Behind the Hedges

Here’s a little thought experiment. Think about the last time you were at a restaurant for a lovely dinner. Now think about the ambience. Was the lighting harsh? Was it beating down on you? Maybe it was really hot. But, what if the last time you were at a restaurant, the lighting was really soft…
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Those who criticize millennials for a lack of ambition or work ethic might want to meet Michael Snell. The East Hamptonite, founder of The MJS Groupe, has spent twelve years in the luxury-marketing field. He is passionate about his work. “I think I work 22 out of the 24 hours of the day, continuing to…
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“Women can also be creative in total isolation. I know excellent women artists who do original work without any response to speak of. Maybe they are used to lack of feedback. Maybe they are tougher.” –Elaine De Kooning The sun spills generously into the wide, open studio on Alewive Brook Road, East Hampton. A painter,…
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The alluring world of luxury real estate comes with its own set of drama, both corporate and personal, and Netflix is about to capitalize on it. Its new show, Million Dollar Beach House follows five Nest Seekers International brokers out for success in the Hamptons real estate market as they navigate high-stakes business while keeping…
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Now into September, summer 2020 is officially behind us, and what a summer it was. In this ninth month of the year, one’s mind may begin to wonder about the significance of the number nine. The highest of all single digits, nine is unique in that the digits of any number that’s been multiplied by…
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It isn’t hard to imagine them on a beach on the East End, each picking up smooth, flat stones, piling one upon the other in turn. One rock starts to slip, another helps right it. And so it builds and balances, calming and kinetic. There isn’t a sign of any such Zen sculpture in the…
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It was around the early 1920s when a handful of expensive shops lined Main Street, many of which had additional locations in East Hampton or Palm Beach. “Then they all went away,” says Brenda Sinclair Berntson, the president of the Hampton Bays Historical & Preservation Society. “I would imagine the Stock Market Crash [of 1929]…
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The alluring world of luxury real estate comes with its own set of drama, both corporate and personal, and Netflix is about to capitalize on it. Its new show, Million Dollar Beach House follows five Nest Seekers International brokers out for success in the Hamptons real estate market as they navigate high-stakes business while keeping…
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Behind the Hedges magazine is approaching its 65th issue, which warrants something of a celebration. The number 65 holds significance for being the age often regarded as the threshold into seniorhood and the age when many Americans consider retiring and enjoying the fruits of their many years of labor. A couple’s 65th wedding anniversary is…
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Imagine living in a property originally designed by the legendary architect Stanford White, but with all the modern amenities one comes to expect from the Hamptons. Beechwood Homes’ new turn-key condominium development, The Latch Southampton Village, offers luxurious living on historic grounds. Steven Dubb of Beechwood Homes discusses the incredible new development. What is the…
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