Cocktail Meet & Greet with Team Ukraine

Time: June 2, 2023 7:00 PM

It's quintessential summer on the Newport waterfront and one of the biggest nights on our agenda will take place on the eve of Opening Day as we launch our 32nd season with Team Ukraine!  

The first in a series of Cocktail Meet & Greet soirées this year, Newport Polo invites supporters to a cocktail reception with filmmakers and the Ukraine Polo delegation at their official headquarters, The Vanderbilt from 7pm-9pm by RSVP (above).  Capacity is limited. 

The cocktail pouring will take place al fresco in the garden courtyard. Cash Bar.  Attire is Newport Chic. Dinner reservations afterwards in the Garden, Dining Room or Roof Deck are welcome by reservation - call to inquire (401) 846-6200.  Parking is available in the adjacent metered lot on Mary St. 

Prior to the cocktail party, join Newport Polo next door at 6PM for a Benefit Premiere of 'Polo Passport' at the Jane Pickens Theater, a sneak peek of Newport Polo's latest project, for a 1-night engagement on the big screen to benefit LUkraine.lu, the nonprofit organization supported by Team Ukraine's global tour. The 50-minute screening features a new travelogue series in the works for release this year (Tickets sold by Jane Pickens Theater or by calling 401-846-5474 (each ticket includes 2 complimentary polo admission tickets + a complimentary drink at the reception afterwards). Generously sponsored by Pure Insurance Company and Triton Insurance Agency.

ABOUT THE VANDERBILT: Official Team Hotel and proud sponsor of the Newport International Polo Series, The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection is a former mansion-turned-storied 33-room luxury resort located Located at 41 Mary Street in downtown Newport. Originally built in 1908 by scion Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the property is the coastal city’s social hub and a vibrant, historic gem waiting to be explored. Brimming with alluring eccentricities, the mansion has been meticulously restored to its glory, boasting elegant fireplaces and museum-quality artwork in the welcoming lobby entrance, Mezzanine and Parlor Room. Dining options include The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt, which features a forward-thinking menu of coastal New England classics, The Living Room, offering light bites and bar favorites, and The Conservatory, where guests can dine indoors as well as outdoors on the Garden Terrace. Guests can also enjoy evening drinks at the popular Roof Deck, which offers sweeping views of Newport Harbor. The Vanderbilt presents a spa and fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a variety of local experiences, such as sailing journeys on the Newport coast, private culinary classes, and more.