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 How many gardens are on the tour?
Most years, 8 to 10 have been open. Each season's program varies as new gardens are added. The 2025
Fall Tour has a lovely mix of large and small gardens, mansions and private homes, and boasts several gardens that have never been on the tour before!
How can I pre-order tickets to take advantage of the $5 discount?
- For the Fall Tour: Order your tickets online at this website. Advance tickets are $40. VIP Tours with a Chauffeured Van of 10 or less are $750. On the days of the tour, individual tickets
may be purchased for $45, if there are any tickets available. VIP Tours are only available as advance purchase while supplies last (only 16 available).
- For the Summer Tour: Order your tickets online via this website. Advance sale tickets are $30. On the days of the tour, tickets may be purchased for $35, if there are any tickets available.
How do I get my tickets and directions to the gardens?
Your payment confirmation is your "ticket".
For JUNE tour: On the day you arrive, present your PayPal receipt under the tent in Storer Park at 32
Washington Street in Newport and you will be given a program with a map and directions to each of the gardens.
For SEPTEMBER tour: On the day you arrive, present your payment receipt under the tent at the entrance to Belcourt of Newport, 657
Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. You will be provided with a program with map and directions to each of the gardens. Suggested areas to park will be noted on the map.
How can I buy tickets on the day of the tour?
Purchase tickets for the time-slot of your choice on-line--using a phone, computer, iPad, Kindle, etc.
How do I get into each of the gardens?
At the entrance of each garden on the tour, there will be hosts and hostesses to check you in at that location.
 What if it rains?
Tours Run Rain or Shine
Means Showers Fine.
Bring your wellies, umbrella & raincoat!
Thunder, lightning, flood warnings and high winds,
Change the story altogether.
Check social media and use common sense
When in doubt about the weather.
CANCELLATIONS WILL BE POSTED ON WEBSITE AND OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA
Is parking available at all the gardens and homes?
The June Tour is a walking tour. Park at the Visitors Center and head to the Tent Office from there.
Other tour gardens are more widely spaced, and only some gardens have parking. However, some of the
gardens on the tour are within walking distance of each other. Your program map will indicate where to park for each garden. A city bus line also serves the area.
The September Tour covers a 6 mile linear space and does require a vehicle or some mode of transportation. However, some of the gardens
on the tour are within walking distance of each other. Your program map will indicate suggested areas for public or street parking. Biking the tour is an option.
Will I be able to use a wheelchair or walker?
We regret that because the gardens are all private properties, they are not easily accessible by wheelchair or walker. Where there are paved
pathways in the gardens, wheelchairs or walkers may be used. Please do not take either items on the lawns.
Do children need tickets?
Since we raise money for Art Education for Public School children, school-aged children are free.
 Can I take pictures or videos of the gardens?
Yes, provided that the photographs are for your personal use only and not for any commercial purpose.
Can I bring my dog on a leash?
We love dogs, but we are sorry to say that pets are not invited into the private gardens.
Will there be restrooms?
The locations of open public facilities will be indicated on your map.
Where does the money from The Secret Garden Tour go?
100% of the proceeds benefit the public schools of Rhode Island, enhancing their art, music, dance and
theater programs. New in 2025, the Fall Bellevue and Beyond Tour will be produced by and solely benefit
the programs of FabNewport, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to ensure youth have equitable access to the opportunities, resources and relationships so they can thrive today and in the future.
More questions?
For the Summer Tour, email info@secretgardentours.org.
For the Fall Tour, email Kalei@fabnewport.org or call 401-258-4674.
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