Families embrace fairytale setting of Wicklow gardens on enchanting day of story and song
Young and old embraced the theme and arrived suitably dressed as knights and woodland sprites, Cinderellas and handsome young princes, making it a memorable and imaginative adventure.
The gardens and woodlands were transformed into a wonderful setting for storytelling, creativity and playful magic, that included 'The Garden of Hidden Things' mural illustrations with Me + the Moon, 'Fireside Tales' from master storytellers Shane Ibbs and Helena Byrne in the Yarn story tent and 'Musical Moments' with musicians from the Irish Baroque Orchestra in the open air. There were also woodland sculptures to admire by artist Peter Sheehan and for those brave souls, a spot of potion-making.
The day ended with the annual procession through the gardens, culminating in a feast of music for the 'Musical Circle' event, with musician Nico Brown.
For those who missed out, fear not, but do mark your diaries for the quintessential pirate tale Treasure Island, which takes place in the grounds on Thursday and Friday, August 14 and 15, at 7pm. To book your tickets, go to killruddery.com
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