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Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga – Late Winter Session

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

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Garden Inspirations: Wonders of Winter

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

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Virtual Meditation

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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, […]

Scout Program – Maple Trees

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

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Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga – Early Spring Session

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

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

MILL Classes at Van Vleck – Hydrangea Pruning

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

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Virtual Meditation

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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, […]

MILL Classes at Van Vleck – Tool Sharpening Workshop

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

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Meditation Mini-retreat

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 – March 2025 – Seed Starting

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 […]

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