A Look at Portsmouth, RI’s “Gentleman Farms”
A Look at Portsmouth, RI’s “Gentleman Farms” While Newport, Rhode Island, is famous for its opulent mansions and summer cottages of the Gilded Age, neighboring Portsmouth boasts a unique historical legacy: “gentleman farms.” These weren’t your typical agricultural enterprises. A gentleman’s farm, also known as a hobby farm, is a property owned by a wealthy […]
Christmas at Rough Point
Here is a sneak peak into what life was like during Christmas time for one of our agents, Gordon King. Best of Both Worlds When I think of behind the scenes, I think of growing up at the estate where my father was the head gardener. We lived on Lakeview Avenue, just a block away […]
