Shinn Estate Farmhouse Stay

I think I had booked our Shinn Vineyards stay almost a year in advance, it was meant to be my 33rd birthday present to myself. I think I'll treat myself every year. :)

We headed out on a Friday (2 night min.) and who knew I would feel transformed in time and place out in Mattituck. Not only did we enjoy the wines of Shinn Estate (I enjoyed all of them and bought six bottles!), but the weekend was filled with tons of amazing food. First at Shinn, where breakfasts included, griddled banana bread, granola, fresh fruit smoothies, frittata, breakfast risotto w/ duck egg, but we also fed ourselves at Love Lane Kitchen (a gem!), The Frisky Oyster and The North Fork Table and Inn.

Owners David Page and Barbara Shinn and their new puppy were most excellent hosts. Barbara speaks of her vineyard as if it is family, her baby, and I am inspired by their organic and sustainable efforts.

The weather was cloudy and ominous, but peaceful. One experience I will never forget is running on Sunday morning, the one day I forget my ear warmers! I felt as if I was running sideways. This would be a great way, and location to start every morning is the feeling I remember having. After we left, we got to visit The Horton Point Lighthouse.