Garden Tour of Rough Point: Caring for Doris Duke’s Legacy Garden
- 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
- Newport County
- June 22, 2025
Doris Duke’s legacy gardens reflect her interest in sustainable horticulture and environmental conservation. Join us on this interactive guided tour of the Formal Garden and the Kitchen Garden, a unique working educational garden that provides produce for our community partners. Learn about the history of the gardens, how NRF cares for the gardens today, and get insights into your own gardening practices.
Know before you go: This tour will take place outdoors (rain or shine) and requires walking on uneven ground. Unfortunately, the grounds are not currently wheelchair accessible.
Includes light refreshments inspired by the gardens.
Tickets are limited! Reserve here.
About Telling Stories: Guided Tours -
Telling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving, restoring, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.
Details
Date: June 22
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location :
Rough Point Museum
680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States + Google Map
Phone
401-849-7300
Additional Information
- Presented By: Newport Restoration Foundation
- Dates: June 22, 2025
- Location: Rough Point
- Address: 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
- Phone: (401) 849-7300
- Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Price: $35 General Admission, $30 Newport County Resident