Virtual Meditation

Virtual Meditation Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awak......More

Virtual Meditation Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 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 in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety.  Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will have the opportunity to participate in discussions of Ramananda’s three critically acclaimed books. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Pre Registration is required.   An invitation with instructions to join the Zoom Meditation Class will be emailed to registered participants the afternoon of the class. Fee:  Single class: $10 Members / $15 General public

Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States

Garden to Table - Fruit and Veggie Critters

UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED. December 11th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Fruit & Veggie Critters – Join us for the last Garden to Table class of the year. We will be preparing some adorable and delicious Fruit & Veggie Critters, and learn what insects hibernate in the winter a......More

UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED. December 11th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Fruit & Veggie Critters – Join us for the last Garden to Table class of the year. We will be preparing some adorable and delicious Fruit & Veggie Critters, and learn what insects hibernate in the winter and why.  Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Kitchen Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack inspired by ingredients found in the garden.  Appropriate for children ages 4 and up but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Fee: $15/class per child for Members / $20/class per child for General Public Registration required by 1 day prior to each class. Sponsored by The Albert Payson Terhune Foundation and

Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States

Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling  Monday, October 27th: 12:00 PM -1:00 PM Friday, December 12th: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Join Van Vleck Creative Development Manager Tracey Diamond for a nature-inspired class where we will slow down, observe the beauty of the Gardens and let it spark your crea......More

Nature Journaling  Monday, October 27th: 12:00 PM -1:00 PM Friday, December 12th: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Join Van Vleck Creative Development Manager Tracey Diamond for a nature-inspired class where we will slow down, observe the beauty of the Gardens and let it spark your creativity.  We’ll take the time to notice the tiny details and moments – like fluttering leaves, birds in song, bumblebees in flight – and capture them in our journals through art and expressive writing.  Whether you are looking to reconnect to nature, expand your creativity or simply enjoy some mindful time, this class is for you! No art or writing experience necessary. No pressure for perfection – Just bring your curiosity and willingness to explore! Journal and supplies provided. Open to adults, ages 18 and up.  Fee:  $15 Members / $20 General Public Space is limited. Pre-registration required by 1 day prior to class. There are no drop-ins for this class.

Outdoor Adventures - Nature Creations

December 13th, 10:00AM – 12:00 PM Nature Creations The winter season is known to be a special time of calm, especially in nature. Connect with the outdoors and your family at December’s Outdoor Adventures: Nature Creations. We will be crafting using natural materials, a......More

December 13th, 10:00AM – 12:00 PM Nature Creations The winter season is known to be a special time of calm, especially in nature. Connect with the outdoors and your family at December’s Outdoor Adventures: Nature Creations. We will be crafting using natural materials, as we look towards the beautiful changes the winter season brings.  Outdoor Adventures Classes – Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family through this interactive learning experience. This program is entirely outdoors, weather dependent. Registration is required by the day before the class and includes everything you need to participate in the program. Designed for children ages 4 -11 but all are welcome. FREE for Members of Van Vleck $15 per family for General Public Sponsored by

Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States

Cultural ARTS Series: Manhattan String Quartet- "PRODIGIES"

Get ready to be serenaded by the enchanting sounds of the Manhattan String Quartet Ensemble in a cozy setting! Hailed by the Boston Globe as “a national treasure,” the MANHATTAN STRING QUARTET is celebrating its 47th season and is composed of Curtis Macomber (violin), A......More

Get ready to be serenaded by the enchanting sounds of the Manhattan String Quartet Ensemble in a cozy setting! Hailed by the Boston Globe as “a national treasure,” the MANHATTAN STRING QUARTET is celebrating its 47th season and is composed of Curtis Macomber (violin), Anna Lim (violin), Marka Gustavsson (viola), and Chris Finckel (cello). Each member of this ensemble has had a distinguished musical career in their own right. Program Information “PRODIGIES” Works composed by teenagers! Mozart Quartet in D Major, K. 155 Arriaga Quuartet in D Minor Mendelssohn Quartet in A Minor, opus 13 Tickets are required.  Doors open at 7:30 PM.       For the full series schedule and more information, please visit our Cultural Arts Series page

Second Sunday Concert - Robert Cart and Regina DiMedio-Marrazza

December 14, 2025 – Marrazza-Cart Duo HOPE WILL NEVER BE SILENT Robert Cart, flutist, and Regina DiMedio-Marrazza, piano, are a chamber ensemble, renowned forpassionate and musically stirring performances throughout the United States, including concerts at Carnegie Hall......More

December 14, 2025 – Marrazza-Cart Duo HOPE WILL NEVER BE SILENT Robert Cart, flutist, and Regina DiMedio-Marrazza, piano, are a chamber ensemble, renowned forpassionate and musically stirring performances throughout the United States, including concerts at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Philadelphia Ethical Society, the Philadelphia International Music Festival, the National Flute Association, and several colleges and universities. The duo has premiered new works by Jennifer Higdon and Gary Schocker. Advocates of new music, they have also premiered new works by Louis Barroso, Jennifer Higdon, and Gary Schocker. They have graced our stage at Van Vleck House many times and are a series favorite with concert-goers. All concerts begin at 2PM. Seats are limited and reservations are recommended. If registered guests do not attend, those seats will be open to visitors right before the start of the concert. Additional series concerts may be scheduled as dates permit.

Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States

Monday Morning Yoga - Late Fall Session

Monday Morning Yoga – HYBRID in-person / virtual Late Fall Session: November 3 – December 15, 9:30 – 10:45 AM Instructor: Jennifer Hondru-Celestin Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the charming cour......More

Monday Morning Yoga – HYBRID in-person / virtual Late Fall Session: November 3 – December 15, 9:30 – 10:45 AM Instructor: Jennifer Hondru-Celestin Join our welcoming community for a meditative yoga flow practice in the Van Vleck living room overlooking the charming courtyard gardens. All levels of yoga experience are welcome in this dynamic, inclusive class. Our teacher Jennifer Hondru-Celestin takes inspiration from the natural beauty around us to flow with the seasons, blending mindful movement, breath, meditation, and a good dose of humor and fun. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. Masks are optional. Bring your own yoga mat and props. Single class Fee: $23 Members / $28  General Public Early Fall Series (6 classes): $120 Members/ $150 General Public Late Fall Series (7 classes): $140 Members/ $175 General Public Pre Registration is required the Friday prior to the class. There are no drop-ins for this class.  

Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States

Tales on the Trails - Getting Ready for Winter

Getting Ready for Winter December 17, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds How do animals get ready for the winter? What changes in the gardens do we see in the winter time? Join us for Tales on the Trails, as we discover how the gardens and animals adjust to ......More

Getting Ready for Winter December 17, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds How do animals get ready for the winter? What changes in the gardens do we see in the winter time? Join us for Tales on the Trails, as we discover how the gardens and animals adjust to this chilly, snowy season.  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 focus on the theme listed.  A parent or caregiver must accompany each child.  Programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting.  Fee: $10/class per child for Members / $15/class per child for General Public Registration required by 1 day prior to each class. Sponsored by The Albert Payson Terhune Foundation

Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States

Virtual Meditation

Virtual Meditation Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awak......More

Virtual Meditation Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 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 in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety.  Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will have the opportunity to participate in discussions of Ramananda’s three critically acclaimed books. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher. Pre Registration is required.   An invitation with instructions to join the Zoom Meditation Class will be emailed to registered participants the afternoon of the class. Fee:  Single class: $10 Members / $15 General public

Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States

Second Sunday Concert - Frank Gulino

Frank Gulino composer – trombone concerto, Brittany Lasch, trombonist, Thomas Weaver, pianist This concert will feature music by composer Frank Gulino and composer-pianist Thomas Weaver,joined by trombonist Dr. Brittany Lasch of Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Mus......More

Frank Gulino composer – trombone concerto, Brittany Lasch, trombonist, Thomas Weaver, pianist This concert will feature music by composer Frank Gulino and composer-pianist Thomas Weaver,joined by trombonist Dr. Brittany Lasch of Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.Gulino, a returning artist whose violin sonata Garden States received its premiere at Van Vleck last March, will present several works for trombone and piano, including his Trombone Sonata No. 1 (“The Journey”), first premiered in 2019 by Philadelphia Orchestra co-principal trombonist Matt Vaughn. He will collaborate with Weaver at the piano and with Lasch as soloist. The program will also include the New Jersey premieres of Gulino’s SoutheasternRhapsody and Weaver’s Midnight Embers, along with solo piano works by eachcomposer. Frank Gulino is among the most in-demand writers of chamber music and recital literature for brass instruments. His works have been commissioned, performed, and recorded by some of the world’s foremost brass musicians and orchestras. His work, The Journey, was premiered by the US Army Band at the 2025 Capital Fourth of July celebration. His compositions have been performed by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and in other prestigious orchestras across the US as well as in South America and Europe. As a trombonist, Frank has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Music Center at Strathmore, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Registration link coming in early December

Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States

Cultural ARTS Series: New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players Piano Trio

New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players Piano Trio Program Details TBA

Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, 07042, United States