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June 2019
Monday Morning Yoga
Set a mindful tone for your whole week by starting Mondays off with vinyasa yoga in the Van Vleck living room. Drawing inspiration from the beautiful and serene Van Vleck gardens just outside the window, students will flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind.
Find out more »Nest Box Class – NEW DATE – June 5th!
Invite a variety of birds to your backyard by providing a place for them to call home. Class will include a tour of the property and placement of bird boxes as well as instruction on what birds require what kind of nest boxes. Bring a pen and notebook and get ready to create a place for chickadees, wrens, woodpeckers, and even owls in your own backyard.
Find out more »Gardenside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Series Pass: $70 per person for Members; $85 per person for General Public Individual class: $20…
Find out more »20th Annual Roses to Rock Gardens Tour
UPDATE: Online tickets sales are closed. Tickets to Roses to Rock Gardens will be available for purchase at the door at Van Vleck on Friday, June 7th & Saturday, June 8th beginning at 10 am. $40 per ticket for Members; $45 per ticket for General Public. Each year, Van Vleck’s can’t-miss tour of local, private gardens invites garden enthusiasts beyond the curb and into some of the most special and unique properties in our area. Celebrating its 20th year, the…
Find out more »20th Annual Roses to Rock Gardens Tour
UPDATE: Online tickets sales are closed. Tickets to Roses to Rock Gardens will be available for purchase at the door at Van Vleck on Friday, June 7th & Saturday, June 8th beginning at 10 am. $40 per ticket for Members; $45 per ticket for General Public. Each year, Van Vleck’s can’t-miss tour of local, private gardens invites garden enthusiasts beyond the curb and into some of the most special and unique properties in our area. Celebrating its 20th year, the…
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Edible Gardening
Spend a Saturday morning at Van Vleck! An environmental educator will be on-hand at the Van Vleck Education Center from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm to discuss various topics relating to nature in and around the gardens. The program includes a simple craft and supplies for a self-guided activity on the property—all the tools you need for a fun, family excursion. Classes are designed for children ages 4 and up; however, all are welcome. All children must be supervised by…
Find out more »Outpost in the Burbs Concert
Bring a chair and enjoy a concert by Amy Rigby on the beautiful ground of the Van Vleck House & Gardens. We are thrilled to present this program in partnership with Outpost in the Burbs. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Van Vleck House & Gardens. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors at the Van Vleck House. For more information, visit https://www.outpostintheburbs.org.
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Set a mindful tone for your whole week by starting Mondays off with vinyasa yoga in the Van Vleck living room. Drawing inspiration from the beautiful and serene Van Vleck gardens just outside the window, students will flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind.
Find out more »Rain Barrel Workshop – New Date
Amy Rowe, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agent, will discuss the importance of conserving one of our most precious resources- water. Learn about the benefits of adding a rain barrel to your home garden. Watch a brief demonstration on how to construct your own barrel, or order one if you choose. For an additional materials fee, construct your own rain barrel to take home with you. Registration required. Registration Deadline Date: June 5th. $15 per person for Friends of Van Vleck; $20…
Find out more »Gardenside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Series Pass: $70 per person for Members; $85 per person for General Public Individual class: $20…
Find out more »Cats in the Garden–Classic Jaguar Event!
Celebrate Father's Day at Van Vleck with the Jaguar Touring Club at the only New Jersey car show to feature seven decades of Jaguars! Don't miss more than 75 classic Jaguars on display in the gardens. Admission: $10 per person at the door; children under 10 are free. There is no pre-registration for this event. For more information, contact Paul Maletsky at the Jaguar Touring Club at 973-575-8737. Rain Date: Sunday, June 23rd. Please contact the Jaguar Touring Club or…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Set a mindful tone for your whole week by starting Mondays off with vinyasa yoga in the Van Vleck living room. Drawing inspiration from the beautiful and serene Van Vleck gardens just outside the window, students will flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind.
Find out more »Garden Discoveries Pre-K Class: Honeybee Life is FULL
This class is full. We are not able to take walk ins. Thank you! Calling all future naturalists! Each class in this monthly series examines a different nature-themed topic through stories, outdoor exploration, specimens and hands-on activities, designed to inspire kids about the natural world around them. Registration required. Rain or shine. Open to children ages 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Gardenside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Series Pass: $70 per person for Members; $85 per person for General Public Individual class: $20…
Find out more »Gardenside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Series Pass: $70 per person for Members; $85 per person for General Public Individual class: $20…
Find out more »July 2019
Gardenside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Series Pass: $70 per person for Members; $85 per person for General Public Individual class: $20…
Find out more »Amazing Animal Adaptations is FULL!
This program is sold out! Please join us on August 21st for our next family program: Pollinator Extravaganza! Join us for a live animal presentation by Eyes of the Wild. Learn all the different ways animals adapt to their environment. Registration is required and space is limited.
Find out more »Gardenside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Series Pass: $70 per person for Members; $85 per person for General Public Individual class: $20…
Find out more »Gardenside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Series Pass: $70 per person for Members; $85 per person for General Public Individual class: $20…
Find out more »Gardenside Meditation
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the beautiful living room of Van Vleck House. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Series Pass: $70 per person for Members; $85 per person for General Public Individual class: $20…
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