Labor Day Weekend of Culture in Newport, RI (Non-members)

Imagine sea breezes, sunset sails, Gilded Age splendor, delicious seafood and plenty of girl bonding time, all rolled into one fabulously unforgettable weekend... this Labor Day weekend, join the Women of Culture community for a culture-full girl’s getaway to the beautiful shores of Newport, Rhode Island!

Those traveling from NYC will take the train together on Friday at 2pm from Penn station to Kingston, RI followed by a short uber trip to our lodging at the beautiful Yankee Peddler Inn, within walking distance of downtown and Newport harbor, and less than a 10 minute drive from Newport’s beautiful beaches!

After a welcome dinner on Friday night, Saturday will start with a private, guided visit of the Newport museum of art, including their new Georgia O’keeffe exhibit, followed by brunch overlooking Easton Bay and the option to take the cliff walk for self-guided visits of the Breakers and/or Rosecliff, followed by sunset dinner on the lawn at the Castle Hill Inn.

On Sunday, we will have a self-guided visit to the Marble House, followed by brunch at the Chinese Tea House and the free time to hit the beach and/or go shopping, depending on your preference. Then, we will meet for a sunset sail aboard the Schooner Adirondack, followed by dinner on Bowen’s Wharf.

Monday will start with ‘the Servants Life’ guided tour at the Elms, followed by a farewell brunch.

Optional accommodation provided at the Yankee Peddler Inn — an oasis of calm, comfortable, casual charm in an ideal in-town location. Tucked into Newport's "Historic Hill" neighborhood, they are just a few blocks from both the waterfront and Bellevue Avenue. Dozens of restaurants, shops and attractions are within easy walking distance. Built in the 1800s for a Boston mariner and naval officer, this early Victorian home offers 19 guestrooms, all with private baths. Reservations include free parking, free continental breakfast, free wifi — and the rooftop deck is a nice plus!

PLEASE NOTE TRIP IS OPEN TO FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS ONLY (min. 2 shots + a booster).

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Pricing: 
All prices are exclusive of any food, drink or transportation within Newport.

ACTIVITIES ONLY: $250 through 8/2; $300 thereafter*

1 Queen bed in a PRIVATE, Standard Queen room, with train/uber to/from NYC with the group: $1630 early bird through 8/2; $1680 full price

• NO TRANSPORT option: $1400 early bird through 8/2; $1450 full price
  

1 Queen bed in a SHARED Superior 2 Queen room shared with 1 other person, with train/uber to/from NYC with the group: $1100 early bird through 8/2; $1150 full price (per person)

• NO TRANSPORT option: $900 early bird through 8/2; $950 full price
  

*Art-full member save 5% here.

You can reach out to me directly with any questions at alex@womenofculture.org

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Tentative Schedule:
(all items with a star are included in trip price)

Friday Sept 2nd

1:30pm: Meet at Penn station for 2pm train (if traveling with the group from NYC)

5:10pm: Arrive in Kingston, uber to Newport - arrive by 6pm

7pm: Welcome dinner

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Saturday Sept 3rd
Continental breakfast at hotel

10:30am: guided tour at Newport museum of art*

12:30pm: Brunch at the Cafe at Chanler

2pm:cliff-walk to the Breakers and/or Rosewood* (or go to Easton beach)
(depending on how much time you want to spend at each - they are a 10 minute walk from each other)

7:30pm: Dinner at Castle Hill Inn (TBC)

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Sunday Sept 4th
Continental breakfast at the hotel

10:30am:Self-guided visit of Marble House*

12pm: Tea at the Chinese tea house

Afternoon:Free time to go to Gooseberry beach, shopping on Thames St/Bowen’s Wharf or Rough Point(not included in ticket price)

5pm:Sunset cruise on theSchooner Adirondack*

7pm: Dinner at the grill at Clarke Cooke House (TBC)

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Monday Sept 5th
Continental breakfast at the hotel. Check-out by 11am

10:30am:‘the Servants Life’ guided tour + self-guided visit to the Elms*

1pm:Farewell brunch at 41 North

3:30pm: depart for 4:22pm train (if traveling with the group to/from NYC)

7:28pm: Arrival in NYC

The schedule is subject to change at the leader's discretion and also according to the weather. It has been designed to address the varied needs and interests of the group while also giving all the optimal amount of time to enjoy a mix of the activities available, though it’s not set in stone and all activities are optional (though no refunds will be provided for any included activities that aren’t attended).

Car services are readily available in Newport, so there will be opportunity to deviate from the itinerary if desired, though individuals will be responsible for paying for any taxi/uber fees incurred by not staying with the group. If you have any issues with the schedule or prefer to deviate from the itinerary, please kindly inform the trip leader in advance.