Each season, Greenwood offers a wide range of on-site programs intended to inform and entertain. You won’t want to miss our special guided tours, engaging lectures, interesting workshops, uplifting musical events, and more.
With Barbara Storms, Marketing and Communications Manager, Greenwood Gardens
Join our in-house expert on a walk through the garden to capture some of Greenwood’s most iconic locations during early morning hours, when the sun is low on the horizon and the soft light creates a magical feel. Barbara’s award-winning photography has been featured on the web pages of The Smithsonian, The Nature Conservancy, and The Weather Channel. Please bring your own camera or smartphone with which you are familiar. Special Note: this program will not cover camera settings such as shutter speed, ISO, or F-stops.
Complimentary and open to 16 members
This one-hour, docent-led walking tour highlights the history, landscape, horticulture, and architecture of Greenwood.
Complimentary and open to 15 members
With Patti Manzi, Moderator and Greenwood Advisory Board Member
Enjoy a guided discussion of a pre-selected book with a theme reflective of one or more aspects of Greenwood’s focus on nature, beauty, and history. This month’s book is The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession by Susan Orlean. Light refreshments will be served. The Book Group at Greenwood Gardens meets quarterly. Book to be determined.
Complimentary and open to 15 members
With Nate Adamson, Senior Gardener, Greenwood Gardens
Step into the garden this summer for an inspiring walk and discover unique plantings. Learn how to incorporate tried-and-true varieties, shade-loving and drought-resistant species, native plants, and hardy perennials into your own garden. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this walk will offer expert insights to help you make the most of your growing space.
$15 members; $20 non-members
Open to 15 participants
With Dr. Pam Thompson, Instructor, Draw Botanical
Celebrate the start of summer in this special one-day workshop creating botanical illustrations inspired by the colorful bounty growing in the gardens! Learn special techniques using pencil and watercolor with Dr. Thompson, an expert from Draw Botanical, a leader in the botanical illustration field. In the process, find yourself connecting with nature as you learn the meditative process of illustration, resulting in vibrant, rich, drawings that leap off the page. From beginners to experienced artists, this workshop is designed for students of all levels.
SUPPLIES: All supplies will be provided. However, if you would like to bring your own supplies, please see Draw Botanical’s Suggested Supplies List.
$95 per person
Open to 12 participants
With Dorothy Kelly, Curator, Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society Museum and Bob Gula – Sons of the American Revolution and Forgotten Victory Trail Association
Join us for a conversation with Bob Gula and Dorothy Kelly as they discuss the local legends, heroic deeds and everyday lives of residents in our area during the American Revolution. Bob and Dorothy will share the stories of struggle, hardship and patriotism, often overlooked in history books, that marked the Millburn experience during this tumultuous time.
$20 members; $25 non-members
Open to 50 attendees
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic dinner and join us for a magical evening under the canopy of the sycamore trees along Greenwood’s iconic Main Allée. Enjoy light music, relaxed conversation, and stories about the Day and Blanchard families who once called this place home. As dusk falls and fireflies begin to dance, soak in the simple joys of summer in the garden!
Complimentary and open to 20 members and a guest
With Carl Klemme, Owner, Glow Yoga
Let all your senses be revitalized through a guided meditation walk and sound meditation on our peaceful grounds. Carl, who has been teaching yoga and meditation for more than 30 years, will help you connect with nature and take a break from the busy-ness of life during this deeply relaxing experience. Along the way, the group will take some time out for tea and some delicious healthy snacks. Expect to return home feeling re-energized and supported with new tools to add to your self-care routines. Bolsters, blankets and eye pillows will be provided!
$50 per person
Open to 12 participants
With Elaine “Sky” Schenkel, Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide
Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, meaning to “immerse oneself” or “bathe” in any natural environment, and the garden offers the perfect place for such a special sensory experience. This guided session will help you slow down and unwind so that you can derive the sense of serenity that comes from being in harmony with nature’s sights, sounds, and smells. A brief overview of forest bathing is included, along with sensory meditation, a gentle walk, and guided invitations to help participants connect more deeply to the land, themselves, and each other.
$25 members; $30 non-members
Open to 15 participants
This one-hour, docent-led walking tour highlights the history, landscape, horticulture, and architecture of Greenwood.
Complimentary and open to 15 members
In the humble rooms of Tin Pan Alley in New York City, the musical imaginations of Irving Berlin and other soon-to-be Broadway legends first took shape. As journalist Walter Cronkite once wrote, “Irving Berlin helped write the story of this country, capturing the best of who we are and the dreams that shape our lives.” His songs became the signature pieces of countless artists who made them their own. From Sinatra to Streisand, Fitzgerald to Clooney, their voices carried Berlin’s melodies into the hearts of generations. Join vocalist Mari Green for an enchanting summer evening as she brings the golden era of American art song to life. Mari’s warm songbird tone will fill Greenwood with melody, nostalgia, and joy in the unparalleled style of Ella Fitzgerald.
$50 members; $55 non-members
Open to 90 attendees
With Kathleen Harte Gilsenan, Artist
Join Kathleen, a former student of our Co-founder, the late Peter P. Blanchard III, as she shares his teachings, along with her own, in this immersive sketching and journaling workshop. Spend the first one and a half hours guided by Kathleen, then feel free to spend the remaining time on your own while you tap into your creativity and imagination. Please bring your own sketch books and sketching implements.
$25 members; $30 non-members
Open to 15 participants
With Stephanie Murphy, Public Engagement Manager, Greenwood Gardens
Step back in time as you explore the first floor of Greenwood’s 1950s Georgian Revival home. Learn about the lives of Peter and Adelaide Blanchard – the couple who built this elegant residence 75 years ago—and imagine what life was like during their time here. Following the tour, enjoy tea and light refreshments in the historic dining room alongside fellow guests.
$15 members; $20 non-members
Open to 15 participants
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