Champagne Candlelight tour of Belcourt Castle
The one-hour special evening tour begins with a Champagne toast to world peace offered by Harle Tinney, owner of the castle. Experience Gilded Age social history and the Tinney Family art and antique collections in the romantic atmosphere of candlelit rooms.

Belcourt Castle was designed by Richard Morris Hunt in the style of Louis XIII's hunting lodge at Versailles. The finest craftsmen were employed to create this opulent 60-room chateau as a summer residence for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont. This is the only privately owned mansion with owners in residence. Since 1956 Belcourt Castle has been owned by the Tinney Family. Their collection of antiques and art treasures fills every opulent room with historic elegance.




Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum
Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum is the Smithsonian Institute of the Food Service Industry.

The museum celebrates and interprets hundreds of years of culinary history. Within 25,000 square feet of gallery space, visitors can explore the past, present, and future of all things related to cookery. For the holidays a Christmas tree will be on display decorated with ornaments from around the world.


Holiday Luncheon at Johnson & Wales Inn
Enjoy a wonderfully prepared holiday luncheon at the Johnson & Wales Inn, home of famed Chef Instructors of Johnson & Wales University. As you dine, enjoy a beautiful selection of holiday music.

Following lunch, our Chef Instructor will teach you how to assemble and decorate a Gingerbread House. Kits will also be available to purchase following the demonstration to take back home with you.

Holiday Lunch Menu:
Spring Green Salad; Red onions, crumbled Bleu Cheese, Diced Apples, Toasted Pine Nuts & Maple Raspberry Vinaigrette

Entrees:
Herb Crusted Salmon; Served with a Citrus Beurre Blanc
Sage Roasted Chicken Breast; Served with a Chicken Veloute Sauce

All entrees served with baby vegetables and Rice Pilaf with Orzo.

Dessert:
Individual Chocolate Fondue; served with fresh fruit & freshly baked pound cake.

Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and tea. Freshly baked rolls & butter.

Subject to Change.



Blithewold Mansion
Blithewold Mansion is the 45-room summer home of Pennsylvania coal baron, Augustus Van Wickle. The mansion is one of New England's best-preserved estates.

Each room is bright and merry with glistening trees, bountiful flowers, garden fairies and woodland whimsy all capturing the spirit of Blithewold's family. Masses of poinsettias and thousands of lights adore the 18-foot tree in the entrance hall, a preview to the grand holiday display, which includes 30 more trees throughout the house.

The Gift Shop is located next to the parking lot at the Visitor Center. It offers a variety of souvenirs, unique gifts, books and garden related items



Breakers Mansion
Built for Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, this 70 room, Northern Italian palazzo designed by Richard Morris Hunt is the largest of all Newport "cottages" and is impressive by its sheer size. The Breakers contains original furnishings and is designated a National Historic Landmark.

During the Christmas Season, the glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver will dazzle you. The Breakers is decked out in Yuletide finery, with thousands of poinsettia plants, spectacular evergreens, trees, wreaths and fresh flowers. Dining tables set with period silver and china and mannequins dressed in authentic costumes complete the elegant setting.