Arboretum Tour: Broadlawns

Broadlawns is an expansive, early 19th century bayside property with beautiful views and an inspiring collection of trees, including several majestic beech trees dating back to the 19th century. A meadow path curves down to the historic "Point of Trees" location, a navigational landmark found on old maps. This grove of english elm trees is one of the most unique green spaces in Newport. Other plant material features include: noble Turkish trees, massive rhododendrons, impressive Yoshino Japanese Cedars, and an array of flowering trees and shrubs.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members:  General admission opens to the public on August 21st. To become a member and gain access to early registration, visit our website.

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved September 25th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

Special Features:

POOL AREA

The pool gate entrance is bordered with fragrant Sweetbay Magnolias, Magnolia virginiana, and rose beds whose flowers often appear in competition at the Newport Flower Show. At dusk, sparrows visit the pool for their evening bath. Their swift show of dips and dives is delightful to watch.

PAMPAS GRASS

This field of clumping Pampas Grass was likely installed by hand perhaps one-hundred years ago during initial landscape designs. This grass is mowed annually, creating a seasonal habitat for native birds and rodents to live.

POINT OF TREES

The recently restored “Point of Trees,” located on the property’s western edge, was noted as a navigation landmark on maps since at least 1860. This grove of elms, once visible to sailors from the sea, had become completely overgrown with invasive vines and shrubs. Current remedial efforts have allowed the grove to return to its historic condition and create, once again, a very visible landmark for navigators on Narragansett Bay.

OCEAN PATH

Cutting through the dense Pampas Grass at the water’s edge, this sea-side path offers panoramic views of Newport Harbor.