The interior Salon spills onto the oceanside lawn, featuring a collection of intimate exterior “rooms.” Framed by evergreen hedges, paths of crushed oyster shells traverse the property's 6 ½ acres of verdant green grass. Throughout the landscaped grounds, rich dark wood-and-wicker furniture plump with sail cloth cushions offer inviting sitting areas, and wooden pergolas, draped in white sheers, create a shady respite. Built-in stone fire pits and patio bars complete the Belle Mer experience. Providing an ideal spot for anything from wedding ceremonies to outdoor receptions, an afternoon of lawn games to dancing under the stars, the grounds at Belle Mer are the ultimate in Newport shabby chic. From any vantage point-inside or out-Belle Mer is worth viewing.