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John Jay: Bedford’s Own Founding Father
One of the most important Founding Fathers is Bedford’s own, John Jay... take a look at what’s going on at John Jay Homestead on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Anthony Cutugno & Benjamin Mauldin
What began as a love affair with the French countryside has evolved into a way of life. At their historic Waccabuc home, Anthony Cutugno and Benjamin Mauldin have created their own slice of Provence, cultivating orchards, gardens, and a lifestyle centered around entertaining, cooking, and the simple pleasures of country living.
Elisa Bulgrin: On the Land
Inspired by the farms of her Australian upbringing, Elisa Bulgrin set out to create a place where her own children could connect to the land. Along the way, she discovered a creative calling of her own, transforming a New Canaan property into Longfield Farm and building a life deeply rooted in beauty, community, and the land itself.
Gregory Goodwin & The Gentlemen’s Farmstead
Animals were Gregory Goodwin's refuge long before Gentlemen's Farmstead existed. What started as a passion for chickens, gardens, and country living has evolved into a Katonah farmstead filled with goats, sheep, gatherings, and a growing community of like-minded enthusiasts.
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.
Mitti & Melissa Liebersohn
“What gives Mitti and me pleasure is helping other people,” says Melissa. “We’re fulfilled when a parent calls to say we’ve really helped their kid. Between Mitti’s philanthropy and my social work, we’re lucky enough to have the satisfaction of helping people on a large scale, and within the community on a personal level. As people say, ‘giving is its own reward’!”