For my birthday this year my husband got me the gift of wonderful memories — a trip to Newport, Rhode Island! I have wanted to go to Newport for years, ever since I learned about the mansions and the opulent parties of its golden age. In high school I even entertained the idea of attending Salve Regina University (some of the dorms are restored mansions). We made reservations at the La Farge Perry House, an amazing bed & breakfast located in a quiet neighborhood just a short walk from the historic downtown area. I cannot even begin to sing the praises of the innkeeper, Marise, and I would recommend the La Farge Perry House to anyone in a heartbeat (we stayed in the Com. Matthew Perry room). Our little getaway was a whirlwind trip that included: luxuriating at a beautiful bed & breakfast; eating made to order nachos washed down with sangria; strolling through an historic seaside village; trying and failing to buy a bottle of wine after 6pm on a Sunday; drifting off to sleep in a crosswind of cool ocean breezes; six hours round trip in the car with no kids bickering in the backseat; and walking…A LOT of walking. It was one of the best 24 hours of my life. Thank you, my love, for memories I’ll cherish for a lifetime. I can’t wait to go back!
looks like you had a great time
We did, Sherrie! It’s hard to come back to reality LOL.
Glad you had a wonderful time! What’s a rehabilitated church?
Beautiful pictures, Kelli. 🙂
Susan, I think that refers to the building itself. There’s a nice history of the church, which includes information about the restoration project, on their website: http://www.trinitynewport.org/who-we-are/history/.
I figured that was the meaning, but I’m ruminating about a church as the body of Christ being rehabilitated….hmmm. Thanks fir the imagery!
I think their use of the word “rehabilitated” is really interesting, as there are certainly many different ways to refer to something as being restored. To rehabilitate something is not just to restore it to its former glory, but also to REFORM it — “to make better in behavior or character.” Plenty to think about, indeed.
Thank you, Kim!
We are pleased to hear you had a memorable stay with us Kelli. Love the pictures!
Thank you! We will definitely be coming back to stay with you again!
My favorite was Marble House. The floating stairs and the walls that looked like creamcicles. Just amazing!
Kelly, we didn’t have time to go into any of the mansions, but we did get to see most of them from the Cliff Walk path, and we also walked back up Bellevue Ave to see the other side. They were all pretty incredible (at least from the outside). Next time we will definitely do one of the tours — maybe Marble House! 🙂
I’ve always wanted to visit that city – among many others on the east coast.
Sharon, you would LOVE it! There’s so many things to do there. I really want to go back. It’s not too far from NH — about a 3 hour drive.
Experiences are the best gifts!
I agree, 100%!
Sharon was telling me about you guys going. Glad you had a wonderful time. Gary and I been there twice. We just loved it!!
Joanne, we can’t wait to go back!
Beautiful pictures! Your hair has gotten so long, Kel!
I know! My hair is actually kind of unmanageable now, but I want to grow it out even longer. Don’t ask me why!
It’s beautiful!