Garden Tour of Rough Point: Caring for Doris Duke’s Legacy Garden

Garden Tour of Rough Point: Caring for Doris Duke's Legacy Garden

When: Sunday, June 21st from 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Location: Rough Point Museum, 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport

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 with the NRF Gardener, 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.

Tickets are limited! Reserve yours 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.