When visiting the Hamptons, my favorite place to go has always been Shelter Island. It’s a magical little island… still relatively undeveloped and removed from all of the hype and trendiness (unless you are at Andre Balazs’ Sunset Beach, which I also happen to love… if only for the day drinking and incredible people watching.) Last weekend, Stefan and I realized that we didn’t have any real plans; so we decided to plan a mini-escape to Shelter Island. We stayed at Le Maison Blanche (heaven,) went paddleboarding, had drinks at the Rams Head Inn, and dined at the Vine Street Cafe. I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend away. Pure bliss. If you visit, I highly recommend each of the places I mentioned.
I used to go there all the time as a kid (I am from LI) and miss it!
Oh, you are so lucky! It is such a special place.
Wow, beautiful. Love places like this to take a break from life. So glad you got a relaxing weekend away! Going to VT soon and can’t wait for something similar. Happy Friday!
Thanks Alyson – I hope you are able to do the same thing up in VT!
Gorgeous! I usually stick to beaches in Florida and Mexico, but we went up to Newport and I fell in love with the Northeastern beaches. Love their nautical and preppy vibe.
Cheers, Elizabeth of The Corner Apartment
Aw, yes… I’m a big fan of the preppy New England vibe! xx
Was that in a movie!? For some reason it looks so familiar! Gorgeous!
-Anne, http://www.hammer-and-heels.com
I’m not sure… it might have been!! Thanks!
crispy duck confit!? get out of town. this post kills me and i mean kills me in the way that i want to go but know the financier will be all “stop it, christin”.
Yup, pretty much positively scrumptious. I didn’t get the duck confit (trying to be healthy,) but I saw it come out and it looked beyond good.
Looks like a wonderful escape!!
it was!! xo
This looks like the perfect escape…so so cute! xo
thanks Nicole! I want to go back!!!
Looks magical!
it was! hope you had a great weekend, Viv!
Mmmm looks heavenly, Grace! I’m dying to go there, I’m definitely taking note of the post you stayed at. xx
Thanks Clara! You have to go – absolutely just the best.
That sounds seriously delightful. Love Shelter Island and Rams Head Inn! Have you tried the Pridwin?
I’ve never been to the Pridwin but now I’m going to have to check it out!
It looks so beautiful and restful!
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Thanks Gina! It’s such a magical little spot.