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People often ask how we choose our B&NC Cover Features…
Well, while a lot more goes into it than what ultimately meets your eyes, and aside from the obvious criteria that our Cover Features are among the most notable people who live in the B&NC area… our favorite Cover Features share the trait of showing-up as active, contributing, and supportive members of our community. Whether it’s Clive Davis and his support of the Bedford Playhouse…or Sharon Prince and her creation and support of Grace Farms…or Martha Handler and her creation and support of the Wolf Conservation Center…or Ali Truwit and her creation and support of the Stronger Than You Think Foundation. Or bigwigs who are always hosting a gala or making a big donation at another, and always showing-up at community events like just another member of the community, such as Monte and Angelina Lipman and David and Nicki Pogue.
A primary reason we adore our favorite Cover Feature, Martha Stewart, is because she is a constant friend and supporter of numerous local charities and cultural institutions. She makes a notable effort not just to make an appearance at as many local charitable and community events as possible, but to always be magnanimous about saying and doing just the right thing to engender the support of others in whatever cause she’s uplifting. Even when it’s as informal as when she shows-up on horseback at the John Jay Homestead Farmers Market. She opens up her magnificent estate for good causes, she has a genuine interest in our community’s cultural breadth, and she is a concerned environmentalist and steward of our local open spaces. She contributes to our community!
Our Cover Feature for this July/August 2026 issue, MICHAEL KELLY, is a shining example! He shows-up in and for the community! In fact, we first met Michael and his wife a few years ago at the John Jay Homestead Barn Dance. They are regularly ‘Out and About’, attending local benefits and supporting local charities. And Michael is ‘one of us’, as he quite visibly runs errands around town like every other husband and father in the community. He frequents our local restaurants. And he’s among the regular crowd on the patio at oHHo. He shows-up in and for the community!
It’s our privilege to be able to introduce the B&NC community to our outstanding Cover Features!
Truly Yours,
Casey Arden Kaplan
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SPECIAL HOMES ISSUE
Many are seeking a deeper connection to the land... and a modern homesteading movement is quietly taking root throughout our region.
GREGORY GOODWIN: GENTLEMEN’S FARMSTEAD P.50
Animals were Gregory Goodwin’s refuge long before Gentlemen’s Farmstead existed. What started as a passion for chickens, gardens, and country living, has evolved into a Katonah farmstead filled with goats, sheep, gatherings, and a growing community of like-minded enthusiasts.
ELISA BULGRIN: ON THE LAND P.68
Inspired by the farms of her Australian upbringing, Elisa Bulgrin set out to create a place where her own children could connect to the land. Along the way, she discovered a creative calling of her own, transforming a New Canaan property into Longfield Farm and building a life deeply rooted in beauty, community, and the land itself.
FABULOUS FRENCH COUNTRY LIFESTYLE …IN WACCABUC
What began as a love affair with the French countryside has evolved into a way of life. At their historic Waccabuc home, Anthony Cutugno and Benjamin Mauldin have created their own slice of Provence, cultivating orchards, gardens, and a lifestyle centered around entertaining, cooking, and the simple pleasures of country living.
Perched atop the rocky shores of Darien’s Contentment Island, this remarkable waterfront home is as much about the view as the architecture itself. Thoughtfully designed to dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, it offers a masterclass in modern coastal living. THE ART OF THE VIEW: A DARIEN WATERFRONT MASTERPIECE
ANDREW BAREN: DECORATIVE HARDWARE MAVEN
In the heart of Katonah, Andrew Baren built an unlikely career. Without a traditional roadmap, he transformed a small-town hardware business into a nationally respected company, while remaining firmly rooted in the community where it all began.
A GUIDE TO ANTIQUES, VINTAGE & THRIFTING
There is a particular satisfaction that comes from finding something unique that adds a real charm or flavor to a collected home. Fortunately, our area is rich with remarkable resources for collectors, decorators, and anyone who appreciates the thrill of the hunt.
P.104
COVER FEATURE:
MICHAEL KELLY: UNSCRIPTED
To audiences, Michael Kelly is one of Hollywood’s most compelling actors. To those who know him locally, he’s a devoted husband and father, an active member of the Bedford community, and a firm believer in showing-up for the community he loves.
SUMMER ARTS & CULTURE
A curated guide to some of our favorite places to experience live music, theater, dance, and performance this summer - both close to home and worth the drive.
From a reimagined Ford Bronco to the iconic Meyers Manx dune buggy, HK Motorcars takes us inside two modern interpretations of automotive classics that were built with one thing in mind: fun.
At 63 Park Street, a historic New Canaan landmark has found a new purpose. The Onera Foundation has transformed the storied property into a center for exhibitions, education, and advocacy, bringing new energy to the field of architectural preservation and helping to safeguard America’s architectural legacy for future generations. ONERA: PRESERVING AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE
With a lineup that ranges from the beloved music of Carole King to the irreverent wit of Avenue Q - and a still-secret blockbuster waiting in the wings - A.C.T. of CT unveils a season that reflects artistic ambition and growing confidence. As the Ridgefield theater approaches its ninth season, the future has never looked brighter!
See and be seen at the best events in our community!
Your curated guide to what’s happening around town this Summer.
Summer has a way of slowing us down just enough to notice, and enjoy, the things that matter. Add live music, theater, dance, or performance to the mix, and those moments become even more memorable. The arts have a unique ability to spark imagination, expand young minds, and remind adults of the wonder, curiosity, and creativity that can so easily get lost in the rush of everyday life.
There are few better ways to spend a summer evening than under the open sky, listening to a concert, watching a play, or experiencing a performance that leaves you thinking long after the sun has set. And perhaps best of all, we are fortunate to have an extraordinary collection of cultural destinations right here in our backyard - and throughout the surrounding region. The following are some of our favorites, and we hope they inspire you to get out, explore, and make the arts a part of your summer.
CARAMOOR
KATONAH, NEW YORK - Ticketed
One of the crown jewels of summer culture in Westchester, Caramoor combines world-class music programming with the romance of an Italianate estate in Katonah. Lawn concerts, jazz evenings, chamber music, and outdoor performances unfold across gardens and terraces that feel transported from Europe. Live music happening on:
Best known for bringing nationally touring musicians, comedians, and cultural programming to Fairfield County year-round, the Ridgefield Playhouse expands outdoors each summer with its popular Sunset Series, transforming the lawn into an intimate open-air concert venue.
Summer Outdoor Concerts (Live Outside)
July 31, August 1, August 2
SUMMER THEATRE OF NEW CANAAN
NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT - Ticketed
A beloved local institution that brings professionalcaliber musical theater to town each summer in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. This year’s season centers around the production — Matilda — running July 10–26 transforming the summer schedule into a concentrated few weeks of Broadway-style performances right in the heart of New Canaan.
WAVENY OUTDOOR SUMMER SERIES
NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT - Free Free and open to the public! Blankets on the lawn, picnic dinners, and live music under the evening sky make Waveny one of the quintessential New Canaan summer rituals. Casual, social, and unmistakably local.
Every Wednesday June 17 - September 2 behind the Waveny Mansion.
JAZZ FORUM ARTS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY - Free
The highly respected jazz venue brings major talent to the Hudson Valley for locals to enjoy - for free throughout the summer!
• Every Wednesday: July 8 – August 26 (Waterfront Park, Dobbs Ferry)
• Every Friday: July 10 – August 28 (Pierson Park, Tarrytown)
• Every Tuesdays in August (Horan’s Landing, Sleepy Hollow)
• Every Thursday July 9 - August 27 (Matthiessen Park, Irvington)
• July 13 + 27, August 10 + 24 (Henry Gourdine Park, Ossining)
ARTS & summer
LEVITT
PAVILION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT - Ticketed Westport’s beloved outdoor amphitrite offers a busy summer calendar, with free performances often taking place multiple nights per week. The lineup spans indie music, jazz, Americana, family programming, and nationally touring acts — all unfolding along the Saugatuck River in classic picnic-on-the-lawn fashion.
A historic theater institution known for thoughtful productions, literary programming, and elegant summer evenings out. The ivy-covered setting and longstanding cultural pedigree continue to draw audiences from across Fairfield County.
July 14 - August 1 - showing: Agatha Christie’s The Muder of Roger Ackroyd
FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY
FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT - Ticketed FTC punches well above its size, regularly attracting respected touring musicians and comedians in an approachable, low-key atmosphere. A favorite for spontaneous date nights and easy summer outings.
Concerts: July 3, 10, 16, 30, August 4, 6, 7, 13, 15, 16, 29
CAPITOL THEATRE
PORT CHESTER, NEW YORK - Ticketed
The legendary Port Chester venue has become one of the region’s defining live music destinations, pairing historic grandeur with a consistently strong lineup.
Concerts: July 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25, 30, 31 & August 1, 9
SUMMER IN THE PARK
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - Free
This longstanding Stamford summer tradition transforms Mill River Park into an accessible outdoor concert venue with family-friendly programming and major touring acts throughout the season. Casual and energetic, it’s one of lower Fairfield County’s easiest warm-weather nights out.
Concerts: July 16–19, 23–26, 30
THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT PURCHASE COLLEGE
PURCHASE, NEW YORK - Ticketed
PAC brings internationally acclaimed musicians, dance companies, orchestras, and theatrical productions to an intimate and accessible setting. It remains one of the area’s most reliable destinations for high-caliber performance.
Performances throughout the summer season
CULTURE
For those willing to venture a little farther, some of the Northeast’s most celebrated summer arts destinations are surprisingly accessible from our corner of the world. Consider these the places worth planning a weekend around, or at least a very good excuse for a scenic drive…
WORTH A DRIVE: HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE
GARRISON, NEW YORK ~45 minutes drive Shakespeare, classic and contemporary theater - Ticketed
Set on a sweeping hillside overlooking the Hudson River, audiences are invited to picnic on the lawn before settling in for performances that consistently rival those of much larger metropolitan theaters.
Summer Performances: Ongoing June–September, with multiple productions rotating in repertory throughout the season.
BETHEL WOODS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
BETHEL, NEW YORK ~1hr 20min drive
Concerts - Ticketed
Located on the legendary site of Woodstock ‘69, Bethel Woods combines major touring acts with a sense of music history unlike any other venue in the region. The expansive outdoor amphitheater draws some of the biggest names of the summer concert season.
Summer Performances: Concerts scheduled throughout June–September.
TANGLEWOOD
LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS ~2 hour drive
Classical, pop, and chamber music - Ticketed
The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of America’s great cultural destinations. Whether attending a world-class orchestral performance or spreading out a picnic blanket on the lawn beneath the Berkshire sky, Tanglewood is summer at its finest.
Summer Performances: Nearly daily programming from late June through Labor Day.
BARD SUMMERSCAPE
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK ~1 hour drive
Opera, orchestral music, theater, dance - Ticketed Intellectually ambitious and artistically adventurous, Bard SummerScape has built a national reputation for presenting bold opera productions, innovative theater, and exceptional musical performances. It rewards curious audiences looking for something beyond the expected.
Summer Performances: Festival runs July–August.
BASILICA HUDSON
HUDSON, NEW YORK ~1.5 hour drive
Concerts, experimental performance, film, multimedia arts - Ticketed
Housed inside a dramatic 19th-century industrial factory, Basilica Hudson has become one of the Hudson Valley’s most distinctive cultural venues. Contemporary music, visual art, film, and boundarypushing performance attract creative audiences from across the region.
Summer Performances: Select events and concerts throughout June–September.
LITCHFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL
KENT, CONNECTICUT ~1 hour drive
Jazz - Ticketed
A favorite among serious jazz fans and casual listeners alike, the Litchfield Jazz Festival brings internationally acclaimed performers to an intimate northwestern Connecticut setting. The atmosphere is sophisticated without ever feeling stuffy. Summer Performances: Main festival weekend held July 24-26, with additional jazz programming throughout the season.
VROOM!!! VROOM!!!
THE KINDRED BRONCO & THE MEYERS MANX
Every so often, a vehicle comes along that reminds us why we fell in love with cars in the first place. Not because it’s the fastest, or the most practical, but because it puts a smile on your face before you’ve even turned the key, and turns ordinary errands into inspired adventures.
The best enthusiast vehicles aren’t really about transportation at all. They’re about experience! They’re about summer evenings with the top down and drives to the beach that become the highlight of the day. Which is exactly why, among the seven-figure supercars and exotic collectibles that pass through HK Motorcars, two decidedly less serious - and less expensive - machines have captured our attention: the beautifully reimagined Kindred Bronco and the iconic Meyers Manx dune buggy.
HK MOTORCARS is one of the nation’s pre-eminent specialized dealers. Their offering includes: the recently released Kimera K39, a 1,000 horsepower, 5.0L twin-turbo V8 Koenigsegg engine monster from Luca Betti; the 190 E Evo II, designed and built by HWA in Germany in tribute to the Mercedes 190, with a 450 horsepower, 3.0L twin-turbo V6, that can be heavily customized for each purchaser, and comes in with a price tag at around $1M, and; the restomod Porsche 914 from Fifteeen Eleven in the United Kingdom, which pays homage to the Porsche 914, and is built on a donor car that’s taken down to the chassis, with a new Cayman S 400 horsepower engine, and removable Targa top, and costs about $500,000.
But if it’s just for fun…and a chance to treat yourself to something truly outrageous…without breaking the bank on superfluous horsepower…
COOL FOR ALL SEASONS
THE KINDRED BRONCO AND THE EV BRONCO
KINDRED Motorworks is the Vallejo, California manufacturer that produces these gas and electric powered, vastly-improved restomods of the old favorite Ford Bronco.
Kindred starts with a donor car which they source for the customer, that they use mostly for the chassis, some trim, and the VIN. Then, for the combustion model, they drop-in a brand new Coyote ‘Mare Island’ V8, like the ones used in the Mustang GT, that produces 460 horsepower. And for the electric version, they install a dual-motor, 400 horsepower engine with a 200-mile range.
The restomod Broncos have full-time all-wheel-drive, a 10-speed automatic transmission, Apple Car Play, power doors and locks, 4 Napa leather bucket seats, a wood steering wheel, and rear seats that are set slightly farther back than in the old Bronco to provide additional backseat-passenger legroom. And it’s available with a hardtop that can be removed, and a ragtop alternative.
Kindred is focused on building the highest quality vehicle possible - without going to extremes that drive up the cost without any real practical benefits. They’re fulfilling a niche in the marketplace for people who can afford the best, who demand the ultimate in safety and performance, and who want a vehicle that seems more like a smart purchase than an excessive folly.
With a price tag of for the combustion engine version of $214,000 including the cost of the donor car, and $240,000 for the EV including the donor - and a wait time of only about a month - the Kindred Bronco is actually a relatively economical choice.
…The restomod Bronco is well-suited for all four seasons, and provides optimal performance for all road conditions and for off-road adventures. With the right finish, it’s ideally styled for men and/or women. It’s big, and high-up, and safe, so it’s an ideal choice to buy for your young adult. And yet it’s definitely so custom and high-end that you can choose to buy it instead of some fancy sportscar - and it’s going to be way more comfortable to use! It’s a dependable daily driver, but perfect as a special purpose vehicle at the beach or mountain house.
HOT TIME FOR THE SUMMER
THE MEYERS MANX
In the 1960s, Bruce Meyers - who is usually referred to as the inventor of the dune buggy- designed what he tagged the Manx to compete in off-road races in the Baja…and the Southern California surfin’ culture was born! Cue the Beach Boys and break out the bikinis!
In 1968, Elvis Presley drove an orange Manx in Live A Little, Love A Little, and Steve McQueen commissioned one to drive in The Thomas Crown Affair…and Pierce Brosnan drove the same Manx when he reprised McQueen’s role in the 1999 version of the classic. And the villain Aris Kristatos drives a Manx when he attacks James Bond in the dunes in For Your Eyes Only in 1981. …And, while there have been scores of imitators in the dune buggy category over the years, the Meyers Manx remains the icon.
To build the modern-day Manx, Meyers starts with a donor Volkswagen Bug and mounts a zero-mile 1900cc, aircooled 110 that puts out 140 horsepower. The ultra-light body is all fibreglass and the roll bar is standard equipment. And the Manx comes in a 2-seater buggy design and now a new, longer wheel base 4-seater ‘Resorter’ model.
To take the Manx beyond the beach, it can be customized to optimize performance for off-roading on inland and mountain trails - or even for use as a beachtown getaround.
…And while getting a Meyers Manx - or two - is for sure an indulgence…with an MSRP of only $76,000, why not indulge?!?! The Fun-to-Dollar ratio is enormous! The Meyers Manx will be a memory making machine! …In truth, no real beach house is complete without at least one!
Meyers has an inventory in an array of colors, so HK can make delivery to your place at the shore in time to pull-up at your next bonfire on the beach!
GREGORY GOODWIN & THE GENTLEMEN’S
FARMSTEAD
“I grew up in a town called Rocky Point, right near Port Jefferson on Long Island,” Gregory starts. “I wasn’t out, but I always felt different, and I was bullied at school. My parents moved us two towns over to Mount Sinai so I could switch schools at the end of 8th Grade, but I never fit in. To get away, I went to Chile as an exchange student in 11th Grade. …My only real escape as a kid was with animals. My parents were reluctant to get a dog, but I began volunteering at Save-A-Pet Animal Shelter as often as I could and used to stop there on the way home from school to spend time with the animals.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: CARTER FISH
“Iwent to Coastal Carolina University and was a member of a fraternity, and it was really the first time I ever felt popular. After college I got a job in Boston, and then moved to Manhattan a couple of years later for a job in software sales. …And on my second day in New York I met Kyle Rush! He’s from the high desert in California and went to Cal State Fullerton, he’s an engineer who’d played an active role working on technological aspects of Obama’s re-election in 2012…and he had only moved to Manhattan a few days before! …Needless to say we got together…and lived together for eight years in the City, quite happily - but always feeling like city dwelling was more a means to an end, and never really feeling like we were where we would end up, or that we’d found ‘home’.”
“When covid hit, we rented a house close to where I grew up in Long Island - even though everything Long Island had been anathema to me as a kidand I had the chance to indulge my love of animals and, more generally, getting into nature. We had chickens and ducks, and a garden…and the whole experience of what I call ‘farmsteading’ was transformative for me. …And that’s when I started the @GentlemensFarmstead Instagram - which was a pretty immediate hit, and now has twenty-something thousand followers. …It turns out that covid had created a national wave of like-minded interest in farming and gardening.”
“We knew we were ready to make our permanent move to the country and scrambled around looking to buy a property where I could establish a farm-like environment,” Gregory recalls. “My Aunt and Uncle had a gracious and quintessentially New England home near Hartford that we used to visit for Thanksgiving and special summer weekends when I was a kid. The place was an escape from reality for me, and I wanted to recreate the sensations and warm feelings of visiting that home in a home of my own. …But it was 2021, and we were outbid eighteen times before we landed here in Katonah. …This house needed to be totally updated - and Kyle and I immediately remodeled the kitchen ourselves. We fell in love with the property itself and the location next to neighbors on a quiet suburban street in a neighborhood with a rural character. It really reminded me of my aunt and uncle’s place outside Hartford and ‘felt like home’ as soon as we saw it. …And it had the pool that Kyle wanted!”
“The chickens and ducks moved with us from Long Island, and five days later the goats and sheep moved-in and began getting to work removing the invasives and clearing a pasture in the back of the property,” Gregory smiles. “We had Thanksgiving Dinner for twenty-two only five weeks after moving in, and have been busy hosting family gatherings and lots of friends coming to visit for weekends ever since. We feel the house and the property have a ‘come in and make yourself comfortable’ vibe. Along the way we’ve added some rabbits, exotic hens, geese - who protect the chickens from the many aerial predators, and Kune Kune pig…who had some piglets. It’s our escape!”
“And maybe the greatest part of being a farmsteader is how it allows us to invest in and connect us with the local community,” Gregory declares. “For starters, we have a small farm stand at the end of the driveway for eggs and some of the vegetables we grow, and maintain a ‘come by and take what you’d like’ policy - and we think that makes our neighborhood feel even more neighborhoodie and our neighbors feel more like friends. There’s something very special about where we live. All the reservoirs and nature preserves and dirt roads, and the shared experience of the people who are interested if not passionate about farming, gardening, animals, and nature.”
“I’ve been able to connect with other folks in the local community who are doing one sort of farmsteading or another. In May,” Gregory elaborates, “I held a Swap Meet and Private Sale, with a half-dozen local exhibitors, including Elisa from Longfield Farm in New Canaan, Fairchester Farms, Jonny who has @crested_chicken and is known for raising Polish Hens, Christopher Spitzmiller, @thefergusonsfarm, and a bunch of other great local farmers and farmsteaders. It was oversubscribed and very well-received. We had a contest to see whose chickens laid the finest eggs that was a lot of fun! And so I’m looking into repeating the experience here at our property, or maybe in some other community-oriented format. I have a full-time job in software sales, and I’m not hawking anything, but I like the idea of having some kind of an agricultural network or club, maybe even a physical space like a grange, that could serve as a meeting place for the ‘agricultural’ community. I did major in Resort Tourism Management in college. I’m not really sure what direction to take it in, but I can feel that the Gentlemen’s Farmstead brand strikes a chord for a lot of folks.”
“...As luck would have it, one of the other local farmsteaders we’ve met is Martha Stewart. Last year we were invited to Easter at Martha’s and she and Kyle began discussing a home technology that she had imagined for years. In May, they announced the launch of their AI-powered home management platform called HINT, Home Intelligence,” Gregory says proudly. “Martha came to our Swap Meet and brought home a few prized chickens and hatching eggs...and playfully told me I should get ready because Hint was going to be the next big thing for the home.”
“Of course our greatest joy is our two-year old daughter Hunter, who’s already begun to get to know some of the gentler animals and to explore the property. I’m 38 and Kyle is 41, and although we’ve both always felt we were meant to be parents, we waited a long time before having a baby,” Gregory reflects. “I hope she’ll grow up with a love of animals, and maybe even an appreciation for how hard work - like all the chores around the farm - is its own reward.
…Whatever happens,
Iknowwe’re‘home’!”
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Elisa Bulgrin ON THE LAND
“Throughout my life I’ve heard family use this Australian expression ‘on the land’, I suppose meaning to live in the country, but quite intentionally - to work it, to take it on as a way of life,” Elisa Bulgrin relays.
“Long
eld Farm
is my attempt to do just that, here in New Canaan, within realistic commuting distance to Manhattan for my husband, and with the conveniences of suburban life for our three elementary school-aged children.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: GILLIAN GAUGHAN
ON THE LAND
Though Elisa has lived in the United States for over 20 years, her Aussie background and character are evident. She’s direct, clear, and a little rugged. She has a zest for life and the sense that everyday is a new adventure. She loves getting her hands into the earth. And she’s passionate about flowers, vegetables, her chickens, and the bounty she’s turning into her brand.
ON THE LAND
she’s passionate about flowers,vegetables, her chickens, and the bounty
“My parents grew up in Melbourne, but both spent a great deal of time in the country at properties belonging to their respective families, so it was natural to them that we would do the same. We lived in Sydney, but on weekends, when friends were off to the beach, we drove an hour-and-a-half south to our farm in the Southern Highlands. It was about 600 acres with gardens and paddocks of cattle and horses, surrounded by bush filled with the flowering native Wattle and steep escarpments that made for some pretty amazing horse riding. It was what we’d call a ‘hobby farm’,” Elisa says quite casually about what sounds pretty grand. “While my Dad was in the magazine business, his siblings followed my Granny and Pop, who’d moved to Victoria’s Western District in middle age, into farming. They are ‘farmers’ in the realest sense of the word - one of their properties is over two million acres - and most of my cousins are continuing this legacy, doing some pretty interesting things in regenerative agriculture and the like.”
Her house is Country Farmhouse Chic. Inside, the walls are intentionally cluttered with painted portraits of, or done by Elisa’s ‘Mum’, ‘Granny’ and other family members, and photographs of the old family farms back in Australia - with enormous herds of livestock. And outside, the three German Shorthaired Pointers have paw-sanded the two front doors to serve as a kind of ‘Welcome To Our Farm’ billboard.
“As for me, I was a ski racer - yes, you can ski in Australia! - and my life took a turn when I came to the United States for high school at the Green Mountain Valley School, a ski academy in Waitsfield, Vermont. I went on to ski for Brown, where I majored in the History of Art and Architecture. Those four years were among the best of my life, for all the quintessential reasons a person would say that about Brown. Among them, its Open Curriculum, which gave me the freedom to take a course with a professor named Mark Cladis called ‘Religion Gone Wild: Spiritually and the Environment’ - its themes harked to my homesickness for Australia and, specifically, the farm - and I still return to its materials all these years later.”
“From Providence, I moved to New York City, where I earned a Masters in Visual Arts Administration at NYU Steinhardt and worked in each of the ‘Big Three’ auction houses, ultimately landing at Sotheby’s International Realty as their Auction Liaison at the now former York Avenue auction house. During this time, I met my husband skiing one weekend in Vermont. We were married when I was 26, and within a month we’d closed on a house in New Canaan - both love at first sight, the man and the property!”
“both love at fir sight, the man and the property”
ON THE LAND
“We’d set out with a vision to find somewhere that we could raise a family in a farm-like setting - grow some veggies, perhaps have a horse or two - like what I’d been given a taste of in Australia. Tucked in the furthest corner of town, with a bucolic field that rolls down to a reservoir, it was not a ‘farm’, but it immediately gave me the gut feeling that we were home. A decade later, the ‘farm’ and the family have followed. ‘Longfield Farm’ is the name we gave it for that long field. My ‘farm fantasy’, as I sometimes call it - if not a farm by some standards, then at least in spirit. The kids pick berries, have adventures, get dirty - all the things we’d hoped for.”
“Early on we both commuted and spent weekends laying the groundwork for what the garden has become - other than an old dogwood on the field, it was a completely blank slate. My husband has great vision when it comes to the garden - and can drive the tractor and wield a chainsaw - so much of the hardscaping is his handiwork. I became a stay at home Mum when we welcomed our oldest son, and then our two daughters in quick succession, and gardening became my nap time respite - babies down, overalls on, and out I went, learning as I grew. A kitchen garden with vegetables, of course, and flowers, which you’ll know if you grow them, can be quite addictive. Next, we added a cutting garden, and soon the question was - what was I going to do with all these flowers?”
ON THE LAND
“So in 2022 I registered Longfield Farm as an LLC as a flower farm and florist, but I wanted to do something that captured the spirit of all that we did at Longfield. I started offering ‘Seasonal Baskets’, with the flowers but also vegetables from the garden, eggs from our chickens, and provisions from other local purveyors, put together in a way that felt like, well, felt like it came from our home. Prettily put together, and with recipes that I use in my own kitchen to bring the basket to life. People loved themeach new order typically came from someone who had received one themselves, which couldn’t have been more affirming feedback. When we bought our 1952 Chevy, which we affectionately call ‘Dottie’, I started a farmstand offering the flowers and goodies a la carte, to ‘fill a jug’ or ‘build a basket’. ‘Farmstand Fridays’ on Dottie became a fun neighborhood tradition, set up before my morning preschool run, with others dropping by after theirs. New Canaan is special in that way - people show up for one another, and I’m not sure that my business would have gotten its start without the support of our community.”
“In 2023, a friend asked me to help with greenery for the New Canaan Newcomers Holiday House Tour, and since then, you could say the whole flower thing has just kind of blossomed. I’ve always been a creative person, but have never had a craft - not like my mother, a naturally gifted painter. Flowers, in particular seasonal flowers, are such a powerful medium for storytelling, and I think in them I have found my voice. Whether for the big moments - like a wedding - or the small - a simple ‘thinking of you’, flowers are always there, and I treasure these opportunities to bring a little wild and whimsical into people’s lives.”
ON THE LAND
“In 2024, I launched what I call ‘At The Table’ - a series of seasonal celebrations marking Spring, Summer, Harvest and Holiday. I also offer more traditional private floral workshops, wreath workshops at Christmas, and so on.”
“I like to think that the business begins and ends with the garden. It’s just me out there, plus John on the tractor when time avails. It’s hard work and takes some grit - something learned, I think, from my time as an athlete. Growing flowers - some 16,000 tulips last year and 2,000 dahlia in the ground for this year - and then working with the flowers that I’ve grown, brings me the greatest joy.”
“I am still, first and foremost, a stay-at-home mom!” Elisa declares. “But I couldn’t be more grateful - and surprised - about how things with Longfield Farm have evolved. It has been a very organic process, and like a diamond comes from pressure, I think working within the constraints of my life as a mother, and my pursuit of a product that is authentic to me, has created something pretty special.”
“I couldn’t be more grateful - and surprised - about how things with Longfield Farm have evolved”.
“As for what is next, I honestly do not know. If I’m dreaming, a book, a store? …That professor from Brown had written in a letter when I graduated ‘I have no doubt that you will find home wherever you are in part because of the valley and the water that you carry within you’. The farm fantasy was one I held for my children’s lives, but it turns out being here ‘on the land’ in New Canaan has been the answer to a lot of questions in my own life.”
32 Fawn Lane, New Canaan, CT $5,500,000
Discover this custom-built home on a beautifully landscaped cul-de-sac, offering the feel of new construction and exceptional craftsmanship throughout four finished floors.
Designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the light-filled interior features soaring ceilings, expansive living spaces, and a remarkable walk-out lower level with a movie theater, wine cellar, gym, playroom, and full bath. The thoughtfully designed third floor adds charm and character with unique custom spaces.
Outside, lush park-like grounds lead to a private fenced backyard featuring a brand-new 18’ x 44’ pool with an automatic cover and dedicated lounge deck. Located in one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this property offers an exceptional lifestyle both indoors and out.
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MARIE OLIVER | MELISSA NEPTON
Anthony &BenjaminCutugnoMauldin Benjamin Mauldin
French Fairytale Country Lifestyle
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Tony is currently the Director of Global Luxury at William Pitt & Julia B. Fee
Sotheby’s International Realty, and after nearly a half-century as a luxury residential real estate agent, he’s been around long enough to know the history of what seems like just about every house and family in the Bedford area. ...And it gives him obvious pleasure telling the history of the fabulous French Norman Tudor in Waccabuc that he and his partner, Ben Mauldin, call home.
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“It was once the stable and kennel of the prominent Mason family main residence up the road and eventually subdivided from the main property.”
“Mrs. Mason converted the barn and stable into her main residence and added a turret, so typical in French Norman design, to accommodate a new kitchen. An additional barn houses a three car garage and studio. Last occupied by Harding Mason, the son of the original creator, it came on the market in 2000. Quite coincidentally, I represented Jane Amsterdam who had been living at the legendary Finch Farm in North Salem, in purchasing the property. She had a young son who was a born naturalist that loved roaming the property and wetlands. Jane was an avid carriage driver and in 2002 hired an architect to design a four stall barn in keeping with the Norman architecture.
When Jane called me in 2015 and told me she was ready to sell, I brought Ben over to have a look at the property so he could write the copy for the brochure I’d be putting together…and Ben and I decided we wanted it!”
“I was living in Kent, CT where I renovated one of the Grand Old Victorians on Main Street and went on to renovate and flip a dozen apartments behind the Victorian. Also with my passion for cooking, I owned the local bakery and cafe, Stroble’s” Ben explains.
“When Tony brought me to see this house, I knew immediately that we had to do whatever we needed in order to make it ours!
I needed to sell Kent and Tony wanted to sell Barnbrook Farm in South Salem. We also had a house in a small town called Gordes in the South of France, where we used to go four or five times a year and spend quite a bit of time. We had several acres of vines producing about 500 bottles a year. We chose to sell the house in Provence now that we were acquiring a French house in Waccabuc. And Jane, who just knew we were the right folks to be the next stewards of the property, waited patiently for nearly a year for us to get our ducks in a row.”
French Fairytale Country Lifestyle
“We’ve just completed a partial renovation of the main house which included a redesign of the primary suite, and added cabinetry to display our collection of Faïence d’Apt that we acquired during our time in France. We had to move into the cottage for a time,” Tony says, “but it’s actually pretty comfortable, light and airy, and has a really special upstairs bedroom with a fireplace. We’d completed the renovation of the guest house shortly after we moved in ten years ago. Overall, when we’re decorating, I’m more in charge of picking the furniture and Ben is best with picking the colors. We’ve focused an enormous amount of time and attention over the last decade working on improving and maintaining this fabulous property.”
“We loved the way Mrs. Mason had planted the apple orchard on the south side of the house in wooden boxes, so we copied the style when we added a second orchard on the north side of the house,” Tony elaborates. “I believe we have eight different ancient apple tree varieties, and we added cherries, peaches, pears, apricots and nectarines. We renovated an old chicken coop under the carriage barn and enjoy a steady production of delicious organic eggs. Since we decided not to have horses, we planted the paddocks with a crop of corn on the eastern side of the property. Over a five year period, we converted the large paddocks into a wild flower meadow that blooms from April to October. And we designed the
gardens as an amalgam of the gardens in the French countryside we’ve experienced. We expanded the perennial flower beds on the south side and created a raised-bed vegetable garden on the north, growing arugula, radishes, lettuce, parsnips, beets, peppers, and lots and lots of tomatoes. The herb bed next to the kitchen door has about a dozen herbs that we use all summer, adding to the diets of our hens and making sure we have treats for our Brussels Griffons, Buster Brown and Pointdexter, who’s the real goober, always running after the geese. We have strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and a blueberry patch.
Big proponents of farm-to-table, we eat out of our garden all summer long and happily share with friends and neighbors. Last year we canned about four dozen jars of tomatoes and we make jams and preserves with our peaches, pears, and berries, giving our signature jars instead of a bottle of wine when we are invited to visit friends.”
“And speaking of the geese,” Tony continues, “...we do have quite a bit of wildlife around. We’ve seen beaver and muskrats in the streams, there are bobcats and coyotes and deer, and ever-vigilant hawks constantly surveying their prey amidst a sky full with colorful birds - who all sing to us each morning.”
French Fairytale Country Lifestyle
“We both really like to cook and we’re really particular about what we eat”,
Ben proclaims. “I’m a better cook than Tony, but Tony is a better baker… although I believe my coconut cake is second to none! And although we share in just about all the work and chores around the house, Tony probably has primary responsibility for the vegetable garden and I could be called the primary chef in the kitchen.” Tony adds, “We eat so much better at home than anything available at any restaurants. And when we’re entertaining, we’d vastly prefer to host small groups of friends here than take the party elsewhere. For our friends from New York, a summer weekend staying in the cottage is like taking a wellness retreat in Provence. And on any perfect winter Sunday, we’re gathered with friends in the kitchen around whatever Ben is preparing and a good game of Rummy Cube.”
French Fairytale Country Lifestyle
“I still do residential renovations, although I’m now predominantly focused in Jefferson, Texas,” Ben expands. “I grew up in Jefferson. My father and his father owned a sawmill, which is where I learned how to work with wood. Jefferson is a historic town with brick streets and a popular weekend destination out of Dallas. Jay Gould ruled the town when he ‘brought the railroad to the river’, and his railroad car is now part of a museum there commemorating that past. I’m involved in the local historical society and recently donated a table to Gould’s railroad car’s continuing restoration. I went to Baylor for college, and on graduation day, got on a plane to New York City to start my new life…but I knew there was opportunity back there, and so about fifteen years ago, I bought the old First National Bank Building and turned it into residential lofts, and I’ve been doing projects there ever since. I renovated a Creole-style house that we use when I’m down there…which we filled with an assortment of our arts and antiques without even making a dent in what we’ve collected over the years. It’s got a much more eclectic feel than our purely French-style in Waccabuc. I hate to think of us as collectors, but it’s hard to deny we have at least several houses of furniture and art that we’ve accumulated, mostly in France.”
“Yeah, I’m a Francophile at heart!” Tony agrees. “I went to college at Franklin & Marshall, but the best thing that happened to me was when my dad supported my doing my junior-yearabroad in France, on the proviso that it not be in Paris. I went to the University of Strasbourg, in the middle of nowhere…but in the middle of Europe and the epicenter of my new world! Being immersed in a French university, rather than an American program, and travelling to see the great houses of France, Italy, and England, I was absorbed, and residential real estate became my passion. …And my dream ever since my junior year in Strasbourg has been…to describe it simply…to be indulged in the French country lifestyle Ben and I are living here now!”
Modernist Masterpiece
496 HAINES ROAD, BEDFORD CORNERS NY
Set on nearly six private acres, this modernist retreat celebrates the harmony of architecture and nature. Inspired by the organic principles of Frank Lloyd Wright, Haines House is designed to foster peace, privacy, and connection to its surroundings. The dramatic great room is wrapped in glass, capturing sweeping views from every angle. A central fireplace anchors the open living, dining, and kitchen spaces, while a sunken lounge creates a seamless connection between indoors and out. The main residence offers four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, including a spectacular primary suite occupying its own level with dual baths, a sitting room, office, and private terrace. Two guest pavilions, linked by a glass corridor, provide additional accommodations while maintaining privacy. A saltwater pool and sports court complete the estate, where every detail reflects a timeless balance of art, architecture, and landscape.
Stephanie Loda R.E. Photography
MICHAEL KELLY
Although Michael Kelly may be best known for playing the villainous and unsettling Doug Stamper in Netflix’s premier and wildly successful series House of Cards - which landed him four Emmy Nominations, in real life he’s a good guy, who insists that he’s a working actor and not a moviestar, and who shows-up and participates in and for the local community.
…And, pressed to reveal which of the many characters Michael has played he feels is actually closest in personality to his own, Michael says it’s the role of CIA Agent Mike November in the popular Jack Ryan Prime Video series - which Michael plays alongside his real-life buddies John Krasinski, who plays Jack Ryan, and Wendell Pierce. In their latest reprise, they take up the action in the Tom Clancy thriller Jack Ryan: Ghost War. The film is a fascinating, suspenseful, and action-packed rendition of the Jack Ryan franchise, and has already won the approval of the large Jack Ryan fanbase and the acclaim of new audiences.
“It’s still work, but I feel like I understand Mike November, that we have a similar sense of humor, and getting to do it with friends is like icing on the cake!”
PHOTOGRAPHY: JONNY COURNOYER COVER
Michael grew up in a suburb of Atlanta called Lawrenceville, where his family moved in the summer before Michael started fifth grade. He went to public school, and admits to having been the class clown… But he also had a job starting when he was 14, working for a builder who was a family-friend and neighbor, helping to define the work-ethic he says he carries though life today. I was the oldest of four, and my eight-year-younger brother, Andrew, is still my best friend. The four of us have always been super tight. I went to Coastal Carolina University and, to put it bluntly, I was not an academic. I had a hard time with courses in accounting and business management, and didn’t really get interested academically until I started to study philosophy and explore other ways of thinking. That led me to take some political science classes, which I found fascinating. And then to believe I wanted to go on to law school - and to major in Politcal Science as a means to that end. …An advisor suggested I’d scheduled too many required courses in one semester and suggested an acting class, saying if I wanted to be a lawyer it would be good for me. So I did. and we were assigned to pick a scene partner, given two weeks to learn the part, and then required to perform in class. I raised my hand volunteering to go first…and as soon as I started performing, I knew I wanted to be an actor. I loved the feeling of performing! And then, to seal the deal, the professor asked me to stay after the class and told me that I had ‘something special’. I stayed a fifth year at college to take more acting classes and was the first person to graduate with a Performing Arts degree from Coastal Carolina. …To be a good actor you have to be willing to make a total ass of yourself, and be willing to fail,” Michael proclaims, “I was good at both of those things.”
On any sunny day Michael bombs around town with the top down in the white with red trim and red upholstried 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible that was passed down from his wife’s uncle back in 2018. When he parked it at the Bedford Post for this interview, and someone who Michael did not know but who recognized Michael’s bodacious wheels ran into the restaurant declaring ‘Michael, isn’t that your convertible? It’s pouring outside!’, he took it all in stride and with good humor. And when he opened the top and discovered a mouse that had just given birth to a half-dozen pups that had nested in a collection of fibers it had wrested from the convertible top, Michael just smiled, caringly moved the mouse and pups on a piece of cardboard into the woods, and commented, plainly, “I guess I can’t remember the last time I put the top up!”
Michael Kelly
“When I graduated I took a full-time gig with a children’s theater tour group, and travelled around with four colleagues jammed in a van, mostly in the Carolinas, doing the prescribed routine day-after-day. After a year they offered me tour manager with the troupe, which basically just meant you were the driver, and I turned them down. I knew I wanted more. …My mom got me a call through a friend of a friend of a friend with some Hollywood producer who was willing to take a call, but when I got the guy on the phone, ready to take notes and everything, all he had to say was that if I wanted to be an actor I had to move to Los Angeles or New York. That was it!. …So, in 1993 or ‘94, after a final summer of carpentry, with about $300 in my pocket, I did move to New York. Or actually my aunt’s house in Upper Montclair, and then with a friend from high school into an apartment in Hoboken, and then to an apartment in Manhattan with a roommate from college… and I roomed with those guys, in various apartments, for the next dozen or so years - until I moved-in with Karyn, who is now my wife.”
Michael Kelly
“ …I was the proverbial starving actor, but I was an actor! I played guitar in a Southern Rock band, with two friends from Georgia, called the Home Grown Lopes, and later helped form the band Leroy Justice. We got all kinds of gigs, and once even played CBGBs for New Years! I worked as a waiter and in a catering business, did construction, spent a good chunk of time as a bike messenger, and then I took a job in a consignment shop in Chelsea because the owner would let me run out to auditions whenever I could get one. I did absolutely everything I could, and I believe my work ethic is the biggest factor in why I’ve succeeded. I was relentless in my pursuit of work. I sent headshots everywhere. I worked on more independent films than I can remember. And I volunteered at the Actor’s Studio, where filmmaker and theatrical director Arthur Penn took me under his wing. Arthur was doing a play and invited me to come understudy all the male parts and be the stage manager while doing so. When the guy who was going to play the Sheriff’s Crony couldn’t do it, I got the part - although Arthur said I’d still have to stage manage as well. …As a result, in my late twenties, I became one of the youngest ‘members’ of the Actors Studio, and that prestigious credential proved to be incredibly helpful in my pursuit of work..”
on a Paramount show called Level 9, but, rest assured, I didn’t quit my job at the consignment shop until a few years later, when my agent told me I had to!”
“I don’t really think of myself as an artist - and I’m tremendously impressed with people who can paint or compose music.”
“I started getting TV commercials and voiceover work. Then, in 2000, I landed my first significant role on TV playing an FBI Agent in a special unit dealing with cyberthreats
“I don’t really think of myself as an artist - and I’m tremendously impressed with people who can paint or compose music. I’m a working actor who repeats words that others have written - and, sure, I’m going to play the character in my own way and bring whatever I can to the role, but somehow that seems like a different thing to me than actually creating the art. …And I don’t think of myself as a TV or movie star, either. I feel entirely lucky that I get to do what I love - what I need to do - and make a living at it! I feel like I get to go to work rather than have to go to work, and I love every second of it! It completes me, and I’m totally grateful!” Michael pronounces. “A lot of folks who approach me are like ‘I know you’, but can’t exactly place me as an actor. And while most of those who do know me as an actor say something like ‘hey, you’re the guy from House of Cards’, I don’t believe I’ve been typecast as a villainous character. I do think I’ve been good at selecting roles I can play well, and I feel incredibly lucky to be getting a wide array of parts to play in all different kinds of productions. Sure I have dreams of playing a major role in a film directed by Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, or David Fincher. But I mean it when I say I’m thrilled to be a working actor, and I’m very proud of the myriad characters I’ve played.”
I’m also still
BLOWN AWAY
by who I’ve gotten to work with,”
Michael declares.
“Getting to work with Morgan Freeman on Lioness still stands out as one of my highlights. We got to really know each other during the second season of filming down in Fort Worth, and used to read lines together and just hangout when we had down time. Morgan is very funny, has an unbelievable memory about everything, and brings an exemplary work ethic and skill-set to the craft. …And you gotta know that I spent every minute of every day getting prepared for my part and working extra-hard to feel qualified to be on the same set as Morgan. He’s one of the all-time greats!”
“My method is not that different now from the first play I read in college at Coastal Carolina,” Michael elucidates. “I spend an inordinate amount of time memorizing the part, recording lines, hearing them played back, and running the lines over and over again. I often work on character development by thinking about a person I’ve met along the way who fits the same bill, and trying to consider what that person, or a given type of person, would do or say in the given situation. I never read with my wife and almost never practice with any other person, and I’m not solely a method actor even though I was heavily influenced by
my time at the Actors Studio. And I never really feel I’m going to be able to pull a part off until the exact moment that shooting starts. We shot House of Cards in Baltimore and I used to spend the entire trip for the seven years that series ran, all alone in the car on my trips back and forth from New York, just running lines over and over again.”
“…That, and listen to baseball games on the radio,” Michael smiles. “I’m a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan. Have been since I was a kid growing up in Atlanta. …My dad, who I was incredibly close with, died about two years ago, but I’m very happy to be able to get down to Atlanta pretty often to see my 78-year old mom and to pitch-in whenever I can with the charity she started and runs, called the Thanks Mom & Dad Fund - which is aimed at helping older Americans, including efforts to assist seniors in staying in their homes as long as they’re able to do so. I make all sorts of appearances to support Thanks Mom & Dad, and I’ve even gone to Washington to lobby on behalf of The Older Americans Act and Thanks Mom & Dad. …I’m proud to think we’ve actually made a difference, and that I’ve played some small part!”
Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly
“We moved to Bedford about four years ago, after I’d lived in the City for over twenty years. We absolutely love it here. The acting industry has changed so much, and particularly since Covid, that I can be home for almost all the facets of being an actor - except shooting the actual production. I can Zoom with a director or showrunner for consideration on most jobs. …I’ve made lots of friends in the community of fellow actors and folks like songwriter Sam Hollander, Renaissance man Jonny Cournoyer - who shot this spread, the dynamic duo who run oHHo, Nicola and James Stephenson, Jenn Streicher at Duchess, the great folks at The Playhouse and Bedford 234, and Jon Ruti and Katie Boiano who run Rivay. I even wore Rivay’s clothing on the Jack Ryan press tour and in a couple of other movies because I like the clothing and Jon and Katie so much. Jon said to me once he thinks of RIvay as “CIA chic” and I thought wait a minute?! It’s inspiring to be surrounded by it all. And I’m truly impressed with all the important charities and organizations that are based here - like Endeavor and Bedford 2030 - and I try to show-up at as many charitable functions as I can to help support all the great work people are doing and to contribute to the community and the ethos of the town. …I always want to do everything I can to make everything and everyone around me a little better - and I’m motivated by the thought that I can always do more! …And I feel like Bedford just gets better and better every day! I’m really delighted to live here!”
As proud as I am to have accomplished many of the goals I’ve set for myself in my career, the roles that define me and that I’m most proud of are being husband to my wonderful wife Karyn and father to the two most amazing kids ever. Like my folks did for me, I constantly stress to my children to follow their dreams.”
FINE ASIAN CUISINE
THE ART OF THE VIEW
A DARIEN WATERFRONT MASTERPIECE
Perched atop the granite outcroppings of Darien’s coveted Contentment Island, a glass-walled, modern home occupies one of the most remarkable settings on all of Long Island Sound… and is certainly one of the nicest homes on Connecticut’s Gold Coast.
From its elevated position, the view stretches nearly one-hundred-eighty degrees. The Sheffield Island Lighthouse looks like a piece of art floating in the distance. The cheerful chaos of Fish and Crab Islands, where summer boats raft up to dock and linger, is far enough away that there’s no bother - but close enough to force a smile watching the fun. And, on a clear day, the faintest pencil-line of Long Island is drawn across the horizon.
PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRIS C. SHAFFER
Designed by architect David Scott Parker, built by Segerson Builders, and brought to life by interior designer Mar Silver, the house unfolds as a series of glass-wrapped spaces where the horizon is never out of sight. Crisp white stucco volumes mixed with inlaid panels of dark, ebonized wood strike a careful balance between warmth and modernity, and it’s clear from the front entrance that you’ve arrived somewhere special.
“Building a truly exceptional contemporary coastal home requires far more than expert construction... it is a highly collaborative process that brings together the vision of the client, the creativity and innovation of the architect, and the refined aesthetic of the interior designer. As builders, our role is to serve as the bridge between design and execution, ensuring that every detail is thoughtfully coordinated and flawlessly realized, and we could not be more proud of the result on this project,” Pam Brennan of Segerson Builders says. “From the earliest planning stages through final completion, we collaborated with the entire team to navigate the unique challenges of a waterfront environment, integrate advanced building technologies, and achieve the highest standards of craftsmanship. The result is a home that not only reflects the client’s lifestyle and aspirations but also embodies the collective expertise and shared commitment of everyone involved in creating this timeless spectacular residence.”
Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a perfectly framed view - straight through the entrance of the house to the water beyond. It’s a breathtaking reveal that immediately establishes the home’s relationship with its surroundings.
And then there is a moment, stepping in, when the house seems to disappear altogether. Not literally - it’s a substantial home, generously scaled and beautifully built - but the home is designed to almost vanish around you - so that the surroundings shine. Throughout the residence, massive picture windows erase the distinction between indoors and out.
Despite the generous proportions, every room feels remarkably intimate. The spaces evoke the relaxed ease of a covered porch - albeit one executed with extraordinary sophistication.
Low-slung furnishings and soaring ceilings create a sense of openness while maintaining human scale. An expansive bouclé sectional anchors the family room. A vintage surfboard leans casually beneath a floating staircase. Plush textures soften the home’s modern lines. Contemporary artwork punctuates the interiors without ever competing with the true centerpiece beyond the glass.
In the kitchen, designed by Christine Donner, a sleek island and oval breakfast table are positioned to capture uninterrupted water views. Large sliding doors open directly onto a terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Throughout the day, sunlight dances across the water and into the home.
Upstairs, the alchemy continues. The primary suite keeps its own sitting area afloat on a deep, plush rug and slides open to a private glass-railed balcony, the lighthouse blinking offshore… a room that feels utterly secluded and completely given over to the water. It is a paradox the architecture resolves without apparent effort.
The vanishing-edge pool, while stunning, is tucked discreetly alongside the house rather than placed front-and-center. Visible from the living room yet never obstructing the view, it feels discovered rather than displayed. Accompanied by a cabana complete with a kitchen bar, bath, changing area, and shaded lounge, it offers a private retreat within the larger waterfront setting.
Outside, a collection of terraces and gathering spaces unfold organically across the landscape.
A bocce court, a seating area off the living room, dining terrace adjacent to the kitchen, poolside lounge, and stone pathways descending toward the private dock each provide their own experience while remaining visually connected.
Below, the rocky shoreline gives way to the Sound, where boats bob past all summer long.
For all its architectural precision, the home feels lived-in rather than precious. Comfortable. Relaxed. …The design is unquestionably sophisticated, but it is the kind of sophistication that invites bare feet, long lunches, and afternoons that stretch beyond sunset.
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A Local Guide to
ANTIQUING, VINTAGE FINDS, THRIFTING & Other Fantastic Discoveries for Your Home
There is a particular satisfaction that comes from finding something unique that adds a real charm or flavor to a collected home.
Perhaps it’s a weathered English farm table that somehow fits your dining room perfectly. A mid-century lamp with the ideal patina. A glass trinket that adds the perfect pop of color to the room, or a set of vintage brass candlesticks discovered on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Unlike something ordered with a few clicks and delivered in a cardboard box, these pieces arrive with stories attached. They have lived lives before ours.
The most memorable homes are rarely furnished all at once. They are assembled over years, layered, through curiosity, patience, and the occasional stroke of luck. A treasured antique found at a local shop. A vintage chair discovered at an estate sale. A one-of-a-kind object that simply feels meant to be.
Cross River
The name says it all. The space is filled with richly layered European furnishings, architectural elements, artwork, lighting, and decorative objects that feel as though they’ve been gathered from centuriesold estates and tucked-away markets abroad. Curated by Emily Hyatt, there is a tasteful sense of abundance through a collection of pieces chosen not simply for age, but for beauty, craftsmanship, and presence. Gilded mirrors, weathered woods, sumptuous textiles, sculptural objects, and unexpected treasures create an experience that feels transportive.
Fortunately, our area is rich with remarkable resources for collectors, decorators, and anyone who appreciates the thrill of the hunt. From carefully curated boutiques and architectural salvage specialists to estate-sale experts and auction houses, these local destinations prove that some of the best finds are hiding just around the corner.
THE KNACK SHOPPE
The Knack Shoppe embraces one of the great truths of collecting: you never know what you’ll find. Owner Mary Zipkin has built a loyal following through both her shop and her highly anticipated estate sales, sourcing furniture, artwork, décor, jewelry, and unexpected treasures with equal enthusiasm. The inventory changes constantly, making every visit feel a little different from the last. For serious treasure hunters, keeping an eye on her upcoming estate sales is almost a sport.
MODERN DAY AUCTIONS
For those who love the thrill of the hunt but don’t necessarily have time to spend weekends combing through estate sales, Modern Day Auctions has become a secret weapon. The locally-based online auction house regularly uncovers everything from designer furnishings and fine art to antiques, collectibles, and entire estate contents. Inventory changes constantly, which means every auction brings fresh opportunities to discover something special. The danger, of course, is that you’ll log on looking for one thing and end up bidding on three.
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mirrors, artwork, and accessories.
and homeowners looking to create
Stepping into Blithewold Home is a bit like stepping into someone’s eclectic cottage who has spent decades collecting beautiful things around the world. Under the direction of Sandra Saiger and Claire Maguire, the shop offers an elegant mix of European antiques, vintage furnishings, lighting, mirrors, artwork, and accessories. Nothing feels trendy or forced. Instead, the inventory reflects a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, patina, and timeless design - making it a favorite resource for both designers and homeowners looking to create rooms that feel layered and lived in.
Founded by interior designer Jenny Wolf, The Huntress reflects the kind of effortless, collected style that designers spend years trying to perfect. Vintage furniture, antiques, artisanmade goods, home accessories, and one-of-a-kind finds are thoughtfully layered throughout the space, creating an environment that feels warm, sophisticated, and deeply personal. Martha Stewart once described the shop as, “English country house meets Belgian farmhouse meets elevated American rustic.” deeply personal. Martha Stewart once described COLLECTED:
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BB ABODE
Located inside the historic Union Hall building, BB Abode is an especially charming discovery that you immediately want to tell your friends about. Owners Bobbie Ball and Manny DeMagistris curate an eclectic mix of antiques, furnishings, artwork, and home accessories that celebrate individuality over trends. Every corner offers something unexpected, and the overall effect is less showroom and more beautifully assembled home... filled with pieces collected over time and chosen with care.
North Salem New Canaan
NO. 299
Part lifestyle boutique, part treasure chest, No. 299 has earned a devoted following for its carefully edited mix of home décor, gifts, vintageinspired finds, and everyday luxuries. Owner Jackie Fucigna has a knack for discovering pieces that feel both fresh and familiar - objects with personality that can instantly make a house feel more like home. From furniture to throw pillows, there’s always something to take home.
THE CLARK
There’s a reason designers, homeowners, and collectors routinely find themselves lingering at The Clark longer than planned. Founded by Jared Clark, the Scotts Corners shop feels less like a store and more like the home of someone with exceptionally good taste. Vintage furnishings mingle effortlessly with contemporary décor, gifts, artwork, and objects collected from near and far. Custom wallpaper, gorgeous fabrics, and European antiques... just what the doctor ordered. Whether you’re searching for a statement piece or simply looking for inspiration, The Clark rewards slow browsing, and impulse purchases are rewarded.
BEDFORD HOUSE
Few shops capture the spirit of collected living quite like Bedford House. Owner Dennis Anderson has filled the space with an everchanging assortment of antiques, vintage furnishings, artwork, and home décor that are timeless and tasteful. The richness and quality are unparalleled. And yet, there is a wonderful lack of pretension - with the shop feeling a bit eclectic, and like these items should actually be enjoyed… because beautiful things are meant to be lived with.
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RESTORE
Danbury
Some of the most satisfying finds happen when you have to do the work and actually find them, which is part of the magic of ReStore. Operated by Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, the Danbury location offers an ever-changing inventory of donated furniture, lighting, architectural elements, cabinetry, artwork, décor, and building materials. One visit might yield a vintage chandelier or a full set of outdoor furniture; the next, a perfectly weathered farm table or gorgeous wallpaper. Less curation and more hunt, but there’s always something - and the prices can’t be beat! Better still, every purchase supports Habitat’s mission, making it one of the few treasure hunts where everyone wins.
OLD NEW HOUSE
Katonah
A great rug has the power to completely transform a room, and few local resources understand that better than Old New House. Founded by Melissa and Dave Dilmaghani, the Katonah-based company has earned a devoted following for its extraordinary collection of handwoven Turkish, Persian, and vintage rugs, many of them one-of-a-kind pieces selected for their craftsmanship, history, and timeless beauty. Whether richly patterned antiques or more subtle vintage finds, these are rugs that instantly add warmth, texture, and soul to a space.
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BAREN DECORATIVE HARDWARE MAVEN ANDREW
Katonah Architectural Hardware is an outsized resource for high-end hardware and owner/operator Andrew Baren is the homegrown hardware maven who’s been fitting the finest homes around the globe for the last forty years.
“My dad went to Cornell and was an architect at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, which was then and is still the largest architectural firm in the world, and my mom went to Barnard and, after working as a concert pianist and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was the first paid employee of the Katonah Museum of Art. We moved from Yorktown to North Salem when I was in Fourth Grade - and, although I think North Salem is a wonderful place, the move totally disrupted the happy suburban childhood my one-year older brother and I had been enjoying. We moved into a big house on a big piece of property that had been owned by the Mott applesauce family and is now known as Hummingbird Hill, on the northern shore of the Titicus Reservoirwhere there was plenty of room to roam, but no cul-de-sacs for riding bikes and where we were the ‘new kids on the block’. …It was good for my parents, but not good for my brother and I. I wasn’t a bad kid, but I was always getting into some kind of mischief, and I didn’t pay much attention or find much success as a student in the North Salem system.
…So, for 10th grade my folks indulged my desires to become a ski bum and sent me off to the Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs. And for 11th grade, I went to New Hampton School in New Hampshire.”
“When my senior year of high school rolled around, in 1981, my dad had decided he’d had enough of the corporate environment at Skidmore…
and so he bought what was then called Katonah Feed & Hardware, at 180 Katonah Avenue, across the street from where we are now - and changed the name of the store to Katonah Paint & Hardware. …I finished high school by taking classes at Westchester Community College and went to work in the store. From that point forward, while all the kids my age were off in their ivory towers at college, I was learning how to operate a business.”
“We started out as more of a country-style general store than anything else. We sold and delivered wallpaper - which wasn’t a great business, we sold a lot of paint - but the margin and labor involved never really justified the effort, and we sold more Weber grills than anyone else around - with the sales line that ‘we would be over to deliver and set-up the grill…and ‘stay for steaks’. We even sold salt blocks - because folks wanted to attract deer to their properties in those days! It was not easy, but I dug-in, worked my butt off, learned everything I could about being in business, began to hire and manage the staff and, after only a year or two, I was running the store.
…In addition, before I was 18, I bought the contract on a condo being built at Cross RIver Meadows - financed with a loan against a purchase contract at Katonah Paint & Hardware from the local Dime Savings Bank that was then in Katonah - and flipped it for a $15,000 profit. I took that money and bought a 1983 Mustang GT500, which was one of the fastest American-made cars. The entrepreneur in me was running at full speed!”
PHOTOGRAPHY: GILLIAN GAUGHAN
“Imet my wife, Erica, at the pool at the Saw Mill Club. Our first date was to go see Witness at the Bedford Playhouse on February 19, 1985. …We were married on March 15, 1987, and in the same year I bought the business from my dad. …I had no college. No plan. And no playbook.”
“But, by the late 80’s I’d really transformed the business! …First of all, we became hyperfocused on the customer’s experience. Unlike our competitors, we stayed open on Sundays to be more available for residential customers, and we opened at seven-thirty in the morning every day to be more accessible for the contractors who needed to make pick-ups and show-up at job sites at eight. And I built a team of people - including as many local kids as possible doing jobs around the store - who treated each customer, and each purchase, with genuine focus and attention. My philosophy has always been to advise the customer as if it was my own house! …And I changed our mix of goods to be focused on decorative hardwareand started to offer the hardware for sale with the
unique advantages that distinguished our offering and continue to make us stand apart today: we are available to go to a home or a jobsite to assess the requirement, and we package and ship or deliver all parts of each piece of hardware distinctlymeaning you get everything you need for each door collected from the involved suppliers and separately packaged from the rest of the order, and; we used to install in. I started to get bigger and bigger contracts from the condo builders who were building in the area - like at Guard Hill in Mt. Kisco. ...And I opened a second store in Cross River called Lewisboro Paint & Hardware.”
“My dad had always said that hardware was like the forgotten child in the building process. That hardware for commercial and residential projects alike was often considered too late, and was the consistent cause of sourcing and installation complications. And yet, when done correctly, the hardware can be the jewel of the home. …With that principal in mind, around 1990 and while we were still operating the retail store, I started to focus exclusively in the high-end decorative hardware market. Conyers Farm in Connecticut
DECORATIVE HARDWARE MAVEN
was just being developed and I got the contract to do one of the first mansions there from one of the biggest builders in Greenwich, and I began to do the hardware for all of his high-end homes. In 1993, I got the job doing the hardware for Bill Gates’ sixty-six thousand square foot house near Seattle. I was off to the races. Our method of surveying the job and simplifying packaging and delivery truly set us apart. Working primarily with architects, builders, and designers, we built a track record of delivering exceptional hardware, on time and on budget. I started attending the World Hardware Show in Cologne, Germany and sourcing specialty hardware from all over the world. And I formed lasting relationships with Sun Valley Bronze Hardware and other best-in-class hardware manufacturers who remain my key suppliers to this day.”
“It became apparent that I needed to be showcasing our hardware as the luxury good that it is and not just as the featured product in a shop with other retail hardware store products, and that to reach beyond our area I needed to meet the designers and other professionals where
they are working rather than expecting a new customer from elsewhere to come and see us in Katonah. So I opened very impressive showrooms at 135 East 55th Street in Manhattan and in the Merchandise Mart in Chicago - that we continue to operate today. And I began to pester the owner of the building we’re in now - at the corner of Katonah Avenue and Valley Road - to buy his building in order to house a showroom and serve as the primary office of what I named Katonah Architectural Hardware entirely separate from Katonah Paint & Hardware across the street. We finally agreed on a price and went to contract on what turned out to be the day of the great flood in Katonah resulting from Hurricane Floyd in 1999. …We closed anyway, and at the same price, despite the flood, and have over the years since morphed into the configuration we have now, with Houlihan Lawrence and From the Roots in the retail space at the ground level at 143 Katonah Avenue, and with our showroom and offices at 13 Valley Road, on the second floor of the building. …And then I endedup selling both Katonah Paint & Hardware and Lewisboro Paint & Hardware in 2015 to focus solely on growing Katonah Architectural Hardware.”
DECORATIVE HARDWARE MAVEN
“…We’ve supplied the hardware for a lot of the great houses in our local area, and worked for everyone you can imagine nationally and internationally, To drive this point home, I’ll even occasionally challenge a potential customer who’s looking for a reference to pick any three customers from the Forbes 400 - and I’ll provide references from whomever they choose.
I’ve done the custom golf-themed hardware at Rancho San Lucas in Cabo that was designed by Greg Norman’s wife, the brass door handles that look like big fat cigars for Fuente cigars, and the door handles that look like Oscar awards that we donated to the Bedford Playhouse. We’ve done the hardware for a number of Channel stores around the world, the Celine store in Beverly Hills, and many Louis Vuitton stores.
We’ve grown by wordof-mouth within the interior design and architecture world and, as a result, we get a substantial amount of work for projects in areas like Big Sky, Jackson Hole, and Park City, and a huge portion of our overall business from Florida and the Hamptons.
I’d like to think that my hard work, ingenuity, and integrity have been the driving force of this business”
…I’d like to think that my hard work, ingenuity, and integrity have been the driving force of this business - and I’m really proud of what we’ve I’ve accomplished building one of the preeminent high-end hardware companies in the nation, but I want to reiterate that I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my most loyal and capable team.”
“…I think a big part of our success with Katonah Architectural Hardware lies in the experience the buyer has coming into our by-appointment-only luxurious and exclusive showrooms, where the customer can touch, feel, and compare samples of varieties from all over the world. …But I think our ultimate ‘secret ingredients’ are our expertise, the process we’ve developed in specifying, packaging, and labeling our hardware for shipping, and the one-on-one attention we provide to each and every customer. In particular, I cannot say enough about Amanda Valvano, who’s been working with me for twenty-five years and runs our Manhattan and Katonah showrooms, or Susan Schmidt, who’s been operating our Chicago showroom since it opened. We couldn’t do it without them!”
Among the projects Baren speaks about with particular pride is the Katonah Architectural Hardware collaboration with internationally acclaimed architect and designer Annabelle Selldorf. Through a manufacturing partnership and licensing agreement with her firm, Katonah Architectural Hardware produces the Vica Hardware
Collection - owned by Annabelle Selldorf in the United States. The collection has been specified for a number of distinguished projects, including the recent expansion and renovation of the Frick Collection on Fifth Avenue, one of New York City’s most treasured cultural institutions. …Yet no recent commission has carried more personal resonance than the restoration and residential conversion of the Waldorf Astoria New York. Katonah Architectural Hardware supplied hardware for over 200 guest rooms and residential doors in the landmark project - and, coincidentally, the architect of record for that restoration was Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, where Andrew’s dad had worked. “…My father would have been incredibly proud! To think that a company that started as a small hardware store in Katonah would one day be contributing to one of New York City’s most iconic buildings is something I never could have imagined.”
“…And, all along, Erica has been my biggest fan, my best friend, and my biggest supporter. We’ve lived in the Katonah area our entire adult lives. Our two kids, Alex and Rebecca, went to the Katonah public schools. I was the President of the Chamber of Commerce when I was twenty-five years old and have remained active in the Chamber and in local affairs ever since. I coached little league baseball and Erica coached girls’ softball and basketball. …These days, our favorite thing in the world is getting to have our son’s two young sons and our daughter’s about-to-be-twoyear-old twin daughters to stay at our house for the weekend and take them out to breakfast in town, and around to all the local parks and playgrounds and other local attractions in and around Katonah for all-day entertainment! We’re Katonah locals through and through …and we intend to stay here as long as we’re able!”
- Nelson DeMelo, Brewster Subaru General Manager for 22 years
THE ONERA FOUNDATION
at 63 PARK STREET, NEW CANAAN
Preserving American Architecture
With no obvious fanfare or signage, passers-by must imagine that the stately white Greek Revival mansion at 63 Park Street in New Canaan houses some affluent family, or maybe the operations of a law firm or something like that…
…But, actually, an organization called the Onera Foundation has acquired 63 Park Street, and is now utilizing the property as a kind of gallery or museum designed in furtherance of Onera’s mission of preserving great American architecture.
Onera became interested in 63 Park Street at least in part because the building itself has architectural significance. The original building was designed by the noted builder and carpenter, and Deacon of the local Congregational Church, Hiram Crissey, for the Fitch Family, and then changing hands from family to family until being sold in 1919 to become The Community School that was the predecessor to today’s The Country School of New Canaan. In 1924 the house was acquired by Maxwell Evarts ‘Max’ Perkins, who
was an influential American book editor, best known for discovering and nurturing the talents of Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, and Thomas Wolfe. Later falling into disrepair and being used as four separate residential apartments, the house was acquired in 1973 by the noted landscape architect Richard Bergmann and his wife, Sandra Bergmann, who transformed it into a combined private residence and architectural office, and designed a garden featuring stepped terraces and modernist design elements. A prolific sculptor and photographer, Bergmann created stainless steel sculptures, some of which remain installed in the garden. Inside the house, original period woodwork was painstakingly restored. The award-winning restoration and garden design gained widespread recognition as a successful case of adaptive reuse and, under the Bergmanns’ stewardship, the house was designated Connecticut’s first Literary Landmark in 2002, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, and the gardens were included in the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Gardens.
The opportunity to have the Foundation’s headquarters and showcase in the architecturally notable town of New Canaan was another strong attraction to 63 Park for Onera. New Canaan’s key role in the ‘Harvard Five’s’ mid-century modernist movement ties right into Onera’s mission and message.
…And 63 Park Street’s location only steps away from the New Canaan Train Station - facilitating easy transportation from New York for guests and visitors - made buying the building seem obvious.
The Onera Foundation acquired the property in 2018 and has transformed the former architectural office into a first-class art exhibition venue. Spanning two floors linked by a dramatic floating staircase, the space was designed to accommodate museum-quality exhibitions while meeting ADA accessibility standards. Throughout the renovation, Onera prioritized the careful revealing, preservation, and creative reuse of the home’s historic fabric. Notably, the original 19th-century white oak plank flooring was uncovered and meticulously restored, with surplus boards thoughtfully repurposed in the upstairs rooms and rear staircase.
Laurence Lafforgue is the Onera Foundation’s Executive Director. Prior to joining Onera, she’d devoted the last two decades of her career to consulting arts and culture enterprises, including the National Gallery of Art, on their transition to a digital presence, and on finding new and innovative ways to communicate with their audiences. Laurence sets out,
“The Onera Foundation is dedicated to preserving significant American architecture.
We seek to educate and advocate, and to make the whole approach of historic preservation more prominent and more accessible.”
“One of our functions as a foundation is grantgiving,” Laurence explains. “We fund the annual Onera Prize, an annual prize that supports students graduating from the Historic Preservation Program at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation to test new preservation theories and technologies in practice. As an example, last year’s Onera Prize recipient, Anne Maxwell Foster, is presently working on a project to demonstrate the efficacy of historic window awnings for use as an element in passive cooling plans for modern-day climate mitigation strategies. Anne presented her project to a packed house at 63 Park in April.”
“And we host frequent talks, symposiums, and seminars relevant to architectural preservation… and our programs are offered on a first-come first-served basis and many are absolutely free,” Laurence continues. “As an example, we recently hosted a discussion titled America at Home - The Architecture and Politics of the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, which was designed by John Johansen, and is slated to be decommissioned, and has a yet undetermined future. And we were honored to have had the Irish architect and scholar Cormac Murray, the eminent photographer of American architecture Norman McGrath, and the architect Christen Johansen, who is John Johansen’s son, participate on that panel.”
PHOTO: (C) ONERA FOUNDATION; COURTESY OF SIMON CHERRY
“We currently have two major installations on display at 63 Park,”
“The first exhibit, which came to us from the National Museum of American Diplomacy and is now located in the two-floor atrium and aside the soaring staircase leading up to the grand gallery, is titled Treaties on De-Fences. This exhibit is most specifically focused on the decommissioning of the architect Eero Saarinen’s U.S. Embassy in Oslo, which was built in 1959 and sold by the U.S. to become a private office building in 2017. Treaties on De-Fences features the work of the artist Jorge Otero-Pailos, who is well known for his large sculptural work, which brings together the worlds of contemporary art and architectural preservation. The exhibit includes several giant, twisted, and rusted steel beamswhich once served as a part of the security fence that once surrounded and protected the Embassy, and thereby defined the American presence. Jorge has a special passion for turning remnants and rubble into art, always with the purpose of getting the audience to take a fresh look at architecture.” Laurence has some special insight into Jorge’s artistry…as he’s also her husband.
“The second exhibit, titled The Cold War Era U.S. Embassy Program & Modern New Canaan, broadly explores the decommissioning of the U.S. Embassies constructed during the period from 1948 to 1964. During the Cold War, the U.S. State Department hired leading architects to design U.S. Embassies around the world that would promote cultural diplomacy by being open and welcoming to the public, at the same time as they would project ‘soft power’ and help to deter the perceived spread of Communism and threat of the Soviet Union. These Embassies included John Johansen’s Dublin Embassy, Edward Durrell Stone’s New Delhi Embassy, Josep Liuis Sert’s Baghdad Embassy, Walter Gropius’s Athens Embassy, Eero Saarinen’s Oslo and London Embassies, and Marcel Breuer’s U.S. Embassy to The Hague.”
“This exhibit also features the Mid-Century Modern houses built in New Canaan by the Harvard 5 and some other notable modernist architects,” Laurence guides. “This exhibit features the documentary film titled The Harvard 5: A Story of Love, Architecture, and a Design Revolution, produced by New Canaanite Devon Chivvis and released in 2025, and the multi-media presentation includes excerpts from the film. The Onera Foundation helped to fund Chivvis’ completion of the movie after years of her dedicated research, interviews, writing, and production, and we’re particularly thrilled with the way she stressed the importance of the people who have inhabited and preserved the great Mid-Century masterpieces that are some of the crown jewels of our community. Our collaboration with Devon is a perfect example of how Onera wants to support artists who use their talents to help foster architectural preservation.”
“And I’m excited to announce that on July 1 - marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies - we will be opening a new is exhibition, titled AMERICA ABROAD: Art, Architecture, and Diplomacy – Works from the FAPE Collection. This exhibition explores how art and architecture have shaped the U.S. diplomatic presence abroad - from the Cold War to today, and features leading American artists including Ed Ruscha, Robert Rauschenberg, Carrie Mae Weems, Julie Mehretu, and Martin Puryear, as well as a replica of the 1823 William J. Stone Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, which was gifted by David M. Rubenstein to each U.S. Embassy.”
“The Onera Foundation is committed to finding new and innovative ways to promote the mission of preserving significant American architecture,” Laurence proclaims.
“And while we don’t solicit funding, I’m always interested in finding a few more docents interested in introducing 63 Park and Onera to our visitors.”
North Salemite
David B. Peterson
is the Founder and President of the Onera Foundation.
Though he shies away from publicity, wanting all attention to be paid to Onera, he’s become an undeniable and recognized expert and leader in the field of architectural preservation. He’s an intellectual and a polymath, and a chef and a man about town, whose interest in preserving American architecture is just one of several of his life’s passions.
…In 2016, harking back to his lifelong interest in architecture, David returned to school at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation to earn a Masters in Historic Preservation. David’s award-winning book, US Embassies of the Cold War: The Architecture of Democracy, Diplomacy and Defense, published in 2023, featuring the fourteen most significant midcentury modern American Embassies built during the Cold War, was an evolution of his Masters Thesis…and was the genesis of what has now taken shape as the Onera Foundation.
David is the middle of five children of Pete Peterson, who was the Secretary of Commerce under President Nixon and the Founder of the financial behemoth Blackstone, and so David grew up - for a couple of years in Washington D.C. and then on the Upper East Side of Manhattan - with exposure to the highest level of American politics and society. “My parents had strong social values and taught the importance of equal housing and the benefits of quality education for all.”
David is currently an Adjunct Professor at his alma mater the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. In addition, he serves on the Advisory Council of the Glass House, a National Trust Historic Site in New Canaan, and as a Board Member of The Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies, a publicprivate partnership with the U.S. State Department dedicated to providing permanent works of American art for U.S. Embassies worldwide.
He’s also a longtime Board Chair of the Harlem Academy, a 22-year-old independent New York City charter school located at St. Nicolas Avenue and 145th Street in Manhattan, offering promising students a leading education regardless of economic circumstance - with 225 youngsters currently enrolled.
David went to Dalton for high school and then to Dartmouth College, where he majored in English. When he graduated in 1981, he took a job as a Risk Arbitrageur working for a former Chairman of the New York Stock Exchange and also earned an MBA from New York University. He then worked as an Investment Banker, with tenures at Salomon Brothers, Citibank, and Rothschild.
“Preserving great architecture is a relatively new focus in America,” David expounds. “The modern movement for historic preservation really got started in 1964, when they knocked-down the spectacular Beaux-Arts Penn Station in Manhattan. And, coincidentally, that same year Columbia University started the country’s first graduate Historic Preservation program. Other countries, particularly in Europe, have a long and dedicated record of support for historic preservation. We hope, with the Onera Foundation, to focus on the importance of historic preservation and America’s significant architecture with creative programming and support for academic research. Architecture is somewhat challenged by its scale – you can’t really put a building in a museum, the way you can with paintings, sculptures and historic artifacts. …After all, and perhaps most important, isn’t America’s great architecture worth supporting the way we do for other national treasures?”
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Out & About
HIGHLIGHT OF RECENT EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Stronger Than You Think Swim-A-Thon
Stronger Than You Think
Swim-A-Thon
The Stronger Than You Think Swim-A-Thon brought together guests of all ages for an inspiring day of impact, as shark attack survivor and two-time Paris Paralympic silver medalist Ali Truwit led efforts to raise funds and awareness for water safety, prosthetic access, and the Paralympic movement. Truwit was joined by a roster of powerhouse athletes, whose presence underscored the event’s message of resilience!
1. Chloe Humphrey, Gia Pergolini, Ali Truwit, Kate Douglass
2. Elizabeth & John Siegel, Mitch Truwit
3. Jody Truwit, Lynne Byrne, Mariana and Aubrey Kniffen, Emilia and Isabella Deneen
4. Jack Truwit, Zoe, Theodora and Shaker Khayatt
5. Sarah Marchesi, Rafferty Callahan
Gentelemen’s Farmstead Swap Meet & Sale
The Gentlemen’s Farmstead curated a collection of farmers, breeders and collectors and hosted a Farm Swap & Private Sale complete with a “Best Egg” competition judged by Martha Stewart and Gregory Goodwin, and won by Christopher Spitzmiller.
6. Melissa & Mitti Liebersohn
7. Sam Ring and Martha Stewart
8. Danielle Vadai, Hunter Rush-Goodwin, Kyle Rush, Martha Stewart
9. Christopher Spitzmiller, Gregory Goodwin
Out & About
EVENTS IN
A little wind was no match for determined design lovers, who turned out in style to browse an extraordinary collection of antiques, art, garden finds, and one-of-akind treasures at the annual Fine Day Fair at Onatru
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6. Nicola Stephenson, Peter Michaelis, Michael Kelly, Sam Ring
7. Shannon Krause, Jared Shahid, Sam & Jen Hollander 7
1. Sheila Mendelsohn, Harry Connick Jr.
2. Arden Soden, Blake Lively, Josephine Kang, Mary Neilson
1. Alisa Richter, Susannah Lu, Sarah Fieber, Caroline Candido, Lizzie Agnew, Hailey Davis
2. Brettne Bloom, Belle Burden
3. Kathryn Efimetz, Nikou Roth, Sara Brown-Rubinstein, Elizabeth Mitchell
4. Vanessa Kroll Bennett, Whitney Frick, Fran Hauser
5. Olivia Velez, Lindsay Costantini
Summer Theatre of New Canaan Gala
The spotlight shined bright on an unforgettable evening celebrating the Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s 23rd season, complete with show-stopping performances, Broadway energy, and enthusiastic support for its educational programs. Guests enjoyed highlights from Jersey Boys and Matilda The Musical
6. Dru, Nancy, Jeff & Ryan Serkes
7. Dru Serkes, Joey Lavarco, Keith Hines, Nathan Scherich 8. Brett Alters, Ed Libonati
9. Scott Beyers, Brooke Sherman, Don Martocchio, Caroline Turpin, Allison Grey 10. Christian Libonati, Melody Libonati
Summer Theatre of New Canaan Gala Belle Burden at Bedford Playhouse
Out & About
B&NC TALKS: On AI
B&NC TALKS launched with a thoughtprovoking conversation on AI featuring John Roa, who cut through the hype to deliver practical insights on what artificial intelligence means for our daily lives. The sold-out inaugural event, held at the Bedford Playhouse, sparked lively discussion, thoughtful questions, and exactly the kind of community dialogue the series was created to inspire.
1. Casey Kaplan and John Roa
2. Emily Fisher, Jayni Chase
3. Jenn Truran, Marious Sjulsen, Haley Gilliland
4. Sam Ring, Candice & John Roa, Casey Kaplan, Michael Kaplan, Jared Shahid, Shannon Krause
5. Jack Bogdan, Matt Baxendale, Siena Boccuzzi
6. Kirsten Tegtmeier, Tate Atkinson
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Aimee Pokwatka at Bedford Books
Celebrating the release of beloved local author, Aimee Pokwatka’s, third novel Accumulation.
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Annual Gala
Supporters of The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester gathered for its annual celebration. The evening underscored the organization’s impact, and rallied support for its mission to expand opportunity for local youth.
PHOTOGRAPHY: HUDVALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY (4 & 5)
1. Kay Lovig, Marc Lener, Leif Lovig, Kathy Aligene
2. Nick Venditti, Sean Kelly, James & Victoria Wise
3. Erik Kaeyer, Forrest Mas, Henry Johnson, Hart Callahan, George D’Ambrosio
4. George D’Ambrosio, Muffin Dowdle, Leslie Lampert
5. The Townsend Family (Johannah Townsend, Humanitarian Honoree, blue dress, center right) The Glass House Summer Party
The gorgeous summer day at the Glass House unfolded as an immersive afternoon of art, dance, music and community.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BRENDON COOK/BFA.COM
6. Leeza Gourinovitch, Sophia Gourinovitch, Kat Sinenko, Dimitri Sinenko
7. Kirsten Reoch, Debbie Propst, Dozie Kanu, Jonathan Olivares
8. Felix Burrichter, Jackie Klempay, Abdolreza Aminlari
9. Alexander Hankin, Daniel Eric Golds, Polina Proshkina, Eric Viner,
Jordan Wise
10. Sam Ring, Casey Kaplan, Matt Walker, Hannelore Kaplan, Joshua Carmichael, Susi Kenna
11. Andrea Attkiss, Cas Friese
Tolomeo
Out & About
The May Fair
The May Fair once again delivered all the ingredients of a perfect spring weekendthrilling rides, treasure-hunting at the legendary tag sale, live music, and plenty of hometown spirit.
The Pantry’s Community Table
A memorable evening hosted by Sam Green and Chris Lacovara brought together neighbors and friends in the spirit of generosity, raising critical support for local families experiencing food insecurity.
4. Jessica Crescenzi, Julie Artabane Cooper
5. Sam Green & Chris Lacovara
6. Trish Baum & Shelley Yoran
7. Cristi & David Oliver Cohen, Stephanie DiChristina, Christopher
The Pantry’s Community Table
3. Kim Baranowski, David Crescenzi, Ariel Flores, Michelle & Philipp Pletka
Gavigan, Michaela Babuskova, Harrison Boyce
8. Trina Ward Fontaine, Michael Goldstein
9. Cydney Chase, Alexandra Fisher, Essie Cohen
1. Jessica & Sean Reitman with Remi, Ivy & Layne
2. Caitlin & Jay Thornhill with Rosie and Boyd
Out & About
The
Come Eat Book Celebration at Darien Community Association
Fans
1. Nick, Nick & Louisa Chen, Ben Goldfarb
2. Julia Johnson, Billy Reighley
3. Mary Frances Warner, Cole & Webb Warner
4. Wills and Annie Manning, Courtney and Mars Rault
5. Lisa Corcoran, Julia Johnson, Hilly Novik-Sandberg, Beatrice Smith, Lily Kast
6. Melissa Ben-Ishay, Maddie Devita
7. Sue Clarke, Shannon Fitzgerald, Heather Curran
8. Alison Finger, Laura Kuehl, Sarah Ritchey, Diane Barston
4. Susan Wylie, Cynnie Thunem, Heidi Dewaele, Suzy Lavieri, Tracey Karl, Robin Foley, Toni-Ann Vittoria
5. David Fromm, Marian Hamilton, Liz Green, Debbie Heidecorn, Stacy Wilder, Ariel Dubs, Nancy Rosner
6. Jon Cobert, Judy Willsey
7. Susan Geffen, Michael Schiliro, Alison Simon, Barbara Digiacinto
8. Michael Izzo, Joseph Izzo Jr, Akira Nakai, Joseph Izzo Sr, Anthony Izzo.
Out & About
This year’s garden gathering welcomed author Allison Pataki, who spoke about her new book It Girl. Guests enjoyed a a picturesque lunch in the garden alongside raffles, prizes, and more.
Neverstill Spring Release Party
Neverstill Wines celebrated its Spring Release with an intimate gathering at Bedford Farms, where tastemakers and wine lovers enjoyed exclusive pours from the all-female-led New York label. The evening embodied the brand’s commitment to mindful luxury, conscious consumption, and meaningful connection.
PHOTOGRAPHY: RHONDA SPEVAK
Mather Homestead Garden Tea
Mather Homestead Garden Tea
1. Allison Pataki, Samantha Gault
2. Debbie Colon, Holly Friend, Susan Doelp
3. Steph Tucker, Aly Sommer
4. Mary Hapin Carter, Taylor Marron, Sarah Woodberry
8. Jessica Bremer, Lisa Lubart, Natacha Carbajal-Evangelista, Misun Kim, Amy Lerner and Evan Lerner
Neverstill Spring Release Party
Out & About
The Art of the Clash Book Party
Bold patterns, vibrant colors, and plenty of creative energy filled the room as guests celebrated the launch of The Art of the Clash with author Sophie von Oertzen Williamson. Set at the Carriage Barn, the evening mixed design inspiration, lively conversation, and stylish company into a truly colorful affair.
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Spring Celebration
The Endeavor Spring Celebration brought the community together to honor the heart of Endeavor: the farm, the herd, and the people who make it all possible. Guests gathered in the barn, met the beloved ponies, and enjoyed an evening filled with equestrian charm.
Endeavor Spring Celebration
Hilary Wittmann with panelists Sophie von Oertzen Williamson, Amanda Loehnis, Andrea Ceraso
3. Luke Cohler, Stephanie Sandler, Libby Kountzman, Clarissa Post
4. Jen Russey, Tom Brown, Jennifer Potter, Colleen Proster
5. Joyce Andersen, Janet Dinger, Ariel Ling
6. Skip & Michaela Beitzel, Dan Ginnel
7. Catherine Butkowitz, Ashley Allatt, Ali Gilbert
8. Hayley Carter 9. The Endeavor Team
Out & About
DAR Rememberance Ball
The Cannon Ridge Chapter of the DAR hosted a distinguished Remembrance Ball at the historic Lounsbury House, bringing together history, heritage, and community in a black-tie evening of commemoration.
1. Nina Fletcher, Victoria Cole, Jennifer St. Victor-de Pinho, Nancy Liguori, all wearing jewellery by Manfredi
2. Gaetano Crupi, Jack Cole, Geoffrey Gwin
3. Tia Cibani, Allie Black
4. Jennifer St. Victor-de Pinho; Elizabeth Smolenack; Mel Lawrance, Sacha Brown
Mather Homestead Summer Solstice Party
The Mather Homestead Foundation Junior Board welcomed guests for an elegant evening of cocktails and canapés in the sunlit sunken garden, followed by an elevated Southern dining experience in the field curated by Greer Southern Table. With a vibrant gathering of supporters, the event was the perfect kickoff to summer.
PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDREA CERASO
5. Mike & Nicole Nieves, Laura & Alex Rickenbaker
6. Alexandra Galanski, Charlotte Siska, Madeleine Hannah, Amanda Sainsott
7. Phil Edmunds, Alex & Vicki Cameron, Morgan Edmunds
8. Mariana Rosario, Carolyn Elmi, Jessica Merrill, Alison Muench, Jessica Carreiro, Sarah McMackin, Aly Sommer, Stephanie Tucker, Diana Demirjian
9. Elle Petrie, Carolyn Frazier, Katherine Bunoski
DAR Rememberance Ball
Mather Homestead Summer Solstice Party
Out & About
A.C.T. of CT Gala
A.C.T. of CT’s Annual Gala lit up the night with cocktails, auctions, and show-stopping performances as guests gathered for one of the theater’s most anticipated evenings. The celebration built to a high-energy finale with the reveal of the 2026/2027 seasonand the thrill of finding out what Broadway magic is coming next.
1. Katie Diamond, Daniel C. Levine, Rebecca Baglio, Bryan Perri, Kristin Beylouni
2. Rudy Marconi & Peggy Marcon, Katy Schermann, Ian Schermann
3. Anthony Dortenzio, Liza Berisford, Heather Salaga
4. Darren Beylouni, David White, Dayna Beylouni White, Kristin Beylouni
5. Pamela Simoneau, Erin Craig, Michele Quindlen
6. Philip Fischer, Ken Karp
Ward Pound Reservation Bench Dedication
The Chase family gathered with friends and locals as the three Chase daughters, Cydney, Caley, and Emily, gifted their parents, Jayni and Chevy Chase a bench in their honor for all to enjoy a spectacular overlook.
PHOTOGRAPHY: WESTCHESTER COUNTY
7. The Chase
Raising the Curtain on a Bold New Season at A.C.T. of CT
When A.C.T. of CT gathered supporters in early June for its annual season announcement gala, the community was abuzz. The 2026/2027 lineup reveals a theatre increasingly confident in its identity and one that understands both its audience and its artistic ambitions.
Beautiful: The Carole King Story, will open the season in October and November. On the surface, it’s an obvious crowd-pleaser: a score packed with songs that generations know by heart. But the choice is deeper than nostalgia. Carole King’s story is about authorship, resilience, and the evolution of a young artist finding her voice in a male-dominated industry. As A.C.T. enters its ninth season, that narrative of creative independence feels particularly resonant.
In February and March of 2027, the mood will shift with Avenue Q – the sharp, satirical, and intentionally irreverent Tony Award winning musical that occupies very different territory. Pairing it with Beautiful is not accidental. Where one celebrates iconic songwriting, the other interrogates adulthood, ambition, and cultural expectations with humor that walks a deliberate line. The production blends actors and puppetry in a way that is both technically inventive and socially pointed, offering a reminder that comedy can carry weight.
Programming the two shows back-to-back shows that A.C.T. is a theatre comfortable embracing range, and, it signals trust in the audience and perhaps a recognition that Fairfield County’s appetite for storytelling continues to expand.
The most intriguing part of the season, however, remains temporarily unnamed.
Due to licensing agreements, the third production cannot be publicly revealed until the fall. According to Artistic Director Daniel C. Levine, the theater has been trying to obtain this title since opening the theater in 2018. “We are contractually not permitted to advertise this production until October due to a national tour, but trust us, it will be worth the wait. Why? Because it is epic, sweeping, and is a musical that changed the face of Broadway. This will be our largest production to date!”
Founded in 2018, A.C.T. of CT set out to create professional theatre in Ridgefield at a true Broadway standard. In less than a decade, that ambition has matured into a distinct identity. The company has drawn major artists to its stage, earned national attention for inventive productions, and even secured a Grammy nomination - a rare distinction for a regional theatre of its size.
If previous seasons established A.C.T. of CT as an ambitious newcomer, this one solidifies its confidence: a theatre that knows who it is and where it’s headed. … The titles were announced at the Gala, but the season itself tells the larger story… and we can’t wait to watch!
family:
Top left: Cydney, Emily, Alex Baglieri, Bottom left: Chevy, Jayni, Caley
JULY
July 1 @ 12pm OPENING OF AMERICA ABROAD: ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DIPLOMACY ON VIEW THROUGH DEC 31
Onera Foundation, New Canaan
July 3 @ 6pm STAR SPANGLED SOIREÉ: RIDGEFIELD COMMEMORATES AMERICA 250
Lounsbury House, Ridgefield
July 3 @ 7.30pm LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOT FIVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Caramoor, Katonah
July 4 @ 8pm POPS, PATRIOTS, AND FIREWORKS FEATURING THE WESTCHESTER SYMPHONIC WINDS FOR AMERICA’S 250TH
Caramoor, Katonah
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July 4 @ 9am POUND RIDGE JULY 4TH ROAD RACE
Pound Ridge Town Park
July 4 @ 8.30pm TOWN OF POUND RIDGE FIREWORKS
Pound Ridge Town Park
July 4 @ 7pm MAHOPAC “RACE THE LAKE”
Lake Mahopac
July 4 @ 9.30pm ROWAYTON FIREWORKS Bayley Beach, Rowayton
July 4 @ 11am PARTY IN THE PARK!JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Ballard Park, Ridgefield
July 4 @ 3.30pm NORTH CASTLE CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH Town Hall, Armonk
July 4 @ 5pm FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Waveny Park, New Canaan
July 4 @ 10am HAMLET READINGS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Katonah, Bedford Village, Bedford Hills
July 7 @ 6.30pm BOOK SOCIAL WITH AUTHOR BEATRIZ WILLIAMS
Darien Community Association
July 8 @ 6pm
HISTORICAL MINIATURE
GAMING SOCIETY: AMERICA 250!
Darien Library
July 9 @ 5pm LADIES NIGHT OUT
Katonah Museum of Art
July 9 @ 5.30pm
OPENING RECEPTION: YELLOW STUDIO MEMBER
ART SHOW 2026
Yellow Studio, Cross River
July 9 @ 5pm
STRING QUARTET CONCERT
250 YEARS OF AMERICAN MUSIC
New Canaan Library
July 10 @ 6.30pm
FIRST FRIDAYS - LIVE MUSIC CROSS PURPOSE
Bedford Playhouse
July 10 @ 6.30pm
DARIEN’S JULY FIREWORKS
Darien High School
July 9-11 @ 10am
DARIEN’S SIDEWALK SALES
Darien
July 11 @ 11am
HALF-HOUR PORTRAITS BY JESSICA MILLER
Yellow Studio, Cross River
July 11 @ 9am
PLEASANTVILLE
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Parkway Field, Pleasantville
CALENDAR of LOCAL EVENTS
July 11 @ 6pm
SUMMER CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO — NASHVILLE EXPRESS
Wampus Brook Park, Armonk
July 12 @ 12pm REVOLUTIONARY HUNT FOR HISTORY IN BEDFORD VILLAGE
Bedford Historical Society
July 12 @ 4pm MUSIC AT THE MANSION WITH ON THE TRAIL
Lounsbury House, Ridgefield
July 14 @ 10am NATURE STUDIO FOR CHILDREN
Grace Farms, New Canaan
July 14 @ 7.30pm
CONNECTICUT BALLET UNDER THE STARS
Levitt Pavillion, Westport
July 16 @ 6.30pm
BOOK SIGNING TIA WILLIAMS
Bedford Books
July 17-18 @ 9am NEW CANAAN SIDEWALK SALE
Downtown New Canaan
July 17 @ 5pm
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
Scotts Corner, Pound Ridge
July 18 @ 12pm MEET & GREET
MICHAEL NEIMAN
Bedford Books
July 18 @ 6pm
SUMMER CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO — TRAMPS LIKE US
Wampus Brook Park, Armonk
July 18 @ 9.30am
INVASIVE SPECIES ID
Mianus River Gorge, Bedford
July 19 @ 10am
BRLA BERRY PICKING!
Bedford
July 19 @ 3pm LIVE ON THE LAWN AT THE DCA
Darien Community Association
July 23 @ 5.30pm
SUMMER SOCIAL
Yellow Studio, Cross River
July 24 @ 6.30pm TAVERN ON THE TRAILS BRLA
July 24 @ 6.30pm
LIVE MUSIC: DAVID WOLFF
Bedford Playhouse
July 25 @ 12pm JAZZ FESTIVAL
Caramoor, Katonah
July 25 @ 6pm
SUMMER CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO — SHUT UP AND PLAY
Wampus Brook Park, Armonk
July 25 @ 10am
RIDGEFIELD SUMMER FEST
Downtown Ridgefield
July 25 @ 4pm
RENDEZVOUS WITH TREASON: THE ANDRE/ ARNOLD CONSPIRACY
Pound Ridge Library
July 25 @ 10.30am MOVE WITH GRACE FARMS X LULULEMON | BARRE WITH DANIELLE AVIEZER Grace Farms, New Canaan
July 26 @ 4pm MUSIC AT THE MANSION WITH THE RIDGEFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Lounsbury House, Ridgefield
July 28 @ 7pm CLASSIC TUESDAY: TOUCH OF EVIL (1958) Bedford Playhouse
July 28 @ 7.30pm ART GARFUNKEL: WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD CELEBRATION CONCERTS Ridgefield Playhouse
July 30 @ 6.30pm FRIENDS OF KAREN’S BOOT & BEATS
Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster
July 30 @ 7pm BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP
Westmoreland Sanctuary, Mt Kisco
July 30 @ 6.30pm AN EVENING OF AMERICAN PROTEST MUSIC Mather Homestead, Darien
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AUGUST
August 1 @ 6pm SUMMER CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO — MIGHTY SPECTRUM BAND
Wampus Brook Park, Armonk
August 2 @ 3pm WORKSHOP: CHEF’S PALATE | AMERICAN PLATE
Grace Farms, New Canaan
August 2 @ 5pm THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION TRAVELING EXHIBIT COMES TO MATHER!
Mather Homestead, Darien
August 3 @ 6.30pm AUTHOR TALK ACQUELINE FRIEDLAND
Bedford Books
August 4 @ 10am 1ST TUESDAY COFFEE & CONVERSATION WITH THE RIDGEFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Lounsbury House, Ridgefield
August 6 @ 6pm DINNER FROM THE GARDEN
Grace Farms, New Canaan
August 6 @ 7pm STEPHEN COLBERT BANDLEADER: LOUIS CATO Bedford Playhouse
August 7 @ 6.30pm FIRST FRIDAYS: PETEY HOP Bedford Playhouse
August 8 @ 5pm SUMMER SATURDAYSCARIBBEAN NIGHT Harvest Moon, North Salem
August 8 @ 6pm SUMMER CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO — JOHN FOGERTY TRIBUTE
Wampus Brook Park, Armonk
August 10-14 @ 9.30am KMA SUMMER ART CAMP: BUILDING MINIATURE WORLDS
Katonah Museum of Art
August 13 @ 7pm CULT CLASSIC: IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (2000) Bedford Playhouse
August 14 @ 7.30pm FAMILY NIGHTTIME EXPLORATION
Mianus River Road, Bedford
August 14 @ 8pm ANDREW DICE CLAY: LIVE IN CONCERT
Ridgefield Playhouse
August 15 @ 7pm LIVE MUSIC: ARI HEST
Bedford Playhouse
August 16 @ 7.30pm ALLEN STONE LIVE Ridgefield Playhouse
August 19 @ 6pm
SUMMER CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO — SCHOOL OF ROCK
Wampus Brook Park, Armonk
August 23 @ 8.30am FILLING IN THE BLANKS UNITE TO FIGHT 5K
Mill River Park, Stamford
August 30 @ 4pm MUSIC AT THE MANSION WITH THE RIDGEFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FEATURING ‘PARALLEL BRASS’
