DECK THE HALLS 2019 is just one month away!
It's a beautiful time of year to visit @vanvleckhouseandgardens
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Have you gotten your invite or seen these post cards around town? Just one month from today the @montclairfoundation is kicking off Deck the Halls at @vanvleckhouseandgardens - and it is going to be more smashing than ever!
For tickets and more info visit VanVleck.org
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Kick off this holiday season at our Deck the Halls Snowfall & Starlight Fundraiser on November 23, from 6pm to 9pm.
Invite your friends and enjoy cocktails, dinner buffet, and a fabulous silent auction!
Tickets available at:
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#deckthehalls #holidayspirit #vanvleckevents #holidayseason #snowfallandstarlight
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' (blue grama grass)
and
Schyzachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' (little bluestem grass)
October is a wonderful time of year in the gardens and we hope you will join us on our fall hike! There are sure to be migrating birds stopping off on their way south, plenty of fall foliage, and butterflies, too. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars if you have them. This hike is for adults only (kids, we’ll catch you next time!) We hope to see you there, see details below.
Sunday, October 27
9:00AM - 10:00AM
$8 per person for General Public
$5 per person for Members
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#staffhighlight
We’re coming up on Anita Peterson’s one year with The Montclair Foundation and we’re thrilled to have her as our Director of Development. She came to us from the Montclair Public Library Foundation and her experience in fundraising is a valuable asset to The Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House & Gardens.
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Want to get a head start on your holiday shopping? Make a day of it and come by Van Vleck for our Deck the Halls Open House & Holiday Boutique on November 22, from 10am to 4 pm.
Shop from our carefully-curated vendors and enjoy the rare opportunity to visit inside the Van Vleck House, which will be decked out for the holidays!
Free for Members of Van Vleck; $10 at the door for General Public. No pre-registration.
#deckthehalls #holidayboutique #holidayshopping #holidayspirit #vanvleckevents #holidayseason
On October 23rd we're getting into full Halloween mode and will learn all about pumpkins at our Garden Discoveries Pre-K Program!
This class is open to children 3-5 years old accompanied by an adult. Bring your little one and have a fun afternoon at Van Vleck!
Registration is required for this class.
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October 23 - 1:00 to 2:00pm
$12 per child for General Public
$10 per child for Members
Did you know Van Vleck offers a free, self-guided cell phone tour? When you arrive at our gardens, visit vanvleck.oncell.com on your cell phone, and let the fun and learning begin! 📲🌿🌸
#thingstodoinnj #vanvleck #selfguidedtour #comevisitus
We have a lot going on here at Van Vleck in October. Yoga, meditation and birding walks for adults and programs on pumpkins, bats and raptors for kids and families. Sign up online today!🦇🦉🎃
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Join us to kick off Deck the Halls in the lovingly decorated Van Vleck House! . 🛍🥂🎄
You are invited to our festive fundraising evening of shopping, hors d'oeuvres, and community at our Deck the Halls Bubbles & Boutique on November 21 from 5pm-9pm.
The boutique will feature fantastic vendors, promising something for everyone—the perfect place to find a gift for all of the women in your life!
Get your tickets at: ow.ly/wK1K50wF3lD
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This warm season perennial grass is noted for its eye-catching cloud of fall flowers. It is native to prairies, pine barrens, and open woodlands. Can you guess its name?
What are you doing this afternoon?
Come by Van Vleck House & Gardens for
a narrated slideshow of Rembrandt's art combined with music, performed by musicians from Montclair Early Music.
Today at 2pm!
No pre-registration. First come, first served.
Suggested donation: $10
#musicandmore #vanvleckevents #vanvleckconcerts
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Parrotia persica, or Persian ironwood is a small, deciduous tree. Although its petalless flowers are insignificant, it grabs attention when the foliage turns brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall.
On October 19th, the Outdoor Adventures Program is all about bats - and just in time for Halloween! 🦇
Spend your Saturday morning at Van Vleck and learn about the role of bats in nature, and all these amazing creatures do for us. Sign up today!
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free for Members
$10 per family for General Public
Tickets: ow.ly/2Pd950wF2WL
Van Vleck House & Gardens’ grounds are open 365 days a year and are FREE to the public! The care and maintenance of the house and grounds is funded by grants from The Montclair Foundation as well as through our membership program and the generous support of people who give what they can. Please consider donating to help us care for our most precious gift. Visit our website for more info.
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It’s #flowerfact time! This plant’s flowers bloom from August to November, changing colors from deep pink to copper. This plant’s plentiful nectar also attracts many butterflies. Do you know its name?
In case you were wondering...
It's that time of the year again. All those plugs of mud are on our lawn are the result of aeration. This practice helps to improve soil quality by reducing compaction. More room between soil particles means more room for grass roots to grow!
Our Music & More Concert Series continues this Sunday, October 13th at 2pm.
Come enjoy Rembrandt 350 - His Art with Music from His Time, a narrated slideshow of Rembrandt's art combined with music, performed by musicians from Montclair Early Music.
This event celebrates Rembrandt's 350th birthday in October.
No reservations needed.
First come, first served. Suggested donation: $10
#musicandmore #vanvleckevents #vanvleckconcerts
#savethedate
Some of our biggest events of the year are just around the corner - save the date for 3 days of holiday cheer at Van Vleck House & Gardens:
November 21
Bubbles & Boutique
November 22
Open House & Holiday Boutique
November 23
Snowfall & Starlight Fundraiser
You won’t want to miss these Deck the Halls events! More details to come, stay tuned!
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#snowfall&starlight #holidayboutique #bubbles&boutique
#volunteerhighlight
Lois Wisneski first started volunteering at Van Vleck about 10 years ago, helping our garden manager, Laura, in the gardens. Living in an apartment at the time, Lois missed gardening and having access to actual soil. A friend told her about Van Vleck, so she came and fell in love with the place and the people. A year later, she moved into the carriage house on the property and soon began volunteering as a docent for the Nature Connections Field Trip Program. This program for kindergarten and first grade students was a natural fit for Lois as a retired special ed teacher. Over the years she has also enjoyed volunteering for the Plant Sale and the preparations for the many events around the holidays. Volunteering at Van Vleck has been an ongoing educational experience as well as an opportunity to socialize and make new friends with like interests.
We thank Lois for her long time support and involvement and appreciate her dedication to our community!
Our gardens are open all year round, free of charge - stop by with the family, bring a friend, or come on your own for a little bit of peace and quiet!
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On October 25th, explore the legendary gardens of Italy with us at this captivating fundraiser. This event will feature an illustrated slide lecture by renowned travel photographer and author, Robert I. C. Fisher. A reception with Italian wine pourings and appetizers will follow at the Van Vleck House.
Tickets can be purchased here: ow.ly/Xlmm50wwQAT
We hope to see you there!
Cost: $40
7:00PM - 8:30PM
#vanvleckevents #fundraising #italianarchitecture #italiangardens
We love seeing our community in the news! Montclair made the list--and Van Vleck House & Gardens is one of the featured attractions!
The 5 Best Places to Travel in October (and the Most Wallet-Friendly)
This month’s best places to travel are particularly great for budget travelers looking to take advantage of low season. Here are the five best places to travel in October.Ever come to Van Vleck House & Gardens to explore? For your convenience we have a map of the beautiful gardens! Next time you visit, be sure to take a look at our map to help guide you around our property! Check the link below to download the map: vanvleck.org/gardens-map/
There’s no better way to start your week than with a Vinyasa Yoga class in Van Vleck’s living room, overlooking the beautiful courtyard garden. Surrounded by the natural beauty, we’ll build strength in our bodies and minds.
All levels of experience are welcome! We hope to see you there, see details below.
Monday, October 7th
9:30AM - 10:45AM
$22 per person for Members
$26 per person for General Public
#yoga #vanvleck #vinyasayoga
#flowerfact
These intriguing plants, commonly called toad lilies, are a genus of about 16 species of herbaceous perennials that grow from the Eastern Himalayas to the Philippines. They are unique because of their ability to flower in shaded areas and their late summer to fall bloom time. Do you know the scientific name of these magnificent Asian flowering plants?
Van Vleck in the news! There's still time to buy tickets to this upcoming fundraiser and join us on a virtual tour of Italy's most iconic gardens!
Escape with Van Vleck to Italy’s Picturesque Amalfi Coast & Capri! | Baristanet
Van Vleck House & Gardens invites guests on a virtual tour of the legendary gardens of Italy’s Amalfi Coast and Capri, with noted travel author and photographer Robert I.C. Fisher as the guide.
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