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!
Mount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more.
Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Spending time in nature can ground us and provide a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves. Nature-based art can be used to create memorials and tributes, fostering a sense of connection and remembrance. In this therapeutic art workshop, participants will be guided in creating personal, ephemeral, nature-based art to memorialize and honor things […]
Join guest guide Stefanie Haug (LICSW) as we explore Mount Auburn Cemetery by slowing down, being attentive to nature with all our senses, and deepening our appreciation for this special slice of our Watertown and Cambridge neighborhood. The experience will include simple warm-up movements, a natural history of the area, guided breathing and centering awareness, […]
Registration not required. Visit Asa Gray Garden to participate any time between 10:00am-5:00pm. Join artist Elisabeth Gerald as she guides the Mount Auburn community and all Summer SOLSTICE participants in a healing Nature Mandala made from natural objects found at the Cemetery. Also known as Land Art or Environmental Art, Earth Art is made from […]
The healing properties of tea have been widely known for centuries. Tea has been known to calm anxiety, reduce stress, help with sleep, improve circulation, and boost your immune system. Join us for a healing tea ritual that celebrates this moment in time as we come together as a community to set intentions and connect […]
Just the presence of trees growing around us is known to improve our mental well-being. Trees provide a connection to the natural world, which we are increasingly devoid of nowadays. Join herbalist and arborist Alex Klein on a walk around the cemetery, focusing on deepening this nature-connection in tangible and intimate ways. We'll learn about […]
Awe: a sense of wonder and reverence. Join us for a stroll through Mount Auburn as we shift our focus towards all the beautiful things in the landscape. Practicing intentional focus, detailed observation, and childlike wonder, we will take time to appreciate nature in all forms and ask ourselves “What do you notice?”. REGISTER HERE>> […]
Step into the sunlit clearing of Hazel Dell and let the earth beneath you be your guide. In the quiet of Mount Auburn, you’re invited to slow down, breathe deeply and rediscover your natural rhythm through restful, gente sustained yoga postures. Guided by Artemis Yoga teacher Liz Gawel, you'll explore grounding poses designed to release […]
Awe: a sense of wonder and reverence. Join us for a stroll through Mount Auburn as we shift our focus towards all the beautiful things in the landscape. Practicing intentional focus, detailed observation, and childlike wonder, we will take time to appreciate nature in all forms and ask ourselves “What do you notice?”. REGISTER HERE>> […]
Just the presence of trees growing around us is known to improve our mental well-being. Trees provide a connection to the natural world, which we are increasingly devoid of nowadays. Join herbalist and arborist Alex Klein on a walk around the cemetery, focusing on deepening this nature-connection in tangible and intimate ways. We'll learn about […]
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 […]