display inspired by nature and the […]

Nature & Nourishment

Mindfulness Walk with Stefanie Haug

Join Stefanie Haug, LICSW, ecotherapist and nature and meditation teacher as we step into the restorative beauty of Mount Auburn Cemetery for a gentle, guided mindful nature walk. Together, we'll slow down, awaken our senses, and experience the healing benefits of being fully present in the natural world. Through mindful walking, quiet reflection, sensory invitations, […]

Mindful Movement Series

Yoga for Awakening with Artemis Yoga

Step onto your mat and embrace the energy of seasonal change in this rejuvenating yoga class with Artemis Yoga. As fall comes around the corner, let the tranquility of Mount Auburn inspire your practice. You are invited to move with intention, breathe with purpose, and awaken your inner vitality through the grace of yoga. In […]

Sunset Sound Bath

An outdoor Guided Meditation, Relaxation and Sound Experience. Sound Healing practitioner Marlene Boyette welcomes all to be held by the earth, to find refuge, to rest, and to be led through a guided meditation intended to bring the mind and the body into unison, while also engaging the senses. Weaving together the sounds, vibrations, and energy of […]

Outdoor Watercolor & Sketch Class

Join us at Mount Auburn for an outdoor watercolor class, taking in the beauty of the landscape and learning about watercolor composition. Taking in the beauty of Mount Auburn Cemetery, we will take a short 5-minute walk from Story Chapel (across from the front entrance of the Cemetery) to a spot where you will choose […]

Nature and Mount Auburn

Join us for a mindful walk through the landscape, exploring the history and founding of Mount Auburn Cemetery. From its beginning, Mount Auburn Cemetery has drawn on nature as a resource for comfort, a focus of study, and a guide for developing its sacred landscape. Its founding, in 1831, influenced the expansion of garden cemeteries, […]

Nature & Nourishment

Mindfulness Walk with Stefanie Haug

Join Stefanie Haug, LICSW, ecotherapist and nature and meditation teacher as we step into the restorative beauty of Mount Auburn Cemetery for a gentle, guided mindful nature walk. Together, we'll slow down, awaken our senses, and experience the healing benefits of being fully present in the natural world. Through mindful walking, quiet reflection, sensory invitations, […]

“Worthy to be Any Man’s Friend”: Lecture on Henry David Thoreau

Join historian Richard Smith for a lecture in Story Chapel on Henry David Thoreau and notable figures in Mount Auburn. Henry David Thoreau was one of the most important and influential writers of the 19th Century. And while he isn't buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery, he was well acquainted with many of the literary and […]

Mindful Movement Series

Yoga for Awakening with Artemis Yoga

Step onto your mat and embrace the energy of fall in this rejuvenating yoga class with Artemis Yoga. As the seasons change, let the tranquility of Mount Auburn inspire your practice. You are invited to move with intention, breathe with purpose, and awaken your inner vitality through the grace of yoga. In this uplifting class, […]

LETTING GO: A Meditative Walk and Chair Yoga Class at Auburn Lake

 Join former Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton for a mindful workshop at Auburn Lake. Join former Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton for a meditative walk and chair yoga class at Mount Auburn. This adult workshop is rooted in yoga, initiating movement through intentional breathwork. All bodies are welcome. You will explore the gorgeous natural setting with a warming walk […]