EPISODE 114: By Discover Newport
Nick Benson is our guest in this episode. He is an extraordinary artist and 8th generation stone carver, as well as the owner and creative director of the John Stevens Shop in Newport. The John Stevens stone carving business has been in existence since 1705. It is one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in the United States.
Nick has personally carved some of America’s most treasured monuments, from the awesome  WW2 monument in Washington, D.C., to the most humble of headstones for departed loved ones. In 2007, Nicholas Benson was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship and in 2010 he was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. We chat with Nick about his craft, what it is like to work on such high-profile projects, and what’s next for the Johns Stevens Shop. Listen in!

 
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EP 114: Stone Carving with Nick Benson

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Are you one of those people who wished her hair grew faster just so you could go to the salon more often? I am. In fact, going to the salon is one of my favorite things to do, and not just because I come out looking better than when I went in. I come out FEELING better than when I went in. 
It all has to do with the art of conversation. When you’re sitting in the chair chatting with your stylist, you are, in that moment, both on Team You. Together, you and your stylist are there to help you look and feel better about yourself. And unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you have to agree that women in our society need lots of opportunities to feel better about themselves. 
In today’s episode, my guest host is Lily Jeovanna of Lily + Lion salon in Newport, RI. Lily and I are going to talk about what it means to partner up in such a fun way, and why she loves her job so much. Listen in!

EP 124: Behind the Chair with Lily + Lion


EPISODE 123:  A Confident Captain Just Goes Boating
By Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina a luxury resort that’s both convenient and fun!
We talk boating this week with Zach Rollins, a captain and instructor with Confident Captain, a local business that offers customized training, consultation, and networking for professional mariners and recreational boaters alike. Buck has always dreamed of owning his own boat, find out what Zach suggests for a newbie, as well as what kinds of fun there is to be found on the waters of Narraganset Bay. Listen in!
Show Notes & Links:

* Hosts: Buck & Helena
* Guest: Captain Zach Rollins
* For Recreational Boaters: Just Go Boating
* For Captains: Confident Captain
* Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram

 

EP 123: Just Go Boating


EPISODE 122: By Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina a luxury resort that’s both convenient and fun!

Yoga at Your Place, Chicken at Fluke. That’s a strange title, for sure, but it describes this episode perfectly. First, Buck and I welcome Jessica Ackerman from Yoga on the Rhody, a different kind of yoga program that brings the ohm to your home. 
Plus, we returned to Fluke Newport at Bannister’s Wharf last week to see what their new chef has to offer summer diners. Listen in for the dish!
 
 
Show Notes & Links:

* Hosts: Buck & Helena
* Follow Yoga on the Rhody: Instagram
* Dine & Dish: Fluke Newport
* Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram

 
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EP 122: Yoga at Your Place, Chicken at Fluke


EPISODE 121: By Discover Newport

Before the summer season gets fully underway, but after school lets out, Buck and Helena like to head south and get an early start to summer life by spending a week in the Caribbean. Each year, they head to a different island in search of one that might entice them to return. 
For many years, their Newport friends (especially those with boats) have consistently sung the praises of the Bahamas. Even though they are not boat people, the Harrises do trust their boating friends when it comes to their Caribbean recommendations. In this episode, your hosts dish all about their favorite island getaway that isn’t Newport. It’s great for couples, families, and adventurers. Plus, the episode starts off with a few fun things to do in Newport this July.  Listen in! 
And for a luxury resort that humans can love, visit Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina!
Show Notes & Links:

* Hosts: Buck & Helena
* Topic: Eleuthera, Bahamas
* Dine & Dish: Buccaneer Club, Tippy’s, 1648 at French Leave Resort, Da Perk
* Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram


EP 121: From Newport to the Bahamas


EPISODE 120: By Discover Newport

As you plan your Newport summer adventures (or special event), you may be wondering how to bring your much-loved dog with you. It’s so hard to leave them home when they are such an integral part of our everyday lives. Well, wonder no more! When you come to Newport, your dog can come, too!
This week, we bring you a 2017 episode with Lucky Dog Resort owner, Laurie Ruttenberg. Lucky Dog is a unique place for dogs to hang while their owners go a gallavanting; whether that’s exploring Newport for fun, or starting the first day of your married life together. Laurie shares the story of how she got started, what’s special about her resort, and the amazing feeling that comes from being a part of a bride’s dream as her super cute basset hound escorts her down the aisle. Plus, we dine & dish about the Boathouse, Tequila, and cocktails. Listen in!
And for a luxury resort that humans can love, visit Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina!
Feature photo courtesy of: Lucky Dog Resort, Inc.
Show Notes & Links:

* Hosts: Buck & Helena
* Topic: Follow Your Dream to Lucky Dog Resort
* Dine & Dish: The Boathouse in Tiverton, RI
* Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram

 

EP 114: Stone Carving with Nick Benson

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