Enjoy a guided nature walk, meditation and live music picnic as the sun sets. Winner of the Best of Austin Awards for , Strings in the Woods helps humans escape from the speed of modern life to feel alive and inspired with our acoustic music and nature immersion experiences. Imagine being lead on a private musical hike by award winning violinist and film composer Will Taylor, enjoying songs along the way as you explore a stunning neighborhood and corner park, with a sprinkle of meditation, history, geology, and plant identification.
End your busy week and reconnect with a small group of humans while the sun sets into the evening. Side effects may include: relaxation, balancing your nervous system, releasing what no longer serves, feeling whole and connected to nature, being nurtured and cared for by community. Get on email list for future events here. This was truly a unique and magnificent experience. Will is an awesome tour guide, he provided a nice history of the park, took us to some magical places, and provided live music along the way.
Go on this tour! Along the way Will made sure all of us were taken care of and having a good time. Next time I will bring my teenage kids. The fresh air along with soothing music, made me feel at ease and one with our group. Highly recommend, if you love the outdoors and love listening to live music. A quieter, reflective sidelight on the frenetic Austin tourist experience. Also, a chance to network with some area musicians. Will is a lover of the outdoors and the magic of bringing people into nature for life-changing moments of connection and musical bliss.
Will is an Austin Music Award winner, Best of Austin finalist, and award winning film composer for the film Protocol 7. We recommend comfortable hiking shoes, water, snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent depending on the time of year, and a blanket or chair for sitting. Strings in the Woods is family-friendly and welcomes participants of all ages. However, children should be supervised by an adult. Please keep in mind that this is an event where the focus is on the music, and might include meditation.
Will will play classical music from many eras, Bach, folk melodies, fiddle music, and always a bit of Beatles. Easy to medium difficulty depending on your level of fitness. There are lots of rock and a incline going down to the trail. Feel free to check in with me if you have concerns: We can make adjustments to the path if you like as well. Yes, positions for volunteers that begin 1 hour before the event. Just call Will at If you're flexible, most people just sit on the rocks with no problems.
