Hannah Victoria Jentz

While summer may be the season most associated with the Hamptons, there is something undeniably special about the East End in winter. As the crowds thin and the pace softens, the Hamptons reveal a quieter, more intimate kind of beauty—one marked by glowing lights, historic landmarks, and cozy moments that feel almost cinematic. The holiday season, in particular, brings a subtle magic to the region. Twinkling vineyards, softly lit streets, and iconic landmarks dusted with winter stillness...

Some places feel magical year-round — and then there’s Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, where winter transforms the vineyard into something truly enchanting. Each December, the estate’s Winter Wonderland at the Tasting Room becomes one of the most joyful seasonal experiences on the East End — a place where lights, warmth, wine, and community come together in the coziest way. Picture this: rows of twinkling lights weaving through vines, firepits glowing under crisp winter skies, and...

There’s something undeniably magical about winter in the East End, the quiet, the glow, the soft shimmer of the season settling over the East End. And nowhere does that magic shine brighter than at Wölffer Estate’s annual Holiday Illumination, a beloved tradition that turns the vineyard into a luminous wonderland for a beautiful cause. On Saturday, December 6, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the iconic vineyard will transform The Tasting Room into a glowing, golden celebration of community and...