Thanksgiving Music Hike w/ Winning Austin Violinist Will Taylor

Winner of the Best of Austin Awards for 2024, 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.

For over 35 years, thousands of discerning experience-seekers have stepped into the imaginative world of Will Taylor, delighting in performances that blur boundaries, awaken the senses, and reveal music in unforgettable, unexpected ways.

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.

This event is for families with kids, but all are welcome.

I will introduce all the kids to the violin just as in the videos below and we'll hike with me violin serenading that whole way.

Come early, have a taco at Taco Deli, then join us for the adventure.

WHAT TO BRING

• Hiking shoes
• Water
• Love and your family

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.

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Event will be limited to 50 guests.

See videos from our past experiences below

Alicia, February 2022

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! You won’t regret it!

Cassandra, April 2019

“Will took us on a musical journey in nature that was incredible and therapeutic. We had a small group and hiked along a trail that was fairly leveled due to one of the hiker’s physical condition. Along the way Will made sure all of us were taken care of and having a good time. We were later joined by another amazing musician/cellist Charles. The only downside to this trip is that whenever I’m hiking now I miss Will and his gang of musicians. I’ve been spoiled. Next time I will bring my teenage kids.”

Sarah, April 2019

“This was a unique experience, and I enjoyed combining music with nature. 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.”

***Debbie, April 2019

“Unique experience connecting both to nature and to music. A quieter, reflective sidelight on the frenetic Austin tourist experience. Also, a chance to network with some area musicians.”

Will Taylor is a professional violinist and Austin music icon for over 27 years, jamming with folks such as Willie Nelson, Pearl Jam, Gary Clark Jr., Shawn Colvin, Shiny Ribs, Guy Forsyth, the Turtle Island String Quartet at Town Hall in New York City and so many more. 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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1601 Spyglass Dr (near Taco Deli), 1601 Spyglass Drive, Austin, United States