North Fork Real Estate Showcase, Columbus Day Issue 2025 by M3 Media Group

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Why Choose North Fork?

“ What impressed us most was the quality of the craftsmanship. The materials used were top-notch, and every part of the project was built with precision and care.

We also appreciated the transparency and the team’s willingness to make adjustments as needed..Their attention to detail and dedication to excellence truly sets them apart from other contractors we’ve worked with in the past.

Overall, we couldn’t be happier and highly recommend NFWW to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and trustworthy home builder.”

-Mike & Kathy T., East Marion

CUSTOM HOMEBUILDERS

Private Soundfront, East Marion

INDIAN NECK FARM: UNPARALLELED - UNRIVALED - UNSURPASSED

Peconic | $35.5MM | 11 Bedrooms | 10 Full & 6 Half Baths | Waterfront

Nestled along a deep-water creek on the North Fork of Long Island lies a oncein-a-lifetime, 148-acre waterfront estate. The perfect sanctuary for you and your guests to escape the frantic pace of everyday life.

Your search is over. If you’ve been looking for that rare blend of modern design and stunning sound front sunsets, look no further. This incredible Res4-Build on

BAYFRONT PARADISE

SOUND FRONT OASIS

Perched on a 100-foot-high bluff with sweeping Sound views, this 3,348 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 5-bath modern home sits on 2.45 acres with 190 of private beach. Features include floor-to-ceiling windows, a chef’s kitchen, multiple decks, a separate guest cottage, and a 50-foot pool with lanai.

Welcome to your Bayfront Escape on the North Fork! This home has every aspect of beach living. Incredible views, 1.38 acres and 286 feet of expansive sugar sand beach. Inclusive of an additional 0.34 acre lot.

Big E farm - former thoroughbred horse-breeding ranch and home to Robert Entenmann. 22+ Acres and Manor house. Full development rights and multiple out buildings.

LIVE ART

Wake up to water views and 100 feet of bay beach that instantly hits your refresh button. This stunning bayfront is great for gatherings or spreading out in peace. Road to bay properties like this are rare and are coveted on the boulevard!

STUNNING

SOUND FRONT SANCTUARY

This stately Cape Dutch Architectural Sound front is the perfect blend of privacy, luxury, and natural beauty. Sweeping water views, a private Gunite pool, full basement with an oversized two car garage, and a warm inviting interior.

GET YOUR FARM ON!

Riverhead | $2.6MM | Approved 4 Lot Subdivision with DRS Land

27 acres of land with approved 4 lot subdivision. This is the opportunity to make your mark on the North Fork! Great road frontage and visibility at the intersection of Roanoke and Sound Avenue.

SOUTHOLD STUNNER- NEW CONSTRUCTION

MODERN DESIGN MEETS COASTAL LIVING

East Marion | $1.895MM | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full & 1 Half Baths | New Construction

Brand-new custom build crafted with an eye for detail. This home balances timeless design with modern conveniences in a coveted beach community. It’s not just a house - it’s a backdrop for life at the beach. The right blend of craftsmanship, convenience, and coastal attitude. Could be you!®

This one’s a North Fork knockout set on over 2+ acres. If “flawless, never lived in, fully loaded by the beach” is your thing, this delivers-all the luxury, none of the pretense. Could be you!®

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN

Cutchogue | $2MM | Land

This extraordinary lot is located in Cutchogue, A.K.A. The Sunniest Spot in New York State! 11.57 acres including a shy 3-acre building envelope. This conservation subdivision is the perfect blend of natural beauty and development potential.

GREENPORT VILLAGE

Greenport Village | $1.95MM |Comm/Retail | Sale or Lease

This iconic location is a prime opportunity in the heart of Greenport Village. High trafﬁc, high visibility, 3900 square feet, 2 garages, 3 parking spots. Retail/Living are permitted uses. Sale or Short Term Lease.

FULLY LEASED COMM/RESI PROPERTY

Mattituck | $1.795MM | Retail/Tasting Room | 2 Apartments Greenhouse

Nestled in the bustling heart of Mattituck, this exceptional commercial property offers the perfect blend of retail space and residential income opportunities. Zoned for Hamlet Business.

BROOKLYN IN THE HOUSE!

Greenport Village | $1.195MM | New Construction 3 Bedrooms | 3 Full & 1 Half Baths

This chic, stylish home near Greenport Village was built with a nod to the Brooklyn Brownstone. Stunning new construction features cedar shake shingles and an artisan’s touch throughout.

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The Art of Creating Palm Beach Chic — How one Palm Beach hotel has embraced vibrant maximalism

A Quiet Prelude to Spring — Planting in the Fall for a garden that blooms early

— A weekend on the

Living Outdoors, Longer — Smart design, layered textiles, and firelit features are redefining patios and porches as three-season sanctuaries

A Rare Waterside Estate — This

Fall Forward — Transforming your home from summer bright to autumn cozy

Balance Matters in Every Room.

BY HEATHER SENISON

If you’re looking around your home and wondering why it doesn’t feel quite right, one foundational design principle may offer a solution: balance. The concept not only contributes to the overall visual appeal of a space, but it also influences how we feel within it, designers say.

“Balance in your home offers a feeling of calm and order,” says Libby Langdon, founder of Libby Langdon Interiors. “This is a place where you need to feel peace, comfort and serenity, and balance helps you achieve that.”

From relaxing bedrooms to productive home offices and layered living rooms, proper use of balance can transform a home into a harmonious haven.

CREATE CALM SPACES

In interior design, balance is used to produce equilibrium. There are several key factors involved in achieving this, explains Jennifer Weisberg Cohen, owner and principal designer at JLW Interiors, starting with contrast, which is often achieved through color.

“A light hue that is set against something dark creates a more striking visual impression,” Weisberg Cohen says. “The greater the difference between the lighter and darker colors, the stronger the contrast.” Proportion, defined as how different pieces relate to each other in terms of scale, matters too. “Oftentimes, when you walk into a space and it feels

‘off’ but you are unable to articulate why, it’s because the proportions are incorrect,” she says.

Balance is also achieved through symmetry, adds Langdon — for example, with matching nightstands and lamps on either side of your bed. “This is the easiest way to achieve symmetry,” she says. “You want the heights of items of these pieces to be the same.”

‘BALANCE’ WORK AND STYLE

In a home office, balance becomes both practical and aesthetic. Langdon suggests incorporating custom millwork or built-in cabinetry to fit the room’s size while fostering productivity. “Organization and order are key to staying productive,” she says. These subtle choices can have a big impact, helping the space feel structured and supportive.

Over in your living area, two identical chairs flanking a sofa, or matching end tables on either side, create a sense of order and visual calm. “I’m not recommending you buy furniture in ‘sets’ but it’s more the thinking of repeating a few select pieces,” Langdon says.

A coffee table should be no higher than the adjacent upholstery seat height, Weisberg Cohen adds, and side tables no higher than the corresponding arm height. “An oversized sofa will always overwhelm a petite cocktail table in the same way that a king-sized bed will crowd a small room,” she explains.

DO WHAT ‘FEELS GOOD’

After a day or two away from your home, try to enter with fresh eyes and ask yourself, “Does this space drain me or make me tired? Does this space overexcite me and make me feel like I can’t ground or relax?,” designer Gala Magriñá suggests.

Her team recently used contrast to create balance at a new ColorPop Workshop for kids in Southampton. Being an active playspace, it needed bright, colorful accents, which they balanced with a clean white backdrop.

“A maximalist space can still feel balanced even if it’s highly contrasted,” Magriñá says. “Balance to me means the perfect things, in the perfect scale, in the perfect quantity, put in the perfect place. When all of these align, it just feels good.”

Photo: JLW Interiors

Photo: Libby Langdon

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In The Heart of Dering Harbor

Shelter Island | Dearing Harbor. Tucked within the storybook charm of Dering Harbor-New York’s smallest and arguably most exclusive village-lies a majestic 8.2-acre estate parcel waiting to be reimagined. With only 35 homes dotting this picturesque 200-acre seaside haven, the opportunity to claim such a vast and pristine canvas is nothing short of extraordinary. Once part of the legendary “Oriole Farm,” the private arboretum and cultivated gardens of famed horticulturist Alice Fisk, this land is steeped in heritage and beauty. Now, for the first time in generations, this treasured property emerges from its quiet slumber to invite a visionary buyer to shape their own legacy in an unmatched setting. Surrounded by whispers of nature and the tranquility of the sea, the gently cleared land offers a rare combination of serenity and scale-with ample room to design a grand manor, shimmering pool, elegant pool house, tennis court, and even a bespoke carriage house with legal living quarters above. A discreet service entrance on the west side adds both convenience and privacy, and shortens your stroll to the village center. Unlike other areas on Shelter Island, Dering Harbor benefits from its own municipal water supply-ensuring both crystal-clear drinking water and a thriving landscape nourished year-round. Directly across from the verdant fairways of Gardiner’s Bay Country Club, with views of the iconic 4th hole, the estate is perfectly positioned for those who appreciate refined leisure. Within a leisurely walk, you’ll discover sandy beaches, charming shops, and fine dining tucked along the waterfront-each moment here infused with the idyllic pace of island life. With easy access to both the North and South Forks and the freedom to shape your vision while finalizing architectural plans, this singular offering invites you to craft something timeless-a sanctuary where nature, history, and elegance converge. Come walk the land, breathe in the salt air, and imagine the extraordinary life that awaits. Exclusive. $2.895M WEB# 915097

LOT 1 LOT 2

12 Acre North Fork Soundfront Permits In Place On Each 6 Acre Lot

North Fork | East Marion. You remember the feeling. You’re on holiday on the coast of some Caribbean isle or on the cliff of a European town overlooking the Mediterranean. Each morning when your head leaves the pillow you know you are on vacation with broad expanses of water dotted with boats and vistas of other shores. Much closer to home, only 100 miles from Manhattan, you can recreate that feeling each and every day when you develop this very private, nearly 12 acre waterfront, meadow-like parcel composed of two 5.7 acres lots spanning 350’ along the North Fork’s Long Island Sound. With all permitting work done on each lot, a savvy buyer would save hundreds of thousands of dollars and months of waiting to begin construction of a significant house, waterside pool, tennis court and even a guest house for those who would undoubtedly flock to help you enjoy your grand, new estate. The low, but stable bluff, provides easy access down a gentle pebbled path to the beach from where you’ll enjoy an abundance of aquatic activities while conversation and laughter will resound around the inevitable nighttime beach fires. The property affords ample opportunity to create your own vineyard, apple orchard or a field of wildflowers through which your driveway will meander right to your front door. Only a few miles from both the ferries of Greenport and Orient Point, this well positioned property provides easy access to everything that has made the North Fork the new sought after destination. At night, go into town for dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants overlooking Shelter Island or head to one of the many vineyards for a wine tasting. But on clear evenings, eat early as you might want to get back for some of the most beautiful sunsets anywhere, as the sun seems to disappear somewhere into the Sound leaving the horizon a purplish haze. Best of all, you won’t need a passport, a pat down or a plane ticket. Just get in your car and head East. When you get there, you’ll know...and remember. Exclusive. $7.495M WEB# 888798 | Lot 1 $3.75M WEB# 888799 | Lot 2 $3.75M WEB# 888847

Fall Escape: A Weekend on the North Fork

BY JAXON WILDE

here’s a certain magic to the North Fork in autumn. The long days of summer have softened into a golden rhythm; the fields are full, the vines heavy with grapes, and the air carries the faint sweetness of apples and sea salt. For those who crave both refinement and authenticity, a fall weekend here feels like slipping into a world where luxury is measured not in glitz, but in abundance, flavor, and connection to the land.

SATURDAY MORNING: ORCHARDS AND HARVEST RITUALS

Start the day in the orchards, where apple trees stand in neat rows and the air is crisp with possibility. On the North Fork, beloved spots like Harbes Family Farm invite visitors to wander with baskets in hand, filling them with heirloom varieties—tart Empires, honeyed Fujis, and classic McIntoshes among them. Nearby farms, each with their own character, add to the tradition, offering rows of apples ripe for the picking and fields where pumpkins glow against the autumn light. The search for the perfect jack-o’-lantern can feel as meditative as it is festive. In the background, children sip hot cider while adults tuck warm apple cider doughnuts into paper bags. These are the simplest, and perhaps most delicious, of fall indulgences.

LATE MORNING: VINEYARDS IN THEIR AUTUMN GLORY

From the orchards, head toward the vineyards that line the North Fork’s backroads. In autumn, the vines turn shades of amber and crimson, the scenery as intoxicating as the wines themselves. Many wineries, such as Macari, offer tastings on outdoor terraces, where a glass of crisp sauvignon blanc or a silky merlot pairs beautifully with the view. Some vineyards host harvest festivals or live acoustic music, creating an atmosphere that feels celebratory yet unhurried.

One winemaker describes the season as “the crescendo of the year,” when the fruits of patient labor reveal themselves in full. Whether you’re a collector seeking library vintages or simply savoring a flight in the sunshine, the experience is unmistakably rooted in place.

Photo: Georgia Sheridan/unsplash

No visit to the North Fork is complete without stopping at the roadside farm stands, their tables piled high with gourds, late-season tomatoes, artisanal cheeses, and jars of honey that glisten like amber. The region’s chefs source directly from these stalls, and it shows in the food. A handful of stands also sell baked goods, from rustic fruit pies to loaves of crusty sourdough that practically beg to be taken back to a rental kitchen or picnic blanket.

For lunch, settle into one of the farm-to-table restaurants that dot villages from Jamesport to Greenport. The menus shift with the harvest: roasted squash soups, seared scallops from local waters, and salads jeweled with pomegranate seeds and baby greens. Paired with a glass of North Fork rosé, it’s autumn distilled into a plate.

EVENING: SEASIDE STROLLS AND REFINED DINING

As the day softens into evening, the shoreline beckons. The North Fork is edged with quiet coves and stretches of beach where driftwood and seashells collect with the tide. Walking along the water at dusk, when the sky blushes pink over Peconic Bay and the Long Island Sound, feels like stepping into a painting.

Dinner might be at a sophisticated harbor-side restaurant in Greenport, where candlelit tables overlook the marina, or at a more intimate inn-style dining room tucked off the Main Road in Southold. Expect menus that highlight the season — roasted duck with cranberries, pumpkin ravioli with sage butter, or local oysters presented with a glass of Champagne.

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APPLES (AND PUMPKINS) ON THE NORTH FORK

HARBES FAMILY FARM Mattituck

A North Fork staple, Harbes offers sprawling orchards, pumpkin patches, and family-friendly attractions. Their apple selection is abundant, and fall weekends bring hayrides, corn mazes, and cider doughnuts.

WICKHAM’S FRUIT FARM Cutchogue

One of the region’s oldest working farms, Wickham’s is known for its historic orchard and picturesque water views. Beyond apple picking, their fresh cider and pies are worth the trip.

WOODSIDE ORCHARDS Aquebogue/Jamesport

Famous for its hard cider as much as its apples, Woodside lets guests pick from several varieties and then unwind with a cider flight in the tasting room.

GABRIELSEN’S COUNTRY FARM Jamesport

Come for pumpkins as much as apples. Gabrielsen’s is loved for its vibrant pumpkin patch, wagon rides, and festive fall decorations perfect for families and photos.

LEWIN FARMS Calverton

A fourth-generation family farm offering U-pick apples and pumpkins alongside a wide variety of produce. Known for its authenticity and no-frills charm.

Lewin Farms

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SUNDAY MORNING: A BREATH OF NATURE

Take time this morning to enjoy the quieter corners of the North Fork. A walk through a nature preserve, a bike ride past farm fields, or even a kayak trip on calm bay waters offers a grounding contrast to the indulgences of food and wine. The landscape on the North Fork is subtle but stirring: rows of vines meeting horizon lines of sea, sky, and salt marsh.

AFTERNOON: BRIERMERE FARMS

On your way home, make one last stop at Briermere Farms in Riverhead for their legendary fruit pies. It’s well worth a detour. The raspberry cream and apple crumb pies are regional icons — perfect to bring back home for a late-night indulgence.

Where to Stay: NORTH

FORK RETREATS

THE MENHADEN, Greenport

A chic boutique hotel in the heart of Greenport, with a rooftop deck, sleek rooms, and modern Hamptons style.

SOUND VIEW GREENPORT

Set directly on the water with amazing sunsets, this hotel combines mid-century architecture with contemporary design. Dine at the Halyard while there.

JEDEDIAH HAWKINS INN, Jamesport

A restored 19th-century mansion surrounded by gardens, with an acclaimed restaurant and old-world elegance.

SHINN ESTATE FARMHOUSE, Mattituck

For wine lovers, this bed-and-breakfast on a working vineyard offers cozy rooms, tasting privileges, and rustic charm.

THE SHOALS, Southold

A modern waterfront stay with minimalist design and direct access to the marina, perfect for those arriving by boat.

Jedediah Hawkins Inn

JAMESPORT: Waterfront! This home was designed for large families. Everyone has their own private space and room plus 3 living rooms for games and movies. Read on the balcony and see the beautiful Connecticut shoreline in the distance. Great room with island for extra seating when the whole family gathers. Cozy up in front of the fireplace or head to your own private sandy beach, with a path and deck with access to miles of shoreline for walking, beach combing, fishing, or just floating around in the Sound. Covered porch for dining, rocking chair front porch and sunset viewing deck on the sound all yours! 4 bedrooms, plus nooks and crannies for extended family friends. This home has hardwood floors, an outdoor shower, and offers tri level living space. Come one come all and celebrate summer seaside living here on the North Fork!

MLS#822874

MATTITUCK: Deep water dock on East side of Mattituck Inlet. Beautiful custom cedar shingled ranch style home. 2 BRS, 1.5 baths, hw floors, wood burning fireplace for the chilly winter days and nights. These wide expansive waterviews are yours! Quiet setting, close to Mattituck inlet. 2nd level unfinished and ready for expansion. Bailey Beach nearby for a day at the beach. Come and experience the North Fork.

MLS#861585

$1,395,000

BAITING HOLLOW: Experience coastal living with amazing sunsets & water views from most rooms. This tri-level cedar shingled mother daughter home is set peacefully at a cul de sac overlooking a nature preserve and Long Island Sound! Gourmet modern kitchen, Primary BR on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has an upper deck with views and 2 BRS and bath. Enclosed porch and deck all with captivating sound views. Family room with fireplace, gym and hot tub area! Experience privacy, trees, and deeded beach with parking. Room for a pool. Kayak, swim, fish or stroll the miles of beautiful ever-changing shoreline.

MLS#861034

$1,349,000

10.95 ACRES! 2 acre lot with building rights intact and 8.95 acres development rights sold. Good privacy as well. Design and build your forever home here and start your own vineyard, nursery or equestrian dream! Ideal for nursery, field crops, grapes, flowers or horses! Well on property for irrigation. Buy now build later! Great organic farm. This is an awesome investment!

MLS#852570

$1,150,000

$1,200,000

JAMESPORT:

Living Outdoors, longer

Smart Design, Layered Textiles, and Firelit Features are Redefining Patios and Porches as Three-Season Sanctuaries.

BY HANNAH SELINGER

Just because the season is transitioning doesn’t mean you have to give up use of your outdoor space. The best way to make use of your outdoor space three seasons out of the year is to design it with all weather in mind. We’ve curated some of the best and most current design ideas for patios, porches, and backyard green spaces to bring your outdoors from spring, through summer, and all the way into deepest fall.

Fire features aren’t necessarily anything new, but one fire feature that will truly outlast the summer weather is a patio fireplace. While the traditional fire pit evokes s’mores and summer soirees, the freestanding fireplace makes your outdoor space feel like a cozy living room, even as temperatures plummet.

Online retailers like WoodlandDirect offer masonry outdoor fireplace kits in a range of sizes and finishes. All fireplaces can be customized to match the design and look of your particular space.

Speaking of cozy, bringing fabrics outside is another way to transition your space from summer into fall. Indoor/outdoor rugs can help a space feel welcoming, even in cooler months, and they also help delineate individual spaces. If your outdoor space is comprised of bluestone, fieldstone, brick, or paving stones, a rug will help provide a layer of insulation on cooler nights.

Brands like Ruggable, already known for their high-traffic rugs that can be placed in the washing machine, are a great place to look for rugged-butbeautiful outdoor textiles in all shapes and sizes. The company produces washable, power-loomed indoor/outdoor rugs made from 100 percent polypropylene. These rugs can also be placed in the washing machine when the elements have ganged up on them.

Adding other textiles, like layered outdoor cushions and pillows, can also help transition your patio or outdoor space from warmer months to cooler months, too. Sunbrella’s outdoor pillows

and cushions, which come in a host of colors, are built to last. As cooler months approach, consider adding additional pillows to your space, including oversized floor pillows (the brand makes tufted versions of these in conjunction with Mosaic, and you can buy them through Wayfair online). Create a warm and welcoming seating area with lantern lighting, blankets, and plenty of moisture-resistant pillows and you’re on your way to the transitional space of your dreams.

Believe it or not, plants are another key to an inspirational, three-season setup in your outdoor space. Choosing plants that have a long blooming cycle — long grasses, for instance, or yellow daisies, zinnias, Russian sage, asters, yarrow, English lavender, black-eyed Susan, coneflower, or even butterfly bush — can help extend the life of both your garden and your outdoor space.

While some blooms may be short-lived, choosing perennials that bloom longer or more than once can make your space feel vibrant all the way from early spring into the heart of fall, breathing new life into the intimate space you have created. Shop for your plants at local North Fork nurseries, like Gabrielsen’s in Jamesport; Trimble’s in Cutchogue and Verderber’s in Riverhead.

Photo: Courtesy of Ruggable

Photo: Jamie Hooper/Shutterstock

A RARE NORTH FORK WATERSIDE ESTATE

Tucked behind a lush, mature privet hedge, this extraordinary 102+ acre waterside estate offers the ultimate in privacy, potential, and possibility. Encompassing three separate parcels, the property presents an exceedingly rare opportunity on the coveted North Fork. This is where sweeping landscapes meet timeless charm. At the heart of the estate, is a spacious main residence that offers abundant natural light and open, flexible interiors. Generous proportions and airy spaces create an ideal canvas to customize and refine this place into the home of your dreams. Complementing the main house, is a single and separate buildable .75-acre of land that features a two bedroom, one bath cottage, perfect for guests, caretaker quarters, a rental investment, or space for future expansion. Beyond the residences, the estate unfolds as a thriving agricultural venture. Zoned for farming, it currently operates as a successful privet farm, with California Privet shrubs. Nature is celebrated throughout the grounds with a picturesque pond, greenhouse for year-round growing, and expansive open fields ready for exploration and enjoyment. Multiple outbuildings further enhance the versatility of the property, providing options for hobby farming, stables, creative workspaces, or storage. This is truly a North Fork treasure that’s awaiting its next chapter.

$15MM | 6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | Waterfront | 102.82 Acres

Exclusively Presented By Sheri Winter Parker, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at Corcoran swp@corcoran.com | m: 631.848.7730 | sheriwinterparker.com

THE ART OF CREATING Palm Beach Chic

BY MARIETTE WILLIAMS

Step into almost any Florida hotel, and you’ll find a familiar design playbook: wicker furniture, whitewashed walls, and pops of blue and green. While many South Florida properties embrace this beachy aesthetic, the recently opened Palm House in Palm Beach makes a bold departure with its exuberant maximalism. I recently visited the hotel, eager to explore the new property, and I left my stay impressed by the unique take on Palm Beach chic. If you’re looking for a luxury stay in a vibrant tropical setting, here’s what you need to know about Palm House, Palm Beach’s newest design darling.

PALM HOUSE HISTORY

Opened in November 2024, Palm House is the first new hotel in Palm Beach in four years. Additionally, Palm House marks the first hotel in Palm Beach under the London-based L+R Hotel’s Iconic Luxury Hotels brand collection. The property also holds a significant place in the city’s history, a legacy dating to the 1960s when the hotel was known as “The Heart of Palm Beach.” After shuttering for 17 years, the property reopened following a

Located on Royal Palm Way, just two blocks from the beach, the three-story structure has a punchy, coral façade. The boutique hotel is a bit unassuming at first, but once I stepped into the lobby, I was swept into a stunning, whimsical pink wonderland. The redesign is a collaborative effort from Atlanta-based architecture firm Cooper Carry, London-based interior design company Muza Lab, and Art Consultant Minda Dowling, who have reimagined the preppy pinks and greens of vintage Palm Beach into something fresh and bold.

Photo: Palm House

PROPERTY WIDE PREPPY REVIVAL

The lobby feels like stepping into a posh living room: jewel-toned couches and armchairs are positioned around marble coffee tables, and there are two showstopping floor-to-ceiling seashell murals, hand-designed by local artist Christa Wilm. A few steps from the seashelladorned check-in desk is the Palm House Dining Room and Palm Bar, both filled with (big and little) design surprises. The Dining Room’s curved, teal leather booths feature gold inlaid trim, accented with plump, pink pillows. Custom-designed, hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and the opulent theme is carried over to the bar, which features a pink marble countertop and pink and gold barstools.

The rest of the property also reveals a few nostalgic surprises. In the hallways, large-scale prints by the iconic American photographer Slim Aarons decorate the walls, paying homage to Palm Beach in the 1950s and 1960s. The guest rooms feel light and airy with vintage-inspired coral-colored tufted headboards, antique mirrors, and curved archways that lead to marble bathrooms. Outside, the retro Sunset Pool Deck feels like a tropical sanctuary, complete with striped awnings and rosy-hued cabana beds, lining an expansive heated pool.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE PERKS

The hotel features 79 luxurious suites, but the pièce de résistance is the Presidential Suite, a colossal two-story suite spanning 1,982 sq. ft. The moment you step inside, it’s hard to know where to look first: the Art Deco glass ball chandelier, the oversized art about the dining table, or the seductive, emerald coach that’s curved towards the floor-toceiling windows. On the second floor, the sleeping area features an Alaskan Kingsized bed (the largest hotel bed in Palm Beach) and a wall-to-wall headboard. The one-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom suite also features a kitchen, full-size living room, dining room, and two private balconies overlooking the pool.

It’s easy to see why locals already love Palm House. Ideally situated in the heart of Palm Beach, the property offers up preppy charm complemented by high-end service and amenities. From the luxurious Presidential Suite to the expansive heated pool, every aspect of Palm House is designed to pamper and indulge. It’s a historic revitalization that seems to hit all the right (stylistic) notes.

Presidential Living Room

Presidential Bedroom

Palm House Dining Room

THE QUIET PRELUDE to Spring

BY MILA EVERHART

Planting in the Fall for a Garden that Blooms Early.

On the North Fork, spring arrives not all at once but in measured moments — a gradual unfurling of light, air, and color. Long before the familiar daffodils and tulips make their bold entrance, subtler blooms step gracefully onto the stage. For those who plant with intention in autumn, these early flowers become the season’s quiet prelude, a gift to the garden and to the eye.

The ritual begins in fall, when the soil still holds warmth and the days stretch golden and crisp. This is the time to nestle bulbs into the earth, preparing for the elegant surprise that will follow months later.

“It may be tempting to get out in the garden while the weather is still nice, but don't plant your Spring flowering bulbs too early,” says Trent Brown, founder of Ground Break Design. “If the weather is warm for too long, you run the risk of those bulbs starting to grow before the first frost and then getting damaged over winter. You want them to stay dormant until Spring, so waiting as long as possible is better. The ground still needs to be workable, but usually, early to mid-October is a good time.”

When planting, depth matters. Bulbs thrive when tucked securely into the soil at just the right level. Group them by the handful, rather than placing them singly across the lawn. The result, come spring, is painterly — swathes of color that feel effortless, natural, and undeniably luxurious.

Among the first to appear are snowdrops, small and graceful, their white bells swaying gently beneath bare trees. They capture a particular kind of romance — fleeting yet unforgettable. Soon after come crocuses, with their golden, purple, and white chalices opening in defiance of lingering frost. Windflowers add their dainty brushstrokes in shades of blue and white, carpeting the ground with a delicacy that feels both wild and intentional. And then there are the early irises, their vivid yellow and violet blooms perched on short stems that belie their elegance.

By the time daffodils and narcissus take their turn, the garden is already alive with anticipation. While the larger varieties are well-loved for their sunny cheer, a few select types arrive earlier, offering their blossoms weeks in advance. Tête-à-Tête, with its miniature yellow blooms, and February Silver, in delicate white, both bring refinement to garden paths and borders, extending the pleasure of spring’s opening notes.

Indoors, the season can be coaxed to arrive even earlier. Paperwhite narcissus, widely available in autumn, are a staple of East End entertaining. Simply set the bulbs atop a bowl of marbles and water, and within weeks, slender green stems rise, crowned by fragrant white flowers. Their presence on a dining table or console fills the room with a subtle perfume, as elegant at a candlelit dinner as it is during a quiet winter morning. Successive plantings ensure blooms carry you well into spring.

Deer fencing may be necessary in some gardens, but for those who can keep their plantings safe, these early bulbs bring immeasurable charm.

In a landscape where luxury is often measured by scale, these modest blooms remind us that true refinement lies in timing, detail, and the quiet thrill of beauty arriving just a little earlier than expected.

SPRING STARTS HERE. FALL BULB TIPS:

• Cluster, Don’t Scatter. Plant bulbs in generous groups for painterly sweeps of color, rather than dotting them one by one.

• Depth is Everything. Follow the recommended planting depth for each bulb — too shallow and they may falter, too deep and they may never emerge.

• Think in Layers. Combine early bloomers with later varieties so your garden unfolds in waves from late winter through spring.

• Protect the Investment. If deer frequent your property, safeguard your plantings with fencing or choose spots closer to the home where they’re less likely to wander.

• Bring Spring Indoors. Keep a few paperwhite bulbs on hand for winter — they’re effortless to grow and add fragrance and elegance to the home long before the garden wakes up.

Fall Forward

Transforming your home from summer bright to autumn cozy can be as simple as adding some new pillows and throws in fall colors and nubby textures. Your table can get in the act too with runners or tablecloths and napkins in autumnal shades. And don’t forget the outdoors. Why not extend the season by installing a firepit?

PILE THEM ON

Sashiko organic cotton velvet throw pillows with feather insert 20” by 20” in shades ranging from travertine beige to chocolate brown.

$79.95, crateandbarrel.com

OUTDOOR WARMTH

Outdoor Kitchen Design Store firepit.

$2,500, outdoorkitchens.com

CASUAL THROW

DON’T FORGET NAPKINS

Autumnal pumpkin napkin ring.

$9.95, Sur La Table

GOOD AND DRY

Dusen Dusen cotton dish towels. $42, store.moma.org

AUTUMN LEAF

Sur La Table glass leaf plate in yellow or orange

$9.95, surlatable.com

Eden Merino Wool throw handcrafted by artisans. $295, jonathanadler.com

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