We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news with all our followers Jedediah Hawkins Inn had the incredible honor of being featured in Wedding Wire’s Real Wedding segment, spotlighting the enchanting union of Elsa and Winston on the picturesque North Fork. From the moment Elsa glided down the aisle to the heartfelt exchange of vows, and finally, the jubilant celebration, every moment was filled with love and joy.

The setting for this momentous occasion was none other than our own Jedediah Hawkins Inn, where rustic charm meets modern elegance. The ceremony and cocktail hour took place amidst the natural beauty of the outdoors, with the lush greenery and gentle breeze providing the perfect backdrop for this special day. As the sun began to set, guests were ushered into our exquisite Solarium for an intimate dinner reception, where laughter and conversation filled the air.

But what truly made this celebration unforgettable were the radiant smiles of Elsa and Winston, the epitome of love and happiness. Their love story is one for the ages, and we were honored to play a part in bringing their dreams to life.

For those eager to relive the magic of Elsa and Winston’s wedding day, we invite you to browse through the stunning collection of photographs captured by the talented Lore. Each image is a testament to the beauty of their love and the timeless elegance of Jedediah Hawkins Inn.

To view the gallery and immerse yourself in the splendor of this unforgettable day, simply follow the link below:

View the Photo Gallery

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Wedding Wire for the opportunity to share this extraordinary event with the world, and to Elsa and Winston for entrusting us with their special day. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories!

Romantic Barn Decor: To Tablecloth or Not To Tablecloth?

There is an ongoing debate on how to dress our farm tables in our rustic barn setting. Most couples choose to dress our beautiful, white painted tables only with flowers, garlands, or runners. Simple is always beautiful. 

Some couples use our tables as a blank slate for unique and vibrant tablecloths. This June wedding, chose a whimsical, leaf-patterned fabric, which coordinated beautifully with the pastel-colored flower arrangements and garlands. The foliage climbed the beams and crowned the chandeliers. This spring North Fork wedding was both magical and romantic. They incorporated custom matching floral menus and table number cards from Arnipaperie to complete this stunning look, created by thepartynewyork.com and trueelizabethflowers.com   

Our barn with its high ceiling  and exposed wooden beams  provides ample opportunities to utilize vertical space in the decor. The string lights running across the rafters, fairy lights on the walls as well as the chandeliers, which are dimmed as the sun sets, create a warm and inviting glow. Lanterns, candles, and illuminated mason jars can also add a romantic touch to your decor.  Wood welcome signs, available on Etsy, provide  a personal and rustic appeal.

Barn weddings offer a unique opportunity to embrace the natural, rustic charm of the venue.

To book the barn at Jedediah Hawkins Inn, write us at events@jedediahhawkinsinn.com. Click on our brochure below. We are happy to schedule a tour.

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Meet Reverend Dan Callahan at Jedediah Hawkins Inn. Reverend Dan, a warm and professional officiant, is the newest addition to our vendor list. At the historic Jedediah Hawkins Inn, Reverend Dan collaborates with couples to design ceremonies that align with their preferences, whether traditional, non-traditional, religious, non-religious, or interfaith. His warm and professional demeanor ensures that each ceremony is a true reflection of the couple’s relationship. He’s pictured here with James and Melissa at their beautiful wedding at Jedediah Hawkins this past Fall.

Reverend Dan Callahan is a seasoned wedding officiant based on Long Island, New York, with over a decade of experience in crafting personalized ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique love story. His journey into officiating began when his son asked him to lead his wedding ceremony, a role he embraced with honor and enthusiasm. This initial experience led to numerous requests from family and friends, solidifying his passion for creating meaningful wedding experiences.

Reverend Dan’s versatility is evident in the diverse settings where he has officiated weddings, from formal banquet halls to intimate home gatherings and picturesque outdoor locations like the Setauket Nature Preserve. He is adept at incorporating special elements into ceremonies, such as unity candles or sand ceremonies, to enhance the significance of the occasion.

Couples consistently praise Reverend Dan for his personalized approach and attention to detail. Testimonials highlight his ability to create relaxed and heartfelt ceremonies, with one couple noting, “Reverend Dan helped us create a wedding ceremony exactly the way we wanted. We highly recommend him to make your wedding right for you.” At Jedediah Hawkins Inn, we appreciate his handwritten thank you notes. It’s a pleasure to recommend him.

For those interested in learning more about Reverend Dan Callahan or inquiring about his services, additional information is available on his official website. Follow him on Instagram at @revdancallahan.

Change is afoot on the North Fork.

As more out-of-towners discover the serenity that envelops the countryside region, more boutique hotels have sprung up to fill the demand. What hasn’t changed however, is the area’s distinct, almost defiant appreciation for the locale—even Starbucks couldn’t survive in Greenport once it opened across from the locals’ favorite coffee roaster. Above all, North Forkers champion the community, which means the only chain you’ll see is the daisy chain of handwritten signs along country roads advertising farm-fresh eggs. Many of those sign-makers also open their doors to guests, and there’s a growing consensus to make the homestyle experience even more high-end, an approach highlighted by six unique properties that seamlessly combine charm and luxury.

Jedediah Hawkins Inn, Jamesport

Just off the chockablock main road that runs through Jamesport, Jedediah Hawkins Inn stands in a field of its own. The historic Italianate-style house rises from 22 vibrantly landscaped acres as if from the pages of a pop-up book. It’s a wonder that this former sea captain’s house—with its square cupola, twin chimneys and cross gable roof—was set for demolition before investors swept in, reclaiming the derelict architecture. The ensuing restoration was quite sensational, much to the fantasy of fairytale weddings and old-soul travelers with an appreciation for a touch of ceremony.

To that end, the character of the estate is well intact without a trace of stuffiness: floorboards creak comfortably along the ground-floor’s bar, fireplaces charm sun-drenched guest rooms, paintings by local Jamesport artist Max Moran feel evocative and hang at ease. The inn’s restaurant pulls fresh herbs and eggs from their garden and coop and seafood from the surrounding waters. Dipping below the surface, the speakeasy in the flagstone-walled basement is a storied wine cellar rumored to once be part of the Underground Railroad or that the late captain was a gunrunner.

Jedediah Hawkins opened as a designer show house, each of its six rooms embracing different styles. The most exciting is the Belvedere Suite. Accessed by a private twisting staircase, the suite commands the entire third floor and makes the most out of the lofty space. Sloped ceilings and handsome reading nooks are cozily furnished, but it’s the additional flight which steals the show: As the top-floor booking, it’s the only room with access to the perched cupola  for a 360-degree view of the bucolic surrounds and neighboring vineyard. Jedediah Hawkins’ outlook, more than a decade after opening, is as fine as ever.

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Saturday, February 17 at 6pm at Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Jason LaGarenne owner and mixologist at the fame bars Anchor and Lazy Point on Spring Street in NYC will be mixing and teaching his recipes. Enjoy fresh takes in old classics, such as the Pistachio mule, Beets by Jay, the Volstead, the Rusty Cage and more. Jason’s home town is Lazy Point, a hamlet near East Hampton. He opened Lazy Point with the East End coastal look, great drinks, music and conversation. We will be serving bites from our Kitchen. $50 per person.

Please call 631-722-2900 to book. Space is limited.

13 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Getaways

Thanksgiving at your house starts with good intentions — family, friends and a bit of football. For some reason, though, it generally ends with a kitchen in disarray and foreign marks on the living room furniture. And while we’re sure your little niece had no malicious intent with her yam-covered hands, that fact does little to ease your stress.

If you’re looking for a way to keep your sanity while still holding on to some holiday traditions this year, check out what these high-end hotels have cooked up for November 23. Whether you’re in the mood for a feast in New England or an impressive spread in the middle of the desert, these properties deliver. And the best part about these elegant meals is that you won’t have to lift a finger to clean up when you’re all finished.

Jedediah Hawkins Inn
Escape to this six-room inn for a cozy holiday in the North Fork, Long Island’s underrated wine country. Sip local pours and settle in for a classic three-course Thanksgiving dinner with options like butternut squash soup with crème fraîche and pumpkin seeds, oven-roasted turkey and prime rib with Yorkshire pudding.

Stay the weekend for Jedediah Hawkins Inn Barn Gallery’s November 25 opening of “Lyrical Light” by artist Max Moran. His impressionist oil paintings (which also dot the inn’s public spaces) capture the North Fork landscape and reveal why this area is so special.

By Jadine Sayer

Fall is full of comforting pleasures like pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters, but nothing beats the great outdoors this time of year. To fully experience the fleeting time when the trees turn vibrant colors and the weather is refreshingly brisk, head to one of these key destinations to take it all in.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Kick your leaf-peeping adventures up a notch with a wildlife safari in Wyoming. While staying at Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole, venture through Yellowstone National Park with a naturalist guide who will explain the ecology of the region and point out native animals like elk, moose, bald eagles and river otters.

Even better, afterward you can retire to a sumptuous room with gorgeous mountain views and a warm, crackling fireplace.

Upstate New York
You won’t even have to leave the grounds of Four-Star The Lodge at Turning Stone Resort Casino to take in some prime leaf viewing. As a guest at this bucolic spot in Verona, New York, you can partake in a slew of outdoor activities (golf, fishing, tennis) or simply stroll the property’s sprawling 3,400 acres.

Upgrade to a VIP Suite to enjoy the killer vistas over your morning coffee from a wrap-around balcony.

Philadelphia
Sure, you can travel the countryside to see the colors of the season, but you can also take a decidedly urban route, too — especially in historic Philadelphia, which is dotted with parks, rivers and lots of trees.

Book a room at Four-Star The Rittenhouse for a central location (on foliage-filled Rittenhouse Square no less) that makes the city easy to explore by foot. Opt for the especially scenic walking trails alongside the river.

The Hamptons
Located on the North Fork about an hour and a half from New York City, Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Jedediah Hawkins Inn is nestled within Long Island’s booming wine country, surrounded by miles of scenic vineyards. In fact, sipping and swirling some local vino as you travel from winemaker to winemaker is the best way to see the gorgeous scenery here this fall.

For slightly more active pursuits, grab one of the six-room inn’s bicycles to cruise around the area.

Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto is a beguiling city that feels magical come fall, making this the season to check in to The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. The lovely hotel offers an assortment of autumn experiences for you to explore the city and its charming environs, from mountain hiking to tandem biking and even rickshaw touring.

The hotel itself is located along the Kamogawa River and overlooks the majestic Higashiyama mountains. Book the Tsukimi Suite for panoramas of the peaks and an alfresco deck made for moon gazing.

The Berkshires
A gilded Tudor-style mansion tucked away on expertly manicured grounds in The Berkshires, Five-Star Blantyre is a regal country house that oozes elegance. We imagine an autumn day here would involve hiking the property’s lawns and woodlands, having a gourmet meal and retiring to a cozy room for one of the inn’s board games in front of a roaring fireplace.

The Fall Romance Package includes an overnight stay, welcome champagne, breakfast and an elaborate picnic (think candlesticks and plenty of pillows) on the estate’s grounds — all within view of the striking red and gold foliage.

Virginia
The Blue Ridge Mountains are always a beautiful sight to behold, but come fall the picturesque peaks are simply breathtaking. Four-Star The Lodge and Cottages at Primland, located on 12,000 acres in southern Virginia, is an ideal place to take up temporary residence while exploring the property’s fly-fishing, horseback riding, golf and hiking.

For a unique experience, book one of the three private tree houses. These intimate cabins are built around soaring tree limbs with unbelievable vistas of the rolling hills, which will be blanketed in reds, oranges and golds.

Jedediah Hawkins Inn is 2017 Borrowed and Blue’s golden award winner for weddings on the North Fork

Jedediah Hawkins inn is thrilled to be a Borrowed & Blue 2017 Gold Medal winner. Thanks to all the vendors on Borrowed & Blue who voted for us!

Guests viewing Max Moran’s art exhibit in the barn at Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Guests viewing Max Moran’s art exhibit in the barn at Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Guests viewing Max Moran’s art exhibit in the barn at Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Max Moran presents “Salt, Sand & Solitude” in the art barn at Jedediah Hawkins Inn. Despite Hermine and storm warnings, Max had a great turn out in the barn. The exhibit continues until beginning October.

Renowned North Fork artist Max Moran has been captivating art enthusiasts with his evocative landscapes, showcased annually at the Barn Gallery of the historic Jedediah Hawkins Inn in Jamesport, New York. For over 15 years, this collaboration has highlighted Moran’s deep connection to the region’s natural beauty.

Moran’s exhibitions, such as “Salt, Sand & Solitude,” delve into the serene vistas of the North Fork’s bays, beaches, and farmlands. His plein air painting technique allows him to capture the ephemeral interplay of light and atmosphere, offering viewers an immersive experience of the East End’s landscapes.

The Barn Gallery at Jedediah Hawkins Inn provides an intimate setting that complements Moran’s work, fostering a unique synergy between art and venue. This space enhances the viewing experience, allowing visitors to engage deeply with the artwork.

Moran’s exhibitions have become a cultural highlight on the North Fork, attracting both locals and visitors. His dedication to portraying the region’s landscapes not only showcases his artistic talent but also underscores the natural beauty of the area.

For those interested in experiencing Max Moran’s work, the Jedediah Hawkins Inn continues to host his exhibitions, contributing to the vibrant arts scene of the North Fork. Visitors can explore his work at the Inn and appreciate the harmonious blend of art and history that defines this collaboration.