Deck the Halls is a great way to jump start your holiday cheer. Come enjoy the understated elegance of a grand home all decked out for the season. Three fun-filled days for your  family, friends, and neighbors - eating, drinking, shopping and being merry - all to benefit one of the community's most precious gifts - the Van Vleck House & Gardens. Come join us, there's something here for everyone.

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE VAN VLECK HOUSE & GARDENS

Give the gift that gives back all year long - become a Friend of the Van Vleck House & Gardens and receive a membership discount on your Deck the Halls tickets and all of our programming, 12 months of the year. Download a Friends membership form here.

Open House Hours this year are Thursday, November 18 from Noon to 5PM, Friday, November 19, from 2PM to 5PM, and Saturday, November 20, Noon until 3PM.  These showcase hours offer a rare opportunity for the public to tour the interior of the Van Vleck House in all its holiday splendor. The Garden Boutique will be open for holiday shopping and silent bids will be accepted for Saturday night's auction items  General admission is $5; children under 12 are free.

We are delighted to announce a new program this season - a holiday luncheon, Friends for Friday, on Friday, November 19, from 11:30AM to 1PM.  Treat yourself (and your friends) to an elegant lunchtime buffet and enjoy an insiders tour of the Van Vleck House. The tour, lead by one of most knowledgeable docents, will discuss the history of the home and will share fun stories about the role it has played in the Montclair society.  The boutique will be open, and you may place bids for the silent auction.  Space is limited to 50 guests. Tickets are $32. per person for Friends of the Van Vleck, and $40 for Others. Reservations are required. Click here for a registration form.

The festivities continue on Saturday with Morning with Santa.  Michael Stahl of Best Friend Photography will take professional photos of the children on Santa’s lap.  His portraits are timeless and are sure to be treasured for many holidays to come.  Santa’s elves will escort your children to the Education Center for a choice of crafts.  Refreshments will be available.  There will be three time-slots with Santa, the first from 8:30 to 9:30 am, the second from 10 to 11 am, and the third from 11:30 to 12:30pm.  Space is limited, so please reserve in advance.                      

Tickets are $32. per person for Friends of the Van Vleck, and $40 for Others. Cost includes one photo; additional photos can be purchased the day of the event at a cost of $10/each. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call and reserve a spot, or drop a registration form in the mail.

The merriment concludes on Saturday evening with the “Seasonal Splendor”, a cocktail party with live music, an open bar, and gourmet hors d'oeuvres by Erin Cacciabaudo Catering. The party starts at 6:00PM. Silent auction bidding for the holiday decorations, vacation homes, golf packages, and many more sought-after items closes at 8:45PM. (check back here later, for a complete listing).  Don’t forget your festive attire! Reservations are required. Click here for a registration form

AND A THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS....

The Van Vleck House & Gardens is grateful to PNC Bank for their continued support as the Deck the Halls lead sponsor. We are also pleased to thank Investors Savings Bank and Haven Savings Bank who have given generously and have helped to make this event possible.  All proceeds from Deck the Halls events benefit the care and maintenance of the Van Vleck House & Gardens.

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE VAN VLECK HOUSE & GARDENS

Give the gift that gives back all year long - become a Friend of the Van Vleck House & Gardens and receive a membership discount on your Deck the Halls tickets and all of our programming 12 months a year.                                                                                                                                             The Van Vleck House & Gardens is a project of the Montclair Foundation a 501(c)(3) organization supporting non-profits in our community.