Horseback Riding @ Hidden Lake Farm

Photo by David Korchin

It doesn’t matter if you don’t know your trot from your cantor, English from Western. At the Hidden Lake Farm in Southold, what ever your riding ability, you’ll find your perfect match among the 16 horses that reside there. Saddle up your pony and trot along a woodland trail or cantor along the beach. For the more adventurous there’s a cross-country course along with fox hunting in the winter.

Hidden Lake Farm | Route 48 | Southold | 631.765.9896

And for the perfect riding crop or boot - North Fork Saddlery in Mattituck.

White Flower Farmhouse

A charming little antique store that features very affordable painted and hand crafted furniture, old linen, grain sacs, candles, topiary, vintage garden accessories and an array of other flea market finds. The inventory here is always fresh and updated so it always warrants a repeat visit.

53971 Main Rd Rt.25 | Southold | 631.765.2353 | whiteflowerfarmhouse.com

Taste of the North Fork

Photos by Joni Rentz

This tiny shop has been preserving and pickling produce from all the local farm stands in the area. Bottles of North Fork chardonnay have been turned into vinegar, South Fork arugula into pesto as well as an assortment of pickles, jellies, mustards and preserves. Custom made gift baskets available.

53975 Main Rd (Rt 25) | Southold | 631.734.6100 | atasteofthenorthfork.com

The Custer Institute

Photo by David Korchin

Check out the stars on Saturdays from dusk until midnight. The Custer Institute Observatory opens it’s high powered Meade telescope to everyone for free. This is Long Island's oldest observatory founded back in 1927 by a group of astronomy friends. The original building dates back to 1938 with the newest addition, which seats 100, completed in 1945. Stargazing continues at this down to earth site every Saturday night at dusk. Cloudy weather? Call ahead to check on visibility. 

All events are free but donations are greatly appreciated. 

1115 Main Bayview Road | Southold | 631.765.2626 | custerobservatory.org