New England’s premier flower show celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2015 with American Beauty-Timeless Style. Long before it became home to the Newport Flower Show, Rosecliff was the birthplace of the American Beauty Rose. This iconic flower, which became a symbol of excellence, is the inspiration for our 20th anniversary. Join us to celebrate the classic and timeless style of the American Beauty. Bartlett Tree Experts is the Presenting Underwriter, and Travel + Leisure is the Presenting Media Underwriter. Times are Friday, June 19, 10:30 – 5, Saturday, June 20, 9 – 5, and Sunday, June 21, 9 – 5.
Peter Hatch will be the featured special guest. Peter J. Hatch is a professional gardener and historian with 38 years experience in the restoration, care, and interpretation of historic landscapes. A celebrated author of four books on the gardens of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, where he served as Director of Gardens and Grounds for 35 years, Hatch has lectured in 36 states on Jefferson and the history of garden plants. Presently, he gardens and botanizes from his home on Lickinghole Creek in Crozet, Virginia, travels extensively to promote his latest work, A Rich Spot of Earth: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Monticello, and consults on the installation and maintenance of both public gardens and private estate landscapes.
All proceeds from the Newport Flower Show benefit the preservation and restoration of the historic landscapes of The Preservation Society of Newport County. You may purchase tickets online at http://www.newportmansions.org/events/newport-flower-show.
