Our gardens are the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Our Gardens have something new blooming every season.
The Montclair Foundation
Nurturing local nonprofits and preserving Van Vleck House & Gardens
Learn about our dual mission of community grant-giving and the preservation of the historic Van Vleck House & Gardens.
Sign up for one of our many nature themed classes and programs for kids and families and our wellness and horticultural classes for adults.
The Montclair Foundation / Van Vleck House & Gardens
Photography in the Gardens
Join us for Tea
June 3, 2026
Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck
Visitors, please note:
The gardens will be closing at 3PM on Sunday, June 7 for the ticketed Shannon McNally – Outpost in the Burbs concert.
The terrace area will be closed to visitors during these nonprofit event dates:
June 10, 15, 16, 18 & 20.
PROM GROUPS, please read here
Thank you to everyone who toured, volunteered, placed tour guide ads, or opened their gardens to the community for the tour. It was a fantastic tour and we could not have done it without a ton of help! See you next year!
If you are interested in getting involved in next year’s tour, please click the link below.
All upcoming Secret Tea Room seatings are currently sold out.
Tickets for our October and December Teas will be released in mid-August.
The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens has many events throughout the year. See what's upcoming and sign up today.
06/07 at 4:00pm
06/11 at 11:30am
06/12 at 11:30am
06/13 at 11:30am
06/13 at 12:00pm
06/14 at 2:00pm
06/21 at 12:00pm
07/10 at 6:00pm
07/11 at 7:00pm
07/16 at 7:00pm
07/17 at 7:00pm
07/18 at 6:30pm
07/23 at 11:30am
07/23 at 7:00pm
07/24 at 11:30am
07/25 at 11:30am
09/05 at 10:00am
10/01 at 11:30am
11/12 at 5:30pm
11/13 at 10:00am
11/14 at 10:00am
11/15 at 10:00am
11/22 at 6:30pm
The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens offer many classes throughout the year. See what's upcoming and sign up today.
06/08 at 9:30am
06/08 at 4:00pm
06/09 at 11:00am
06/09 at 1:00pm
06/09 at 6:00pm
06/10 at 7:00pm
06/11 at 1:30pm
06/13 at 9:30am
06/15 at 9:30am
06/15 at 12:00pm
06/16 at 11:00am
06/16 at 1:00pm
06/16 at 6:00pm
06/17 at 1:00pm
06/17 at 7:00pm
06/18 at 1:30pm
06/20 at 1:30pm
06/22 at 9:30am
06/23 at 11:00am
06/23 at 1:00pm
06/23 at 6:00pm
06/24 at 7:00pm
06/25 at 1:30pm
06/27 at 9:00am
06/27 at 10:30am
07/01 at 7:00pm
07/08 at 7:00pm
07/22 at 7:00pm
07/29 at 7:00pm
08/05 at 7:00pm
08/12 at 7:00pm
08/19 at 7:00pm
— A TRUSTED FORCE FOR GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY
Our admission-free Gardens are open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Use our gardens map, check our plant list, or take a virtual tour.
Perks include priority registration, discount pricing, free/reduced admission to events, and more.
Support the arts, family services and underserved communities in Montclair.
The Montclair Foundation provides grants bi-annually to a broad range of 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations working to improve our community.
Beauty and tranquility abound amid 5.8 acres of landscaped gardens. The main house provides a perfect setting for your important fundraiser, meetings or off-site gatherings.
Donations are appreciated
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