Hamptons Socials Kelly Bensimon, Jean Shafiroff, Jamee Gregory At Casita Maria’s Fiesta 2014

Efforts like The Baker Farm Reserve Cookie Pop-up capture the Hamptons at its most local, generous, and inviting. Set against an unbelievable backdrop during the season’s busiest stretch, it transforms a simple pleasure into something joyful and deeply rooted in community. With every cookie shared, the pop-up offers visitors a sweet taste of summer while extending that goodwill to causes that need and deserve support.

For Steven Zellman, getting to Hole No. 3 at Shinnecock Hills was more than a casual stroll across a golf course. It was, in his words and by any reasonable East End measurement, “a schlep” to reach his volunteer post.

Few places are better suited to an octagonal home than Shelter Island, particularly at 15 Dickerson Drive on Menantic Creek. Every viewpoint reaches outward toward the landscape, framing the water and sky, while the interiors turn inward, creating a warm, communal focal point for gathering with the people who matter most.