Come beyond the curb with us and check out the hidden gems to be found in local Montclair and Glen Ridge private gardens at our annual self-guided garden tour.

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at one of the gardens

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The Van Vleck wisteria is in bloom! Come visit the gardens today to see this iconic symbol of spring!

Events & News

Guided Birding Hike for Adults

May 25 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM$5 – $7 - Van Vleck House & Gardens

Nest Box Class

May 29 @ 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM$15 – $20 - Van Vleck House & Gardens

Monday Morning Yoga

June 3 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AMVan Vleck House & Gardens
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In the News
Link to: Bloom List

This Week In Bloom

Spring is here and it brings with it many changes to our wonderful gardens and plantings. Click here to see what’s “in bloom” in the gardens this week.

Hartley (Lee) Dodge Bingham, one of our dearest friends, passed away on April 21, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday, May 10 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 271 Roseland Avenue, Essex Fells, N.J.

Memorial donations in Lee’s memory may be made to Van Vleck House & Gardens at the link below or with a check made out to The Montclair Foundation.
Memorial Donation

About

Formerly a private estate, Van Vleck House & Gardens is owned by The Montclair Foundation. These private gardens are open to the public daily free of charge.


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Mission

Van Vleck House and Gardens is a nonprofit committed to the historic preservation of its early 20th century house, an exemplar of classical Mediterranean Revival architecture, and its diverse gardens, for the education, cultural enrichment and enjoyment of the community.

History

Three generations of the Van Vleck family lived on the property and developed the gardens for over 130 years. The gardens showcase a strong representation of ericaceous plants, with unusual cultivars of rhododendrons and azaleas. The main house that now graces the Van Vleck grounds was designed and built in 1916

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Nonprofit Rentals

Plan to hold your special nonprofit event or meeting at this gracious former estate. Unfortunately, we are not available for weddings or private events. Beauty and tranquility abound amid 5.8 acres of landscaped gardens. The main house provides a perfect setting for your important fundraiser, meetings or off-site gatherings. Views of the grounds are spectacular in every season.

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We look forward to welcoming your wedding party or family to a private photography shoot here at Van Vleck House & Gardens.
In preparation for your visit, please contact us to check availability, complete the application, and note the guidelines and fees that will apply to your shoot.

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Your Support

We are counting on you! Please join us in creating the Van Vleck of the Future

Your gift will help make this extraordinary property an enduring resource for our community and future generations.

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Volunteers - We Need You

It takes a lot of hands to maintain the Van Vleck House & Gardens. We rely heavily on a vibrant volunteer program and are committed to providing hands-on training and creating rewarding volunteer experiences.

Images from the garden

The Gardens are open to the public year-round,  free of charge.
Come experience this most precious gift!

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