Simply mentioning “The Hamptons” conjures images of poolside soirees grandiose waterfront estates and endless days on the beach socializing with the upper echelon. The locale boasts a unique allure-one that morphs to meet the desires of its next seasonal guest or lifelong dweller. Hamptons Private invites readers to peek behind the manicured hedges in Amagansett charter a yacht off the shore of the Springs experience the surfer’s haven that is Ditch Plains and attend a polo match in Bridgehampton. Each page envisions the quintessential leisure of The Hamptons and showcases the unique quality of light that artist Willem de Kooning dubbed a “miracle. ” One can almost hear the thwock of tennis balls at The Meadow Club the whisperings of exclusive parties the rhythms of seaside music at The Surf Lodge-even the first bite of a lobster roll at Lunch. The Hamptons at once a retreat to nature and a hot spot for A-listers exudes a boho-chic spirit reflected in its beautiful people and sublime surroundings.

Assouline Hamptons Private Book
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