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July|August ‘26 President’s Letter
People often ask how we choose our covers… here’s some insight - stepping into our July/August issue of Bedford & New Canaan Magazine with Michael Kelly @realmichaelkelly on the cover.
The Onera Foundation
At 63 Park Street, a historic New Canaan landmark has found a new purpose. The Onera Foundation has transformed the storied property into a center for exhibitions, education, and advocacy, bringing new energy to the field of architectural preservation and helping to safeguard America’s architectural legacy for future generations.
Antiques, Vintage &Thrifting
There is a particular satisfaction that comes from finding something unique that adds a real charm or flavor to a collected home. Fortunately, our area is rich with remarkable resources for collectors, decorators, and anyone who appreciates the thrill of the hunt.
A guide to vintage, antique, and thrift
Out & About July/August ‘26
Out & About with Bedford & New Canaan Magazine at all of the best events in Darien, Ridgefield, and New Canaan, CT, and Bedford, Pound Ridge, Armonk, Katonah, Waccabuc, North Salem, South Salem, Pleasantville and Mt. Kisco, NY.
Summer Arts & Culture
A curated guide to some of our favorite places to experience live music, theater, dance, and performance this summer - both close to home and worth the drive
Andrew Baren
In the heart of Katonah, Andrew Baren built an unlikely career. Without a traditional roadmap, he transformed a small-town hardware business into a nationally respected company, while remaining firmly rooted in the community where it all began.
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.
Vroom!!!
From a reimagined Ford Bronco to the iconic Meyers Manx dune buggy, HK Motorcars takes us inside two modern interpretations of automotive classics that were built with one thing in mind: fun.
A Darien Waterfront Masterpiece
Perched atop the rocky shores of Darien's Contentment Island, this remarkable waterfront home is as much about the view as the architecture itself. Thoughtfully designed to dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, it offers a masterclass in modern coastal living.
Michael Kelly, Unscripted
To audiences, Michael Kelly is one of Hollywood's most compelling actors. To those who know him locally, he's a devoted husband and father, an active member of the Bedford community, and a firm believer in showing up for the people and places he cares about.