9 A.M. Kick things off at Wine Country Deli (3874 Middle Country Road, Calverton) with eggs however you like — in an omelet, scrambled atop French toast or on one of 22 different egg sandwich options, from avocado to pastrami. Grab a table outside while the deli packs you a custom picnic basket for your next destination.
11 A.M. Head to Peconic River Herb Farm (2749 River Road, Calverton), 14 acres of magical greenspace where you can shop for trees, herbs and other plants or just wander the grounds in socially distanced peace. Find a picnic table or Adirondack chair by the pond and enjoy your lunch, then maybe sneak a catnap in a hammock. It’s bliss.
2 P.M. Next stop is a friendly round of golf at Long Island Sports (149 Edwards Ave., Calverton). On weekends 9 a.m.-5 p.m., this sprawling facility offers an 18-hole mini-golf course, disc golf using flying discs and so-called foot golf, which uses regulation soccer balls.
4 P.M. By now you’re ready for a rest, and Long Island’s newest brewery, Peconic County Brewing (221 East Main St., Riverhead), is about a 10-minute drive away. Sit in a cushy chair on the deck and soak up the view of the Peconic River while you drink a Hampton Haze, a fruity, low-alcohol NEIPA (that’s New England IPA), an unfiltered and softer variety.
With gardening supplies and plants displayed fancifully across the property, Peconic River Herb Farm charms with a transporting fairy tale vibe. (Photo Credit: Jeannie Powers)
7 P.M. Wind down your dream day at a restaurant with pretty outdoor seating in Riverhead. You’re within walking distance of Mediterranean favorite Turkuaz Grill (40 McDermott Ave., Riverhead) or upscale New American destination Preston House (428 East Main St., Riverhead), where the Sunday evening prix fixe is a $35, three-course bargain.
Staying over? The Preston Hotel, located directly behind the restaurant, has 20 modern, boutique-style rooms and suites, and some are pet friendly.
