• Afternoon Tea – SOLD OUT

    11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered…

  • Floral Workshop: Thankful for Autumn

    (adults) Practice gratitude by creating a personalized piece for a loved one! Play with the floral bounty of autumn and create a beautiful arrangement with blooms such as sunflowers, celosia, kale, thistle, calla lilies, various fall foliage and berries. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them.…

  • Merry Mahjong

    (adults) Celebrate the season with a friendly game of Mahjong at the beautiful Reeves-Reed Arboretum, with cozy views of the gardens from the charming Wisner House sunporch. This is a relaxed, low-pressure session—perfect for seasoned players and anyone brushing up their skills before the new year. We’ll provide Mahjong sets, coffee, and a healthy yogurt…

  • Early Winter Garden Walkabout

    (adults only) Join John Beirne, Director of Horticulture, for an early winter walk through our gardens and woodlands—a seasonal exploration of nature’s quiet beauty. Discover how plants adapt to survive the cold months ahead, and take in the striking silhouettes of bare branches set against the pale, slanting light of early December in New Jersey.…

  • Holiday Candlelight Yoga

    (ages 15 and up) Immerse yourself in the calming embrace of yoga, set in a serene winter landscape, bathed in moonlight and gently falling snow. Led by yogi Suzanne Henry, this special holiday session will guide you through mindful practices to support breath, flexibility, strength, and inner balance—inviting relaxation, emotional clarity, and a deeper connection…

  • Cream Tea – SOLD OUT

    11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered…

  • Cream Tea – SOLD OUT

    11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will…

  • Forest Bathing Walk, Finding Calm Before the Holidays

    (for adults) Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow, meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits of connecting deeply with the natural world. This practice engages the senses rather than the intellect, helping to calm the mind and restore balance.…

  • Gilded Age Holiday Mansion Tour – SOLD OUT – Join the Waitlist!

    (adults only) Join the waitlist by contacting Doreen at d.schindler@reeves-reedarboretum.org Step back in time and experience the magic of the holiday season—Gilded Age style! Join us this December for a festive day trip to the Hudson Valley, where we’ll tour two historic estates: Locust Grove Estate and Staatsburgh State Historic Site. Both mansions will be…

  • Moss & Mingle

    (for adults) Think moss is boring? Wait ‘til you add wine and a glue gun! Create your own preserved 12” x 12” moss holiday art panel using real, naturally preserved…

  • Afternoon Tea – SOLD OUT

    11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered…

  • Afternoon Tea – SOLD OUT

    11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered…

  • Cream Tea – SOLD OUT

    11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered…

  • Holiday Reset and Restore – SOLD OUT

    (for adults) Decompress and connect with your inner wisdom in this yoga, Reiki, and sound healing session. Led by a Healing Arts Gallery instructor, this is the perfect opportunity to relieve holiday stress during the busy month of December. We’ll also enjoy some warm calming tea and biscuits at the end of the session. Meet…

  • Holiday Family Afternoon Tea – SOLD OUT

    11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm The Secret Tea Room invites your family to enjoy a special Holiday Afternoon Tea in the historic Wisner House. Adults and children alike…

  • Afternoon Tea

    11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered…

  • Forest Bathing Winter Solstice

    Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature

  • MLK Day of Service

    (school age children and parents) On this important day of service, families are invited to stop by the Stackhouse Education Center to create Valentine cards that will be delivered to clients of SAGE Eldercare to brighten their day. This in-person drop-in event allows us to gather as a community in service of others. We’ll provide…

  • Cream Tea

    11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered…

  • Cream Tea

    11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered…