by NRF Media | Aug 31, 2026
We’re excited to welcome Fall with this new garden-to-table workshop. Learn to make fresh pasta with Amy of Matriarch using herbs and edible flowers from Rough Point’s kitchen garden. All levels are welcome.
Join Amy of Matriarch Boutique for a fun, delicious and hands on experience, learning to make fresh pasta (and sauce) using herbs and edible flowers from the Rough Point kitchen garden! Taking place at Rough Point, participants will get to experience Doris Duke’s Newport home while learning the ins and outs of pasta making.
Doors open at 5:00pm so you can explore the museum before the workshop begins at 5:30 pm.
Learn more and register here.
About Matriarch: Matriarch is a woman-owned boutique on Lower Thames St. in Newport that serves as the brick & mortar flagship for Overseasoned, a culinary empowerment brand. It specializes in all things foodie, feminist! Stop by to pick up a gift, card, book or something from our apparel collections.
About Rough Point: Rough Point was the Newport home of preservationist, collector, and philanthropist Doris Duke (1912-1993). Today, visitors can explore the house, the fine and decorative arts and fashion collections, and a historic, Olmsted-legacy landscape with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1968 by Doris Duke to “preserve and restore” the architectural and cultural heritage of Newport, today the Newport Restoration Foundation cares for over 80 historic sites—including 70 historic homes that are lived in by Tenant Stewards, as well as the Vernon House and Rough Point Museum.
by NRF Media | Jun 8, 2026
Enjoy the beautiful and organically-maintained grounds at Doris Duke’s Rough Point while you work in the garden and learn the basics of growing, harvesting, preserving and preparing a variety of different foods. We will work with classic produce such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and culinary herbs, as well as unique plants, medicinal herbs, and edible flowers. The exact plants and preparations will vary based on what is in season. Discover how to identify and stock your pantry with nutritious food that will last all year long, and leave with preserved and fresh food in hand for your personal use.
This workshop takes place rain or shine and is family-friendly.
Tickets available here
by NRF Media | Jun 8, 2026
Roses are in season! Enjoy the beautiful and organically maintained gardens and grounds at Rough Point while learning about the culinary and medicinal uses of everything Rose.
We will walk the perimeter of the property gathering wild and deliciously scented rosa rugosa, while learning how to identify, preserve and use a variety of plants in the rose family. Together, we will make a few simple recipes that you can replicate at home. Additionally, each participant will bring home their own small jar of what was made during the class, as well as recipe cards.
Tickets available here
by NRF Media | Apr 12, 2026
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.
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.
by NRF Media | May 2, 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 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.
Includes light refreshments inspired by the gardens.
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.
