Posted on November 1, 2018 by Daniel - THE NEWPORT EXPERIENCE
November in Newport offers a variety of activities and fall fun for visitors and locals alike. Here are some of our favorite happenings in and around town this month.
Newport Restaurant Week: From November 2- November 11, celebrate Newport Restaurant Week at over 50 restaurants offering two-course prix fixe lunches for $20, three-course prix fixe dinners for $35, and a three-course premier prix fixe dinner for $50. Visit The Safari Room for lunch or dinner!
Annual Harvest Festival at Greenvale Vineyards: On November 10th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, celebrate Greenvale Vineyards’ harvest festival with music, tractor rides, face painting, games, wines and food samplings.
Christmas at the Newport Mansions: From November 17- January 1, enjoy The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House at their most festive. With music, tours, and holiday decorations, celebrate Christmas at the Newport Mansions by visiting with friends and family.
Newport Harbor Illuminated Boat Parade:
Head to Newport Harbor at 6:15pm on November 23 for an unforgettable boat parade to kickoff the holiday season. See boats decked in lights and listen to Caribbean Christmas and Holiday music. After, partake in a holiday stroll at locally-owned shops and restaurants with special offers.
Christmas at Blithewold: From November 23- January 1, enjoy Blithewold Mansion’s beautiful Christmas decorations. Experience the magic of the mansion during the holiday season with friends and family.
Book your stay at OceanCliff today to experience the very best of Newport.
For more information on what to plan for your Newport experience, contact us at info@newportexperience.com.
Best of Newport Wedding Awards 2018
We are thrilled to announce OceanCliff as Newport Wedding Magazine’s Best Reception Venue of 2018! We would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for us and Newport Wedding Magazine for these amazing awards! We are so honored and grateful for our couples & vendors we have worked with this year!
Posted on October 2, 2018 by Daniel - THE NEWPORT EXPERIENCE
Fall is officially here and there is no place better to be than Newport. October brings cooler weather and a month full of incredible music, food, and fun. Here are our favorite happenings this month.
Broadway Street Fair
Head to Broadway and enjoy music, food, family activities, and exhibiting artists October 6 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. With over 170 vendors, this free rain or shine event is a fun-filled experience for all.
Mansions & Motors
Presented by The Preservation Society of Newport County and the Audrain Automobile Museum, experience Cars & Coffee at The Elms mansion on October 6th and 20th from 8am-10am.
Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
Visit Bowen’s Wharf October 13, 2018 – October 14 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily for music, drinks, and delicious food. Enjoy fish tacos, lobster rolls, fried calamari, oysters, signature cocktails and cold Whaler’s Brewing beer, accompany continuous live music, and family fun, all beneath the Wharf’s colorful tents. Fresh smoothies, donuts and kettle corn for your sweet tooth.
Harvest Festival at Newport Vineyards
Experience Newport Vineyards at its most fun October 27, 2018 – October 28, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM for grape stomping, wine and Taproot beer tasting, and pie eating. Enjoy live music while sipping on local wines or fresh Taproot beer, and noshing on gourmet goods.
Book your stay at OceanCliff today to experience the very best of Newport.
For more information on what to plan for your Newport experience, contact us at info@newportexperience.com.
Posted on August 31, 2018 by Daniel - THE NEWPORT EXPERIENCE
As the summer winds down, Newport welcomes a cool ocean breeze and a month full of fun things to do. September is the perfect time to visit the City by the Sea for a getaway that is both relaxing and exciting. Enjoy live music, sunset sails, and the best food & wine.
Music Mondays: Every Monday, visit the Safari Room from 1:00-4:00 for live music. Enjoy drinks and lunch on the patio while listening to some of our favorite local artists. Pair our summer cocktails with an artisanal cheese board for the perfect afternoon.
Wine & Cheese Sail: Every Monday evening, bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy gourmet cheese, crackers, and fruit aboard the Schooner Aurora. From 6:30-8:00, take in the sunset on Narragansett Bay with friends or family.
Tickets available here.
Lobster Boil & Sunset Sail: This sail captures the true essence of a traditional New England summer. Enjoy an incredible lobster boil overlooking the Newport harbor before climbing aboard the Schooner Aurora for a cruise around Narragansett Bay from 6:30-8:00. Cash bar during dinner, BYOB on sail.
Tickets available here.
Newport Polo Series: Bring a blanket and picnic or reserve pavilion seats and get ready to stomp the divots. From June through August, Newport Polo hosts international matches every Saturday at 5pm, and Saturdays in September at 4pm. Enjoy an exciting match with friends or family. Tickets available here.
Food & Wine Festival: From September 20-23, Marble House hosts a series of events including wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, seminars, a gala, dinner, brunch, and party. Tickets available here.
Harvest Fair: Norman Bird Sanctuary’s annual fair features food and drink vendors, live music, artists, and more. Visit this fall festival from September 29-30 for family fun.
Book your stay at OceanCliff today to experience the very best of Newport.
For more information on what to plan for your Newport experience, contact us at info@newportexperience.com.
Posted on August 14, 2018 by Daniel - THE NEWPORT EXPERIENCE
Featured Vendor: Drape Art Designs
For any beautifully decorated wedding, Drape Art Design will create an extraordinary atmosphere tailored carefully to your requests.
Monica Flynn, local owner and designer of Drape Art Design, is an artist with an eye for detail. Using unique colors and cloth textures, Flynn transforms spaces with distinct designs for a memorable celebration.
With a wide variety of products, Drape Art Design perfects an ambience that is sophisticated, elegant, and dreamy. They strive to provide excellence in every setting, creating an ambiance that aligns with your special day.
From earthy tones to sparkling and vibrant hues, this drape art will having you swooning over the beauty of your setting. Whatever the mood of your wedding, Drape Art Designs will make your vision a reality.
To contact Monica at Drape Art Design, click here.
Posted on August 8, 2018 by Daniel - THE NEWPORT EXPERIENCE
Wedding Fun Facts: Tossing the Bouquet
When it comes to your wedding day, there are countless details that go into ensuring that everything turns out perfectly. From waiting to see the bride to carrying something borrowed and something blue, wedding rituals are nothing new. But have you ever stopped and wondered why some wedding traditions are the way they are?
Tossing the bouquet is one of the most common wedding traditions practiced throughout history. After being married, brides will often throw their wedding bouquets to single female guests and bridesmaids in order to determine who will be the next to get married. While this activity can be a fun gesture for guests, the origin of the tradition was quite different.
Tossing the bouquet became popular in England hundreds of years ago when people believed that keeping a piece of the bride’s dress was considered good luck. After the wedding, guests would often chase after the bride for a piece of it, tearing her gown apart. In an attempt to distract guests and avoid ruining the wedding dress, brides began tossing their bouquet of flowers as a distraction.
While the tossing the of the bouquet was once more of a common tradition, it is much less popular today among bridal parties.
Posted on August 2, 2018 by Daniel - THE NEWPORT EXPERIENCE
Whether you’re a Newport local enjoying a staycation or visiting the City by the Sea for a stay at OceanCliff, we have your August itinerary lined up for you. From sunset sails to live music by the water, Newport has no shortage of activities to offer this month.
Wine & Cheese Sail: Every Monday evening, bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy gourmet cheese, crackers, and fruit aboard the Schooner Aurora. From 6:30-8:00, take in the sunset on Narragansett Bay with friends or family.
Tickets available here.
Lobster Boil & Sunset Sail: This sail captures the true essence of a traditional New England summer. Enjoy an incredible lobster boil overlooking the Newport harbor before climbing aboard the Schooner Aurora for a cruise around Narragansett Bay from 6:30-8:00. Cash bar during dinner, BYOB on sail.
Tickets available here.
Music Mondays: Every Monday, visit the Safari Room from 1:00-4:00 for live music. Enjoy drinks and lunch on the patio while listening to some of our favorite local artists. Pair our summer cocktails with an artisanal cheese board for the perfect afternoon.
Newport Polo: Bring a blanket and picnic or reserve pavilion seats and get ready to stomp the divots. From June through August, Newport Polo hosts international matches every Saturday at 5pm, and Saturdays in September at 4pm. Enjoy an exciting match with friends or family. Tickets available here.
Newport Jazz Festival: From August 3-5, enjoy world class musicians on four stages at Fort Adams State Park overlooking the Newport Harbor with food, crafts and exhibits.
Newport Film Fest: The film series presents documentaries from film festivals around the world, showcasing a variety of intriguing topics to inspire, motivate, entertain and create change. Attend a film and enjoy an evening of enlightenment in one of Newport’s most beautiful and historic venues.
Book your stay at OceanCliff today to experience the very best of Newport.
For more information on what to plan for your Newport experience, contact us at info@newportexperience.com.
Posted on July 17, 2018 by Daniel - THE NEWPORT EXPERIENCE
Featured Vendor: Artistic Wedding Films
Make the magic of your wedding last with stunning footage of the day. Artistic Wedding Films specializes in creating elegant, personalized films that capture both the highlights and simple moments that may go unnoticed throughout the day. Artistic Wedding Films truly gets to know their clients, recognizing the interests of both individuals and couples in order to create a unique wedding film that reflects their personality and style.
Voted as a 2018 pick in The Knot’s Best of Weddings and The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, Artistic Wedding Films creates full-length HD Feature films, highlights, same day edits, love stories, and concept films. Films range in length and begin at $5,095.00 for local New England Weddings. Relive your wedding through a skillfully edited video uniquely tailored to your requests.
Artistic Wedding Films offers a variety of packages to best capture your wedding day and create a lasting memory of your most special moments. Choose from following film options:
Highlights Film
A creative film made up of the most memorable moments of your day. This is the most sought out film because of its ability to be shared online.
Same Day Edit
A film produced during your wedding day and presented at the reception or the next day. This is a great option for the couple that wants instant gratification.
Short Film
One of our most popular options, this short film includes more content of your day and gets deeper into your story as a couple.
Feature Film
This collection is our top selection and includes a filmmaking team that will not only capture you and your day, but the location, timelapses, etc. You will see all the perspectives of your day, including from the air!
Wedding Trailer
Star in your own wedding trailer video- choose from an action trailer or one with a sweet, romantic feel.
Using a discreet shooting style and the latest technology, Artistic Wedding Films will capture your intimate moments while remaining virtually unnoticed.
For more information and to view sample videos, visit Artistic Wedding Films here.
Posted on July 2, 2018 by Daniel - THE NEWPORT EXPERIENCE
As June draws to a close, summer in Newport is officially underway. Cue the fireworks, festivals, and endless fun. July in Newport marks our favorite time of year with a series of summer events that make the City by the Sea such a beloved vacation location.
Fourth of July Festivities: July fourth is much more than another day in the Newport area.
With the oldest fourth of July celebration, Bristol takes Independence day seriously. Start the day at 10:30 by celebrating at the parade. Later, enjoy fireworks over the Newport Harbor from the best spot in town: the Schooner Aurora. If you haven’t booked tickets yet, buy them here. Or, head to the lawn of the Safari Room overlooking Narragansett Bay for a spectacular view and incredible fireworks display.
Newport Music Festival: As melodies of the music festivals commences, Newport welcomes musicians around the world for a series of performances.
The Newport Music Festival celebrates its 50th Anniversary Season from July 4 through July 22 with 42 concerts and events showcasing Grammy winners and nominees, acclaimed international artists, and beloved resident artists.
Highlights include American opera legend Frederica von Stade, 2017 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Yekwon Sunwoo, Grammy-nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry, Grammy-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds, piano virtuoso Charlie Albright and, widely considered the finest violinist in the world today, Grammy winner Joshua Bell. Incredible concert venues include the Newport Mansions, Belcourt of Newport, Ochre Court, Newport Vineyards, and others!
Find tickets here.
Hall of Fame Open: Each year, top ATP World Tour pros head to Newport to compete in the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, the first stop of the summer swing for pro tennis in the United States. Contested on the historic grass tennis courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, which have hosted all the legends of the sport since 1880, the tournament is the only event played on grass courts outside of Europe, and it offers the only opportunity to see professional men’s tennis in the Northeast prior to the US Open. The tournament is held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport from July 15, 2018 – July 22, 2018.
Newport Folk Festival: The Newport Folk Festival, founded by George Wein in 1959, takes place on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park from July 27 – July 29 and features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and a number of exhibits. Fort Adams is located at 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI. One of the park system’s national treasures, Fort Adams is situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival runs rain or shine.
Posted on July 2, 2018 by Daniel - THE NEWPORT EXPERIENCE
Featured Vendor: The Preserve Infrared Sauna
There’s a new Sauna in town. The Preserve Infrared Sauna, and you will definitely want to check them out!
While sauna therapy has been an proven detox for centuries, a more effective experience, the full spectrum infrared sauna, can go even further by heating up your body’s core to a cellular level, where most toxins are stored. Infrared saunas are more effective at stimulating detoxification and gentler on the body than traditional hot rock saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs.
The Preserve’s infrared sauna produces the same infrared heat found in the sun without the sun’s damaging effects. This deep penetrating heat is what most effectively stimulates metabolic activity, which in turn triggers the release of stored toxins through sweat. Sweating is a critical human detox function, yet most people don’t sweat regularly or enough. To combat these effects, infrared saunas help us to purify our bodies from the inside out.
With regular use, The Preserve’s infrared sauna will create an array of health and wellness benefits including:
Pain Reduction
Pain reduction is probably one of the most well-studied benefits of infrared sauna. Pain can bring discomfort, and may even lead to depression. Did you know, however, that a sauna session can help release endorphins? Endorphins are neurotransmitters that are released in response to pain, emotional stress, and exercise. Studies have shown that heat exposure can help stimulate endorphins, relieving the body of pain and increasing the feeling of happiness.
Increased Circulation
Probably the second most-studied effect of infrared sauna is in cardiac patients. A decrease in blood pressure and improvements in circulation are just two of the benefits noted in studies.
Detoxification
The build-up of toxic substances can lead to a host of common illnesses. Ridding the body of these toxins through a natural sauna detox may help relieve symptoms, prevent future illness and increase overall health and vitality.
Anxiety/Mood
Feeling a little blue lately? Infrared sauna has been shown to be helpful for alleviating anxiety and depression and research shows that regular use of the infrared sauna can make you feel euphoric. Several studies confirm that infrared sauna treatments help mildly depressed people reduce their symptoms and mental complaints . As you sweat inside an infrared sauna, your mental satisfaction and energy increases as well.
Relaxation
It goes without saying that a few minutes in a sauna brings it “down a notch.” The use of the sauna for healing and relaxation can be traced as far back as the Roman empire, in the form of the Roman baths. From there, the sauna evolved into the traditional hot and dry models that we are used to seeing. However, the latest incarnation of the sauna comes in the form of the infrared unit, which utilizes advanced technology to provide the same relaxing benefits, and more.
Weight Loss
Can you actually sweat out your fat? Sounds too good to be true. But that’s exactly what the popular infrared saunas that are popping up all over the place are claiming. We’re not talking water weight, either. Infrared saunas often claim that because infrared light waves can penetrate the skin, they can literally burn fat cells and clear your system of both body fat and blood-floating fats, like cholesterol.
Outside of exercise, who knew that working up a sweat could offer such astounding health benefits?
Infrared sauna therapy can benefit nearly everyone: from someone looking to detox a few times a month to others looking for alternative solutions to health issues.
Ready to sweat? Click here to find out more about The Preserve’s affordable infrared saunas.
