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October 2020
Virtual Garden Discoveries: Pumpkins
Our virtual Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire young children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration (done in your own backyard), and hands-on activities. Each class will begin with a Zoom Circle Time and story, as well as a guided activity and Q&A period. At the conclusion of our virtual class (approximately 20-25 minutes), students are encouraged to go outside with a…
Find out more »Garden Explorers Field Trip for Families: Animal Safari
Join us for an afternoon of discovery as we journey through the gardens of Van Vleck. Each 1 hour field trip will focus on a theme and consist of a story, guided activities and time to record your experiences in a journal. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. This program is entirely outdoors and weather permitting. Registration is required. Registration deadline is the Tuesday prior to each class. Click Here to register
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. 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. Registration required. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Scarecrows in the Gardens! A Free Community Exhibition
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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. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will…
Find out more »Virtual Backyard Bird Feeder Class
Join Don Torino of Bergen County Audubon Society in this virtual class where he will share his expertise on the different types of bird feeder options you can install in your backyard to attract a wide variety of birds. Registration deadline: November 14th Online registration: Click Here
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Creepy Crawly Halloween 2020 Event – NOW ON RAINDATE 10/31
This event will now take place on the rain date, Saturday 10/31/20 at the same timed sessions. All three sessions for this event have sold out. Each session will have a limit on the number of families attending to keep the overall group size manageable. The Gardens will be closed to the public on Saturday and no event tickets will be sold at the door. Visitors must have a reservation and bring a signed Covid 19 waiver for the family.…
Find out more »November 2020
Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. 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. Registration required. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Terrific Trees
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. We will have informational displays related to the topic of the day and a Van Vleck educator will be on hand to answer your questions. Outdoor Adventures Activity Kits will be available outside the Raymond Family Education Center during your selected session time. Kits will include activities for self-guided exploration. Sponsored…
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. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will…
Find out more »Virtual Garden Discoveries: Owls
Our virtual Garden Discoveries classes are designed to inspire young children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration (done in your own backyard), and hands-on activities. Each class will begin with a Zoom Circle Time and story, as well as a guided activity and Q&A period. At the conclusion of our virtual class (approximately 20-25 minutes), students are encouraged to go outside with a…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. 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. Registration required. To register: Click Here
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. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will…
Find out more »Family Guided Walk
Join us in the gardens as we look for signs of the season. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Deadline to register is the day before the walk. Age: 5 and up but all are welcome. Deadline to register: the day before the walk. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. 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. Registration required. To register: Click Here
Find out more »Virtual Bird Feeder Class
Join Don Torino of Bergen County Audubon Society in this virtual class where he will share his expertise on the different types of bird feeder options you can install in your backyard to attract a wide variety of birds. Registration deadline: November 14th Online registration: Click Here Click Here
Find out more »Outdoor Adventures: Animal Tracks & Signs
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. We will have informational displays related to the topic of the day and a Van Vleck educator will be on hand to answer your questions. Outdoor Adventures Activity Kits will be available outside the Raymond Family Education Center during your selected session time. Kits will include activities for self-guided exploration. Online…
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. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will…
Find out more »A Conversation with Bobbi Brown
While this year's annual Deck the Halls Boutique cannot be an in-person event, we are bringing all the warmth of Van Vleck House & Gardens to you with our first ever Home Edition. Join us for a virtual preview event and an intimate conversation with make-up mogul and Montclair resident, Bobbi Brown. Thursday, November 19th at 6PM Be the first to shop our meticulously curated Home Edition Boutique. A splendid assortment of fabulous finds from retailers near and far; exquisite…
Find out more »Monday Morning Yoga
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. 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. Registration required. To register: Click Here
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