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Out & About Sept/Oct 25
See and be seen at the hottest events in the community!
The Companies We Keep
America runs on companies …And, not surprisingly, the business of companies is big business in and of itself! We introduce you to three corporate leaders - who are each community locals.
A Newport Escape
A weekend in Newport delivers coastal beauty, storied mansions, and luxury at The Vanderbilt, an Auberge resort that channels the elegance of America’s Gilded Age elite.
Homefront Farmers
A personalized organic gardening service that designs, plants, and maintains edible and ornamental gardens, Homefront Farmers helps families enjoy fresh harvests, seasonal flowers, and hands-on learning—without the backbreaking work.
Sharon Prince & Grace Farms
It’s been ten years since Sharon Prince established Grace Farms on an 80 acre property in the Northwest corner of New Canaan…and ten years later Grace Farms has proven itself to be a revolutionary cultural institution providing unique benefits to its surrounding communities - and innovative solutions for the world.
18 Under 18
In every generation, there are young people who defy expectations, proving that age is no barrier to talent, vision, or impact. Our 18 Under 18 honors scholars, athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, and activists who are already shaping their communities, and going above and beyond.
The William Louis Dreyfus Foundation
Behind an unassuming Mt. Kisco façade lies a world-class art collection—3,500 works amassed by William Louis-Dreyfus, now fueling education and justice through the Foundation that bears his name.
Sept|Oct 25 Pres Note
New Canaan Chamber Music
The term ‘chamber music’ is derived from the French ‘chambre’, to connote that this was the kind of music performed inside the private rooms, or chambres, of the day’s elite. So a certain intimacy is inherent in the term and in the form
Gift Guide
Fall for our autumn gift guide… all the things you’ll need to savor the new season.
The Perfect Pied-à-Terre
A perfect jewel box apartment, with expansive East River views, and a top-notch renovation…
Pound Ridge Masterpiece
Lisa Kroll is exceptionally bright, has become an expert at everything she’s ever done, and is, to put it nicely, extremely peripatetic. It’s almost as if, as soon as she achieves excellence in one endeavor, she becomes immediately focused on the next.
Summer Must-Haves
B&NC’s guide to this summer’s must-have items
Sunraven
“The paddock was empty when I started to operate the property, together with several colleagues, as a healing center, back in 2005,” renowned doctor of Integrative Medicine, Michael Finkelstein recounts. “We built out the farm and rescued two horses, and built a large community garden - welcoming lots of people who were nourished by the process and the produce. It wasn’t until 2010, when Robin and I moved in, that we made the changes to make it a comfortable home.”
The Daytons
They live in Waccabuc in a Modern Cotswold Cottage they call BUCLAND. Renea recently sold HAYFIELDS Cafe, which she developed into the go-to neighborhood stop for a bite, and the host of an impressive once-a-month classic car gathering. Duncan is a real estate developer, a retired but renowned race car driver, a respected exotic car collector, and a stalwart of the community. They’re always smiling, have lots of friends, and might just be the ‘funnest’ couple around.
The Reimagining of a Landmark
There’s a house in Pound Ridge that for years was known as that house. But by the time John Roa and Candice Milano arrived at this once-beloved residence, it was barely standing. Sagging into the earth with no foundation to speak of, it had become more ruin than retreat. Most prospective buyers didn’t make it past the front door…
Martha Stewart’s Master Farrier
Martha calls on the Master Farrier, Michael Wildenstein, ‘the Hoof Doctor’, to come for a ‘barn call’.
Out & About July/Aug 25
See and be seen at area events from July and August of 2025!
Judy & Michael Steinhardt
MICHAEL STEINHARDT is a renowned Wall Street pioneer, has been a shaper of the American political landscape. He’s also passionate about his residence in Mt. Kisco, called Iroki - Japanese for ‘garden of surprises’ - which is complete with a zoo, one of the largest displays of tree varieties in the U.S., and years of collected follies.
July|Aug ‘25 President’s Note
One of the real treats of publishing B&NC MAG is getting you in to see some of the most spectacular homes in our area. We feature great real estate in most issues, but in this annual Homes Issue we focus on one outstanding property after another.