Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Coastal Queen loves Daffodil Days in Newport and kicks off the cruise season in Newport with narrated lighthouse tours that include views of Lime Rock, Goat Island, Rose Island and Castle Hill lighthouses. Each tour will be narrated by a local guide and Coastal Queen's beautiful teak […]
Let's make charcuterie boards! Led by Emily with Fig & Fromage. You will create beautiful charcuterie boards and learn techniques and styling tips along the way. Tickets include supplies to make a Board that serves up to 6 (six) and a glass of Greenvale Vineyards wine. Greenvale Wine Club Members receive $5 discount on each […]
Join artist-in-residence, Nina Elder, for a fun and hands-on kite-making workshop to culminate her stay at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Nina will share her artistic insights regarding erosion, landscape change, flight, wind, and human impacts on the land. Then participants will design and create their own kite. Materials will be provided, but you are also […]
"BLESSED ARE THE CHEESEMAKERS!" Learn how to make your very own cheese! Start with fresh local milk and end with Primo Sale, a fresh farmers cheese known throughout many cultures. The class will begin with the culturing of the milk, and then as we wait for the process to work its magic, we will discuss […]
Every month, Ms. Sarah, youth services librarian at Rogers Free Library, joins us with her favorite stories and fun activities. We meet on the lawns to the left as you enter the Farm (once the weather turns colder or if it is raining, join us in the Barn). And while you are with us, enjoy […]
Welcome to Museum Reads, the Newport Art Museum’s Art-Themed book group for adults! Are you looking to learn more about art and artists, or enjoy digging into some of the issues present in our current exhibitions? Then this friendly discussion group is for you. We meet monthly on the third Thursday at 12 noon, in […]
Give us just two hours and we'll get you confident and comfortable tasting, thinking, and talking about wine. Education by Boston Wine School
For one day only, West Place is hosting special tours designed for kids and young adults. The next generation of compassionate animal advocates will gain an appreciation for farm animals, wildlife, and nature during their visit to the sanctuary on Youth Day. Fun, interactive, and educational tours will introduce you to cows and horses, alpacas […]
Sometimes the wine changes the cheese, sometimes the cheese changes the wine... often there's a magical third flavor you've never imagined!
"BLESSED ARE THE CHEESEMAKERS!" Learn how to make your very own cheese! Start with fresh local milk and end with Primo Sale, a fresh farmers cheese known throughout many cultures. The class will begin with the culturing of the milk, and then as we wait for the process to work its magic, we will discuss […]
In honor of Earth Day, we will discuss different ways you can select wines that have less of an environmental impact. This includes not only wine-growing aspects like pesticide use and regenerative farming, but also topics like alternative packaging and corks versus caps. As each topic is discussed, we will taste a wine made or […]
Local artist Beth Adoette is coming to Blithewold to share her unique practice of partnering with nature in a monthly workshop series. This workshop offers people the opportunity to unplug and be in the moment while exploring beautiful objects of nature. Please note that nature mandalas are ephemeral and will not be taken home. Photographs […]
Have you wanted to arrange flowers but not known where to begin? This class is for you! Using a simple vase and locally sourced flowers, participants will learn how to create a beautiful flower arrangement. The talented Terry Converse will guide the class in putting together an arrangement that is sure to impress. Registration is […]
"BLESSED ARE THE CHEESEMAKERS!" Learn how to make your very own cheese! Start with fresh local milk and end with Primo Sale, a fresh farmers cheese known throughout many cultures. The class will begin with the culturing of the milk, and then as we wait for the process to work its magic, we will discuss […]
