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Older man with grey hair wearing a blue shirt, seated outdoors on a stone bench in a garden of succulents, with a large blue harp next to him.
16 Mar

Harp Meditations

  • Music
  • Entertainment

Relax and take in the colours of sunset at the Arid Garden while listening to the soothing sounds of music composed by harpist Michael Johnson. Michael leads a calming seated meditation, followed by a gentle concert, interwoven with tales of the inspiration he draws from the Gardens. Draw down on a sense of peace, calm and wellbeing within stunning surrounds of cacti and succulents.

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Date Times
Mon 16 Mar
  • 6.30pm - 7.30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Location

Arid Garden, enter via Tecoma Gate
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Birdwood Ave
South Yarra 3141

Open in maps location for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Price and bookings

Adult / general $25
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9252 2300
  • email address: mbookings@rbg.vic.gov.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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