Mondays, May 14 – June 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Picture yourself in the serenity of this historic garden in the heart of Princeton. You will be surrounded by beds of heirloom plants from the 18th and 19th centuries. Peonies and iris abound, and majestic trees dot the formal grand lawn. In this four-week mini-course, offered by the Arts Council of Princeton, you will spend the morning painting the flora of this very special place. The instructor will be on hand for introductory lessons and for individual guidance throughout the morning (class for all levels). Bring your watercolors, a portable chair, and some sun protection.

Instructor: Ruth Councell

To register for the class, visit the Arts Council of Princeton’s Spring 2012 class registration page.

Saturday, May 19, 12:00 Noon

Celebrate Spring with Gratitude Yoga and Morven Museum & Garden.

Morven’s Great Lawn will provide a peaceful atmosphere where all yoga-lovers are welcome. With teacher Gemma Farrell from Gratitude Yoga, explore the benefits of taking your practice out of the studio, as being outside can intensify and inspire your yoga experience in many ways including, focusing awareness, breathing deeply, and practicing stillness.

This event is free and open to the public of all ages and skill levels.

Those who attend this special class will also receive a discounted admission to the museum.

Saturday, June 9, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

A Special Arts Council of Princeton and Morven Collaborative Event!

Art al Fresco! Join us for the Art Council’s exciting new Paint Out program at Morven, whose beautiful grounds become your studio for a day of painting en plein air. Discover endless possibilities in capturing the spirit and essence of this historic site. Let inspiration flow from the impressive façade and architectural details of the mansion, the colorful garden’s heirloom plants and soaring spruce trees, or the majestic great lawn. Come explore the changing effects of natural light as it bathes the grounds throughout the day. The public will be invited to visit and observe artists at work.

To register for the Paint Out, please visit the Arts Council of Princeton’s Spring 2012 class registration page.

Monday, June 11, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Morven´s Muse: The Life and Times of Annis Boudinot Stockton Participants in this new poetry workshop will be treated to a very special introduction to the life and times of one of America´s first notable woman poets – Annis Boudinot Stockton. Features include a guided tour of the historic mansion on a day that it is closed to the public, and access to items and artwork that have special resonance with the Boudinot and Stockton families. Participants will read and discuss Stockton´s poetry, learning more about her craft and her times (she was also an ardent patriot of the Revolution). There will be time to linger and find inspiration in a family portrait, views of the gardens, the décor and furnishings, or some other appealing aspect of the house and its history, as the starting point for an original poem. After individual writing time, the group will reconvene to share writings and experiences.

Instructor: Maxine Susman

Thursday, June 14, 2012, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate Morven Museum & Garden’s fascinating new exhibition The Garden at Night: Photographs by Linda Rutenberg, a photographic journey through the mysterious realm of the nocturnal garden.

Friday, June 15, 2012, 10:00 a.m.

In this lecture Linda discusses the beginnings of the Garden at Night project, including where the idea came from, how the idea evolved, the structure of the project, the creation of the book and the challenges of photographing nature at night.

Linda Rutenberg has been a photographer, author and educator for the last thirty years. Her award-winning book “Mont Royal – A World Apart” reveals one year’s exploration of the Frederick Law Olmstead Park that is in the heart of Montreal, Quebec. She has created the photographs for eleven books with ECW Press called the Secret Series about North American cities. Her latest series includes three books “The Garden at Night-Private Views of Public Edens ” published by Chronicle Books 2007, ”After Midnight Through the Seasons at the Montreal Botanical Gardens” by Verve Editions 2008 and “The English Garden at Night” by Thames & Hudson 2010. In addition, Linda was recently invited to be Artist in Residence at the Eden Project in Cornwall, England where she produced the exhibition ‘Eden at Night.’

Her fine art work has been exhibited internationally, (Canada, US, Mexico and Europe) and can be found in many prestigious collections including the National Gallery of Canada, Agnes Etherington Collection, Standard Life, Banque Nationale Collection and the Biblioteque National in Paris.

She has taught workshops in different parts of the world and has organized photographic trips through Mexico, United States and Canada. In 1995 she opened Camera Lucida Image Centre in Montreal which housed a darkroom rental facility, a lab, a school and a gallery. In 1997 opened Galerie Mistral, a fine art photography gallery in Montreal, Canada.

Her work can be seen at:
www.lindarutenberg.com and www.thegardenatnight.com

Linda lives and works in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Seating is limited. Please call 609.924.8144 x. 106 for reservations.

Relax in the classic elegance of Morven’s Garden Room overlooking the Colonial Revival Garden.

Tea is served each Wednesday at 1 pm. Reservations are required. Featured menu items include tea sandwiches, scones, and an assortment of fresh fruit and sweets.

Tea & Tour is offered Wednesdays January through November at 1pm. A docent-led tour of the home can be scheduled at either 12:15 pm or 2:15 pm

$ 16.00  Members  |  $ 20.00  Non-Members

Advance reservation is required and subject to availability. Payment is due at time of booking. Space is limited so plan on booking your tea as far in advance as possible. Please call Michelle Sheridan (609) 924-8144 ext. 106 for reservations.

Morven Museum & Garden has embarked on a new venture to allow select private events to be held at its pristine buildings and grounds. Morven, a National Historic Landmark, the former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion, and 18th century home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, offers several venues.

The First Floor of the mansion features elegant galleries presenting Morven’s history, and is available for seated, plated dinners or cocktail receptions; by adding the second floor galleries, showcasing changing exhibits, the number of attendees can easily be increased. The well-appointed Conference Room is an ideal, private location for business meetings. Morven’s Garden Room is an intimate space for luncheons and small cocktail receptions boasting a beautiful view of the Colonial Revival Garden.

The Colonial Revival Garden, planted in the early 20^th century, is a beautiful outdoor space with spring bulbs, phlox throughout the summer, and bright fall foliage. The Grand Victorian Front Lawn, dotted with majestic trees and beds of heirloom perennials from the 18^th and 19^th centuries, can accommodate large groups in a tented arena with Morven’s façade as a backdrop.

For information on rental and fees, please contact Simmy Kumar at 609.924.8144 ext. 113 or skumar@morven.org.

Please click for futher information on available venues.

Colonial Revival Garden

Courtyard

First Floor

Front Lawn

Garden Room

West Wing Conference Room

Morven’s newly restored Art Moderne Pool House (coming soon)!