It’s summer! No school. It’s cool but sometimes it gets boring . . . especially when all my friends are away on vacation. Why can’t we go on vacation, too? I feel left out! Then my mother suggests that we go to the beach. She
... Continue ReadingThe Hamptons’ Summer Art Scene
The history of art in the Hamptons really started with the building of the railroad in 1872. As well as attracting the wealthy Summer Cottage community, escaping the heat of the city, artists were drawn here for the beauty of the landscape and the unique
... Continue ReadingEast Hampton Farming, Re-Imagined
A rotating ecosystem that would make Dan Barber smile! Writing about the farms on Long Island’s “East End” offers up an almost unlimited list of edible topics for discussion. And, it leaves the reader wondering, “will this array of food ever end?” My research tells
... Continue ReadingBeaches, Bonfires, BBQ, & Sangria
Beaches, bonfires, and BBQs all share a common notion … a need for the appropriate cocktail to accompany them. In my humble opinion, Sangria may be the most versatile of cocktails for summer events.
... Continue ReadingBicycling in East Hampton
Whether for a leisurely ride through the lanes South of the Highway, or for a more heart throbbing mountain bike adventure in the woods, East Hampton offers many options for bicycle enthusiasts of all ages …
... Continue ReadingThe Mill House Inn Guide to July in the Hamptons (There’s Really Nothing Else Like It)
July in East Hampton is so packed with things to do and people to see that it’s hard to figure out where to begin! Let’s give it a try anyway … Last week, we talked about Fireworks and Lobster Rolls and, before that, I took
... Continue ReadingWelcome the Summer Solstice! The Longest Day of the Year …
It may have seemed like a long time coming, but it’s officially Summer today! And with the coming of summer come all sorts of fabulous things to do in the Hamptons.
... Continue ReadingExploring East Hampton’s Bay and Harbor Beaches!
I recently blogged about our spectacular Ocean Beaches, but don’t spend all your time on the ocean. Our bay and harbor beaches are remarkable, too! The water is calmer (good for swimming and paddling) and warmer (especially nice in the early summer when the ocean
... Continue ReadingA Tour Of Historic East Hampton, New York
Shinnecock and Montauket Indians who farmed beans, squash, and corn originally settled the area now known as East Hampton, NY. They also hunted the abundant game and fished the pristine waters. They were especially reliant on the bountiful shellfish — clams, oysters, mussels, and whelk,
... Continue ReadingSag Harbor: The Authentic Village
Sag Harbor is considered by many to be the “Un-Hamptons” village on the South Fork of Long Island. It lacks the McMansions of East Hampton, Bridgehampton, and Southampton. Instead, it has old whaling captain’s homes with widow walks and old wooden churches with both Egyptian
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