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January 2020
Fireside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in front of the fireplace in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Take a precious break from the intensity of daily life and feel the supportive serenity of the lush surrounding gardens. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will have the…
Find out more »Backyard Birds in the Winter
During this class learn about the birds that spend the winter in New Jersey and why they choose to stay. Discover what they do to survive in the cold months. We will also take a walk through the garden to see which species call Van Vleck their home. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars (if you have them). Registration deadline: Thursday, January 23rd.
Find out more »Animals in Winter – SOLD OUT!
Meet live animals from Eyes of the Wild. Discover how animals survive the cold winter months both here in New Jersey and in other parts of the world. Designed for families with children ages 4 and up, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine. Registration required. Due to the popularity of this event, all the reserved spaces have been claimed.
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga – Winter Session
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the living room of the Van Vleck House overlooking the courtyard garden. Taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around us, we flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. Bring your own mat. Registration required – Class size is limited! Online registration coming soon!
Find out more »Garden to Table – Cooking Class for Kids
In this class, we will use our creativity to prepare delicious meals while improving our cooking skills and learning about nutrition and the importance of eating locally. Also included will be time to journal in the beautiful Van Vleck house and gardens. Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children ages 8 to 11. To register: Email dbvvhg@gmail.com or call 973-744-4752 ext. 1.
Find out more »February 2020
Birding Walks for Adults
Come take a walk in the garden and observe the bustling activity of birds and other critters during these cold months. Please dress for cold temperatures and wear boots. Binoculars are optional, but would be helpful.
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga – Winter Session
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the living room of the Van Vleck House overlooking the courtyard garden. Taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around us, we flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. Bring your own mat. Registration required – Class size is limited! Online registration coming soon!
Find out more »Online Only – Presale Plant Sale
Van Vleck House & Gardens' 2020 Exclusive Online Plant Pre-Sale A limited-time offer to purchase unique items not available during our May 2020 Plant Sale. We have shrubs, trees and NEW this year... Pre-order butterfly-loving MILKWEED for pick-up this summer! To view the entire list of plants for purchase, including native to New Jersey plants, please check back here in February.
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga – Winter Session
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the living room of the Van Vleck House overlooking the courtyard garden. Taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around us, we flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. Bring your own mat. Registration required – Class size is limited! Online registration coming soon!
Find out more »Fireside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in front of the fireplace in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Take a precious break from the intensity of daily life and feel the supportive serenity of the lush surrounding gardens. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will have the…
Find out more »Garden How-To: Pruning
Join Van Vleck’s garden manager for a behind the scenes look at how we keep the garden beautiful. Pruning is one of the many tasks we tackle before the growing season officially begins. Gain a better understanding of when, why, and where to prune landscape plants as well as how to choose the right tool for the job. Plan now for your plant’s long-term health, beauty, and structure. Meet at the Education Center. Please dress for the weather…
Find out more »Fireside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in front of the fireplace in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Take a precious break from the intensity of daily life and feel the supportive serenity of the lush surrounding gardens. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will have the…
Find out more »Maple Sugaring 2020
Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss Van Vleck House & Gardens’ annual Maple Sugaring event! Families are invited learn how to identify a sugar maple tree and discover the steps for turning sap into syrup, focusing on a tapped sugar maple tree in Mother’s Garden. Program includes a tour and demonstration, and wouldn’t be complete without a maple syrup tasting! The tour is inside and outside so please dress for the weather. Tour…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga – Winter Session
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the living room of the Van Vleck House overlooking the courtyard garden. Taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around us, we flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. Bring your own mat. Registration required – Class size is limited! Online registration coming soon!
Find out more »Fireside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in front of the fireplace in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Take a precious break from the intensity of daily life and feel the supportive serenity of the lush surrounding gardens. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will have the…
Find out more »Garden to Table – Cooking Class for Kids
In this class, we will use our creativity to prepare delicious meals while improving our cooking skills and learning about nutrition and the importance of eating locally. Also included will be time to journal in the beautiful Van Vleck house and gardens. Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children ages 8 to 11. To register: Email dbvvhg@gmail.com or call 973-744-4752 ext. 1.
Find out more »March 2020
Music and More Concert Series – Salute to the Irish, Richard Stillman
Special Salute to the Irish, Richard Stillman Irish music, storytelling, and step dancing. It is accompanied by bagpipes, mandolin, banjo & guitar. The show was featured at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston, Ma. This event is free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated.
Find out more »Music and More Concert Series – David Witten
David Witten of MSU Cali School of Music performs music from Scandinavia & Russia.
Find out more »Garden How-To: Spring Cleaning
Van Vleck’s garden manager will share insights into how we keep the garden beautiful. Discover the many tasks we undertake just before the start of the growing season. Meet at the Education Center. Please dress for gardening as this class will be held entirely outdoors. Registration Required. Deadline to sign up is March 5th.
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