February 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring 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 […]
February 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Virtual Meditation Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 Instructor: John Welshons 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 […]
February 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm 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 […]
March 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Maple Sugaring Program Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Saturday, March 1st (rain date March 2nd) Tour Times: 10:00-11:00 AM 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss Van Vleck House & Gardens’ annual Maple Sugaring event! Families are invited to learn how to […]
March 3, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Recurring Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga – Early Spring Session Monday Morning Yoga - HYBRID in-person / virtual 9:30 - 10:45 AM, through June 23rd (no class 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) Early Spring Session: March 3 - April 28 (no class 3/10) 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 […]
March 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Virtual Meditation Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 Instructor: John Welshons 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 […]
March 6, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 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 […]
March 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Second Sunday Series – Radliff and Niessen Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Robert Radliff regularly performs with the New England Symphonic Ensemble at Carnegie Hall, the Binghamton Philharmonic, the New Jersey Symphony and the Berkshire Opera Festival. He has collaborated with some of the world’s most iconic musical figures such as Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Jamie Laredo, and many others. During his Master’s program at Montclair State University, […]
March 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm 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 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. All programs […]
March 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Virtual Meditation Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair Virtual Meditation Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 Instructor: John Welshons 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 […]
March 13, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 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 […]
March 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 April 5th - Friend to the Earth May 17th - Garden Critters June 7th - Sunflowers & Summer Blooms Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets […]