Name: Behind the Scenes Tour: Container Colletion
Start: 2026-07-08T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum

Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum

Join the horticulture staff on a tour of our lush and diverse container plant collection. They will highlight favorites and oddities and share methods for care, maintenance, and design. Learn about soil preferences, plant sources, pest control, fertilizing, and more on a true behind-the-scenes look at this extensive collection.
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Tour limited to 20. Registration is required.

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Behind the Scenes Tour:  Container Colletion

Join the horticulture staff on a tour of our lush and diverse container plant collection. They will highlight favorites and...

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Through demonstrations, learn the basics of watercolor tools, color, composition, and paint applications as you explore new techniques and work on developing your inner talent. Individualized instruction will guide each student in creating beautiful watercolor paintings.
Materials not included. See list of suggested materials.
Mary Ellen is a signature artist of the RI Watercolor Society and has been teaching for many years.
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Adults only. Preregistration is required. Class size is limited to 10.

Local Event: Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer

Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen...

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Through demonstrations, learn the...

Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer

We invite you for Tea in Blithewold’s festively decorated Dining Room, a place where fine meals have always been served to cherished guests. Gather with friends and exchange stories while delighting in a cup of tea, freshly baked scones with clotted cream, and a three-tiered tray filled with sweet and savory treats. Simply luxurious! Come in, sit down, relax, and enjoy the moment.
The price includes admission to the Manor and Grounds, so plan to leave time for a stroll!

Local Event: Spring Afternoon Tea

Spring Afternoon Tea

We invite you for Tea in Blithewold’s festively decorated Dining Room, a place where fine meals have always been served to...

Restorative Yoga is a floor-based, gentle Yoga practice that uses a variety of props to help participants find comfortable, beneficial poses. These poses are beneficial for releasing tension, promoting relaxation, and fostering a sense of healing and renewal. No prior Yoga experience is necessary.
Please dress in layers and bring a Yoga Mat, a water bottle, and a bed pillow. All other Yoga props will be provided.
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Class is limited to 10. Adults only Registration is required

Local Event: Restorative Yoga with Marie Chasen

Restorative Yoga with Marie Chasen

Restorative Yoga is a floor-based, gentle Yoga practice that uses a variety of props to help participants find comfortable,...

Join us for a deep dive into wine. In each class, we will taste five different wines from a variety of regions, compare and contrast them, and learn a little about grape varietals and winemaking practices, with a focus on wines that offer good value for your money. Discover a favorite new grape varietal or taste wines from a region you’ve never tried. We’ll be drinking wine and having a good time!
May 7: Sparkling Wines Learn about the different ways sparkling wine is made and how it impacts taste.
June 4: White Wines Learn about aromatic and non-aromatic grape varietals and how they impact winemaking and taste.
July 9: Summer Red Wines Learn some of the winemaking methods that impact the body of the wine. Find your favorite summer-friendly red wines to enjoy long after the class ends.
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Limited to 12 Participants. Pre-registration is required.

Local Event: Wine Tasting and Talk on the Porch with Lynda Gaines 

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Join us for a deep dive into wine. In each class, we will taste five different wines from a variety of regions, compare and...

Wine Tasting and Talk on the Porch with Lynda Gaines 

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Tipping the Scales is a journey into new perspectives through works both big and small. Join us at Sunlight Studios for an evening of art, poetry, music, and light refreshments. Featuring works from Through the Autistic Eye by resident photographer Kelsey Kriner.

Local Event: Opening Reception: "Tipping the Scales" at Sunlight Studios

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