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Our annual exclusive tour of amazing private gardens in the Montclair area will be Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st from 11AM – 4PM. Tour Journals are the required ticket for entry to each garden and contain the addresses and details on each property. Journals can be picked up from 10AM – 4PM on Friday and 10AM – 3PM on Saturday. The gardens can each be toured once between 11AM – 4PM each day.
On Friday, we will have a special guest and a pop-up shop on the terrace. Leading topiary designer Ken Selody will have some of his unique creations for sale. Ken is a former Martha Stewart contributing editor and owns Atlock Farm, a 7-acre upscale nursery in Somerset, NJ. Join us for a special talk from Ken about his creations in the Van Vleck living room. Sign up HERE.
Tour tickets can be purchased at this link or via the QR code below by 5/30. The price will increase by $10 on Friday or Saturday of the tour and must be purchased at Van Vleck House. Credit cards or cash will be accepted.
Journal ads can be purchased HERE or at the QR code below by May 6th to support our fundraiser. Camera-ready art (jpeg or PDF format) or ad copy must be received by Monday, May 6, 2024. Contact us with any questions.
Many thanks to our sponsors
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until September 8, 2024
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