PHOTO BY JONI RENTZThe hamlet of Orient was originally settled in the 17th century with the King of England granting land to five families King, Terry, Latham, Tuthill and Vail, whose families still reign over the land. It’s a quaint seafaring village consisting of not much more than a General Store, Post Office and Yacht Club and home to some celebrated artists, writers and actors. A walk, drive or bike through the town will take you back in time. Village Lane is the main thoroughfare. Stop in at the Orient Country Store for an earful of local gossip dished in the back by the locals. Then there's Orient Linen Co. where you’ll find treasures of hand made bags, bedding, pillows etc. There are a number of historical buildings worth stopping into like The Oysterponds Historical Society. From there just wander down the many lanes that stretch out across the fields and out to the bay. You never know what you’ll uncover or discover. You’ll maybe even catch a glimpse of the elusive red fox darting about.