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Tag: Narragansett Bay

  • Friday, July 27, 6:30 pm – Feast for the Farms

    Friday, July 27, 6:30 pm – Feast for the Farms

    Historic New England invites you to a festive evening of farm-to-table dining, live music, and dancing at Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, Rhode Island, on Friday, July 27, beginning at 6:30 pm. . Enjoy Rhode Island oysters, delicious cocktails, locally crafted wine and beer, and delectable dishes using ingredients from the farm, which has a view of Narragansett Bay. Proceeds support the preservation of Casey Farm and nearby Watson Farm, along with education programs that serve thousands of Rhode Island children each year.

    Tickets:
    $175 per person ($105 tax-deductible)

    Sponsorships:
    Rhode Island Red: $1,000 ($860 tax-deductible, includes two tickets)
    Dominique: $2,500 ($2,220 tax-deductible, includes four tickets)
    Red Devon: $5,000 ($4,440 tax-deductible, includes reserved table for eight guests)

    To purchase tickets, visit http://shop.historicnewengland.org/DEV-FARM-MTX-1-10203/  If you can’t attend, but would like to make a donation, please click here.

    Advance tickets required. Please call 617-994-5934 for more information or to become a sponsor.

  • Wednesday, September 24 – Friday, September 26 – Rhode Island Garden Tour

    Join The Polly Hill Arboretum for a visit to southeastern Rhode Island September 24 – 26. This historic area is rich with diversity, natural beauty and culture. We will be based in the Narragansett Bay town of Bristol for two nights. Thursday we travel to Little Compton to visit three spectacular private gardens, with lunch included. Friday we have a special tour at nearby Blithewold Gardens concluding with a boxed lunch at the mansion. Plan your trip to include extra time to explore many other area attractions on your own, including Green Animals Topiary Gardens, Herreshoff Marine Museum/ America’s Cup Hall of Fame, self-guided town tree tour, and more!

    Tour includes:

    Two nights at the Bristol Harbor Inn; continental breakfast included

    Transportation to Little Compton gardens

    Evening wine and cheese reception

    Boxed lunch both days

    Garden admissions: (Sakonnet Garden, pictured below, and Blithewold special tour fee)

    $150 tax deductible donation to the Polly Hill Arboretum

    Tour Price:  $500 Per person, based on double occupancy  $650 Single

    Tour size limited, sign up early!  Call 508-693-9426, or visit www.pollyhillarboretum.org.  You may also email karin@pollyhillarboretum.org.

    http://www.sakonnetgarden.com/Sakonnet_Garden/Home_files/DSC04390.jpg

  • Sunday, July 14, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Children’s Party at Green Animals

    On Sunday, July 14, from 4 – 8, children and adults alike are invited to frolic in the whimsical and historic topiary garden overlooking Narragansett Bay, 380 Cory’s Lane in Portsmouth, with music, rides, food and fun. Festivities include pony rides, bounce houses, crafts and games, clowns, a magician and circus acts. For complete information and directions, visit www.newportmansions.org.

    http://www.newportmansions.org/images/sections/green-animals-topiary-garden-bears.jpg

  • Tuesday, July 14, 4 – 8 pm – Children’s Party at Green Animals Topiary Garden

    Children and adults of all ages are invited to join the festivities at the Preservation Society of Newport County’s annual Children’s Party at Green Animals Topiary Garden, 380 Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The party will feature circus acts, music, magic, clowns, puppets, pony rides, kiddie rides, refreshments and much more on this historic seven acre estate overlooking Narragansett Bay.  No reservations required, and tickets are sold at the door only. Adults: Members $10, General Admission $15; Children 6-12 years: Members free, General Admission $5; Children 5 and under free.  For directions, log on to www.newportmansions.org. Rain or shine event.