9:30 am - 10:45 am Recurring Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga Class May 1, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Recurring Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga Class Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the charming courtyard gardens or in the privacy of your own home. All levels of yoga experience are welcome in this dynamic, inclusive class. We take inspiration from the natural beauty around us to flow with the seasons, […] $20 – $25
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring Garden Inspirations – Looking Closely at Nature May 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring Garden Inspirations – Looking Closely at Nature This class is full. Please contact michellew@montclairfoundation.org to be added to the waitlist. Plein Air Watercolor Class with Sharon Pitts All watercolor artists are welcome, from adventurous beginners to experienced painters! Four Tuesday afternoons in May we will paint in the magical Van Vleck gardens. Each week will be in a different location in the […] $200 – $225
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring Yoga in the Garden May 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring Yoga in the Garden The May 9th class has been cancelled due to a personal emergency. Spend a peaceful evening practicing mindful slow-flow yoga. Jennifer takes inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty of the Van Vleck Gardens to lead a class blending mindful movement, breath, meditation, and a good dose of humor and fun. Our yoga community welcomes all […] $20 – $25
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Members Spring Plant Sale Preview 2023 May 4, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Members Spring Plant Sale Preview 2023 Members will enjoy first access from 5:00PM - 7:00PM and a 10% discount at our Spring Plant Sale. Join us in Van Vleck Gardens for our fabulous annual sale of gorgeous flowers, baskets, fruits, vegetables and herbs that will dazzle in your garden. Our plant advisors can help you find what will work in your […]
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens 2023 May 5, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens 2023 Join us in Van Vleck Gardens for our fabulous annual sale of gorgeous flowers, baskets, fruits, vegetables and herbs that will dazzle in your garden. Curated by our Director of Horticulture, we have a dazzling array of healthy and stunning plants to choose from on our formal lawn. Our plant advisors can help you find […]
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens 2023 May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens 2023 Join us in Van Vleck Gardens for our fabulous annual sale of gorgeous flowers, baskets, fruits, vegetables and herbs that will dazzle in your garden. Curated by our Director of Horticulture, we have a dazzling array of healthy and stunning plants to choose from on our formal lawn. Our plant advisors can help you find […]
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens 2023 May 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens 2023 Join us in Van Vleck Gardens for our fabulous annual sale of gorgeous flowers, baskets, fruits, vegetables and herbs that will dazzle in your garden. Our plant advisors can help you find what will work in your garden or patio spots. After you find all your plants to make your heart sing, enjoy a walk […]
9:30 am - 10:45 am Recurring Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga Class May 8, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Recurring Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga Class Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the charming courtyard gardens or in the privacy of your own home. All levels of yoga experience are welcome in this dynamic, inclusive class. We take inspiration from the natural beauty around us to flow with the seasons, […] $20 – $25
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring Garden Inspirations – Looking Closely at Nature May 9, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring Garden Inspirations – Looking Closely at Nature This class is full. Please contact michellew@montclairfoundation.org to be added to the waitlist. Plein Air Watercolor Class with Sharon Pitts All watercolor artists are welcome, from adventurous beginners to experienced painters! Four Tuesday afternoons in May we will paint in the magical Van Vleck gardens. Each week will be in a different location in the […] $200 – $225
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring Yoga in the Garden May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring Yoga in the Garden The May 9th class has been cancelled due to a personal emergency. Spend a peaceful evening practicing mindful slow-flow yoga. Jennifer takes inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty of the Van Vleck Gardens to lead a class blending mindful movement, breath, meditation, and a good dose of humor and fun. Our yoga community welcomes all […] $20 – $25
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden Tales Kids’ Gardening Class – class is now full! May 11, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden Tales Kids’ Gardening Class – class is now full! Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this spring!. Each class will focus on a different storybook and will include planting, harvesting, journaling and learning all about the natural world! Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children in grades K - 2. Sign up for one or more of these fun classes: March […] $15 – $20
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sensory Celebration May 12, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sensory Celebration Due to the weather forecast, our April 1st Sensory Celebration was rescheduled to May 12th. In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, this event invites you to explore the Van Vleck gardens using your senses as your guide. Activity stations throughout the gardens are self-paced and optional, and focus on using our senses to discover nature […] $10 – $15
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Second Sunday Concert Series – Mother’s Day Concert May 14, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Second Sunday Concert Series – Mother’s Day Concert The New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players performs a program of Brass Quintet favorites in honor of Mother's Day. Performers will be: Garth Greenup, trumpet Anderson Romero, trumpet Andrea Menousek, french horn Vernon Belford, trombone Derek Fenstermacher, tuba Attendees should bring blankets or folding lawn chairs to sit upon on the formal garden lawn. Alcohol and picnics are not permitted. Registrations […]
9:30 am - 10:45 am Recurring Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga Class May 15, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Recurring Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga Class Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the charming courtyard gardens or in the privacy of your own home. All levels of yoga experience are welcome in this dynamic, inclusive class. We take inspiration from the natural beauty around us to flow with the seasons, […] $20 – $25
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring Garden Inspirations – Looking Closely at Nature May 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring Garden Inspirations – Looking Closely at Nature This class is full. Please contact michellew@montclairfoundation.org to be added to the waitlist. Plein Air Watercolor Class with Sharon Pitts All watercolor artists are welcome, from adventurous beginners to experienced painters! Four Tuesday afternoons in May we will paint in the magical Van Vleck gardens. Each week will be in a different location in the […] $200 – $225
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails Pre-K Class: Flower Fun May 17, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Tales on the Trails Pre-K Class: Flower Fun 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 activity. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Ages 3 - 5. […] $10 – $15
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation May 17, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation 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 wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and […] $10 – $15
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden Tales Kids’ Gardening Class – class is now full! May 18, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden Tales Kids’ Gardening Class – class is now full! Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this spring!. Each class will focus on a different storybook and will include planting, harvesting, journaling and learning all about the natural world! Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children in grades K - 2. Sign up for one or more of these fun classes: March […] $15 – $20
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Seed Starting May 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Outdoor Adventures Family Program: Seed Starting 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 Vleck Education team will guide your family through this interactive learning experience. Registration is required and includes everything you […] $15
9:30 am - 10:45 am Recurring Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga Class May 22, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Recurring Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga Class Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the charming courtyard gardens or in the privacy of your own home. All levels of yoga experience are welcome in this dynamic, inclusive class. We take inspiration from the natural beauty around us to flow with the seasons, […] $20 – $25
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring Garden Inspirations – Looking Closely at Nature May 23, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring Garden Inspirations – Looking Closely at Nature This class is full. Please contact michellew@montclairfoundation.org to be added to the waitlist. Plein Air Watercolor Class with Sharon Pitts All watercolor artists are welcome, from adventurous beginners to experienced painters! Four Tuesday afternoons in May we will paint in the magical Van Vleck gardens. Each week will be in a different location in the […] $200 – $225
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring Yoga in the Garden May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring Yoga in the Garden The May 9th class has been cancelled due to a personal emergency. Spend a peaceful evening practicing mindful slow-flow yoga. Jennifer takes inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty of the Van Vleck Gardens to lead a class blending mindful movement, breath, meditation, and a good dose of humor and fun. Our yoga community welcomes all […] $20 – $25
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation May 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation 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 wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and […] $10 – $15
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring Yoga in the Garden May 30, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring Yoga in the Garden The May 9th class has been cancelled due to a personal emergency. Spend a peaceful evening practicing mindful slow-flow yoga. Jennifer takes inspiration from the magnificent natural beauty of the Van Vleck Gardens to lead a class blending mindful movement, breath, meditation, and a good dose of humor and fun. Our yoga community welcomes all […] $20 – $25
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden to Table Family Class – June 14th class is now full! May 31, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden to Table Family Class – June 14th class is now full! Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found in the garden. Space is limited. Appropriate for children ages 4 and up but all are […] $15 – $20
5:00 pm Gardens will be closing at 5pm for private, nonprofit event May 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm Gardens will be closing at 5pm for private, nonprofit event
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation May 31, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation 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 wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and […] $10 – $15
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden Tales Kids’ Gardening Class – class is now full! June 1, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden Tales Kids’ Gardening Class – class is now full! Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this spring!. Each class will focus on a different storybook and will include planting, harvesting, journaling and learning all about the natural world! Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children in grades K - 2. Sign up for one or more of these fun classes: March […] $15 – $20
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Roses To Rock Gardens Tour – Blossom to Blossom June 2, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Roses To Rock Gardens Tour – Blossom to Blossom Our annual tour of 8 delightful private gardens will take place in Montclair and Glen Ridge on Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd from 11am - 4pm. Admittance to the gardens requires a purchase of the Tour Journal which can be picked up at Van Vleck House on Friday and Saturday of the tour. […]
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Roses To Rock Gardens Tour – Blossom to Blossom June 3, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring Roses To Rock Gardens Tour – Blossom to Blossom Our annual tour of 8 delightful private gardens will take place in Montclair and Glen Ridge on Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd from 11am - 4pm. Admittance to the gardens requires a purchase of the Tour Journal which can be picked up at Van Vleck House on Friday and Saturday of the tour. […]
May 31, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Garden to Table Family Class – June 14th class is now full!
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