Eleven generations of the same family have called Sylvester Manor home dating back to 1652. Go behind the scenes at this historic homestead, now a non-profit educational farm. (more…)
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Shelter Island
A North Ferry boat makes the approach to Shelter Island. (Credit: David Benthal)
A short ferry ride from Greenport, Shelter Island feels like a different place and time. Visitors can sit at the Shelter Island Pharmacy counter and the staff will cook them breakfast, find serenity hiking the tranquil coastline and unwind at cozy inns full of understated sophistication. (more…)
A North Ferry boat makes the approach to Shelter Island. (Credit: David Benthal)
It takes little more than a peek at a map to figure out how Shelter Island got its name.
The island is nestled between the north and south forks of Long Island with Robins Island to the west and Gardiners Island to the east. Its Native American name, Manhansack-aha-quash-awamock, literally translates to “island sheltered by islands.” (more…)
Okay visitors — and year rounders with faulty memories — here’s the skinny for those in bikinis.
Shelter Island has some 20 miles of coastline that ranges from sandy beaches with shallow waters and lifeguards to rustic spots that offer beauty and seclusion but with a little less polish. If you’re “just visiting” you may feel that beach access is a treat to be enjoyed only by residents but that is not the case here.
Whether you’re visiting for the summer or just a day, here’s a guide to the ins and outs, do’s and don’ts of Shelter Island Town’s beaches. (more…)
Nick MacAskill gathers sage leaves during the foraging at Sylvester Manor Saturday. (Credit: Charity Robey)
On Saturday afternoon at Shelter Island’s Sylvester Manor Farm, herbalist Dawn Petter knelt before a fuzzy-leaved plant and asked permission to pull off a leaf.
Permission from the plant.
“Plants are our spiritual allies,” she said. “We should treat them with respect.” (more…)
Save your calories for Shelter Island this summer. Pound for pound, the small village suspended in the waters between Greenport and Sag Harbor packs just as much culinary punch as its mainland counterparts on the North Fork and the Hamptons.
Top-notch chefs preparing fresh seafood and farm-to-table fare have taken the dining scene to new heights with seemingly more options to choose from than any season before. (more…)
The East End’s premier 10K race returns to Shelter Island Saturday. (more…)
