Art in the Garden – Spring Art Show

One of our most popular events!

Calgo Gardens’ happy gathering of amazingly talented, local artists and artisans. This year, over 50 artists will exhibit: watercolor and acrylic painters, jewelers, potters, photographers, and many others with unique, creative ways of expression. Stroll our beautiful grounds, enjoy the seasonal plants and flowers, relax the patio, get a snack at The Tulip Tree Café…and of course support your local artists.

Free

Ladies’ Night: Make a Designer Bracelet!

Make Your Own Glass Bead & Crystal Bracelet!

Artists Elizabeth Hopkins and Michele Brandon will guide you through creating your lovely bracelet. Fee includes materials, and complimentary food and beverages. Ladies’ Nights fill up fast! Please call Calgo to resister.

$65

Living Bracelet Workshop

Succulents are all the rage in the home and now in the form of jewelry.

For this hands on workshop we will supply everything you need to make your own living artfully designed bracelet. Dana Vargo, a local farmer/florist and owner of Flowers From the Farm, NJ will guide you as you create something truly special.

$40

Annual Bike Ride

Join us for the annual Calgo Gardens bike ride!

Owners Mark and Penny Estomin host this rural road tour of the beautiful Colts Neck countryside, covering about 30 miles with some modest rolling hills. The proceeds from your $20 donation will go to CLC Loud and Clear, a non-profit conducting drug abuse prevention and treatment programs.

$20

Tulip Tree Cafe – Music on the Patio

Relax for a magical evening of acoustic music and dinner on the Cafe patio located at Calgo Gardens. The Tulip Tree Cafe hosts live music presented by brothers Jack and Will Santoro.

$65

Yappy Hour! Sip, Bark and Pose!

An event specifically for your BEST friend!

Have a photo taken of your pooch for $50 and receive an 8x10 portrait. Additionally, the Tulip Tree Cafe will be offering small plates for $15 along with complimentary pet treats.

$50.

Intro to Basic Photography & Dinner

Have you always wanted to learn to take beautiful photos but perhaps didn't know all the functions available on your camera?

In this three hour course you will learn about composition, lighting and the settings on your camera. This event also includes dinner at the Tulip Tree Café at Calgo. Registration required.

$65

Beginner Drawing—6 Week Series

Have you ever wanted to learn to draw but were afraid to try?

Now is your chance with artist and instructor Cindy Allen. Sessions begin July 25 and meet once a week for 6 weeks. For Beginners Only! Class size is limited, so please register early by calling 732.598.7128.

$150

Returning Watercolor Students

Continue classes with artist and instructor Cindy Allen.

Sessions begin July 25 and meet once a week for 6 weeks. Class size is limited, so please register early by calling 732.598.7128.

$150

Beginner Watercolor—6 Week Series

Learn the art of watercolor with artist and instructor Cindy Allen.

Sessions begin July 25 and meet once a week for 6 weeks. For Beginners Only! Class size is limited, so please register early by calling 732.598.7128.

$150

Monarch Butterfly Waystation Tour

Monarch butterfly populations are declining due to loss of habitat.

A Monarch Waystation is simply a garden that has both milkweed plants which Monarchs feed on as caterpillars, and nectar plants that they gather nourishment from as butterflies.

Free