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Monday Morning Yoga - HYBRID in-person / virtual 9:30 - 10:45 AM, Jan 13th through June 23rd (no class 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) Late Winter Session: January 13 - February 24 (no class 1/20 & 2/17) Early Spring Session: March 3 - April 28 (no class 3/10) Late Spring Session: May 5 - June 23 (no […]
Plein Air Watercolor Class with Sharon Pitts Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 1:00 - 3:30 PM The focus of our winter series will be the serenity and beauty of winter. From the white snow intermingled with dark branches to the subtle colors of dried leaves and surprises of berries, the garden is a […]
Virtual Meditation with Instructor John Welshons Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, […]
Friday, February 28th, 4:00pm - 5:15pm Join us for an afterschool scouting event of Maple Sugaring! You and your troop will explore the beauty of sugar maple trees and the history of maple sugaring. Afternoon activities include: Maple sugaring demonstration with a brief history of the process. How to identify a sugar maple tree with […]
Monday Morning Yoga - HYBRID in-person / virtual 9:30 - 10:45 AM, through June 23rd Early Spring Session: March 3 - April 28 Late Spring Session: May 5 - June 23 (no class 5/26) Instructor: Jennifer Hondru-Celestin Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the […]
Virtual Meditation with Instructor John Welshons Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From […]
Partner Program with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning Winter at Van Vleck March 6 – Hydrangea Pruning – Discussion and demonstration focusing on different pruning strategies depending on the hydrangea species you have. (outdoors – moved inside for inclement weather) Thursday, 1:30 AM- 2:30 pm This class is a Partner Program with the Montclair Institute […]
Tales on the Trails - Tree Friends Wednesday, March 12, 1:00pm -1:45pm Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Trees make our garden look beautiful, and they serve a larger purpose with wildlife. Let’s learn about the animals that make a cozy little home with the help of trees. Join us with this your little one for […]
Virtual Meditation with Instructor John Welshons Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, […]
Partner Program with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning Winter at Van Vleck (time to be confirmed) March 13 – Tool Sharpening Workshop: Bring Your Pruning Tools! – Learn how to keep a sharp edge on your gardening tools for a cleaner, safer pruning experience. Bring up to 3 gardening tools and we will sharpen […]
Meditation Mini-retreat Saturday, March 15th, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Join Van Vleck House’s favorite meditation teacher, John Welshons, for a morning “mini-retreat” in-person in the living room of the Van Vleck Main House. This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to either embark on - or deepen - your meditation practice. Through guided meditations […]
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM March 15th - Seed Starting Spring is here! Celebrate the changing of the seasons by getting out in the garden. Take time to walk around the gardens and look at everything starting to sprout. Learn about what a seed needs to grow, and plant seeds to take […]
Monday Morning Yoga - HYBRID in-person / virtual 9:30 - 10:45 AM, through June 23rd Early Spring Session: March 3 - April 28 Late Spring Session: May 5 - June 23 (no class 5/26) Instructor: Jennifer Hondru-Celestin Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the […]
Virtual Meditation with Instructor John Welshons Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, […]
Partner Program with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning Thursdays, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM March 20 – Tree Id: Needled Evergreens – Sharpen your tree Identification skills by learning how to look for unique features on these beautiful trees. This class is outdoors but will be moved inside for inclement weather. This class is […]
Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM March 20th - Super Green Dip On the menu at this month’s Garden to Table class is a super green dip! We’ll make a cream veggie dip using some tasty green veggies and herbs. Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore […]
Monday Morning Yoga - HYBRID in-person / virtual 9:30 - 10:45 AM, through June 23rd Early Spring Session: March 3 - April 28 Late Spring Session: May 5 - June 23 (no class 5/26) Instructor: Jennifer Hondru-Celestin Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the […]
Virtual Meditation with Instructor John Welshons Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, […]
Partner Program with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning Thursdays, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM March 27 – Seasonal Interest Walk – Join us in the garden to discover seasonal highlights and signs of spring emerging. This class is outdoors but will be moved inside for inclement weather. This class is a Partner Program with […]
Monday Morning Yoga - HYBRID in-person / virtual 9:30 - 10:45 AM, through June 23rd Early Spring Session: March 3 - April 28 Late Spring Session: May 5 - June 23 (no class 5/26) Instructor: Jennifer Hondru-Celestin Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the […]
Tuesdays, April 1st & 8th, 7 - 9:30 pm Van Vleck House is pleased to present AWAKENING FROM GRIEF: Finding the Way Back to Joy – one of our most popular workshops. Led by John E. Welshons, and based on his critically acclaimed book of the same title, AWAKENING FROM GRIEF offers the opportunity to explore […]
Tales on the Trails - Signs of Spring Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 PM -1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Spring is here! Learn how to look for the signs of spring and how our garden changes with the season. We will be reading "When Spring Comes". Every child registered will receive a copy of […]
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 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 series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of […]
Partner Program with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning (time to be confirmed) April 3 – Dividing and Transplanting Outdoor Plants – An outdoor demonstration on dividing perennials in your garden. (FAIR WEATHER ONLY – cancelled in case of rain) This class is a Partner Program with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning. To register please […]
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM April 5th – Friend to the Earth Happy Earth Month! We celebrate the wonders of the natural world everyday at Van Vleck, but let’s make it extra special with your help during April’s Outdoor Adventures. Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn […]
Tel: 973-744-4752
21 Van Vleck Street,
Montclair, NJ 07042
Our admission-free gardens are open to the public 365 days a year.
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