| Your Old House We are pleased to partner with the Montclair Historical Society to present a four-part series on how to preserve, restore or sensitively remodel your "older" home. Topics to include researching your home's history, creating a plan, interiors, exteriors, and garden design. Sunday, April 25 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm - The Interior - The Clark House, 85 Orange Road Saturday, May 15th - 10:00am - Noon - The Exterior - At the Crane House, 108 Orange Road Time: 10:00-12:00pm Fee: Free to Friends of Van Vleck or members of the Montclair Historical Society / $10 Others Pre-registration is required. Call 973-744-4752 or email info@vanvleck.org |
Flowers
and Light with Andy Cohen
Saturday mornings
Join us for a series of photography workshops that will capture
the beauty of the Van Vleck House & Gardens with your creative
soul. Workshops will be lead by local photographer,
Andy Cohen as instructor and
mentor.
Starting April 17th: 5 consecutive Saturdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $100/Friends; $120/Others
All platforms and experience levels are welcomed. Space is
limited, and pre-registration is required. Call (973) 744-4752
or by email at
info@vanvleck.org.
Spring
Emerging
with Sharon Pitts
Sunday afternoons
Learn the language of brush, paper, and color as you work
alongside renown watercolor artist, Sharon Pitts to translate
the ephemeral beauty of the gardens in the spring.
Classes will meet, rain or shine, on four Sunday afternoons from
1:00-3:00pm starting on April 25th
(May 2nd, May 9th, skipping May 16th, and finishing on May
23rd).
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: $100/Friends; $120/Others
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. call (973)
744-4752 or email us at
info@vanvleck.org
Sunset SENSE-ations
Friday, July 24, 6:30p.m.
Join us on Friday,
July 24, for a family-friendly evening of discovery as we explore
the creatures, sights and sounds in nature after the sun sets. There
will be activities, crafts and live nocturnal animals. This event
begins at 6:30 pm – Rain or Shine. Admission is $25/family;
$20/family for Friends of Van Vleck. Pre-register by calling
973-744-0837 or emailing education@vanvleck.org. This event is made
possible in part by support from PSE&G.
Summer Concert
Series Englewinds
Sunday, August 9th,
6p.m.
Van Vleck continues
its summer concert series with a performance by Englewinds on
Sunday, August 9th at 6 pm. Englewinds is an eco-music ensemble
performing music by living composers and specializing in music that
creates environmental awareness. Tickets for this event are
$5/person; children under 12 are free. The gates will open at 5 pm
so you can enjoy a stroll through the gardens or picnic dinner
before the performance.
This program is made possible in part from the support received from
the NJ Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of
the National Endowment for the Arts and administered by Essex County
Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.
Cats in the Garden III
The NJ Jaguar Touring Club returns to Van Vleck for a third year on Sunday, July 12. Come for a stroll from 12-3 and view seven decades of vintage, classic and modern Jaguars to display in our gardens. Take a chance on a free Jaguar weekend rental courtesy of our sponsors Madison Jaguar and Bergen Jaguar. Fee is $5 per person with children under 12 free. All proceeds support the care and maintenance of our grounds.
Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck
Sunday, July 12, 6p.m.
SuzySaid and Van Vleck House & Gardens team up again this year to host a family-friendly open-air concert for children of all ages on Sunday, July 12 at 6pm. Bring a lawn chair, or spread a blanket, but chances are you'll be on your feet dancing when Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck start playing.
From Roses to Rock Gardens Annual Garden Tour
Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy a private walking tour of seven spectacular local gardens in Montclair, rain or shine! Ticket prices are $30 General Admission, $25 for Friends of Van Vleck. Group tours are encouraged with a special multi-ticket purchase offer this year; buy 3 tickets, get the 4th free. Tickets may be used on either Friday, June 5 or Saturday, June 6.
On June 5, the Tour will open with at Van Vleck House & Gardens with a coffee reception from 9:30-11am. Marta McDowell, noted Garden Consultant and Educator, will provide a preview of the Tour and an informative presentation on gardening tips, "Got Dirt? Make the Best of What You've Got - and Your Budget - for Your 2009 Backyard Stay-cation".
New this year is an optional bus tour and refreshment package, offered in partnership with the Montclair Arts Council’s “DestinationMontclair” campaign. For an additional $25 per person, we are offering two tour packages on June 5th only:
* Morning Tour with Box Lunch – Board an air-conditioned mini-bus after the Friday
morning lecture and visit all seven gardens. The Tour ends at approximately
1:30pm at the Van Vleck House, where you’ll relax with a delicious box lunch.
* Afternoon Tour with Wine & Cheese – The Tour begins at 1pm at Van Vleck with
a docent-guided walk of the historic grounds. You’ll then board an air-
conditioned mini-bus that stops at all seven gardens, returning at approximately
4pm where you’ll enjoy wine and cheese on the terrace.
The Ultimate Yoga Retreat with Jillian Pransky
Surrounded by 6 acres of beautiful historic gardens, this perfect combination of yoga and nature will help you connect more to the deep peace within as well as with the world around you.
Join us for this rare opportunity to merge with nature in a mindful and meaningful way. Jillian Pransky artfully weaves slow flow vinyasa yoga, mindfulness meditation, walking meditation, and the nature of Van Vleck’s brilliant summer gardens to help you prepare your body, mind and soul to shift into the changing season. Nestled in nature’s sanctuary, your practice will be deeply enhanced by the warm summer air, fragrant blooming flowers, and open sky that can’t be found in a yoga studio.
Let your practice benefit others: All proceeds from this event support education programs at Van Vleck House & Gardens and the Montclair Cooperative School (www.montclaircoop.org). These organizations are dedicated to helping children develop a deep connection with nature, the community, environment, and ultimately the world around them.
Register by calling 973-744-0837 or education@vanvleck.org Fee: $40 Pre-registration or $50 day of event. Rain date, Sunday, June 28th.
Annual Spring Plant
Friday, May 1,
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Don’t miss Van Vleck’s Annual Spring Plant Sale Preview Party! Put on
your favorite pair of wellies and join your friends at Van Vleck for a
casual garden cocktail party.
Celebrate spring, mingle, and of course shop our fabulous
selection of plant offerings before anyone else in town!
Advance
Registration Required (973) 744-4752
Annual Spring
Plant
Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
What better way to kick off the spring planting season than with a visit
to the The Annual Van Vleck House
& Gardens Plant Sale.
Offering unique and unusual shrubs, vines, perennials, tender perennials
and trees, many of the plants for sale are closely associated with the
gardens, including plants favored by the late Howard Van Vleck.
Experts will be on hand to answer questions and help visitors
navigate the sale. Potted planters, plants and garden accessories make
great Mother's Day gifts. This annual event offers something for
everyone, from the veteran gardener to weekend warrior.
Mother's Day Concert
Sunday, May 10, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Lingering afterwards encouraged.
What's the best way to mom's heart? Take her to the annual Mother's Day
Celebration at Van Vleck House & Gardens. With the magnificent purple
climbing wisteria as a backdrop, enjoy this beloved
Spring Celebration, Free Family Event
Saturday, April 18, 1 p.m. -
4 p.m.
Celebrate spring at Van Vleck House & Gardens. Spend the afternoon
enjoying our beautiful gardens, as we explore the many ways we can
“green” our homes and gardens. Discover how each family can make a
difference in the environment, while spending quality time together
outdoors.
Live Animal Presentation at 1:15 pm
Children’s Yoga with Yoga Montclair
at 3:30 pm
Recycled Crafts • Games • Scavenger Hunt • Seed Planting Environmentally
Friendly Pest Management • Plant Selection for Your Garden • Earth
Friendly Home Care Products • Eco-Friendly tips for the Home and Garden
This event is funded in part by a grant from PSE&G
While the event is free, registration is
recommended. Please call
(973) 744 -0837, or by email at
education@vanvleck.org.
Pruning Class with Marta McDowell -
*SOLD OUT*
Saturday, March 28,
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Don’t miss this hands-on pruning workshop led by Marta McDowell.
Learn the proper techniques of pruning, when and what to prune
and the right tools needed for the job.
Participants will have the opportunity to assist in pruning
various plants throughout the gardens and to ask questions regarding
plants on the property.
This class is sponsored by Van Vleck and The Montclair Adult School.
Dress appropriately for the weather.
Trip to
Wednesday, March 4, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
The landscapes, gardens, and culture of
This trip is in conjunction with the
Adult School of Montclair and departs from the
Maple Sugaring Display
Come to Van Vleck for a display of the process of making Maple Syrup. The Sugar Maple Tree in Mother's Garden will be tapped, and if the weather cooperates, the sap will be flowing. .
Visitors are invited to learn how to identify Sugar Maple trees and discover the steps for turning sap into syrup.
The display will be open during normal business hours until March 5th. We are offering this tour free of charge. For additional information, contact us by phone at 973-744-0837 or by email at education@vanvleck.org.
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Deck the Halls 8th Annual Festival Presents Winter Wonderland November 20-22 Our annual showcase and silent auction features trees, wreaths, and mantel decorations that are all hand made by local artists and designers. Additionally, The Garden Cottage of Fairfield will set up a boutique in the library with an array of elegant home furnishings and accessories for sale. Public viewing hours are Friday, November 21, from 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, November 22, from 12 noon to 2 pm. These showcase hours offer a rare opportunity for the public to tour the interior of the Van Vleck House. General Admission is $5; children under 12 are free. The opening event kicks off on Thursday evening, November 20, with a unique and festive approach to wine tasting, the Sparklers & Ice wine and dessert party. ..read more Van Vleck House & Gardens Fall Programs and Events For Children: Garden Discoveries Program An afternoon of discovery in the garden for 3-5 year olds. Wednesday afternoon from 1:15 – 2 p.m. Each program includes a guided hike, hands-on activity and story. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Fee: $7/child for Friends of Van Vleck; $12/child others. Registration required. Use the form on the reverse, Call 973-744-0837 or email education@vanvleck.org
For Adults: Yoga with Jillian Pransky Beginners series - 6 Mondays starting Oct. 20. - 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Fee: $108 Friends of Van Vleck; $120 others. Yoga mats available for $15. Yoga Retreat with Jillian Pransky A repeat of our successful summer retreat. Saturday Oct. 18 from 2-4 p.m. in the gardens at Van Vleck. Rain date Sunday Oct. 19 from 2-4 p.m. Fee: $40 per person if registering prior to the 18th; $50 per person walk-in. Yoga Open Class with Jillian Pransky Monday Oct. 6 - 9:30-10:45. Fee: $15 Friends of Van Vleck; $18 others Wreath Workshop Bring your creativity to one of our two wreath making classes on Sunday, Nov. 30 or Friday Dec. 5. Take home a spectacular holiday decoration using fresh greens and dried materials. Fee: $55 for Friends of Van Vleck; $65 for others Programs Through the Adult School of Montclair Environmentally Friendly Yard Care Friday, Oct. 17 – 7-9:30 pm Fee: $12 Friends of Van Vleck; $15 others Plant Propagation Wednesday, Oct. 22 and 29 – 7-9:30 pm Fee: $20 Friends of Van Vleck; $25 others Conifer Identification Saturday, Nov. 15 – 10am – noon Fee: $12 Friends of Van Vleck; $15 others Location for all programs: Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 Blood Drives at Van Vleck NY/NJ Blood Services will be conducting blood drives here at Van Vleck on Monday, Oct. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 18 from 3-8pm. Cats in the Garden is Back!!!! Join us Saturday, June 14th from 11 am to 3 pm as we join with the Jaguar Touring Club to display 7 decades of Jaguars on the beautiful grounds of Van Vleck. All of these cars have been loving restored to their original condition and are truly works of art. Click here to download the flier, and make sure to tell a friend! Sunset SENSE-ations, Friday July 18th, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Join us at Van Vleck for an evening of family fun and discovery. Learn what happens in nature after the sun goes down. Guest presenters, activities and craft stations will all focus on exploring the creatures, sights and sounds of the nocturnal world. Meet live mammals, reptiles and even a barred owl! $20 per family for Friends of Van Vleck, $25 per family for others. Click here to download registration form. Summer Educational Opportunities Our Garden Discoveries Pre-K program continues into the Summer. All programs are held in the Van Vleck Education Center from 1:30 PM—2:15 PM Wednesday August 6th - Fireflies Wednesday August 20th - Monarch Magic Summer Concerts on the beautiful grounds of Van Vleck Children's concert Sunday August 3rd at 6:00 pm (Rescheduled due to rain) The whole family will want to get up and dance at Van Vleck House & Gardens’ free outdoor summer concert on Sunday, August 3rd at 6:00pm featuring Montclair’s own Rebecca Frezza and her seven piece band Big Truck. Recognized by kids from of their regular appearances on the Noggin Channel and PBS Kids, as well as from their high-energy live performances across the country, Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck combine eclectic musical styles with kid-friendly lyrics to create music that parents and children can enjoy together. Don’t miss your chance to see this award-winning children’s music group and hear your favorite tunes played live in Van Vleck’s Gardens. Copies of the group’s CDs, including their latest release, “Special Kind of Day,” will be available for purchase. This very special family event is sponsored by SuzySaid www.suzysaid.com/montclair, the online resource for Montclair & Glen Ridge moms. Jazz in the Gardens August 13th at 6:45 pm The free Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Van Vleck House & Gardens will wrap-up the season with an exciting performance by the talented students of the Jazz Connections Summer Jazz Workshops on Wednesday, August 13th from 6:45 to 8:15pm. Jazz Connections is a Montclair-based organization dedicated to furthering jazz performance and education by offering students the chance to work with world class jazz recording artists and educators. |
