HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) - August-1 2011

Midsummer Night Drinks

God's Love We Deliver held its 11th annual Midsummer Night Drinks celebration at the home of board member Jeff Pfeifle. Guests enjoyed cocktails and music on the spectacular grounds.

The House Whisperer

On the Market: Katie Brown's newest renovation.

Wine Wizard

Channing Daughters’ innovative winemaker continues to test the limits.

Shop Talk

Shelter Ego beckons just a stone’s throw from the Shelter Island ferry.

Tomorrow's Houses

Plum Builders and HC&G held a book signing and cocktail reception celebrating architect Alexander Gorlin’s new book Tomorrow’s Houses (Rizzoli). Guests enjoyed hors d’oevres in a “new modern barn” designed by Gorlin and built by Plum Builders.

Black Magic

Q&A with Francesco Farina, CEO of Scavolini USA, Inc.

Much Ado About Madoo

The Madoo Conservancy held a daylong celebration of artist and gardener Robert Dash’s 80th birthday. Events included a garden market, lectures and topiary classes followed by a cocktail party and live auction in the garden.

Summer Stock Shopping August 2011

New and notable finds for your summer, found in the Hamptons and beyond.

The People's Project: A History of the Governor's Residence

"Basking in the wonderful sunshine of that lovely New England house made those four years one of the most happy periods of my life."    - Francesca Lodge, wife of Governor John Lodge (1951-55)

Salvaged Goods

Furniture designer Kevin Damm brings new life to reclaimed wood.