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April 2021
Meditation with John Welshons
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Online registration: Click Here
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Make Every Day Earth Day!
Join us in the gardens as you explore and learn with our fun self-guided activity kits. Registration is required and includes everything you need to participate in the program. Outdoor Adventures Activity Kits will be available outside the Raymond Family Education Center from 1:00 - 3:30 PM on the day of the program. Kits will include activities for self-guided exploration. Ages 4 -11 but all are welcome. FREE for Members. Registration required - Registration deadline is the Sunday prior to…
Find out more »Meditation with John Welshons
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Online registration: Click Here
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. 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. Registration required. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. 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. Registration required. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Arbor Day
Join us in the gardens as you explore and learn with our fun self-guided activity kits. Registration is required and includes everything you need to participate in the program. Outdoor Adventures Activity Kits will be available outside the Raymond Family Education Center from 1:00 - 4:00 PM on the day of the program. Kits will include activities for self-guided exploration. Ages 4 -11 but all are welcome. Sponsored by Montclair State University & The Albert Payson Terhune Foundation FREE for…
Find out more »Annual Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens
Don't miss our Spring Plant Sale Early Access event for members on Thursday, April 29th at 5:30pm. Not only will members save 10% and have first dibs at the stunning flowers, shrubs and specialty items, they will be dazzled by Ken Selody of Atlock Farm and his talent for creating topiaries. The Annual Van Vleck Plant Sale, the perfect place to stock up on unique perennials and shrubs to help spruce up your garden just in time for warmer weather!…
Find out more »May 2021
Annual Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens
Don't miss our Spring Plant Sale Early Access event for members on Thursday, April 29th at 5:30pm. Not only will members save 10% and have first dibs at the stunning flowers, shrubs and specialty items, they will be dazzled by Ken Selody of Atlock Farm and his talent for creating topiaries. The Annual Van Vleck Plant Sale, the perfect place to stock up on unique perennials and shrubs to help spruce up your garden just in time for warmer weather!…
Find out more »Annual Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens
Don't miss our Spring Plant Sale Early Access event for members on Thursday, April 29th at 5:30pm. Not only will members save 10% and have first dibs at the stunning flowers, shrubs and specialty items, they will be dazzled by Ken Selody of Atlock Farm and his talent for creating topiaries. The Annual Van Vleck Plant Sale, the perfect place to stock up on unique perennials and shrubs to help spruce up your garden just in time for warmer weather!…
Find out more »Outdoor Yoga
The May 6th class is FULL! Spend a peaceful evening in the garden taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around us as 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. Please note mats will be spaced at least 6 feet apart, and participants required to practice social distancing and wear a mask at all times except while practicing on…
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Insect Cycles
Join us in the gardens as you explore and learn with our fun self-guided activity kits. Registration is required and includes everything you need to participate in the program. Outdoor Adventures Activity Kits will be available outside the Raymond Family Education Center from 1:00 - 4:00 PM on the day of the program. Kits will include activities for self-guided exploration. Ages 4 -11 but all are welcome. Sponsored by Montclair State University & The Albert Payson Terhune Foundation FREE for…
Find out more »Ask a Beekeeper
Did you ever wonder how honeybees find their way home? Or how the queen becomes the queen? Now is your chance to ask a beekeeper and find out! Eric Hanan, of Bee Haven Bees, will answer these questions and more. View a live observation hive and visit Van Vleck’s active hives located in the gardens at this informal, outdoor class. This class is for adults. Registration required by May 7th. Online registration: Click Here
Find out more »Outdoor Yoga
The May 6th class is FULL! Spend a peaceful evening in the garden taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around us as 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. Please note mats will be spaced at least 6 feet apart, and participants required to practice social distancing and wear a mask at all times except while practicing on…
Find out more »In-Person Live Animal Program – Habitats and Adaptations
Spend an evening in our gardens meeting fascinating live animals from Eyes of the Wild. Learn about their different habitats and discover the many adaptations these creatures possess to help them survive and thrive in the places they call home. Space is limited. $25 per family for Members/$35 per family for Non-Members. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm is full. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm session is full. Register by May 17th Here
Find out more »Outdoor Yoga
The May 6th class is FULL! Spend a peaceful evening in the garden taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around us as 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. Please note mats will be spaced at least 6 feet apart, and participants required to practice social distancing and wear a mask at all times except while practicing on…
Find out more »Outdoor Yoga
The May 6th class is FULL! Spend a peaceful evening in the garden taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around us as 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. Please note mats will be spaced at least 6 feet apart, and participants required to practice social distancing and wear a mask at all times except while practicing on…
Find out more »June 2021
Outdoor Yoga
The May 6th class is FULL! Spend a peaceful evening in the garden taking inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty around us as 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. Please note mats will be spaced at least 6 feet apart, and participants required to practice social distancing and wear a mask at all times except while practicing on…
Find out more »2021 Roses to Rock Gardens – Garden Getaways
Van Vleck’s Roses to Rock Gardens Tour is back and better than ever! Explore seven private, unique garden getaways nestled in Montclair and Llewellyn Park. The tour will give you an intimate peek of outdoor living spaces and gardens that make the perfect getaway, right at home. The tours will take place on Friday, June 11th and Saturday, June 12th. The featured properties will be revealed when guests pick up their program at Van Vleck House & Gardens before embarking…
Find out more »Introduction to Hydroponics and Tour
Growing hydroponically (or in other words “without soil”) is an incredibly productive modern farming technique. Join us and Montclair Community Farms in an explorative Intro to Hydroponics class, and walk through our green house to see innovative technology at work! This class is for adults. Registration required by June 13th. Online registration: Click Here
Find out more »Cats In The Garden 2021
Car enthusiasts, join the Jaguar Touring Club at the only New Jersey car show to feature eight decades of Jaguars! Don’t miss more than 75 classic Jaguars on display in the gardens. Admission: $10 cash per person at the door; children under 10 are free. There is no pre-registration for this event. The raindate is Sunday, June 27th. For more information, contact Paul Maletsky at the Jaguar Touring Club at 973-575-8737.
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