Step inside some of the most beautiful private gardens in and around Montclair—spaces you wouldn’t normally get to see. Each stop on the Roses to Rock Gardens Tour offers something different: lush rose gardens in full bloom, thoughtfully designed landscapes, hidden backyard retreats, and creative plantings that reflect the personalities of the people who care for them. Whether you’re a serious gardener, a design lover, or just someone who enjoys a beautiful afternoon outdoors, this tour is a chance to gather ideas, inspiration, and a fresh appreciation for what a garden can be.

Start your day at Van Vleck House & Gardens, then explore at your own pace. We have 9 fabulous private gardens to visit! Also stop at Avis Campbell Gardens, which is lovingly tended by The Garden Club of Montclair and celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. Visit as many properties as you like over the two days—each one is open once to tour guests, and each one is worth the stop.

A few details to plan your visit:

The tour runs Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 from 11 AM to 4 PM
Begin at Van Vleck House & Gardens to check in and get your tour materials

Members: $50, General public: $60. Tickets purchased during the tour are $10 more—advance purchase is recommended.

There are no paper tickets. Your name will be added to the check-in list for the printed guidebooks with the garden addresses and details. The books can be picked up at Van Vleck House & Gardens between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Friday, June 5th, and Saturday, June 6th.

The tour is on rain or shine.
Please note: the tour is designed for adults; pets and children under 12 are not permitted

Guest speaker Evan Ralph, President of Back to Nature Home & Garden.

Saturday, June 6, 9:30 AM in Van Vleck House

Have you seen these signs at aspirational gardens in the area? Learn from the award-winning landscape architect behind the firm, Evan Ralph. He will share his vision and process in his talk “From Desk to Dirt: How the Design, Build and Maintenance process come together to create exceptional gardens.” This $15 ticket is sold separately at the link and is a perfect way to start your day with fresh ideas and inspiration.

We can’t wait to share these gardens with you—and to send you home inspired.

If you would like to get involved by helping to hand out tour journals or by being a property greeter, please sign up at the links above or contact us at Info@vanvleck.org.

Update: The portal to submit ads is now closed. TOUR GUIDE/JOURNAL ADS Interested in placing ads in the printed tour guide? Please click on the link or scan the QR code. Questions? Please contact us at info@vanvleck.org.

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