Rough Point Guided Garden Tour
Date & Time:
June 22, 2025 • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location:
Rough Point, Newport, RI
Admission:
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$35 General Admission
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$30 Newport County Resident
Event Description:
Guests are invited to explore Doris Duke’s legacy gardens—an homage to her commitment to sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship. This interactive, one-hour guided tour covers both the Formal Garden and the Kitchen Garden, a working educational plot that supplies fresh produce to local community partners. Participants will learn about the gardens’ history, current care practices by the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF), and gain practical insights for their own gardening endeavors.
Know Before You Go:
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The tour takes place entirely outdoors (rain or shine).
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Guests should be able to navigate uneven terrain; the grounds are not wheelchair accessible.
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Light refreshments inspired by the gardens are included.
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Tickets are limited—reserve your spot in advance.
About “Telling Stories: Guided Tours”:
This series delves into Doris Duke’s life and legacy, highlighting how her preservation and restoration efforts continue to shape Newport’s cultural heritage. Each tour uncovers the people behind the places and collections that NRF safeguards.
