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  • Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 17 – Colonial Virginia with the Preservation Society of Newport County

    Following the success of last year’s Preservation Society member trips to the Hudson Valley and Boston, as well as a recently sold-out day trip to New York City, we’re thrilled to roll out more unforgettable travel experiences exclusively for our members in the year ahead.

    Next up: April 13-17, an exceptional journey into the heart of Colonial Virginia. This four-night adventure includes elegant accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, a festive opening reception, private gatherings at Palmer House and Carter’s Grove, rare behind-the-scenes access to stunning James River estates such as Bacon’s Castle, Four Mile Tree, Mount Pleasant Plantation, Westover and Shirley Plantations and more!

    A few spots are still available for this one-of-a-kind experience. Once initial reservations are filled, a wait list will be maintained.

    To express your interest in this and future trips, please email our travel partners at Classical Excursions: Office@ClassicalExcursions.com.

    Tour cost: $3,995 per person (double occupancy), exclusive of airfare.

    A separate $300 per person, tax-deductible donation to The Preservation Society of Newport County is required to participate.

  • Thursday, December 18, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon – Behind the Scenes: The Breakers Holiday Decorations

    Join Jim Donahue, Curator of Historic Landscapes & Horticulture of the Preservation Society of Newport County, on Thursday, December 18 at ll am at The Breakers for a behind the scenes tour of the holiday decoration process. Preservation Society members $20, general public $25. This is an Adult Event. Two other dates, December 4 and 11, are already sold out, but you may add your name to a waiting list. To register visit https://www.newportmansions.org/events/behind-the-scenes-the-breakers-holiday-decorations-3/

  • Saturday, September 20, 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Tree Walk at Chateau-sur-Mer

    The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a tree walk at Chateau-sur-Mer, 474 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, on September 20 at 10 am. The walk will be led by Jeff Curtis, Director of Gardens & Landscapes. We will examine Chateau-sur-Mer’s mature arboretum with specimen quality trees including Japanese maples, weeping hemlocks, Turkish oaks and European beeches, among others.

    This is an outdoor event, rain or shine. Participants will meet at the front door of Chateau-sur-Mer to begin the tour. Members $15, nonmembers $20. Registration is required at https://www.newportmansions.org/events/tree-walk-at-chateau-sur-mer/

  • Bio-Absorption (Rain Garden) Unveiled at Marble House

    The new bio-absorption garden – aka rain garden – next to the Marble House visitor parking lot in Newport was officially dedicated in June, though with recent rains it had already been doing its job of preventing stormwater runoff.

    A project of Scenic Aquidneck (The Preservation Society of Newport County, Aquidneck Island Land Trust, Preserve Rhode Island and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation), the garden was constructed by O’Connor Design Build in Middletown.

    This 2,800-square-foot garden will capture and filter stormwater runoff, reducing pollution and mitigating flooding. It is functional and environmentally friendly but also beautifies the space with an array of new native plantings that will promote biodiversity while attracting birds and pollinators. Preservation Society CEO Trudy Coxe noted that this new rain garden is the latest in a series of important projects completed by Scenic Aquidneck. Others include rebuilding hundreds of feet of stone wall, a project to bury power lines along Second Beach in Middletown, documenting historic barns across Aquidneck Island and pushing for historic tax credits at the state level. For more information on properties managed by The Preservation Society of Newport County, visit https://www.newportmansions.org/. Photo credit to Natasha Harrison of the Newport Tree Conservancy, far left.

  • Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22 – The Newport Flower Show: A Floral Fair

    The 2025 Newport Flower Show, themed “A Floral Fair,” will shine at Rosecliff from June 20-22, 2025, celebrating two enchanting and vibrant themes. Inside the elegant rooms of Rosecliff, guests will be transported back to the Gilded Age, honoring the legacy of Theresa Fair Oelrichs, the mansion’s original owner. Exhibitors in Floral Design and Botanical Arts will draw inspiration from her 1913 fairy tale-themed dinner, creating captivating displays of imagination and elegance. Adding a fun twist, the first floor will also bloom with playful arrangements reminiscent of a cheerful summer county fair.

    The festivities continue outdoors on Rosecliff’s rear terrace and lawn overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Here, the Horticulture Division and Garden Displays will bring the themes to life with competitions of delightful plants, vibrant cut flowers and inspiring displays crafted by skilled amateur gardeners and local garden clubs.

    After soaking in the floral splendor, don’t forget to visit the Marketplace for some well-deserved retail therapy! From the ever-popular Newport Mansions Stores to carefully selected vendors offering unique treasures, there’s something for everyone.

    Mark your calendar to join us this summer to celebrate creativity and the beauty of nature. Preservation Society members $35, nonmembers $45. Additionally, join the celebration on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 6 pm and step into the breathtaking interiors and garden displays at Rosecliff, transformed into a fragrant wonderland of blossoms and lush displays. Sip refreshing cocktails, savor delectable small bites and shop exclusive finds, all while mingling with fellow flower lovers. With live music, stunning floral designs and the magical summer ambiance of Newport in full bloom, this is the must-attend garden party of the season. $250 members, $275 nonmembers. Tickets available for both the Show and the Party at https://www.newportmansions.org/events/the-newport-flower-show-a-floral-fair/. Photo below from 2024 taken by Sandra Gilpatrick.

  • Sunday, May 3, 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Prepping Your Flower Beds

    Jeff Curtis, Director of Gardens & Landscapes, The Preservation Society of Newport County, will show participants how he prepares the Preservation Society’s cutting garden for a successful season of growing spectacular dahlias, sunflowers and much more. The vent will take place May 3 at 10 am in The Breakers Greenhouse, 53 Coggeshall Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island.

    Please wear boots or shoes you can get dirty, as this program will take place at the cutting garden. A tour of the greenhouse will follow. This is an outdoor event, rain or shine.

    The greenhouse and cutting garden are located off Bateman Avenue, behind The Breakers Stable & Carriage House at 53 Coggeshall Ave., Newport. There is no onsite parking. Parking is available on Bateman Avenue. Please walk up the driveway between the stable building and the garden on your right to the red house behind. $25 for members, $30 for nonmmembers. Register at https://www.newportmansions.org/events/prepping-your-flower-beds/

  • Now through Sunday, March 30 – Newport Mansions Spring Online Auction

    Bid high and bid often! The Preservation Society of Newport County’s Spring 2025 online auction offers amazing opportunities for an experience you’ll treasure forever. One example is a Floral Fair dinner experience following the 2025 Newport Flower Show Opening Night Party, in the Ballroom at Rosecliff. All bids support the Preservation Society’s mission to protect, preserve, and present an exceptional collection of house museums and landscapes in one of the most historically intact cities in America.

    Please see the Auction Rules before submitting your bids. Visit https://www.newportmansions.org/events/exclusive-experiences-online-auction/

  • Saturday, December 14, 7:00 pm – 12:00 midnight – Holiday Dinner Dance 2024

    The Preservation Society of Newport County will hold its annual Holiday Dinner Dance event on Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 pm. This black-tie evening will begin with delicious hors d’oeuvre and cocktails amid the grandeur of The Breakers, which will be lavishly decorated for the holiday season. After drinks, guests will be seated for a holiday-inspired four-course dinner in the Great Hall and Dining Room, followed by dancing in the Music Room. To purchase tickets, call the Special Events Office at (401) 847-1000, ext. 150 or ext. 140.

    Tickets will not be available through the Newport Mansions website. Questions? Email Events@NewportMansions.org. $1000 Patrons. $600 Preservation Society Members, $750 Non-Members

  • Friday, November 22 – Wednesday, January 1 – Holidays at the Newport Mansions

    The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms will be decorated in their traditional, lavish fashion for The Preservation Society of Newport County’s “Holidays at the Newport Mansions,” from November 22, 2024 to January 1, 2025.  In addition, Chateau-sur-Mer will be open for the first two weeks of the holiday season. Its first floor will be fully decorated in the spirit of the holidays – the first time in 25 years! Nearly 30 Christmas trees are exquisitely decorated to complement the décor and theme of each room, like Mr. Vanderbilt’s tree in The Breakers, ornamented with trains and top hats! Hundreds of poinsettias, garlands, wreaths and fresh floral arrangements add color, warmth and life. As always, the 15-foot-tall poinsettia tree in the Great Hall of The Breakers – made up of 150 poinsettia plants – provides a perfect holiday photo opportunity. Admission for daytime house tours during the holiday period is by our regular tickets: The Breakers, One-House, Duo or Trio. These tickets are good for any date and time the mansions are open and can be purchased online or in person when you visit. All houses closed Thanksgiving Day, November 28, and Christmas Day, December 25. On December 24, all houses close at 2 pm.

    Please note, Rosecliff will be open daily from December 9 – January 1 but will not be decorated for the holidays. For tickets and additional information visit https://www.newportmansions.org/events/holidays-at-the-newport-mansions-2024/




  • Saturday, May 11, 10:00 am – Green Animals Plant Sale

    Welcome Spring! We’ll soon be working in our gardens, and what better place to get wonderful new plants and gardening tips for your home or garden than the annual Green Animals Plant Sale, sponsored by The Preservation Society of Newport County. Head on over to Green Animals at 380 Corys Lane, Portsmouth, Rhode Island on Saturday, May 11 for some great deals on Mother’s Day gifts, topiary, bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials and more. The sale starts at 10 a.m.–get there early for the best selection! For more details, log on to www.newportmansions.org, or call 401-683-1267. Green Animals is not open for tours on Friday, May 10, in preparation for the sale. Admission is free for plant sale only, but visitors will need a ticket or Preservation Society membership to tour the topiary garden. This event will happen rain or shine.