Van Vleck House & Gardens

06/05/2026

Move slowly, breathe deeply and connect with yourself through mindful movements, meditation, and a good dose of fun.

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Morning Yoga
June 1, 8, 15, 22
9:30 - 10:45 AM

Make time for yourself and start your reset today.
🔗 https://montclairfoundation.org/event/monday-morning-yoga-hybrid-in-person-virtual-12-11/2026-06-08/

06/05/2026

🌿✨HAPPENING TODAY 🌿✨

Don't miss your chance to step inside some of the most beautiful private gardens in Montclair, Glen Ridge and Verona. From vibrant blooms to tranquil, tucked-away landscapes, this exclusive garden tour is only here this weekend. Grab your tickets while you can!

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Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6
11 AM - 4 PM
🔗 More information at: montclairfoundation.org/event/roses-to-rock-gardens-tour-2026

06/04/2026

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our annual weeding and seeding of this year's wildflowers, and see what's blooming!
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There's always something new and beautiful to see!

06/04/2026

Join us THIS MONDAY for the last Garden to Table class of the spring season, as we prepare some yummy herb butter! 👩‍🍳🧈🌿🪴

Learn how butter is made, be creative adding in a herbs mixture of your choice, and plant your mini herb garden to take home.

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Garden to Table – Herb Butter
Monday, June 8
4:00 – 5:00 PM
🔗 https://montclairfoundation.org/event/garden-to-table-herb-butter/

*For familes with children ages 4+

06/04/2026

Get your tickets to the Roses to Rock Gardens tour today. Prices go up $10 if purchased during Friday or Saturday of the tour. This fundraiser benefits the care and upkeep of our free-to-visit tranquil gardens.

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Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6
11 AM - 4 PM
🔗 montclairfoundation.org/event/roses-to-rock-gardens-tour-2026

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Do you like to visit dreamy gardens? Our fundraiser this Friday and Saturday has NINE gorgeous private gardens in Montclair, Glen Ridge and Verona. We are looking for people to sit in a chair under an umbrella at one of the properties and greet tour-goers for a few hours. Volunteers get a free pass to the self-guided tour so sign up and enjoy some creative landscapes. You can bring a friend or a teenager to keep you company. Sign up at this link:

We’re thrilled to once again host the annual Roses to Rock Gardens Tour on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6—and we’d love your help! We’re looking for volunteers to welcome guests and check tickets at each of the private garden locations on the tour. Two volunteers will be assigned to eac...

06/03/2026

Wildlife Wednesday 🐝🌿

The Garden is full of life this time of year, from the blooms that attract bees and other pollinators to lush folliiage and seed pods.

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Enjoy a few snapshots of the beauty we spotted in the Gardens this week!

Bumblebees on Baptisia
Lonicera 'Goldflame'
Helleborus ‘Anna’s Red’ (Foliage)
Allium (Seed pods)
Aquilegia canadensis
Kalmia latifolia
Fagus sylvatica ‘Tricolor’ (Foliage)
Geranium Rozanne
Liriodendron tulipifera
Bumblebees on Phacelia

06/03/2026

We are honored to be recognized at this year’s Senior Prom and grateful to The Montclair Inn for this meaningful acknowledgment.

It has been a privilege to support the Montclair Inn’s mission of providing affordable housing for seniors through our grantmaking. We are proud to partner with an organization that makes such a positive and lasting impact in our community.

Congratulations to all of the honorees, and thank you again for this special recognition.

06/03/2026

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Slowdown, reflect and learn how to put your thoughts into words and artistic expression in a guided, no-pressure, supportive space.

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Nature Journaling in the Garden:
Monday, June 15
12:00 – 1:00 PM

Make time for yourself and start your reset today.
🔗 https://montclairfoundation.org/event/journaling-in-the-garden-2/2026-06-15/