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2 Bedroom Beach Cottage Available through Farmhouse B&B

Posted on May 5, 2013 by marilyn

Short walk to the most gorgeous bay beach, restaurants  and marina.  This adorable 2 bedroom beach cottage sleeps 2-6 people and has a fully equipped kitchen, cozy living room, patio and barbeque.  Housekeeping and linens included with your stay.  We would be happy to make your stay as carefree as possible, so order your groceries on pea pod and we will accept delivery and set it up for when you check in.  Call for details and reservations.

The Farmhouse Bed and Breakfas
1855 Depot Lane
Cutchogue, New York 11935
phone:    631-734-8539
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STRAW BALE GARDENING

Posted on April 22, 2013 by marilyn

Join us at the Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast for a practical workshop on Straw Bale Gardening. It is a flexible, smart, easy technique to start your gardening adventure. For more information come and sign up! It is at the Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, 1855 Depot Lane, Cutchgoue, NY on Sunday May 5th from 2:30-4:00 pm. $35, group discounts available. Call 631-734-8539 to register (advance registration required) or for more information. www.thefarmhousebedandbreakfast.com, www.strawbalesplus.com

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Yoga, Wine and Girlfriends Retreat

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Mark MacNish

  * October 26-29, 2012

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The Yoga, Wine and Girlfriends Retreat on the North Fork is just the ticket for the rest and relaxation we all yearn for, so grab your girlfriend,  bend, sip and relax, allowing nature to guide us through the process of letting go.

 

Friday evening you will be arriving at a beautiful North Fork Bed and Breakfast.  *After settling in,  We are off to Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard for  a wine and cheese welcome cocktail reception and begin to relax with like-minded people and live music. *A cash bar is available.

 

Saturday morning you’ll wake up with the sunrise, have a quick snack, and meet with a yoga mat and a happy heart. As the sun rises, we will celebrate with a relaxing and revitalizing flow class.  This class will take you on a yoga journey…connecting your body, breath and spirit.

Following our yoga, we go back to the bed and breakfast to enjoy an amazing country style breakfast!

Our  afternoon starts with 1/2 of us at The Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast for a hands- on cooking and tasting demonstration  hosted by Dr. Russ PT, DPT,  a healthy chef/life coach who studied at Culinary Institute of America, French Culinary Institute and is an Instructor at Natural Food Gourmet Institute in Manhattan.   While this is going on the rest of us will start our wine tasting journey at Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard, we will swirl, sip and sample as we learn the process of wine making.

  Then the two groups switch, cookers get to sip and sippers get to cook…  You will have a little free time during the afternoon to go for a walk, or, bring your bike and head to the beach (bike rentals are also available with notice).   Saturday night we will enjoy fine dining at Touch of Venice Restaurant in Cutchogue. A wonderful three course meal accompanied by a glass of wine will be just what we need at the end of this awe inspiring day.

 



Sunday is Funday!  We will begin our morning with another splendid breakfast. With bags packed, we will head to the beach. Here we can play in the sand, rekindle our thoughts, and end our journey with a fun filled yoga class. In our final class, we will center on gratitude for this wonderful opportunity, the ability to practice, and the endless possibilities ahead.  As we delight in the results of the Vine and Vinyasa, we’ll head home, rosy cheeked, relaxed and looking forward to next years retreat.

 

This Relax and Restore Package Includes:

*Accommodations for Two Nights at one of two Prestigious Bed & Breakfasts

*Two Heart Opening Yoga Classes

*Wine and Cheese Reception with Live Music

*Wine Tasting and Education

*Healthy Life Style Cooking Class

*Yummy Snacks

*Yogi Goody Bag to take home

*Two Amazing Breakfasts and Fine Dining Saturday Night

*and a few fun surprises!

We promise that these two days will be filled with beautiful people, lots of laughter, and memory making moments!

Please keep in mind that all outdoor classes and activities are dependent upon good weather and are subject to change. There will be alternative locations for yoga. Come mellow out with us on this magical journey and all inclusive weekend (*Friday night reception, drinks are not included).

The cost is $525.00 per person based on double occupancy so bring a friend to enjoy the weekend with.

For more information, please email Joyce at THEFARMHOUSEBEDANDBREAKFAST@HOTMAIL.COM OR CALL 631-734-8539. RSVP…ASAP as limited to 20 guests.

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Two great East End Restaurant Weeks coming up!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mark MacNish

Next week and next month, two great restaurant weeks are coming up. If you are not familiar with restaurant week, it’s a great way to try a restaurant without breaking the budget.
- On the fence as to wether or not you would like a particular type of cuisine offered by a restaurant?Try it out on restaurant week.
-Heard mixed reviews about a place and not sure about it? Use restaurant week to give it a try without laying out a lot of money.
-Or better yet if you are on a budget and want a great east end wine country getaway, come out for restaurant week while we are still offering our off season rates.
March 18th-March 25th is Hampton Restaurant Week and many great North Fork Restaurants are participating. Click here to find out which ones.  And you can combine your get-away with the last weekend of LI winterfest.Click here to see which winery is hosting Jazzfest. 

And Long Island Restaurant week is April 22-29th. Click here to see the participating restaurants. This covers two weekends, so you can take your pick ! The weather has been amazing and all of our guests have been taking full advantage of the fact that they can enjoy the beauty of early spring in wine country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Yoga, Wine and Girl Friends

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Mark MacNish

You are invited to share in our very first ‘Vinyasa on the Vine’ Yoga and Wellness Retreat.

To be held on May 4-6, 2012

. This East End Retreat is just the ticket for the rest and relaxation we all yearn for.  Nestled in the vineyards and farmland of Long Island’s North Fork, we will bend, sip and relax, allowing nature to guide us through the process of letting go.

You will be staying in the quant little town of Cutchogue at either ‘The Farmhouse’ or ‘Andrew’s Legacy’. With accommodations at these two magnificent Bed and Breakfasts, all you have to do is show up!

 Friday evening you will be welcomed with a wine and cheese cocktail reception at the lovely Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard. Begin to relax with like-minded people and live music. *A cash bar is available.

Saturday morning you’ll wake up to a quick snack and meet with a yoga mat and a happy heart. As the sun rises, we will celebrate with a relaxing and revitalizing flow class.  This class will take you on a yoga journey…connecting your body, breath and spirit.

Following our yoga, you will enjoy an amazing country style breakfast you won’t soon forget!

We will begin the afternoon with a cooking tour hosted by Dr. Russ PT, DPT, who is a healthy chef/life coach who studied at Culinary Institute of America, French Culinary Institute and is an Instructor at Natural Food Gourmet Institute in Manhattan. This ‘hands-on’ lesson will inspire your taste buds. As your breath and body flow…so does the vino! We’ve lifted our spirits, so it’s time to get a bit spirited with our wine tasting journey. We will swirl, sip and sample as we learn the process of winemaking. 

You will have a little free time during the afternoon to go for a walk, or, bring your bike and head to the beach (bike rentals are also available with notice). 
We can also arrange a masseuse at the Bed & Breakfast for an additional fee. 

Saturday night we will enjoy fine dining at Touch of Venice Restaurant in Cutchogue. A wonderful three course meal accompanied by a glass of wine will be just what we need at the end of this awe inspiring day.  

Sunday is Funday!  We will begin our morning with another splendid breakfast. With bags packed, we will head to the beach. Here we can play in the sand, rekindle our thoughts, and end our journey with a fun filled yoga class. In our final class, we will center on gratitude for this wonderful opportunity, the ability to practice, and the endless possibilities ahead.  As we delight in the results of the Vine and Vinyasa, we’ll head home, rosy cheeked and relaxed.

This Relax and Restore Package Includes:

*Accommodations for Two Nights at one of two Prestigious Bed & Breakfasts

*Two Heart Opening Yoga Classes

*Wine and Cheese Reception with Live Music

*Wine Tasting and Education

*Healthy Life Style Cooking Class

*Yummy Snacks

*Yogi Goody Bag to take home

*Two Amazing Breakfasts and Fine Dining Saturday Night

*and a few fun surprises!

We promise that these two days will be filled with beautiful people, lots of laughter, and memory making moments!

Please keep in mind that all outdoor classes and activities are dependent upon good weather and are subject to change. There will be alternative locations for yoga. Come mellow out with us on this magical journey and all inclusive weekend (*Friday night reception, drinks are not included).

The cost is $525.00 per person based on double occupancy so bring a friend to enjoy the weekend with.

For more information, please email Joyce at THEFARMHOUSEBEDANDBREAKFAST@HOTMAIL.COM OR CALL 631-734-8539. RSVP…ASAP as limited space is available.

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Shorecrest Bed and Breakfast special offer for a two night stay during Winterfest & Jazz on the Vine; Long Island’s celebration of wine and music.

Posted on February 19, 2012 by marilyn

JAZZ ON THE VINE is again the theme for the 2012 Long Island Winterfest. From February 11 to March 18 visitors to the North Fork will be able to enjoy 6 great weekends of truly exceptional jazz performances in winery tasting rooms. Good times for music and wine lovers!
Shorecrest Bed and Breakfast has created a special two night stay package for our guests during the festival and through April 15th. Included in your stay is a $25 gift certificate towards dinner for two at either the Frisky Oyster or Noah’s, two of our favorite Greenport restaurants, a $50 gift certificate towards a one hour aromatherapy massage for each guest, our exclusive discount card to 24 wineries including some free tastings, and a private wine class or champagne in room ’ picnic’. At these rates you might consider a family re-union or friends getaway!
Speak to us about other activities in the area. To select your dates and choose a room visit our website www.shorecrestbedandbreakfast.com. To book on line click on the ‘check availability’ link or call Marilyn at 631 765 1570
Winterfest/Jazz on the Vine Schedule of Events

This years program includes over 70 performances at 20 participating wineries:

Schedule of Events for Long Island Jazz on the Vine during Winterfest

Saturday, February 25:
1:30 – Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard – Tessa Souter
3:00 – Martha Clara- Mike Pride’s FROM BACTERIA TO BOYS
3:00 – Palmer Vineyards – Will Sellenraad
3:00 – Sherwood House – 58th & Ninth
4:30 – Peconic Bay Winery – John Davis Quartet
4:30 – Raphael – New Mo Swing
- presented by Tanger Outlets

Sunday, February 26:
2:00 – Clovis Point – Eri Yamamoto Trio
2:00 – Jamesport Vineyards – Mark Gatz Trio
2:00 – Pellegrini Vineyards – Danny Kean & Friends
3:30 – Laurel Lake Vineyards – Randy Napoleon
3:30 – Bedell Cellars – Rory Stuart Quartet
- presented by Hampton Jitney

Saturday, March 3:
3:00 – Martha Clara Vineyards – Sazon Mix
3:00 – Palmer Vineyards – Amy Cervini Quartet
3:00 – Sherwood House – Bryan Campbell
4:30 – Macari Vineyards – Nelson Riveros Ensemble
4:30 – Pellegrini Vineyards – In The Moment
4:30 – Duck Walk Vineyards North – Amy London

Sunday, March 4:
12:30 – Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard – Paula Atherton
- presented by Long Island Rail Road
2:00 – Waters Crest – East End Jazz
2:00 – Sparkling Pointe – Holli Ross
- presented by Elegant B&Bs of the North Fork
3:30 – Peconic Bay Winery – Alex Sipiagin Quartet
3:30 – Bedell Cellars – Chiemi Nakai/Afronaughtica
- presented by Hamptons.com
4:00 – Raphael – All That Jazz! All Star Super Band

Saturday, March 10:
2:00 – Sannino’s Bella Vita Vineyard – Dennis Raffelock
3:00 – Laurel Lake Vineyards – Monday Michiru
3:00 – Palmer Vineyards – Dan Aran Trio
4:30 – Duck Walk Vineyards North – Ojoyo
4:30 – Ospreys’ Dominion – Rare Groove Band
4:30 – Raphael – Shenole Latimer Quartet
- presented by Next Stop Magazine

Sunday, March 11:
12:30 – Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard – Dara Tucker
1:00 – Wolffer Estate – Jarrett Cherner
2:00 – Macari Vineyards – The Curtis Brothers
2:00 – Martha Clara Vineyards – Roosevelt Dime
3:30 – Pellegrini Vineyards – Ray Anderson
4:00 – Bedell Cellars – Lauren Kinhan

Saturday, March 17:
1:30 – Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard – Oscar Peñas Ethereal Ensemble
3:00 – Clovis Point – Dwayne Kerr
3:00 – Duck Walk North – The Avengers
4:30 – Pellegrini Vineyards – Shan Kenner
4:30 – Jamesport Vineyards – Jack Morelli Trio
4:30 – Bedell Cellars – Heather Hardy

Sunday, March 18:
2:00 – Martha Clara Vineyards – Philip Dizack Quartet
2:00 – Sherwood House – Ahmad Ali
2:00 – Sannino’s Bella Vita – Lobenstein/Salerno Duo
3:30 – Raphael – Mambo Loco
3:30 – Sparkling Pointe – Bakithi Kumalo Band

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New arrivals at the Farmhouse Bed and Breafkast

Posted on February 17, 2012 by marilyn

The Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast recently received a shipment of Buff Orpington Chicks. They arrived at 7:30 am on February 15, via the Cutchogue, United States Post office.  Our friendly post person, Mike called and said your babies arrived can you hear them?  We replied “We are on our way”.  They came packaged in a little box with air holes at the top. When we opened the lid we saw the beautiful 2 day old chicks huddle together.  We assured them everything was going to be fine and they would be warm in no time.   We were all ready with the “nursery” which is a brooder pen we had borrowed from our friend Mark, and it was perfect.  The little heat lamp was on and warming up their new home.  One by one each chick was introduced to water, their little beaks were gently dipped into the water feeder just so they could get the idea and have their first drink., And did they drink- boy were they thirsty! Then we added a little feed and they finished it in no time.

The Buff Orpington breed is a great choice for a backyard chicken – beautiful with a nice personality and winter hardiness.  The breed originated in Orpington, Kent, United Kingdom in the late 1800′s. There are Black Orpingtons, White Orpingtons, Blue Orpingtons (somewhat rare), and Buff Orpingtons – the Buff color being the most prevalent. They are raised for the purposes of both meat and egg production (a “dual purpose” breed).  They will lay Brown Eggs for our guests at The Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast

As a proud new parents of 16, we couldn’t wait to share our chick photos.  You can check The Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast blog for new updates and photos, www.thefarmhousebedandbreakfast.com

Buff Orpington Chicks

Baby Buff Orpingtons fresh from the post office.

 

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By the Bluff offers Bed and Breakfast stay for Veterans

Posted on December 15, 2011 by marilyn

Some Inns who are members of The North Fork Bed and Breakfast  Association (NFBBA) offer a free night stay at their B&B in honor of Veterans Day.    The website to learn more about this Veteran program is betterwaytostay.com.

By the Bluff B&B opened up their home for three nights during the last week of October, 2011 in honor of Veterans Day.  This is the second year By The Bluff took part in this program.

We had a great turn out this year, as we did last year.    On one of the three nights, we actually had the same 4 couples who stayed the previous year.   They are like old friends now.  They went to Skippers for Dinner and were served free desserts as the owner is a veteran, himself.

It’s an amazing experience to sit and listen to these Veterans’ stories – some who just got back from Iraq and Afghanistan.   Two of our Viet Nam vets were surprised to discover that they served in the same years.  One was in Airborne and the other a Medic.  These two went into our living room, sat down, pulled out their wallets and started comparing pictures.  They knew some of the same men in the pictures.   Amazing.

One Marine had a hip injury he and his wife stayed in the suite on the main floor of By The Bluff B&B.

 

The Veterans sit around the breakfast table in the morning telling their stories, sometimes laughing, sometimes not.  3 hours would pass by and they would still be talking and laughing.

They couldn’t thank Maurice and I enough for doing this for them.  WE are the ones who felt thankful and honored for doing what they did for US.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wine making on the North Fork Long Island with Sannino Vineyard and Bed and Breakfast

Posted on March 3, 2011 by marilyn

In the Vineyard with Anthony Sannino:

With the new year we also begin a new growing season for our vines. We have removed netting at this time and are getting ready to prune the vines, or give them all a major haircut. Pruning really does begin the growing season even though the vines are dormant. At this time we are making critical decisions and selections of what parts of the vine we want to keep in order for the plant to be most productive. The three photos are the same plant starting with the vine unpruned and leafless vine, last years canes still intact.

This next photo shows how most of the canes are removed and only four centrally located canes remain. All of the canes from this past growing season have buds on them that contain the energy that will produce the shoots, leaves and grapes for the 2011 harvest. We select the inner most canes because they will leave the least amount of space between the trunks when folded down. We really only need two of the four but we always try to have spare ones should one or more crack as we fold and lie them down to the wire.

The photo below now shows how the canes are  laying on the wire and tied to it. One is run to the left and the other to the right. I did have a little space still left over between the trunks so I folded part of a third cane across the space. The balance of that one was cut off. At this time our canes also change their name. They are now called cordons. Along the now horizontal cordons are those buds I mentioned, spaced apart from 4 to 8 inches. As they swell and start to grow in spring they are what we call shoots.Sometimes from one bud several shoots will emerge, and we will then remove all but the largest and healthiest.These shoots will then become canes. Each cane will have one to three clusters of grapes closer to the cordon and will continue  growing vertically. You can now jump your eyes from photo 3 to photo 1 to imagine our newly pruned vine at the end of 2011 growing season.

This type of pruning method is called Cane pruning, This is one of two most common methods on The North Fork. The other method is called Spur pruning. The two methods can be used in the same field but only one would be selected as the average for the given variety or field.

 

 

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North Fork

Posted on August 10, 2010 by northfork

Long Island’s North Fork Bed and Breakfast Association invites you to visit our world-class wineries, shop our bountiful farm stands and charming antique shops, enjoy our pristine seas and bays, and of course… Stay With Us! The North Fork Bed and Breakfast Association is the founding B&B Association on the North Fork and has been in existence for over fifteen years.

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