Van Vleck House & Gardens turned out to be one of those places that feels like a hidden gem…read more It's not a large botanical garden, but that's actually part of its charm. The gardens are beautifully maintained, peaceful, and much less crowded than many other places nearby. I really enjoyed walking around and taking photos without feeling rushed. There's a free parking lot on-site, which is always a bonus. Don't expect to spend an entire afternoon here, but if you're already in the Montclair area or looking for a quiet place to unwind, I'd definitely recommend stopping by. It's especially nice during the blooming season.

We went here for Mother's Day, so it was exceptionally crowded as expected. It is a lovely smaller…read moresized garden. There aren't many walking trails available, but nice flowers, trees, and open areas to roam around for a bit. It's a nice spot to go and enjoy some outdoor time. It isn't someplace that you could really get some farther walking in. But nice mini escape.

The venue was perfect for my video shoot and can be easily transformed and is perfect for…read morefilm/photography/ celebratory events. The staff was excellent especially KC who made sure anything that popped up last minute was covered and handled with professionalism and grace. 10 outta 10!

Was able to photograph this event at this beautiful new venue! This is where anyone in this county…read moreshould be if having a wedding, party, video shoot, studio use, ANYTHING!!! Bobbi Browns passion for this studio really shows! Amazing opportunity for me and glad I was able to experience this venue!

Great location for an awesome event. The space is spacious and decor is attractive. Rent the space…read moreout for many occasions.

Classical architecture, historical ambience. Hudson River school paintings and Colonial moldings…read more Great space to hold an event. Check out the portraits of past Presidents up in the balcony. Meeting rooms, lounge area, bathrooms, kitchen.

When I inquired about this space Allyson immediately sent me a contract advising that I sign it and…read moresend it back to her. ? How does one ask this if you have not even seen the space? So, I made an appt. for 4:30pm with Allyson on a rainy Saturday afternoon. I was 10 min early and knocked on the door and there was no answer. At 4:30pm I see a call pull up in the back lot and the person sat in their car for 10 min. Low and Behold it was her. LATE and NO call. When I called her to advise that we left due to her being late and NO RESPECT OF PEOPLES TIME, she proceeded to tell me that she has an event anyway and it seems as she didn't care that I was a possible client too. No apology at all, she didn't care if I was standing in the rain waiting for her. Outside if building looks dingy, no professional sign on building just some light up letters in the dirty window from the dollar store with the events name. SMH good luck if you choose to book.

This is basically a Funplex for teenagers. They have a concession stand that sells soda and…read morepretzles, etc. There are some arcade games and tables. There's a dance floor area where I assume they host their sweet 16s etc. There's also a music room with a stage, lights, PA, etc. The setup in there was actually pretty good, although the acoustics could have been better. I had stopped in to see a band competing in a Battle of the Bands. It was all teenagers, so I only stayed for a moment, but it looked like they were having fun.

Montclair Art Musuem is a small, regional museum. Emphasis is on whatever special exhibits they…read morehave on as well as Native American and American art. They have an excellent collection, some of which is always on display, is George Inness, the landscape artist who lives in Montclair. The selection of paintings is well curated and often highlights different themes and techniques in the art work. Drawbacks - It is too small to spend more than an hour, two on the outside, there. Some exhibits do not have exhibit plaques next to the paintings, so you have to use on the the bound books to figure out who painted what. Personally I found this unnecessary cumbersome. Very much worth a visit.

Attended the 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash Tasting celebrating Amanti Vino!…read more Wine tasting was awesome! The food from Turtle and The Wolf restaurant and the Van Hook Cheese & Grocery were delicious! Great accommodations at Museum!!

Verona/Montclair, NJ - this medieval castle-like mansion was the cozy home of industrialist…read moreFrederic Ellsworth Kip in the early 1900s, and, saved from the ignominious fate of being developed into a row of townhouses during the modern era, the estate is now part of the historic Essex County Park System and thankfully is being preserved as an eventual resource center for the arts & culture. Although the 11-acre grounds of Kip's Castle Park is open from dawn to dusk year-round, the house itself is normally closed to the public except for a brief few days around Christmas, when the home is decorated in vintage holiday splendor and the first floor is open to viewing. The home looks grand but is charmingly intimate inside. It doesn't take long to tour but makes for a lovely little visit if you happen to find yourself in the area over the holidays.

I absolutely love castles! First visit!…read more Kips Castle is a replica of a Medieval Castle! Located in Verona and Montclair New Jersey. The Castle was closed but you can explore the 11 acres of land on the ridge of First Mountain. You have beautiful views of the New York skyline. On our way out, saw the deers!!

I came here for a Friday evening wedding. It was kind of very hard to find it because it's nestled…read moreright in a residential community. they have some parking on the property but not much, you have to park on the street. It was giving a Victorian style venue . They have a nice big area where you have your reception. the wedding space was upstairs. If you're looking for a small place to have an intimate wedding or any type of small event , this place would be good. Luis is the manager. He was the best!! I loved his spirit!! He was so nice. He was very helpful and stayed very very busy making sure everyone had what they needed. Overall this place was pretty good. I don't live in the area but if someone does live in the area, you should go check it out if you need an event space.

Beautiful area. Parking is non existent (the back has a few spots, but not many). And street…read moreparking is very hard since the sides of the road are slanted and have rocks, so you have to step out of them to get out of the car. Besides parking, it's a cute location for a graduation party. It reminds me of a high school gym.