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Equi-Center
North Salem is the Northeast’s equine epicenter…the ‘equicenter’! It’s one of all of America’s most authentic and vibrant equestrian communities! It’s the capital of klippetyklop! The best bet for the bit-and-bridle bunch! A bit further north than Bedford, but within B&NC Country’s borders, North Salem offers an even more undisturbed landscape of rolling hills, dirt roads, and large bodies of water. …And what stands out most about North Salem is the enormity of the equestrian properties!
Inns of Aurora
A Couple of Mother/Daughter Days in Western New York By Casey Kaplan
There are trips that feel like a simple change of scenery, and then there are trips that feel like a true pause. The Inns of Aurora, on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of Western New York, about a five hour drive from here, is where historic charm, lakeside serenity, world-class spa indulgence, and the vision and legacy of American Girl founder Pleasant Rowland all converge. The beautifully revived village of Aurora offers a retreat filled with wellness, beauty, and timeless magic.
Gardening
Gardening’s resurgence is more than a lifestyle trend - it’s a return to living with intention. In her first season at Big Titicus Farm, B&NC MAG President Casey Kaplan discovers the joys - and surprises - of growing food, tending an orchard, and embracing rewilding.
B&NC at the Grammys!
B&NC goes to the 2026 Grammys to report on B&NC locals Monte Lipman, Michael Sabath, and Clive Davis.
Steve Zatz’s Native Meadow
New Canaan resident Steve Zatz has transformed a once-swampy backyard into a thriving two-and-a-half-acre native meadow - complete with streams, paths, boardwalks, wildflowers, and wildlife. A former big-time CEO, Zatz shares how ‘rewilding’ his landscape became a meditative and ecological passion.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Don’t leave Mother’s Day to the last minute! Get the most special lady in your life something fantastic that she’s going to love this year.
The Man On The Ice
Bedfordite and award-winning photographer Emily Fisher recounts a snowy day on Titicus Reservoir when a lone ice fisherman became an unforgettable subject. What began as a quiet encounter turned into an award-winning image - and a moving story of solitude, connection, and the lasting power of being seen.
The New Copland House
A new chapter begins for this cultural institution with Copland House at Bluestone Farm, a 24-acre cultural campus where Westchester, Putnam, and Fairfield Counties meet...right on the northern border of ‘B&NC Country’! Honoring composer Aaron Copland’s legacy, the expanded center, with over 37,000 square feet of interior space, will host concerts, residencies, education, and multi-arts programming... making world-class American music easily accessible to the B&NC audience.
The MGA Senior Masters
The Metropolitan Golf Association is the governing body for golf in our region, and the Senior Masters is the MGA’s annual test-of-the-best for golfers 65 and over. ...It’s a big deal to be asked to host the event, and the Anglebrook Golf Club was honored to be selected to host the MGA Senior Masters in 2025.
Alex Coco
New Canaan’s Alex Coco, 33, produced Anora and won the 2025 Oscar for Best Picture. He’s a real rising star in the film industry, and sat down with B&NC Mag on the heels of his whirlwind winning year.
March|April ‘26 President’s Letter
This issue celebrates “homegrown hero” Alex Coco, who won the 2025 Best Picture Oscar for producing Anora.
Since acquiring and reimagining the publication in 2020, B&NC has expanded its reach to 25,000 of the area’s most affluent households, covering not just Bedford and New Canaan, but Darien, North Salem, Ridgefield, Armonk, Katonah, Mt. Kisco, Pound Ridge, and beyond… serving as the trusted, deeply read chronicle of the community. We’re proud that our readers spend over an hour and twenty minutes with each issue!
Out & About: Jan|Feb 26
The who’s who of the area - out and about at all of the best events!
Jan|Feb ‘26 President’s Letter
B&NC’S 2026 Health & Wellness Essentials
These are some of our healthy-lifestyle essentials from some favorite local shops to kick off the New Year New You, in style
The B&NC Health & Wellness Edit
This year’s B&NC wellness guide isn’t about chasing trends or overhauling your life overnight. It’s about thoughtful routines and trusted experts. About movement that builds strength, care that supports skin and body health, and mindfulness that creates clarity rather than pressure. Our B&NC health, beauty, and wellness experts spent time visiting the top local fitness boutiques, trainers, spas, medspas, life coaches, alternative medicine practitioners, and more… to create our curated list of noteworthy favorites.
Darien’s Humphrey Sisters
Defying all odds, Nicole (24), Ashley (23), and Chloe (20), won the 2025 NCAA National Championship in Women’s Lacrosse playing together for the University of North Carolina ‘Tar Heels’...and Chloe was named the National Championship Game MVP, Team MVP, and won the Tewaaraton Award - the lacrosse equivalent of the Heisman Trophy!
Wedding Announcement
Robert Docters
The Bedford Playhouse
The Giggling Pig
Part studio, part community hub, The Giggling Pig brings joyful art, music, camps, and parties to Pound Ridge. Founded by educator and professional cellist Jessica Elkhatib-Hynes, it’s a warm, creative space where kids discover confidence, connection, and a whole lot of fun.