Come take a tour with NTC of the historic Oakwood Mansion
Oakwood is a grand, mid 19th centrury estate located in the heart of the city of Newport. The property, five acres in total, is a plant lovers paradise! The arboretum has several different unique garden spaces, from the beech collection along Spring Street, to the wisteria arbor and laburnum walk, winding over to the attention grabing lily pond. The pond, a rectangular cement pool, contains several beautiful aquatic species including sacred water lotus and fantastic victorian lilys. A humbling fernleaf beech tree (Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia') has the ability to bring one to their knees.
NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.
Non-Members: General admission opens to the public on September 16th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here [link to membership page].
Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.
We have reserved September 20th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.