- 4 bedrooms
- 3 full baths
- Acreage: 0.43 acres (approx.)
- East Hampton, NY, United States
$2,850,000
Honey sweetens the allure of the Hamptons
or millennia, honey has been considered a "superfood" - long before
the coining of that particular buzzword. From its first cultivation in
the Middle East to the medieval honey-based beverage of mead, the sweet
nectar has consistently played an important role in cuisine and
medicine.
Although it has a long and varied history, honey has, in many ways,
become even more popular in the last several years. Spurred on by
increasing attention to locally-sourced natural foods, boutique honey
has become a growing trend throughout much of the U.S., especially in
places like the Hamptons. In fact, many owners have begun to sample some of the honey made in the region, finding ways of adding it to their diets and cooking habits.
Luckily, a few local honey producers have answered the call and
started to ramp up their production to satisfy the growing number of
honey-hungry Hamptons' residents.
One example is the Hamptons Honey Company. Focusing on raw and
natural production, this young company has helped bring high-quality
honey to locals, and prides itself on its staff of well-trained,
environmentally conscious beekeepers.
As the demand for natural, local honey has spiked in the Hamptons,
the number of suppliers has increased. Mary Woltz, for example,
initially came to the region to work for the Hamptons Honey Company, but
has since left to start her own business - Bees' Needs. She works year
round, turning out artisanal batches of sumptuous honey.
"My honey changes with the seasons," she recently told Hamptons
Magazine. "It will be light and delicate in the spring and more complex
throughout the summer. And I can tell you which hive every jar comes
from."
As more residents of the Hamptons begin to appreciate the nutritional
and flavor benefits of local raw honey, the community has a chance to
become one of the most honey-soaked areas of the country.
Founded in 1648 by English farmers, East Hampton remained a quiet
farming community until the late 19th century, when it became a resort
for the wealthy upper class. It became an ARTIST COLONY in the mid-20th century, popularized by the ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST It has become a popular weekend destination during the summer season.
History and surviving historic sites are detailed in "Village of East Hampton Multiple Area", a New York State study..
