Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Denver
- 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Singing Bowls at the Gardens: Ann Martin’s November and December Sessions
Singing bowls and gongs anchor both late-year editions of Singing Bowls at the Gardens, but their themes set different terms for a pause: November considers contentment, while December turns to stillness before the holiday season. Ann Martin leads each session, which closes with a 36-inch OM Gong.
Enough, then winter quiet
“The Art of Enough,” the November theme, is framed around easing away from striving and settling into contentment. “Stillness Before the Light,” in December, invites a pause before celebrations and full calendars, using winter quiet as its point of reference.
The themes give visitors a reason to choose between the two dates beyond timing: November’s program centers on enoughness, while December’s is oriented toward a seasonal pause. The Gardens describes both as immersive meditative concerts.
Further reading: Singing Bowls at the Gardens | Denver Botanic Gardens ↗
A musician’s sound practice
Martin’s work spans professional music and the healing arts: the Gardens’ instructor biography credits her with 40 years as a professional musician and 30 years in the healing arts. It also identifies her as an educator and soundscape artist.
Her wider work includes sound classes, mentoring and the BLISSbowls series of online singing-bowl courses. For these Gardens concerts, the published description names singing bowls and gongs, with each session ending on a 36-inch OM Gong; it does not lay out a more detailed sequence.
Further reading: Singing Bowls at the Gardens | Denver Botanic Gardens ↗ · Mile High Healing Vibe - Sound Healing, Sound Healing Sessions, Meditation Classes. Gong Concerts, Sell Singing Bowls ↗
A seated late-year edition
The November and December sessions are listed as seated, unlike the Gardens’ June, July and September descriptions, which specify reclined experiences. That distinction may help visitors decide whether this edition’s format suits them.
Further reading: Singing Bowls at the Gardens | Denver Botanic Gardens ↗
Choose the theme, then the sitting
Each date offers the same themed edition at two start times. November’s is “The Art of Enough”; December’s is “Stillness Before the Light.” All four sessions are listed in Sturm Family Auditorium.
2026-11-14 · Sturm Family Auditorium
- Singing Bowls at the Gardens — The Art of Enough; seated sound-meditation session with Ann Martin
- Singing Bowls at the Gardens — The Art of Enough; seated sound-meditation session with Ann Martin
2026-12-12 · Sturm Family Auditorium
- Singing Bowls at the Gardens — Stillness Before the Light; seated sound-meditation session with Ann Martin
- Singing Bowls at the Gardens — Stillness Before the Light; seated sound-meditation session with Ann Martin
Plan a session
Four sessions on two Saturdays
Saturday, November 14, and Saturday, December 12, 2026. Each date has sessions from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.; each lasts 90 minutes.
Sturm Family Auditorium
The event listing names Sturm Family Auditorium at Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206. The Gardens identifies the auditorium as part of the Freyer–Newman Center.
Singing Bowls at the Gardens | Denver Botanic Gardens ↗ · York Street | Denver Botanic Gardens ↗
$25; $22 for members
Concert admission includes entry to the Gardens for the day.
For adults; chairs are available
The sessions list the audience as adults, and the Gardens says the program is not suitable for young children. It recommends bringing blankets, mats and bolsters for comfort; chairs are also available. The event listing describes the facility as ADA accessible.
Check the session listing
Use the Gardens’ ticket listing to check availability and register for a session. If a program is full, visitors may join the waitlist; the Gardens says it will notify them if a place opens, but joining does not guarantee a spot.
Getting to Sturm Family Auditorium
Auditorium and entrances
The Gardens identifies Sturm Family Auditorium as part of the Freyer–Newman Center. Its main Gardens entrances are the Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center at 1007 York Street and the Freyer–Newman Center at 1085 York Street. Use the event and directions links to plan for the auditorium; map links can calculate directions from your starting point.
Singing Bowls at the Gardens | Denver Botanic Gardens ↗ · York Street | Denver Botanic Gardens ↗ · Parking, Transportation & Accessibility - York Street | Denver Botanic Gardens ↗
Transit, bikes and parking
The Gardens lists RTD route 24 at York and Josephine streets and route 10 on 12th Avenue. Bike racks are at the York Street main entrance.
Limited free parking is available in the Gardens’ visitor parking complex during regular operating hours. It is for Gardens visitors only, and overnight parking is not allowed. Street parking is available in Cheesman Park or Congress Park where posted. Public-garage EV chargers are free for Gardens visitors in two-hour increments. Because of garage restrictions, vans should use the top deck and RVs are not permitted in the complex.
Parking, Transportation & Accessibility - York Street | Denver Botanic Gardens ↗
Before you make a plan
What changes between the November and December sessions?
November’s theme is “The Art of Enough,” while December’s is “Stillness Before the Light.” Both are seated sound-meditation concerts led by Ann Martin.
Does concert admission include entry to the Gardens?
Yes. The $25 ticket, or $22 member ticket, includes entry to the Gardens for the day.
What should I bring, and are chairs available?
The Gardens recommends blankets, mats and bolsters for comfort. Chairs are available, and the event listing describes the facility as ADA accessible.
Which transit routes serve York Street?
The Gardens lists RTD route 24 at York and Josephine streets and route 10 on 12th Avenue.
Parking, Transportation & Accessibility - York Street | Denver Botanic Gardens ↗
What happens if a session is full?
You may join the waitlist. The Gardens says it will notify you if a spot opens, but a waitlist place does not guarantee admission.
Location & Google Maps
Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street — Sturm Family Auditorium
1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
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