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  • Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 23 – Newport Flower Show – Jade: Eastern Obsessions

    Discover the mysteries of the East.  Gardens, treasures, traditions, and native plants all blend to create the simple yet stunning beauty of this exotic part of the world.  The Newport Flower Show will take place June 21 – 23 at Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode Island, and Bartlett Tree Experts is the presenting sponsor, and supporting sponsors include Northern Trust, National Trust Insurance Services, LLC, Brooks Brothers, and Coca Cola.  Featured speakers will be Hitomi Gilliam and Harriet Henderson.  All proceeds benefit the preservation and restoration of the historic landscapes of The Preservation Society of Newport County. You may download the official Flower Show Schedule Book by visiting www.newportmansions.org.

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  • Friday, June 22, 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm – Mario Fernandez

    The 2012 Newport Flower Show is pleased to announce a luncheon and lecture on Friday, June 22, from noon – 2:30 at the Rosecliff Mansion with Mario Fernandez. Selected as one of the top floral designers in the world, and winner of the industry’s top honor, Designer of the Year, Mario Fernandez is an internationally renowned floral designer and educator. Owner of BelleFleur, as well as his own design school, Mario is a leader in the design field. Premier designers like Carolina Herrera chose his creations to grace the runway for their bridal shows and his work is regularly featured on the cover of magazines. He has set the standard for floral design in South Florida and his work has enhanced the functions and homes of celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Will Smith. His floral displays are legendary. He is a Design Director for Smithers Oasis. A bi-lingual educator, Mario has trained designers around the world. Energy, charm and wit make his presentations as much fun as educational as he shares the latest trends in floral design

    You have the option of enjoying an elegant luncheon with Mario by choosing a Luncheon & Lecture ticket, or purchasing a Lecture Only ticket. Both include one-day Show admission. Tickets may be purchased on line at http://www.newportmansions.org/events/newport-flower-show/lectures-and-demonstrations.

    $80 per person for Luncheon & Lecture
    Please arrive by 11:45 a.m.

    $40 per person for Lecture Only
    Please arrive by 1:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, June 23, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Derek Fell on Vertical Gardening

    The second keynote presentation at the 2012 Newport Flower Show will take place Saturday, June 23, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Rosecliff.  Derek Fell, former director of the National Gardening Bureau and prolific author with more than 100 gardening books totaling 2.5 million in print, will share his garden magic with us. Fell also hosts an extensive photo library numbering more than 150,000 images of plants and gardens. His love of plants began in England during WWII as a child when his father gave him a packet of seeds to plant against a sunny wall. He claims those seeds produced the best tasting peas as well as the inspiration for a career which has taken him around the world.

    A lively and fun speaker, Fell will share with us the skills of growing up, literally, with vertical gardening. Whether for an urban garden or to maximize use of space, his approach to vertical gardening will appeal to everyone as it results in both beauty and bounty. Fell will also be available to sign his most recent book, Vertical Gardening.

    You have the option of enjoying an elegant luncheon with Mario by choosing a Luncheon & Lecture ticket, or purchasing a Lecture Only ticket. Both include one-day Show admission.  Purchase on line at http://www.newportmansions.org/events/newport-flower-show/lectures-and-demonstrations.

    $80 per person for Luncheon & Lecture
    Please arrive by 11:15 a.m.

    $40 per person for Lecture Only
    Please arrive by 12:15 p.m.

  • Friday, June 22 – Sunday, June 24 – The Newport Flower Show: Salsa! – A Celebration of Latin Cultures

    Enjoy the heat of Salsa – exotic plants and colorful designs, inspired by the fusion of Latin Music and dance, at the 2012 Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff in Newport June 22 – June 24.

    All proceeds from the Newport Flower Show are dedicated to the ongoing restoration and maintenance of The Preservation Society of Newport County’s 88 acres of gardens and landscapes. Each day of the 2012 Newport Flower Show offers guests opportunities to enjoy judged horticultural specimens and floral designs, special garden exhibitions, free lectures and demonstrations, as well as wonderful shopping experiences in both the Oceanside Boutiques and the Gardeners’ Marketplace. Tickets are also available for special luncheons, lectures and workshops.

    Free parking and shuttle bus service will be provided to the Newport Flower Show from the Newport Grand parking lot on Admiral Kalbfus Boulevard.  Group rates are available for organized groups of at least 20 persons for $14 per person each day of The Newport Flower Show. All must arrive as an organized group. Driver and escort are complimentary. Please contact the Group Tour Office for additional group information. (401) 847-1000 ext. 159 or e-mail: dfryer@newportmansions.org. For a complete schedule of lectures and demonstrations, visit www.NewportFlowerShow.org.

  • Friday, June 24 – Sunday, June 26 – Newport Flower Show: Entertaining, Newport Style

    The Newport Flower Show is pleased to celebrate its 16th year as America’s premier summer flower show, held on the historic grounds of Rosecliff.  Entertaining, Newport Style will welcome visitors with a grace and sophistication as unique as the city herself. Newport has long been a summer haven and entertaining here is an art form.

    Newporters have always taken great pride in their landscapes, considered central to summer life and entertaining. It was, in fact , the estate gardeners of Newport who came together in 1890 to form a horticultural society and offered prizes in what was Newport’s first organized flower show. This year’s show pays homage to these horticultural artists by offering a class specifically for the current estate gardeners of Newport.

    Designers will have the opportunity to learn the latest trends in floral design from Kevin Ylvisaker, international lecturer and cutting-edge Design Director for Oasis. And, what is a party without cake? The organizers are thrilled to have Sylvia Weinstock, the legendary cake artist world renowned for her pastiche flowers. She will share with guests how she integrates flowers into her work and her love of stylish entertaining. The Photography Division continues to draw entries from across the nation and the schedule will include classes on digital enhancements as a design element. The Children’s Division will delight the youngest hosts and hostesses.

    As always, shopping at the Oceanside Boutiques and the Garden Marketplace are a much anticipated Newport tradition. The Opening Night Party will launch the summer season in Newport with a cocktail buffet, live music and other surprises.

    The presenting sponsor, Bartlett Tree Experts has been a long and valued friend of The Newport Flower Show. Not only do they carefully tend the 88 acres of the Preservation Society’s landscapes and gardens, but it is because of their support that all monies raised through The Newport Flower Show are dedicated to the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the Preservation Society’s grounds.  For complete information, log on to www.newportmansions.org.

  • Saturday, June 26, 7:00 pm – Olmsted Benefactor Dinner at Marble House

    Looking for an excuse to wear the dress you bought for your niece’s wedding?  Mrs. Brittain Bardes, Mrs. James B. Gubelmann, Mrs. Norey Dotterer Cullen, and Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton, Honorary Chairs, request the pleasure of your company at The Newport Flower Show Olmsted Benefactor Dinner to honor Marion Oates Charles.  A special presentation to long time supporter and co-founder of The Newport Flower Show will be made during the cocktail reception.  During dinner, Mr. Carter Roberts, President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund, will accept the 2010 Newport Flower Show International Achievement Award.  All this takes place Saturday, June 26, beginning at 7 pm at Marble House, 596 Bellevue Avenue in Newport.  The $650 per person cost will include reserved seating at Marble House with Mr. Carter Roberts, admission to the Friday Opening Night Cocktail Party, free weekend parking at Rosecliff, Preferred Seating at Saturday’s Luncheon/Lecture with Tony Avent, Friday Early Bird Shopping, Special Admission to the Show immediately following judging, a Special Gift, and three day Show Admission.  Please note that all but $175 per ticket is tax deductible.  To secure your place, log on to www.NewportFlowerShow.org.

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  • Friday, June 25 – Sunday, June 27 – Safari Flora & Fauna

    The 2010 Newport Flower Show will take place at Rosecliff from Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27.  Tickets may be purchased at www.newportmansions.org.  The Opening Night Cocktail Party will take place from 6 – 9 pm on Friday, although the show itself opens at 10:30 am that morning, closing at 5 pm to ready itself for the benefit gala.  Hours on Saturday and Sunday are 9 am – 5 pm.  Bartlett Tree Experts are the Presenting Sponsor.  All proceeds from the Newport Flower Show are dedicated to the ongoing restoration and maintenance of The Preservation Society of Newport County’s 88 acres of gardens and landscapes.

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  • Wednesday, October 7, 11 am – Ocean Drive Revisited: A Re-Evaluation of its National Importance

    Join the Preservation Society of Newport County on Wednesday, October 7 at 11 a.m. at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island for a lecture by Mack Woodward, Senior Architectural Historian of the Rhode Island  Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission.

    Ocean Drive is one of the most significant picturesque landscapes in America.  Recent research has revealed just how important this historic place is in our nation’s landscape history.  This lecture will focus on the layout of the Drive itself, the masterful development of the entire district in the late 19th century, its comparison with similar picturesque sites, and how critics of the time responded to the planning of the area.

    Admission free to Preservation Society members, general admission $5.  Advance registration requested.
    Register online, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154.

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  • Thursday, June 11, 6 pm – The Preservation Society of Newport County Annual Meeting

    Please join The Preservation Society of Newport County at its Annual Meeting Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.  Enjoy a snapshot of the past year and the year to come. Following the election of trustees, the Laurel Awards will be presented, including one for Horticulture given to volunteers Denise Aguiar, Marilyn Archibald, Blake Billings, Brian Burns, Charles Gardner, Lillian Kimball, Sheila Lang, and Raymond Picozzi for weeding, watering, and working tirelessly in the Society’s many gardens.  A light reception of wine and cheese will follow on the terrace.  For more information, log on to www.newportmansions.org.

  • Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28 – The 2009 Newport Flower Show – Glorious Green: The Natural Path

    The Newport Flower Show celebrates its 14th year as America’s premier summer flower show.  Glorious Green, The Natural Path, will lead us to discover the extraordinary beauty of nature, as well as how to preserve and protect these treasures.  All proceeds from the Newport Flower Show are dedicated to the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the Preservation Society of Newport County’s 88 acres of gardens and landscapes.  The show will take place at Rosecliff, and the hours are Friday, 10:30 – 5, Saturday and Sunday 9 – 5, with an opening night cocktail party on Friday June 26 from 6 – 9.  Tickets may be purchased on line at www.newportmansions.org.  Don’t miss the Butterfly House, created exclusively for the Show by landscape architect Charles Carberry on the front lawn of Rosecliff.  Walk through a gazebo filled with butterfly-friendly plants and see thousands of indigenous butterflies, including monarchs, swallowtails and painted ladies, making a unique and colorful official entrance to the Newport Flower Show.  Each day of the 2009 Newport Flower Show offers guests opportunities to enjoy judged horticultural specimens and floral designs, special garden exhibitions, free lectures and demonstrations, as well as wonderful shopping experiences in both the Oceanside Boutiques and the new Gardeners’ Marketplace.  Tickets are also available for special luncheons, lectures and workshops.  You’ll find that there are many choices as you select which ticket or package offers you the best opportunity to fully enjoy all the hues of Glorious Green, The Natural Path. Special guests are David Howard, long time Head Gardener to HRH Prince of Wales, and Hitomi Gilliam, internationally renowned floral designer. For more information you may email info@newportmansions.org, or call 401-847-1000.