Hamptons Private

Description

Before The Hamptons became the summer playground for the world’s elite, its 40 miles of rolling sand dunes provided a serene backdrop for early English settlers. Once the charm of its quaint hamlets and refreshing ocean air caught the attention of New York’s high society, from the Fords to the Vanderbilts it quickly transformed into a coveted summer escape. Over time, creatives seeking solitude followed, from John Steinbeck in Sag Harbor to Jackson Pollock in the Springs and Andy Warhol in Montauk. Today, stars like Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Calvin Klein, Madonna, Alec Baldwin, and Martha Stewart call The Hamptons home. Despite their different worlds, one thing unites all Hamptonites, honorary or official, the undeniable allure of this coastal haven, which evolves to welcome both seasonal visitors and lifelong residents. Hamptons Private offers readers an exclusive glimpse behind the hedges of Amagansett, a yacht tour off the coast of the Springs, a taste of the surfer's paradise at Ditch Plains, and the thrill of a polo match in Bridgehampton. The book captures the quintessential leisure of The Hamptons, showcasing the unique light that artist Willem de Kooning called a "miracle." With each turn of the page, you can almost hear the tennis matches at The Meadow Club, the soft murmur of private parties, the rhythms of music at The Surf Lodge, and the first bite of a lobster roll at Lunch. The Hamptons, a mix of nature retreat and A-list hot spot, embodies a boho-chic spirit that shines through in both its people and its stunning surroundings.