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Meditation Mini-retreat 

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Join Van Vleck House’s favorite meditation teacher for a Saturday 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 practice, short “dharma” talks, and dialogue, we will […]

Second Sunday Concert – Salute to Irish Composers

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

On March 10th, Robert Cart, flutist, and Regina DiMedio Marrazza return to our Sunday concert series and will perform a "Salute to Irish Composers". Robert and Regina will be performing a blend of classical, Latin jazz, and traditional Irish music by composers from France, America, Japan, Ireland, and England. Reservations are required at this link. If all […]

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iPhone Photography: Light and Composition NEW

Adult School of Montclair Partner Class - iPhone Photography: Light and Composition NEW Tuesdays March 5, 12 and 19 (March 12 will be on Zoom), 1:30 - 4 p.m. - class held at the Education Center at Van Vleck House and Gardens Registration required at the Adult School of Montclair site  

Tales on the Trails – Bird Nests – CLASS FULL

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Tales on the Trails - Bird Nests - THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE JOIN OUR APRIL 10TH CLASS  Wednesdays, 1-1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Learn about how and why birds build their nests this time of year and what materials they use. Look at real bird nests, and make a bird nest craft […]

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Virtual Meditation Class with John Welshons

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

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 your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety.  Participants will learn and practice […]

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MILL Classes at Van Vleck – Winter 2024

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Register at Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning 11:30 am – 12:30 pm February 15 – Invasive Garden Pest & Disease Update February 22 – Winter Interest Garden Tour February 29 – Winter Tree ID – Maples March 7 – Garden Design Pt 1: Analysis (of your needs and the site) March 14 – Garden Design Pt […]

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Monday Morning Yoga – HYBRID in-person / virtual – Early Spring

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Time: 9:30 - 10:45 AM Early Spring Session: March 4th - April 29th Late Spring Session: May 6th - June 24th (no class 5/27) 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 welcome in this dynamic, […]

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iPhone Photography: Light and Composition NEW

Adult School of Montclair Partner Class - iPhone Photography: Light and Composition NEW Tuesdays March 5, 12 and 19 (March 12 will be on Zoom), 1:30 - 4 p.m. - class held at the Education Center at Van Vleck House and Gardens Registration required at the Adult School of Montclair site  

Virtual Meditation Class with John Welshons – special guest on 3/20

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Dale Borglum, Ph.D. will be joining John Welshons for our Virtual Meditation. Also known as "Ram Dev," Dale - like our host and teacher, John Welshons, was a long time associate of Ram Dass - and spent time in India beginning in 1971. He later became the Director of the […]

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MILL Classes at Van Vleck – Winter 2024

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Register at Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning 11:30 am – 12:30 pm February 15 – Invasive Garden Pest & Disease Update February 22 – Winter Interest Garden Tour February 29 – Winter Tree ID – Maples March 7 – Garden Design Pt 1: Analysis (of your needs and the site) March 14 – Garden Design Pt […]

Outdoor Adventures – Seed Starting CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN FORECAST

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Outdoor Adventures - Seed Starting CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN FORECAST Saturday, March 23rd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 specific theme, and our Van […]

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Monday Morning Yoga – HYBRID in-person / virtual – Early Spring

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Time: 9:30 - 10:45 AM Early Spring Session: March 4th - April 29th Late Spring Session: May 6th - June 24th (no class 5/27) 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 welcome in this dynamic, […]

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