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Tiny Gallery Exhibit MHS Educators Showcase

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Montclair High School Art Educators Showcase! "Recess" is a collaborative collection of pieces from the creative minds of Brienne Kvektus, Dan Gerdes, Angela Yanette, and Ann Cavallo that includes styles such as watercolor, photography, sculpting and ceramics. Stop by the Visitor Center to view the work of these talented arts educators on display starting the […]

Scouting Saturday – EVENT IS FULL!

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

UPDATE: FULL! To be added to the waitlist, please email kelsey@montclairfoundation.org". Scouting Saturday Saturday November 2, 10am - 12pm Scout activities will be centered around sustainability and gardening. Each activity is designed to help a scout complete part or all of the requirements for the scout badges listed below. Scouts of all ages and abilities […]

Scarecrows & Pumpkins in the Gardens 2024

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Winners were announced at a ceremony at Van Vleck on Saturday, November 2nd at noon at the Woodlands Pergola. The nonprofits that they chose received a donation from The Montclair Foundation. Local Business: Rabbit Rabbit, (Lamp for Haiti) Nonprofit: Garden Club of Montclair, (Garden Club of Montclair) Scout Troop: Box of Crayons, (Montclair Animal Center) […]

Art in Nature

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Saturday, November 2, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Rain Date: Sunday, November 3 Spend an afternoon in the gardens of Van Vleck exploring various nature inspired art projects. Outdoor stations will include activities such as painting with natural objects, nature journaling, shadow drawings and more. Families and individuals of all ages (3 yrs. & up) and abilities […]

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Monday Morning Yoga – Hybrid Class

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Mondays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Early Fall Session: September 9 - October 28 (no class 10/14)  Late Fall Session: November 4 - December 16 (no class 11/11) Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the charming courtyard gardens. All levels of yoga experience are […]

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Garden Inspirations: Autumn Beauty CLASS IS FULL

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Garden Inspirations: Autumn Beauty Plein Air Watercolor Class with Sharon Pitts Tuesdays, October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 1:00 - 3:30 PM Four Tuesday afternoons we will paint in the magical Van Vleck gardens or work from photos taken there. Each week will be in a different location in the garden. The class will […]

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Virtual Meditation – Fall series

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Wednesdays, 7:00PM - 9:00PM September 4, 11, 18, 25  October 2, 23, 30 (no class 10/9 & 10/16) November 6, 13, 20 (no class 11/27) December 4, 18 (no class 12/11) 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) […]

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Garden to Table Family Class

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Garden to Table Class 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM September 24 - Recipe: No Bake Applesauce Cookie Dough  (Tuesday in September) October 17 - Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus November 7 - Recipe: Spinach Kale Bites   December 12 - Recipe: Peppermint Tea Looking for a recipe for an afterschool snack? Look no further! Join us for Garden […]

Meditation Mini Retreat Fall

November 9th, 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 at Van Vleck House. This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to either embark on - or deepen - your meditation practice. Through guided meditations - sitting, walking, and lying down […]

Outdoor Adventures – Whooo Wants to Learn About Owls?

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures Family Program Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm November 9 – Whooo Wants to Learn About Owls? December 14 – Bird Feeder Fun Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a […]

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Garden Inspirations: Autumn Beauty CLASS IS FULL

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Garden Inspirations: Autumn Beauty Plein Air Watercolor Class with Sharon Pitts Tuesdays, October 22, 29, November 5 & 12, 1:00 - 3:30 PM Four Tuesday afternoons we will paint in the magical Van Vleck gardens or work from photos taken there. Each week will be in a different location in the garden. The class will […]

Tales on the Trails – Nocturnal Animals

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tales on the Trails Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Wednesdays, 1:00pm -1:45pm November 13 – Nocturnal Animals December 11 – Winter Homes Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one.  This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk and concludes with a simple craft or […]

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