April 29th, 2020 by whitefences
You know what mom really wants for Mother’s Day? An escape to the Hamptons at White Fences Inn. Mom’s have been working so hard thru the quarantine that it’s time she take a break to rest and relax. Plan her escape today! Book mom a stay by May 8th and we will discount the reservation by 20%! It’s our gift to you and moms.
Using CODE – MOMSDAY
September 3rd, 2019 by whitefences
Who said summer ends Labor Day Weekend? I am not ready for summer to be over and believe in the endless summer in the Hamptons. Some say September is the new June and based on today’s weather I would agree. Actually September has better weather than June, hence the endless summer. Our guests are loving how calm things seems now that so many summer visitors have returned home. Endless Summer mean we get to continue to wear our white jeans too!
September is such a special month here for so many reasons.
We have so many great events planned for Hamptons Harvest which kicks off with the Hampton Film Festival Columbus Day weekend. We have some many great events planned. Art of the Brew package will be a favorite for sure! If you like drawing and painting we have two exclusive classes planned at the Parrish Art Museum. We are most excited our our Aspiring Authors weekend with award winning Ann Garvin. Make sure to book early so you don’t miss out!
Now that you are back in the office don’t forget us when you need to book your off-site meetings or retreats. We actually had two guests book their board of directors meetings here so they can also get in some golf! Bileisure is the new trend and the Hamptons is the perfect destination!
Come see what an Endless Summer in the Hamptons is like, you will be so happy you did!
August 4th, 2019 by whitefences
I can never understand why winter lasts so long and just like that it’s August! My father always said on July 4th in a blink of an eye it will be Labor Day. This summer has been amazing. The weather has been perfect for what ever you want to do; beach, pool, tennis, golf, outside dining, just perfect. I think mother nature is being kind after the rainy spring we had. Our guests have really enjoyed all the Hamptons has to offer.
The farm produce and the flowers have blossomed late this season, probably because of the all the rain. I am hopeful that September will be an extension of the summer, it’s usually the best month for the perfect weather. They do say that September is the new June. This year is the 10th Annual Share the Harvest Farm BBQ. It so spectacular and so much fun!
People don’t often talk about all the farms here but there are so many and one of my favorite things about living here. I just wish the season lasted longer because the veggies are fruit are so spectacular. There’s a new farm this season – Yellow Farm, that has the most beautiful location, the back is filled with polo ponies grazing in the fields. Yellow Farm is Hank’s (Pumpkintown) son! So the next generation of farming! The local melons are pretty high on my list of favorite fruit out here. I tried a new recipe with the local melons – Cantalope Gazapacho! I wasn’t sure if everyone would like but not only did they like it they LOVED it! It’s so refreshing on a hot summer day. We always recommend that guests make sure to stock up on local veggies to take home, especially the corn and tomatoes.
August is the busiest month of the year here as everyone wants to make sure to get their beach vacation in. The Hamptons Classic is also one of the largest events held here and we are conveniently located only 3 miles from the event. The Hampton Classic is one of the top 10 equestrian shows in the US! The people watching can be great, Jessica Springstein (the “boss’s) daughter is always a top competitor. If you haven’t planned your visit yet give us a call and we will be happy to assist with booking a room for you! You won’t want to miss staying in the Hamptons this summer!
Stay with us and enjoy the best the Hamptons has to offer!
June 25th, 2019 by whitefences
How many of you are feeling over worked? Why not mix business with pleasure? No need to work in the hot, sticky city when you can work from our new meeting room! Everyone will want to attend an off-site in the Hamptons! Our new meeting room is the perfect place for small business groups. Need a space for workshop? How many of you have business clients out here for the summer? This is such a relaxed atmosphere to have a your next meeting and close the deal! So many possibilities for our new room.
Wake up in luxury feeling refreshed and ready to work. Before the meetings start enjoy our scrumptious breakfast each morning then take care of business in our beautiful new meeting room. The meeting room is complimentary to guests who stay with us. We are happy to have lunch or dinners available too, either at the inn or at one of our local eateries. Enjoy a break sitting by our beautiful new pool and of course, cookies are alway included…. Just so it’s not all work and no play we can coordinate a visit to a near by vineyard for a wine tasting, a massage, a fitness class, or a walk thru one of our local art museums.
Why not mix business with pleasure? Have you ever heard of “Bleisure?” You couldn’t ask for a better place for Bleisure than the Hamptons. Add a few days for leisure after the meetings are over for the perfect ending to a work week. We’ll even add a special discount for Bleisure guests. Work never seemed so stress free.
We hope you will think of us for you next off-site meeting. Give us a call to book your off site meeting. Make sure to plan well in advance.
May 4th, 2019 by whitefences
And just like that is it May and we are getting ready for summer! It’s been a rainy Spring, more rain than we hope for but the rain will help the hydrangeas as they are getting ready to blossom. We have a few surprises and updates to share with you as we get ready to welcome our summer guests.
We have finally found the perfect use for our pool house! In about two weeks the renovation of the pool house into our new meeting room will be complete. There will be no reason for you to be in the office when you can work from here. The meeting room will be complete with a conference table, flat screen tv, white board and printer. We also hope to accommodate small business groups who need an off-site location. The meeting room will complimentary to our guests staying with us but can also be booked for day use.
Our beautiful in-ground pool is also under renovation. Wait until you see how beautiful it is. You won’t want to be any place else but sitting in our backyard.
I am always searching to bring beautiful, locally made if possible and carefully selected amenities to the inn. Plain T located right here in Southampton has the finest selection of teas I have ever tasted, there is so much I didn’t know about teas! Their teas are all chosen from the finest tea growers, tested for pesticides and the tea bags are hand packed right here in Southampton. I am so excited to share this beautiful product with you. Another new “treat” this summer will be Five North Chocolates. You know how much I love chocolate and hope you will enjoy this healthy new snack also locally made. The chocolate snacks are organically certified, Fair Trade Certified and LCBTBE Certified basically guilt free!
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
April 1st, 2019 by whitefences
It’s April 1st, April Fool’s Day but there’s no fooling around here when it come to summer reservations. It’s time to get serious about your summer plans for the Hamptons. I have found that in the last couple of years guests seem to procrastinate more and more when it comes to planning their vacations. If you don’t get serious now you surely will be disappointed that you didn’t book earlier. There’s really no fooling around when it comes time to finding a place to stay during the summer.
Were you waiting for Dan’s Taste of Summer events to be posted? Well then today was your day, hot of the press we have the list of foodie events. Starting with The Rose’ Sioree’, Grill Hampton, Taste of Two Forks, Mon Taco, and if that wasn’t enough there will be two new events. Chef’s of the Hamptons (which will be supporting Guild Hall) and a special Dan’s 60 Summers Gala. If your a foodie it will be hard deciding which to go and you better start the diet now!
Today certainly doesn’t feel like Spring. The weatherman says the temperature will get back to normal midweek. Why not join us this weekend we have several specials you can take advantage of. Marder’s is hosting a Herbal Soap making class for adults this weekend. Everything Marder’s does is amazing and I am sure this class will be a lot fun. This could be a great class for future gift giving, perhaps Mother’s Day!
There’s no fooling around when it come to reserving your room for all the great events in the Hamptons.
The Parrish Art Museum will be hosting their annual Spring Fling on April 13th which is a great time to do some fooling around!
Not only have we put together a great Spring Fever package for you we have also put together a Spring -cation for you.
March 17th, 2019 by whitefences
It is so hard to believe that I haven’t posted in one month, yikes! Time is flying by, spring starts this Wednesday. Can you believe it’s spring already!
I can’t believe I was just saying that time was flying by to Eric about February with Valentines Day and Presidents Day. Here I am half way thru March. March has been eventful month so far and it’s not even over yet.
Bedside Reading Authors
Our very first Hamptons Bedside Reading Authors weekend was so much fun. People who couldn’t make the event have already inquired about another event. Those that did attend can’t wait for the next Bedside Reading Authors weekend. Not to worry we are working on creating a special summer reading bookclub/authors event. Being a board member at the Parrish Art Museum Business Council I was very proud at the success of our first food & wine event this month. The event exceed our expectations, hard work and team work do pay off. I took the lead with both of these events which is not typical of me. Living in a small community, it frustrated me greatly that business people did not work together. People were stunned when I reached out and asked for their participation. Thankfully with both events people really welcomed the idea of working together as a community and that is why both events were a success. It is also why for me time flew by.
The Hamptons Art Weekend
Next weekend is the last weekend for Long Island Winterfest. Yes time is flying by it’s already 3 weeks since Winterfest began! There is still time to enjoy some very special events.
THAW will take place at 19 different art venues here in the Hamptons. Did you know that the Hamptons has the largest arts community on Long Island? This year there will be a complimentary trolly to take visitors to the events, so need to get frustrated with parking. Most events are complimentary or at a low cost. The Southampton Cultural center is the placed to be this March, Mama Mia has been the talk of the town!
Our new neighbor Shou Sugi Ban House
What I dislike most about winter is the lack of interaction with guests. I also dislike the cold weather but it gets lonely and yes boring without guests. When you are an innkeeper you really need to be a people person and I really am. I didn’t always know that but being in the hospitality business I have learned that about myself. So I am most looking forward to seeing more guests and yes warmer weather. The Parrish Art Museum will be hosting their annual Spring Fling fundraiser which is the first sign of things to come. We will welcome a new neighbor in just a few weeks. If you have stayed with us you have been watching the construction of the new wellness center. Shou Sugi Ban House will finally be opening after four years in planning and construction. I am sure the owner is feeling like time is flying by as they are working to complete all the final touches. The exciting news is that our guests will be able to enjoy half and full day packages. I can’t think of a better way to welcome spring than with some wellness. More details to follow on the package offerings.
February 19th, 2019 by whitefences
What’s Happening in the Hamptons in March? We could be more excited about all what’s happening here. March can be such a boring month well maybe except for St Patty’s Day. There are so many events taking place you will have a hard time choosing which one to attend.
Hamptons Bedside Reading Authors Weekend
Well then make sure to be here March 1st-3rd. Five of the top luxury inns have join forces and created the first Hamptons Bedside Reading Authors Weekend. The weekend will kick off at Topping Rose with the first book signing and cocktail welcome. Amy Impellizzeri will be on hand to sign and talk her book Why We Lie, sounds intriguing doesn’t it? Head on over to my inn White Fences Inn Saturday to meet Kristy Woodson Harvey and her book The Secret to Southern Charm. Our own local tea company, Plain-T based right here in Southampton will be on hand to offer a “tea tasting” of some of the amazing teas. You have tasted tea until you have tried Plain-T. Next stop will be 1770 House in East Hampton where Amy Reichert will be waiting to have a “Hampton Coffee Break” with you while she signs here book The Optimist Guide to Letting Go. Take a short walk over to The Baker House 1650 for Pop for the Cork. Why not end the day with a sip of champagne and meet Kelly Simmons while she signs her book The Fifth of July (sure wish it was July already). There’s one more book signing on Sunday with Sandra Block who will be signing her book What Happened That Night at The Maidstone Hotel. Lite bits served before you have to hit the road.
This book signing package includes all five books, admission to all five book signings, a gift bag filled with goodies. A $100 dining credit to one of our favorite local restaurants all for $150 plus the cost of your room. Make sure to book soon there are limited rooms left.
February 22 – March 31st is five weeks filled with too many events to share in this post. There will be events on both the North and South Forks so take a minute to review all that’s happening and plan you visit.
February 3rd, 2019 by whitefences
.Welcome to February…there’s so much to love about February. Feb 2nd Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow so that means an early spring, now that’s a great way to start the month! There are only 35 days until Day Light Savings and 45 days until Spring. It’s great that February only has 28 days so just think Valentine’s Day is the half way mark of the month.
Chinese New Year begins Tuesday the 5th. Eric always like to celebrate CNY. After spending over 40 years traveling to Asia for business he learned so much about their culture. This year is the year of the Pig. In the Chinese culture pigs are a symbol of wealth so here’s hoping we all have a very prosperous year! Did you know that red is a good luck color in the Chinese culture? Valentine’s Day is just eleven days away and whether you are a romantic or not, it is a fun day. Have you ever thought about an escape to the Hamptons? We have a complimentary Valentine’s -Be Mine special to show our love and if you stay three night we will add a $100 dining credit. Presidents Day is just four days after Valentines Day you could combine both and have a long weekend at White Fences Inn.
It’s the perfect time to start thinking about your summer plans while the room selection is the best. The closer we get to the season the harder it will be to find exactly what you want. Some guests like to wait for the weather to change. Last year we had several guests that were disappointed they didn’t book earlier, don’t be that guest this year.
January 20th, 2019 by whitefences
Tomorrow is my birthday! Happy Birthday to me and my sister, no twin but same birthday five years apart. 
That is when this journey into the inn-keeping world was just about to start. As friends and family were wishing me a Happy Birthday. I was wishing (and praying) that this new life journey would turn out well. I can tell you now nine years later that those Happy Birthday wishes all came true! Nine years ago while trying to celebrate my “0” birthday (and packing) I must admit I wasn’t looking forward to moving to Maine. I was looking forward to our new business! There was such much unknown but we never really had any doubt we couldn’t make owning The Inn at English Meadows a success. It’s hard to believe that nine years later we sold our first B&B and took on White Fences Inn. When I was younger, in my thirties, I always dreamed of living in the Hamptons but never imagined that would mean owning a bedandbreakfast. Dreams do come true.
This year I will turn fifty nine, where have the years gone…. Fifty nine!!! I am not someone who likes people to make a big deal about my birthday. I do enjoy seeing all those Facebook Happy Birthday wishes from friends I don’t get to stay in touch with on a regular basis. What tomorrow will bring? It’s going to quite cold here and I hate the cold so staying warm will make me happy! There’s a new pizza restaurant in Sag Harbor. If it’s not too cold maybe a lunch date with Eric. Simple pleasures are always good and pizza is a favorite, maybe a glass of champagne and some chocolate cake….
January 2nd, 2019 by whitefences
And just like that we welcome 2019. Can you believe we just rang in the new year? I find each year is going faster and faster well, at least the summers are. There is so much anticipation for the holiday season and in a flash they are over and it’s the new year. How was your 2018? What did you learn? Are you ready to welcome 2019?
As the 2018 came to and end I took some time to really reflect on the year. What was good and what was bad. What happened that I wanted to leave behind and what did I learn that I hope to grow from as I welcome 2019. For me health was a big issue.
I started 2018 not feeling well, thinking I had a stomach bug.I spent weeks going from doctor to doctor, blood tests too many to count. Two colonoscopies, an endoscopy, new diets and no diagnosis until I remembered a guest who stayed with us when we owned our B&B in Maine. He is a gastroenterologist in NYC so off I went with all my test results and without doing anything except reading my reports he had 3 ideas of what my problem was and bingo he was right. SIBO – small intestine bacteria over growth is not easy to cure and took me about 9 months to manage it. You never who you will meet when you own a B&B and I am very thankfully for knowing Dr Kavaler. At the same time as the SIBO diagnosis I also found out that I lost 13% of my bone density in one year, not good. They believe that this was caused by SIBO. My next health issue was being diagnosed with a melanoma in November. I have body checks twice a year after having my first melanoma when I was 16.. Thankfully my dermatologist found the “surface” melanoma during my routine body check. Needless to say I am so grateful to be in good health today!
I need to find more time to reduce the stress in my life first and foremost. Second was to never take for granted good health and good health insurance! So as I welcome 2019 I am trying to plan how to take better care of me! This will not be easy for me especially during the summer months when my like is most hectic but I am hoping to find a routine I can stick to.
Front of White Fences Water Mill
I am most grateful for how many returning guests we have each year. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing familiar faces return each year. I can honestly say we look forward to summer most of all because of the amount of guests that return. We will welcome 2019 with guests returning from Liverpool, English (3rd summer with us), New Zealand (2nd summer with us), Kuwait (this guest comes 2x a year) plus all the local guests that will be joining us for their forth summer with us! It would be nice if mother nature would bring us more sunshine this summer. 2018 turned out to be 5th wettest year for New York. We like rain for our beautiful hydrangeas but don’t need to be the 5th wettest year in history.
December 18th, 2018 by whitefences
Celebrate the New Year in the Hamptons while you rest and relax at White Fences Inn. There is no better way to start the New Year! We can help you plan a quiet evening or a night on the town, your choice.
Tasting room at Wolffer Estate Vineyard
Start your weekend on Friday with a visit to Wolffer Estate for Candlelight Fridays. You won’t want to miss seeing just how beautiful the vineyard looks with all the holiday lights. During your visit you can have a tasting flight, nibble on a cheese plate and listening to the music of Charles Certain.
Wake each morning to our scrumptious three course breakfast, guests set their alarms to make sure they don’t miss it. It’s the perfect way to start your day!
Riverhead Ciderhouse
There are so many reasons to spend a day visiting the North Fork. Above all there are over thirty vineyards to visit on the North Fork. In addition there is Riverhead Ciderhouse which has been the talk of town. Enjoy tasting the hard ciders, have a bite to eat all while listening to some live music. Next stop is the award winning Catapano’s Dairy Farm. It has won awards for the best goat cheese in the USA! Have never visited an oyster farm? Widow’s Hole Oyster is one of our favorites! It’s an amazing place to visit you can learn from Mike what’s it’s like to be an oyster farmer and taste the freshest oysters. Return to the inn for a little nap in our comfy beds before you head out to dinner and after dinner head over to the 70’s & 80’s dance party at the Southampton Art Center.
Southampton Ice Rink
I bet you didn’t know we had two ice skating rinks here! Have some fun with an afternoon skate. You choose inside or outside skating either one either one will be fun! Come back to inn and enjoy Liz’s homemade hot cocoa & cookies – you deserve it after the ice skating.
Monday is time to rest and relax before the big night.Time to rest and relax before it’s time to celebrate the New Year. We would be happy to arrange a couples massage in your room or perhaps a visit to Onda Beauty for a facial & massage. If you would like to get and mani & pedi, blow out just let us know and we will be happy to assist scheduling the appointments for you.
Join us first for a New Year’s Eve social in the evening. We will serve some light bites with a little bubbly. There are so many choices to Celebrate the New Year in the Hamptons. Whether you prefer a romantic dinner or a night on the town. Our favorites for a cozy romantic dinner would be 1770 House or The American Hotel, you won’t be disappointed with either choice. Veuve Clicquot will be hosting A Hampton New Year masquerade party at Topping Rose House. A four course dinner is also available at the Jean George restaurant at Topping Rose House. The Southampton Social Club has several packages to ring in New Year.
Sleep in a little after you night out celebrating. On New Year’s Day we will serve a late breakfast from 10-11:30 that will include mimosa or holiday bellini.
We would like to wish everyone the most joyous New Year! Thank you for being a loyal friend of ours.
December 4th, 2018 by whitefences
What I love most about the holiday season that it’s time to bake cookies. I must admit I do get carried away with baking cookies. Each year I tell myself that next year I won’t bake as much. So here I am saying to myself “it’s time to bake cookies” and my list of cookies to bake is a little too long so I will share with you my all time favorite cookie sources.
Lemon almond biscotti dipped in white chocolate
When “it’s time to bake cookies” I start thinking about who I will give the cookies too. There are so many memories that come back of friends and family members I have given cookies to. That could part of the reason I love to bake cookies, my friends and family look forward to receiving them each year. Another reason I never end up cutting back on the baking. I don’t know a lot of people who love to bake as much as I do. They really appreciate receiving homemade cookies. I have even added gluten free for those that can’t eat gluten.
Food Blogging
Very often guests ask where I get my recipes from or how did you learn to bake? My grandmother was a wonderful baker and baked almost everyday. Unfortunately by the time I was old enough to realize how much I enjoyed baking she had Alzheimer’s and couldn’t remember the recipes to share. Her passion and talent for baking inspired me to learn. Food Magazines like Gourmet, Food & Wine, Fine Cooking are all where I used to get my recipes from. I would clip them out and put them in a binder. When we decided to go into the B&B the Food Network was at the height of it’s popularity and great source from recipes and lessons. Food Network has changed a lot over the years my new favorite is food blogs!
A few of my favorites would be:
Sally’s Baking Addiction– you will find lots of great baking idea here
King Arthur Flour – if you are a baker you already know about the great ingredients KAF make but they have great recipes too@
The Boy Who Bakes – I just recently started following Edd but love what I have tried so far
Just a Taste – Kelly has great recipes and they are not difficult
Singing Baker – Alison has great baking recipes too I think you will find most of them pretty easy to make
Elanaspantry– if you need a gluten free recipe or paleo this is usually my go. Elana also has MS and really has great tasting recipes for gluten free.
Thefeedfeed.com– too many amazing recipes, you name it’s here just take a look but make sure you have to spare because you will get lost here
Happy Baking!
November 27th, 2018 by whitefences
Well it’s that time of year again and we are getting ready for the holidays here in the Hamptons. Thanksgiving is the “kick-off” holiday, it gets me thinking about what’s to follow in December. Owning an inn we are always looking forward to welcoming guests who are visiting family, friends or just coming to have a holiday here. We always try to have the inn feeling like a special place to visit during the holidays. People feel often comment how the inn feels just like home!
Christmas decorations are so cheerful. I love to start getting ready for the holidays by decorating the Christmas tree. Opening each box of decorations brings so much joy. Remembering each ornament, who gave it to us, where we purchased it, who we spent past Christmas with. I love to have some Christmas music playing while decorating. If it’s a cold day I sometimes treat myself to an eggnog while decorating the tree. We have two rooms to decorate, the coffee room where we put the tree and the sitting room where the fireplace is. Eric bought me three tall Nutcrackers years ago that look perfect by the fireplace. Add a few poinsettias, birch logs in the fireplace and it feels very festive. Pinterest is a great place for inspiration on decorating if you need some help.
Getting ready for the holidays here in the Hamptons kicked off last weekend. If you would like to learn how to make a beautiful holiday wreath Marder’s is hosting a few classes. East Hampton Gardens has a beautiful gift shop that you won’t want to miss. The villages all have their letters to Santa mailboxes out, one of my personal Christmas favorites! The streets are lined with Christmas trees. The Montauk Lighthouse had it’s Christmas lighting event last week it’s worth the drive to see it. Southampton really does the best job at Christmas it’s such a special time to visit. Wolffer Vineyards will kick off their annual Lighting of Vines this Saturday. The event sold out in 1 hour this year but the vines will stay lit all winter long so make sure to visit there while you are staying with us. December 8th is the annual Hampton Inn Tour of which we will be participating. It’s so much fun to visit the inns while they are all decorated and taste a few cookies along the way.
Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are done you must be exhausted. It’s time to come rest and relax at White Fences Inn Water Mill. Come enjoy a real B&B experience. The best three course breakfast in the Hamptons will await you each morning. Guests have told us they set their alarms just to make sure they don’t miss breakfast. You won’t want to leave our super comfy beds but the wonderful showers with body sprays or the volcanic stone bathtubs will help get your day started. Our room amenities are all top of line and the new eucalyptus shower spray and lavender pillow sprays will help calm your mind. Make sure to plan your visit soon, we look forward to welcoming you to our inn.
November 18th, 2018 by whitefences
Thanksgiving is always such a busy time since it’s the only holiday that everyone celebrates. Holidays like Thanksgiving can be a hectic time since families and friends are much more spread out than years when I grew up. Most families both parents are working too. I wanted to share a few of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes with you that I use year after year. Eric & I will be spending the holiday here at the inn so I will be cooking a small version of Thanksgiving dinner since it’s just the two of us.
Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving turkey is the main attraction. I have done the brining thing and personally I do not think it’s worth all the time and plus who has the space for the brining. There’s a great tip on Instagram from Cooks Illustrated for brining in a cooler , isn’t that was a great idea if you want to go that route. My go-to recipe is one that I found in New York Magazine in 1999! The recipe is from Waldy Malouf who co-owned the Beacon in NYC is called the How to Cook Perfect Turkey. What I love about this recipe is that it has an herb butter that goes under and on the skin. It self bastes and is so moist you won’t ever make a Thanksgiving turkey any other way!
One of my favorite vegetables for Thanksgiving that is healthy and delicious is Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Eatingwell.com. Locally grown vegetables like brussel sprouts make Thanksgiving so delicious. We buy them from Halsey Farms still on the stalk, doesn’t get much fresher. I wasn’t a fan of this Thanksgiving vegetable until a few years ago, there are so many ways to cook them. I still haven’t decided which recipe I will use this year, Taste of Home has 30 different ways I am sure there is one you will like. You know that dessert is always my favorite and most people depend on me to bake. What would Thanksgiving be without an apple dessert! We always get our apples fresh picked from Milk Pail orchards. I am debating this year between apple crisp or an apple cranberry pie.
Cranberry Apple Crumb pie
Do you ever take the time to really reflect on being thankful, especially on Thanksgiving? This year I was battling two health issues as well as my 86 year old mother was having health issues. There aren’t enough words to express how thankful I am that we are both feeling better and on the road to recovery. Thanksgiving is a great time to really take a moment and think about others who may not have a lot to celebrate this year.
I have found a few ways to give back to those who are in need of help this Thanksgiving. How about helping hundreds families that have been left homeless from the fires in California. Katie Couric posted a list of charities on Instagram that need our support. I chose mine, I hope you will choose one to donate to.
Wreaths Across America is a wonderful charity at the holiday season. What a nice way to honor the service of a loved one. You can remember their sacrifice by sponsoring a wreath in their honor or in their memory.
Wreaths Across America
Most people that visit the Hamptons never realize how many people are in need of help to get by everyday. Heart of the Hamptons has 250 families registered just here in Southampton. This year they will provide each family with a complete turkey dinner, one toy for each child up to age 10 and a gift card for 13-18 year olds. The pantry is supported by a number of generous donations from local businesses, civic groups, community food drives and private donations. One donor makes an annual gift to purchase frozen meat. Another pays to provide potatoes and fresh produce from local farms from the Spring through the Fall. Local businesses including Tate’s Bake Shop and The Blue Duck Bakery donate day-old bread and cookies.
Food Pantry
November 13th, 2018 by whitefences
A Hampton Thanksgiving might be just what you need this year. It’s hard to believe it’s only 10 days away but don’t worry there is still time to plan.
The Hamptons offer so many options for the holiday. Have you ever considered booking the inn for your family and then having dinner at one of the many wonderful restaurants here. The first year we owned our first inn we had a family “take over” the entire inn so they could spend time relaxing with each other. No one had to shop, cook or clean. They just relaxed and really enjoyed each others company, left their hectic lives at home. Doesn’t that sound appealing? Wake to our scrumptious breakfast after a restful night’s sleep in our comfy beds, all rooms also have gas fireplaces for the ultimate relaxation. After breakfast watch the parade and then a beach walk before your Thanksgiving dinner.
Let us help make your dinner reservation at Jean George, American Hotel, 1770 House, or Stone Creek Inn.
A Hampton Thanksgiving just might be the best Thanksgiving ever!
Perhaps you just love entertaining and Thanksgiving is your favorite time to cook. You might love planning a visit the weekend before Thanksgiving to do your shopping at the local Hampton farms for all you need to prepare your dinner. You can order your turkey from North Sea Farm where they raise turkeys and eggs. Next stop at Halsey Farms, Green Thumb Organic Farm, or a County Place for your potatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots, herbs, butternut squash, beets, onions, kale, all locally grown.
Dessert – no worries if you don’t like to bake you can stop by Tate’s. You know you love her cookies almost as much as mine but have you had the pies? If you like baking like I do, then you can get all the apples for your pies and crisps you need at Milk Pail. 
Of course you will need wine & cheese, we have you covered on that too. A Hampton Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without our locally made cheese. Your cheese plate wouldn’t be complete without artisanal cheese from Mecox Bay Dairy.Wolffer Estate Vineyard has so many wonderful reds, whites, rose, hard ciders (made from apples from Milk Pail Orchards) or perhaps you might like to have their sparkling wine which by the way has been served at the White House.
Give us a call and we will be happy to assist with booking a room and any dining reservations you need.
November 4th, 2018 by whitefences
Many guests only think of visiting the Hamptons on weekends during summer months. But fall weekends in the Hamptons are my favorite time of year here. In fact when we moved to Maine I would constantly tell people how special fall in the Hamptons was but many people didn’t realize that.
My recommendation would be to plan three days so you can get to enjoy both the Hamptons (Southfork) and the North Fork. There are over 30 vineyards, breweries and farms to visit.
Fall weekends on the NF can be very busy, it’s harvest time. The vineyards are busy and so beautiful. In case you didn’t know it but the leaves on the vines change color too! My suggestion is plan about three tasting visits. It might not sound like enough but it will be. If you are a lover of oysters then you MUST plan time to visit Widow’s Hole Oyster farm. The owners Mike & Isabel will give you an educational tour and a tasting. Feel free to bring your own wine and sit outside by the bay and enjoy your tasting.
There is also a goat cheese farm (voted the best goat cheese in the US) on the Northfork if you prefer cheese to oysters or perhaps both if you were me.
As I mentioned previously fall is my favorite time of the year here. Fall weekends are busy because it’s when the apple orchards and pumpkin farms are open for U-Pick. If you are a cheese lover than you will want to stop at Mecox Bay Dairy for some artisanal cheese to go with the wine you probably purchased. 
There are also three vineyards on this “fork” and you won’t want to miss visiting Wolffer Estate Vineyard. Candlelight Fridays have already start and The Lighting of the Vines is December 1st. Have you ever seen a vineyard light all the vines in white Christmas lights?
Fall is also the perfect time to visit all the small villages for shopping and dining without all the summer crowds. Each village has it’s own style so there a reason to visit each. Your weekend wouldn’t be complete without a walk on the beach. It’s such a perfect time of year to enjoy a beach walk before you head back to your hectic life.
You will leave here saying you had no idea the Hamptons was a fall destination!
We hope you will plan your visit soon.
October 28th, 2018 by whitefences
Pumpkin spice is certainly the rage this season, in fact it seems to get bigger every year. It amazes me all the recipes and commercial food items that pop up with pumpkin spice each year. Halloween is Wednesday which means we say good-bye to October. The pumpkin patches will all be closing this week which always makes me sad but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy pumpkin spice. I didn’t always like pumpkin as much as I do now. Are you a fan of pumpkin? It is so healthy, the pumpkin health benefits are numerous. Lots of vitamin A, fiber and beta-carotene, so if haven’t added pumpkin to your autumn food list give it a try you might be surprised. It’s also great for dogs and happens to be a favorite of Bailey. I mix some in his meals and he is fast to eat every morsel.
I thought it would be nice to share a few of my favorite pumpkin spice recipes with you. Hopefully you will enjoy making them and of course eating them!
My #1 all time FAVORITE pumpkin recipe is Pumpkin Streusel Coffee cake. I found this recipe last year on King Arthur Flour website. I have yet to have a guest not love it. It’s worth every minute it takes to make.
Next would be Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffins from Popsugar.com. I actually served these this morning, guests were asking for the recipe so they could make them at home. What more could I ask for! All you need is a pumpkin spice latte to go with your muffin.
Now if you have never tried pumpkin butter, what have you been waiting for? I prefer the healthy recipe and I play around with the spices since I love all the autumn spices, especially while they are cooking. This recipe is so easy you make it in a slow cooker, how easy is that!
October 16th, 2018 by whitefences
October is the perfect time to discover how beautiful fall is in the Hamptons. Most people think of the Hamptons only as a summer destination. Fall is actually quite a spectacular time of the year here. The harvest season is the perfect time to visit the vineyards, orchards, and pumpkin patches as the vines and foliage turn into the autumnal hues. Guests resist going to pick apples and getting lost in the corn mazes. When they return to the inn they are full of laughs and giggles along with apples and cider. They can’t believe how much fun they just had. Sometimes you just have to let it all go and be a kid again!
There are four orchards/pumpkin patches within two miles of our inn. Each offer a completely different experience so you can pick which you want to try or try them all!
Besides all the orchards, farms, and vineyards we can’t forget the beaches. If you prefer serenity, then a beach walk will be perfect for you. Getting back in touch with nature and enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Hamptons in the fall are just what the doctor ordered. 
August 29th, 2018 by whitefences
Ah, the summer bounty of the Hamptons. As many of you know,
Photo: Green Thumb Organic Farm
I love using local ingredients in my cooking at the inn to give our guests the best of what our area has to offer. The following farms are all with 1-2 miles of the inn. Stop by and pick up some fresh, mouthwatering ingredients for your Labor Day weekend festivities before the summer comes to a close!
Hank’s Farmstand & Pumpkintown – both walkable from the inn. Bailey and I often take an afternoon walk to pick up veggies & fruits for dinner and next day breakfast. Halsey Farm has the most beautiful selection of veggies and flowers. They also have local seasonal fruit from other local farmers. Green Thumb offers organic veggies.
If you would like to get into the fields or the orchards,
Photo: The Milk Pail Farm
then you can pick berries at Hank’s Farmstand. Seven Ponds Orchard has berries and apple picking, and our favorite activity, starting in September, is apple picking at The Milk Pail Orchard, where they grow over 23 varieties of apples. Come September, Hank’s Pumpkintown will be the main attraction.
White Fences Inn is conveniently located close to so many great farm stands — I am sure you will find one that will become your favorite! Guests always make sure to visit the farm stands before heading home so they can bring a taste of the Hamptons with them wherever they go!
August 16th, 2018 by whitefences
During the summer, I like to focus on all the beautiful local fruits and veggies in my cooking. We love to treat our guests to only the best of the best! Some of our summer staples include:
Nutella Muffin
Grilled Peaches with Yogurt and Spicy Honey
Zucchini Frittata
Avocado Asparagus Egg Sandwich
Breakfast Tart with Roasted Tomatoes
Berry Baked Oatmeal
Stay with us at White Fences Inn to try some of our favorite dishes! Book your next visit!
August 7th, 2018 by whitefences
Breakfast Food
When we decided to throw in the towel with our careers in the garment business and pursue becoming innkeepers, my first reaction was “I better learn to cook breakfast!” I am really not a breakfast person, and that hasn’t changed much. I have always loved cooking and baking, but breakfast was never part of my focus.
Thankfully, I always read lots of cooking magazines, and then there was the Food Network — blogs were just getting popular back in 2010.
Now, after owning two inns, our first was in Maine and now we have White Fences Water Mill here in the Hamptons, I would have to say my go-to all-time guest favorite is the “cheesy egg open-face breakfast sandwich.”
It’s very simple to make and everyone loves it: Whole grain toast, a little smear of mayo, bacon, a slice of tomato (it’s great now that local tomatoes are in season), cheese. All goes into the oven until the cheese is melted and then I add a fried egg on top!
Local Beach Spots
Come for the beach, stay for the bed & breakfast! My favorite beach tip for my guests: Go to Flying Point Beach, which is less than two miles from White Fences Water Mill (it’s walkable)! Flying Point beach is special because it’s never too crowded. Although Cooper’s Beach is more well known, Flying Point is just as nice. At White Fences Water Mill, we have parking passes, beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels for our guests to ensure your getaway by the beach is a seamless one!
May 14th, 2017 by whitefences
Have you ever wanted to attend a food styling/photography workshop/retreat? We are very excited to welcome f
ood and lifestyle photographer Helene DuJardin to our inn this fall for an exclusive 3 day food photography & styling workshop/retreat from October 18th-22nd 2017.
The workshop is for all levels, whether you are a blogger, photographer, recipe developer, foodie, working from home, or someone who just wants to broaden their horizon with like minded people in a relaxed atmosphere over practical hands on food photography & styling demos, casual Q&As where nothing is off limit. The workshop will include 3 days of photo/styling sessions with Helene wine tasting, dairy farm visit, art museum visit and of course the beautiful beaches. Lunches, refreshments and snacks.
Dinner at a local restaurant one evening.
Fall in the Hampton’s is a magical time of year. This will be a very special event, it might be the perfect gift for Mother’s Day! Space is very limited and we are offering an early booking discount of 15% for any room reservation made by June 30th. Rooms can only be reserved by phone 631-500-9013 for this event.
Some more exciting news is that we are now travel partners with Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels, Select Registry and Inspirato. White Fences Inn is the only property in the Hampton’s to have been selected to be members of Select Registry and Inspirato. All three of these travel groups have wonderful properties, exciting destinations and great benefits for their members. Start packing your bags!
Have you planned your summer visit yet? We only have one room left for Memorial Day weekend, July Fourth is sold out and there are two rooms remaining for Labor Day. Don’t delay reserving your room.
April 18th, 2017 by whitefences
Spring has arrived in the Hamptons! Spring is all about newness; we are pleased to announce three new luxury travel clubs to you that we are now members with. We look forward to welcoming their members to our inn. Maybe you will want to join one of these fabulous clubs and enjoy some of their wonderful benefits.
Inspirato is “the” luxury destination club of American Express. Their first property to be selected in the Hamptons is White Fences Inn. Inspirato can help arrange travel for special events like The Masters, The Final Four, Kentucky Derby and the US Golf Open, which will be held right here in Southampton next June (2018) this is all part of their membership as well as creating exciting vacations worldwide. Personalized attention is what makes this club so special for the travel member.Take a moment to explore all the exciting destinations and benefits Inspirato has to offer.
In addition to our Inspirato partnership, Select Registry chose us to be their first property in the Hampton’s. Select Registry has one of highest standards for excellence in personalized hospitality at privately owned inns located in North America and Europe. A membership with Select Registry is free! Best of all if you stay twelve nights at Select Registry properties within a two year period you will receive a complementary gift certificate for $100 that you can use here at White Fences Inn or any Select Registry property.
Mr & Mrs Smith is a fairly new travel club to the US. We were one of the first properties to partner with them when we owned our inn in Maine. You won’t be able to choose between all the wonderful worldwide properties they have selected to be part of their collection. Next time you stay with us be sure to ask to see their travel book on Italy we have. It should be a coffee table book, there are so many gorgeous inn’s to dream about staying at.
What’s New in Hampton’s for Spring you ask?
summer in a bottle wall
Spring was the perfect time for Wolffer Estate Vineyards to reopen their tasting room after being closed for renovations this winter. Wait until you to see what a great job they did. The tasting room is more spacious and has more seating. Most note worthy and my favorite addition was the wall they painted like the “Summer in a bottle” label. It’s great for photo op’s. (this was Eric’s first night out after his second surgery this winter) The famous Candlelight Fridays have started again too. What a great way to jumpstart your weekend. Come listen to some great local musicians while enjoying a great glass of wine.
Let’s not forget one of our favorite Spring events in the Hamptons, the Salon Series at the Parrish Art Museum. This intimate music series on Fridays starting in April running for four weeks is a guest favorite. Because of our special relationship with the museum we are happy to offer this complimentary to our guests. Clarinetist Yoonah Kim will kick off the series this Spring. She is a winner of the 2016 Concert Artists Guild International Competition; the first solo clarinetist to win CAG in nearly 30 years.
Parrish Art Museum Salon Series
Spring is also a great time to visit Mecox Bay Diary it’s only three miles from the inn. If you are a cheese lover why not enjoy some local award winning cheese and meet the cows who help produce the cheese. A real farm to table experience – At Mecox Bay Dairy, we believe that ‘Happy Cows Make Happy Cheese!’
Let us arrange a tour for your next visit.
July 7th, 2015 by whitefences
Come see what we’ve done to the inn. Updated rooms and amenities await you at our Water Mill, NY B&B.