Greenwich - April 2026

BIGGER,

Beneath the Surface

Elevating the concept of “healthy home”

A team of local young entrepreneurs reimagines the futureof clean drinking water

BOLDERBETTER,

The Perfect Pairing

The Great British Bake Off fan favorites are headed to town!

Greenwich Real Estate Continues its Confident Climb

Bellissimo!

A modern Italian spot balances comfort and creativity

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APRIL 2026 contents

44 66

14 EDITOR’S LETTER

16 FOUNDER’S LETTER

Of Neighbors and Nostalgia

21 STATUS REPORT

BUZZ Great British Bake Off stars

Jasmine Mitchell and Tom Arden are set to bring heart, humor and culinary passion to Greenwich. We catch up with the duo. SHOP At Hill House Home, timeless prints and easy silhouettes deliver style that doesn’t take itself too seriously. GO Maximalist décor meets modern luxury at the Warren Street Hotel in Tribeca. HOME Spring décor accents; Beautiful books DO Kristin Updike brings science-backed, preventionfocused wellness to Old Greenwich at Suma Life House; Angelo and Claudia Zimmerman rethink cleaning with probiotic-powered products designed to protect both people and planet. EAT At Talia, familiar Italian favorites take center stage with thoughtful twists and global flair.

52 G-MOM

Ready to get crafty? We’ve got you covered—from quick projects to master classes, consider this your creative cheat; From scenic strolls to sugar highs, here are a few ways to make the most of the season.

57 PEOPLE & PLACES

Celiac Disease Center; Family Reentry; Oído; Hannah Storm Foundation

64 VOWS Parsons–Baxter

83 CALENDAR

95 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

96 POSTSCRIPT

We take a rain check.

STATE OF REAL ESTATE

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SOMETHING IN THE WATER

With roots in Greenwich and eyes on the globe, Kara Water aims to redefine access to clean drinking water. We sit down with childhood friends turned entrepreneurs Cody Sooden, Bill Irvin and Harrison Bohrman to talk innovation and their big-picture mission. by jill johnson mann features 66

cover photography by daniel milstein for sotheby’s international realty

Our annual look at the market is here. The good news? We’re still reaping the rewards of a highly in-demand Greenwich market. But low inventory has created some new rules for buyers and sellers. Here’s what you should know. by jill johnson mann

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HOME ADVANTAGE

The story of Greenwich real estate right now isn’t dramatic—it’s steady. As Jill Johnson Mann reports in this year’s “State of Real Estate” (page 66), the market has settled into something more measured than the frenzy of recent years. Demand remains strong, inventory remains limited, and our town has firmly established itself as a firstchoice destination rather than a fallback. Buyers are serious. Sellers are strategic. And beneath the headlines, there is real movement.

For sellers, that’s meaningful. Serious buyers are out there, and they’re decisive. Well-prepared, well-priced homes are commanding strong interest, often quickly. Properties that feel current—smart layouts, updated kitchens and baths, inviting outdoor spaces—are especially compelling. Buyers may be selective, but they are active and motivated when the right home appears.

The headline-grabbing eight-figure sales make for good cocktail-party conversation, but strength isn’t confined to the ultra-luxury

tier. Movement across all price points tells a broader story: Demand remains deep. For homeowners who have been contemplating a move, downsizing or a new chapter, this is a market that rewards thoughtful timing and strategic presentation.

For buyers, preparation is equally powerful. A strong pre-approval, a knowledgeable agent and realistic expectations go a long way. Cash may be king in certain scenarios, but clean, well-structured offers win every day. This isn’t about panic; it’s about positioning.

There’s also a shift in how we think about home. It’s less about sheer size and more about investing in lifestyle—and in a community with enduring appeal. Is the Greenwich market competitive? Yes. But it’s also dynamic and full of possibility.

Whether you’re listing or looking, it rewards clarity, decisiveness and good advice.

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“If you live in a house— unless it’s a cabin in the woods—you usually have them on either side, across the street and in the backyard.”

OF NEIGHBORS AND NOSTALGIA

This being our annual real estate issue made me think about neighbors. If you live in a house—unless it’s a cabin in the woods—you usually have them on either side, across the street and in the backyard. But if you live in an apartment, like I did growing up in Cleveland, you have lots more. With 13 other families, we shared the same front door, back stairs, elevators, laundry room and switchboard operator over in the main building. And living in close quarters, we got to know each other pretty well.

Man, there were some real characters in that building—besides us in 2B. There was Old Lady Morgan, who was rich as Croesus but wore the rattiest-looking mink coat you ever saw. Mother said she wouldn’t be caught dead going out in something like that. My father said that’s why Mrs. Morgan had so much money; she never spent it.

There was Mrs. DeForest, who was so feminine that if you peeked in the cabinet over the sink in her guest bathroom, instead of toothpaste and Tylenol you’d find little dancing ladies in lacey skirts made of china! Mother said they were Dresden figurines. Mrs. DeForest had three husbands who all died of rectal cancer. Every one of them adored her. She also had a Black cook who had the same first name she did—Elizabeth— so she called her Donna, after me. I thought it was very nice that she liked my name so much, but Mother thought it was weird.

And, oh yes, on one of the upper floors there was a woman called Mrs. Vorpe. The mere mention of her always threw us dirty-minded little kids into gales of laughter because we thought her name sounded like a noise in the bathtub.

There was a man upstairs who smoked big fat cigars in the elevator on his way to work. My brothers and I tried to beat him into the

elevator when we left for school, so we didn’t have to gag on his fumes. Otherwise, we took the back stairs.

One woman on the sixth floor was so grumpy she’d never opened the door for us trick-or-treaters on Halloween. So, we’d get her back every year by gumming her doorbell and making our escape while it rang and rang and rang and rang. You’d think she’d learn.

There were a few other children in our building, like my Hathaway Brown classmate Judy Brown, who lived across the hall in 2A. I felt sorry for her. She was very nice but sort of mousy and like Cinderella because her mother made her do housework after school. But Judy got the last laugh. She married a zillionaire Texan and became the Pearl Mesta of the Lone Star State.

Then there was my first love—Johnny Cope. His bedroom was three stories directly above mine, and we strung a walkie-talkie outside between them. But it didn’t last long. One hot summer day, his cleaning woman got mad over all the ringing and threw his out the window into the courtyard, taking mine along with it. Before my eyes it was ripped right off the wall and flew out my window.

Then the Campbells moved in from Wilmington when I was in high school, and over their ironing boards in the basement, the Campbells’ laundress told our laundress, Ella May, that their teenaged daughter was crying a lot because she was so lonely. So, Mother made me invite her to the movies. But we never made it to Quo Vadis. We talked all night in my bedroom. Then, wonder of wonders, she met my older brother Lee when he came home from Korea; and after graduating from Bennington, she married him! The marriage didn’t last, but our friendship did.

Neighbors. Love ’em or hate ’em, but some you’ll never ever forget. G

BEHIND THE APRONS

THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF FAN FAVORITES TOM ARDEN AND JASMINE MITCHELL HEAD TO GREENWICH to help Neighbor to Neighbor serve thousands in need

by liz baron

With roots dating back more than 50 years, Neighbor to Neighbor began as a way for locals to help improve the lives of area residents by providing those under financial constraints with donated clothing, household items, living essentials and food. The organization gives more than 300,000 meals to 640-plus families annually. To support these efforts, NTN hosts an annual luncheon featuring celebrities in the culinary world. This year, fans of The Great British Bake Off have something to celebrate. Jasmine Mitchell and Tom Arden, winner and runner-up of Season 16, will be the keynote speakers on Thursday, April 16, at Greenwich Country Club. We sat down with the charming duo to learn how their experiences on the show changed their lives.

Did you ever imagine being on television or on a journey like this?

JASMINE: No. When I think about the last year, I’m baffled again and again. Although watching it back, it’s a lot less weird than I’d expected. It’s almost like I’d been on holiday with friends and someone had taken a nice video of us and we were watching it back. It just felt really natural.

TOM: That’s exactly what it’s like.

JASMINE: It just happens to be rather good quality without any shaky footage.

TOM: Back to the being-on-TV question. Yes, actually. When I was young, it was my deepest dream to be on Walking with Dinosaurs. I used to burn out the VHS tapes from watching and re-watching so many times.

Tell me about how baking in your childhoods sparked your love of working in the kitchen.

TOM: Growing up, I thought my Danish granny was iconic in so many ways. She was so effortlessly cool. I was drawn to anything that I felt could make me like her, it was an honor being able to learn about baking from her. I come from a very foodie family; my mum started a restaurant in her twenties and hired my dad as her general manager. They received a Michelin star back in the ’80s, when that was not a common accreditation in London. I was just always surrounded by food, whether it was my granny or mum making scones and cupcakes or my dad cooking in the kitchen.

was a huge surprise, and it took a while for it to sink in. I don’t think it really hit me until November, when the show aired, because prior to that it had all been a secret. This experience gave me so much confidence with being creative about food. My aim, like Tom’s, was just to make it to Week Two, anything more didn’t really feel possible. It’s still surreal.

Was the show fun or stressful— or both?

But did I ever imagine being on TV for baking? Absolutely not.

What was the process of applying to be on the show?

JASMINE: I applied on a whim, and I found myself more and more surprised. I kept thinking, I don’t know how this is happening. The process was way longer than I had anticipated. There were so many different stages, and then after a few weeks of interviewing, I finally got the call.

TOM: Like Jasmine, I also applied on a whim with the deadline one day away. I was supposed to move to New York for a job that had just fallen through and was wondering what I’d do for the next year. The process is a lot longer than you’d think, and it involves a lot of practice baking, which was good practice for the show.

JASMINE: Similarly to Tom, I grew up in a family spending a lot of time gathering around meals, and so many of my memories involve people coming to the table together. There were times that we’d have planned dinner for five to ten people, and then a couple of hours before, the number would double. Nothing was ever predictable, and I remember cooking with my mum and aunts and just adapting our recipes to quickly fit bigger numbers. I remember being in the Scottish Highlands with my great aunts and granny and baking 12 to 15 loaves of bread with my cousins and all kneading dough together.

Tom, what did securing a position as a finalist on the show mean to you?

TOM: I had no expectation of ever making it past the first week or two, let alone to the final. I felt like Jasmine and I were two of the most inexperienced bakers there. We both have a deep familial love of food, and while cooking was very innate to both of us, baking itself was not. Baking everything from scratch reignited a passion that I’d lost. This experience left me a more confident and creative person.

Jasmine, What did it feel like to be named the U.K.’s “Best Amateur Baker”?

JASMINE: I really thought Tom was going to win in the final, so it

TOM: It was both the most magical and the hardest thing I’ve ever done. It was magical in that when you watch the show, everything is just so quintessential England. There were loads of super lovely people involved just enjoying each other’s company and having a laugh. The parts that other people didn’t get to see were the sound men, runners and camera crew. Everyone was just so nice, and it created a real family atmosphere.

At first, I thought that the final product was the reward. But as time went on, I realized that the act of being there and filming was like a musician performing and realized that it was that part that was the real reward.

The stress comes into play when you’re at home practicing a recipe, and your meringue structure is failing. You assume that everyone else’s practice is going perfectly, and that can create hard moments that nobody ever sees.

Were you camera shy?

JASMINE: I was really nervous the first week and couldn’t sleep at all the night before [the first day]. Getting to know the judges and presenters and everyone involved in the show made it easier, and it started to feel more like I was with friends and less like I was performing for an audience, and I was able to completely relax into it. It was still stressful but much less nerve-wracking after that.

Tell me a little about baking with the cameras and how that’s different from baking in your own kitchen.

TOM: It always felt like the tent created a magical environment for something to happen that just

wouldn’t ever happen outside the tent. I don’t know how to explain it. Ingredients just behaved differently in there. And walking into the tent, I’d always feel a little nervous, but as soon as they said “Go,” all the nerves seemed to disappear, and all I could see and focus on was the task at hand. I’d be concentrating so much with no time to spare, and there was something almost calming about that.

JASMINE: It’s like the definition of a flow state.

TOM: Yes, exactly. It’s moving without thinking. Sometimes, I didn’t even read the recipes and would end up baking things for too long. In the final, I forgot to set a timer … multiple times! I recently made my brother’s wedding cake, and it was very similar to something I had made during the final competition. What took me four-and-a-half hours to bake in the final took me three days off camera. It was absolutely mad. The lack of distractions in the tent made all the difference, and if you plan well, you win well.

Did baking with the other contestants create an environment of camaraderie?

TOM: It was almost like being back at uni with your best mates in many ways. We’d all come together to have dinner on Friday night at the hotel and laugh. The camaraderie was off the charts, and the viewers definitely got to feel that this year.

What are your favorite ingredients or combinations of ingredients?

JASMINE: I love pistachio, I think it’s a great flavor. I love using classical tastes like chocolate and nuts, anything natural. Combining spices and chocolate or nuts and fruit always works well. I also always try to stick to seasonal produce, because it tastes so much better. The seasons are so great for providing a framework to work with. I love working with a blank canvas and looking in a fridge or cabinet and thinking, “What can we make?”

From reading about your journey, it sounds like keeping a passion hidden for so long must have been very difficult. How has it felt to finally step into your authentic self?

TOM: After leaving my business, I think that a lot of what I pursued was because I felt like I had something to prove and that I was supposed to become a certain way. One of the unintended consequences of Bake Off was that I took a hobby that I had felt for so long was “uncool” and was suddenly screaming to the whole world that I loved it. The experience freed me up to be more sure of myself and not think I needed to layer anything on top of it. Now that I’m becoming more comfortable just being myself. I’ve unlocked so many new possible opportunities.

Learning that you have alopecia, I’d like to hear more about what inspired your decision to appear on television without a wig. Was it challenging?

JASMINE: I never even considered wearing a wig on the show. But until about three years ago, I wore a wig whenever I was out, since I started losing my hair at 11. Four or five years ago, if you’d have told me I’d be going around with no wig, I’d never have imagined that, let alone being on national television with no hair. I think Bake Off has helped move me along on my journey of learning what beauty really is, and it’s amazing.

I’ve been so amazed by people’s reactions to me. I know that having no hair is just part of me and that it doesn’t define me, but being able to show that on TV and having so many people encourage me has allowed me to become even more at ease with myself.

The reactions I’ve gotten have highlighted that beauty isn’t necessarily fitting in and looking like everyone else. It’s just authentically being yourself, and this is the start of me being able to help other people to realize this.

As you prepare to deliver the keynote speech at the NTN luncheon, what thoughts come to mind about this opportunity?

TOM: Food has always been both a source of joy and a safe space to retreat to in my life. The team at NTN work tirelessly to create that same opportunity for so many people who may not otherwise have it. To be able to use this platform to support their work is an absolute privilege.

JASMINE: I have always loved how food can bring people together. The amazing work that Neighbor to Neighbor does is a powerful reminder of the incredible community that can be built when people come together and generously give their time, energy and love. It is an absolute joy and honor to have the opportunity to support NTN’s work. G

For tickets to the Neighbor to Neighbor luncheon, visit ntngreenwich.org.

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PATTERN PLAY

Aby mary kate hogan

t the intersection of colorful style and serious comfort, there’s Hill House Home, a chic new shop that opened last fall on Greenwich Avenue, the eighth store for the brand. Hill House launched a decade ago, when Nell Diamond brought her beautiful, patterned bedding to an online market. A few years later, she shifted focus to fashion—though you can still pick up sheets and pillows here, too—and invented the Nap Dress, a smocked frock so cozy you could sleep in it. Her pretty printed collections developed a cult following during the pandemic. Now loyal customers await the release of the next limited-edition items and capsules (Resort, Event, Valentine, etc.), and the very top tier receive a coveted end-of-year gift to thank them for their business. In recent years, the company has expanded to offer outerwear, accessories, sleepwear and kids’ apparel to match moms’, while growing the home offerings across bedding, bath and baby. Everything is available at the Greenwich shop, which brings to mind a modern-day Laura Ashleymeets-Liberty with boutique service.

Nell grew up in London with American parents, and was inspired by British interior design, especially textiles ranging from Colefax and Fowler to Robert Kime. “Many traditional British textilers are used to printing in pattern and color. Mixing all of those prints, patterns and colors was very important to me,” she says. Her team works with artists who paint or draw the prints; sometimes antique prints are sourced and then reimagined for Hill House.

About her shift toward fashion, Nell says, “It feels very natural to me that we’re now kind of a majority fashion brand, because the way that I like to live in my home is very similar to the way that I like to dress.

In a world dominated by athleisure, the Nap Dress feels like a luxurious antidote, a way to look put together while feeling at ease. How did she hatch this “cozy” concept? “It’s the term I used with my friends to describe a super comfortable dress. It was sort of an inside joke that I could take a nap at any moment,” says Nell, who had the dress idea trademarked. “We have many

different styles of Nap Dress, but the thing that pulls them all together is the smocking. So, no zips, no buttons. They’re stretchy, and you can wear them anywhere.” She says, adding, “I’ve had three kids over the past nine years, and the smocking has carried me through all of those different transitions.”

When selecting Greenwich as one of her retail locations, Nell had a personal connection, having lived in town briefly with her family when she was young. She says her mom would take her back to visit, and she has fond memories of the shopping experience, including her mom buying a fur coat from Razook’s that she has to this day.

Each Hill House store has its own mood, and Nell thought this spot was ideal. “This is the most beautiful building with the shutters,” she says of the location, mid-Avenue, which she likes to visit to witness customers’ experiences and reactions. “The allure of Greenwich is kind of amazing, the town with such a history and great shopping. The fact that I could get there and listen to people in the shop was super important.”

She also works with local artists to create in-store events, such as ornament painting over the holidays. Above all, Nell emphasizes connecting with her customers and appealing to a wide range of ages. “We’re all about color and beauty and joy and not taking ourselves too seriously,” she says.

“I’m very proud of our brand, and to have products that appeal across generations, that bring people joy regardless of their age, size or demographic.”

NELL KNOWS

CURRENT NAP

DRESS FAVES

The Scarlet and The Cosima (a slimmer fit)

ONE OF A KIND

Nell recently designed a wedding gown for one of her employees.

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BRIT POP

by megan gagnon

In Tribeca, where cobblestone streets meet a palette of brick reds and industrial grays, Warren Street Hotel makes a brilliant entrance. Drenched in blue and topped with a flash of yellow, Firmdale Hotels’ latest New York property is anything but subtle— and that’s precisely the point. Joining the ranks of its stylish siblings—the Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo and the Whitby Hotel in Midtown— this downtown gem opens a bright new chapter in the brand’s designforward legacy. Designed by architecture firm Stonehill Taylor, the building’s striking façade is just the beginning. Inside, British designer and Firmdale founder Kit Kemp, alongside daughters Minnie and Willow, has worked her magic, bringing her signature maximalist mix to life once again.

left: Entering the lobby, guests are greeted with art and color. right: Even in a muted palette, there are plenty of prints on display. below: The restaurant’s dining room is packed with personality.

Beyond those blue doors, Kemp’s kaleidoscopic vision for boutique hotel living unfolds in full color. Dopamine-boosting buttercup walls provide a bold backdrop for a collection of sculptural stone, floating woven towers and framed textural works that pay homage to the neighborhood’s history as a 19th-century textile hub. There is art everywhere, with more than 700 pieces commissioned or created from Kemp’s Design Studio, making every corner worth exploring. And on each seat, settee and sofa, an opportunity for unexpected upholstery, including fabrics from Kemp’s latest collaborations with Christopher Farr Cloth and GP&J Baker. Each of the 69 individually

designed rooms and suites is a jewel box, offering views of lower Manhattan through floor-to-ceiling windows. For those fortunate enough to book a suite with terrace access, a Kemp-designed private residence awaits, where eclectic furniture, bespoke lighting and a carefully chosen color palette transform the space into an intimate, luxe apartment. The living area invites you to relax in front of the fireplace or by the windows, with thoughtful details like a record player and a selection of vinyl, setting the perfect mood. A separate bedroom features a statement headboard, generous space for dressing and a desk, while the adjoining bathroom is a marble-clad sanctuary, anchored

by a silver soaking tub for the ultimate in relaxation.

Dining at Warren Street Hotel is as thoughtfully curated as the interiors themselves. Begin your day with a proper English breakfast, linger over afternoon tea served on Kemp’s signature Spode china or ease into the evening with cocktails and a modern brasserie-style dinner at Warren Street Bar & Restaurant, where the menu is served all day. Private dining can be arranged under the skylit roof of the Orangery, a luminous space that connects to the guest-only Drawing Room. With its inviting sofas, flickering fireplace and help-yourself honor bar, it’s the kind of setting that feels tailor-made for slow mornings or a quiet nightcap. G

86 Warren Street New York, NY 10007 firmdalehotels.com

LAYERED Residue rug; $2,228. finnishdesignshop.com

TONI RIE Trimme table lamp; $199. store.moma.org

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FIRECLAY TILE

Foundry two-handle deckmount squaretop lavatory faucet with pebble ceramic knob handles; $2,083. fireclaytile.com

BOTTEGA VENETA Andiamo Blue Royal Intrecciato suede clutch; $3,500. Mitchells, Westport; shopmitchellstores.com

SERENA DUGAN STUDIO Condesa fabric; $235 per yard. serenadugan.com

MESO Tepezala pitcher and Salinas glass; starting at $139. DWR, Westport, Stamford; dwr.com

Vignelli small bench; $800. hellerfurniture.com

“i love cobalt blue because it instantly wakes up a space. it’s happy, vibrant and full of life, whether i’m using it in small accents like glazed pottery or in bold, color-washed moments. it always feels fresh, especially when paired with greens and corals.”

—mark ciano, mark ciano home

“the shape and fluttery quality of the ginkgo leaf inspired this design. the leaves turn a brilliant golden yellow in autumn and fall all at once after the season’s first frost. i wanted this mirror to capture that movement.”

5 —bunny williams, bunny williams home

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“while we don’t have access to our favorite scandinavian twinflowers—a tender pale pink bloom—we do have moss, sweet woodruff, wild ferns, violets and sweet pea. adding these to your table can add a delicate and unexpected touch of spring.”

—rhonda eleish and edie van breems, eleish van breems home

1 WILLIAMS SONOMA Scalloped glass charger; $19.95. Westport; williams-sonoma.com

2 ICHENDORF

Milano Botanica wine glass; $48 each. Bloomingdale’s, Norwalk; bloomingdales.com

3 PETER DUNHAM x HUDSON GRACE

Pink Shani floral napkin; $32. Greenwich; hudsongracesf.com

4 DIOR

Lily of the Valley carafe; $550. dior.com

5 AUGARTEN WIEN

Melon coffee cup and saucer; $850. Eleish Van Breems Home, Westport; evbantiques.com

6 BORDALLO PINHEIRO Maria Flor cake stand; $120. Sur La Table, Darien; surlatable.com

7 BITOSSI HOME Dinner plate; $69. bitossihome.it

8 &KLEVERING Flora spoons; $30 for set of two. smallable.com

9 ARTEL

Double Old Fashioned, glass; $190. abc carpet & home, Greenwich; abchome.com

10 TERRAIN

Lily of the Valley taper holder; starting at $68. Westport; shopterrain.com

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BOLD TYPE

Sophie von Oertzen blends old and new, art and interiors, for homes full of life

In The Art of the Clash, New Canaan-based designer Sophie von Oertzen champions bold individuality in the spaces we inhabit. The book explores how the intentional tension among colors, textures and styles can produce interiors that feel both visually dynamic and genuinely welcoming. With a focus on the art of layering, von Oertzen demonstrates that a well-executed “clash” is not chaos but a deliberate design strategy that brings personality and warmth to a home.

Her signature approach balances boldness with refinement, drawing on travel, historical references and natural inspiration to create spaces that feel collected rather than decorated. Chapters explore the intersection of interiors, art and entertaining, offering practical guidance for designers seeking daring ideas, hosts looking to elevate gatherings and homeowners eager to express their personal style with confidence. ($45)

SUMMER HOUSE

Thomas A. Kligerman maps the design of Rhode Island’s iconic coastal homes

The enduring appeal of the Rhode Island coast—and the houses that define it—takes center stage in summer by the sea: cottages from watch hill to little compton

Architect Thomas A. Kligerman takes readers on an intimate tour of sixteen seaside homes stretching from Westerly to the Massachusetts border, blending architectural analysis with personal reflection and regional history.

Organized by town, the book moves through Watch Hill, Weekapaug, Block Island, Jamestown, Middletown and Little Compton, among others, featuring a mix of 19th-century shinglestyle landmarks and vernacular cottages shaped by generations of use. While the houses vary in scale and style, they share a common sensibility—unpretentious, practical and deeply connected to their setting—expressed through weathered cedar shingles, time-worn floors and generous porches oriented toward sea breezes and long summer days.

Kligerman weaves his own experiences into the narrative, including the design of his Weekapaug home, grounding the book in lived knowledge. Essays explore the region’s architectural evolution, climate and landscape, tracing influences from Indigenous building traditions to contemporary coastal practice.

Photographs by Read McKendree anchor the book visually, capturing interiors layered with personal history and exteriors that frame meadows, ponds and the Atlantic beyond. Together, text and imagery offer a thoughtful portrait of New England’s coastal architecture—and the idea of summer living as both tradition and aspiration. ($64.95)

A Real Glow-Getter

Entrepreneur KRISTIN UPDIKE BRINGS RED LIGHT, HYPERBARICS AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE INFUSIONS to town—making proactive wellness the ultimate power move

by mary kate hogan

Skin-care and wellness treatments seem to be evolving by the minute. Which ones are really worth your time? Entrepreneur and mom Kristin Updike has made it her mission to find out: She stays on top of the trends and technology, researching to uncover what’s truly effective and best-in-class in order to bring those modalities to her chic new spa in Old Greenwich.

Suma Life House, which opened last fall, has caught on quickly with regulars booking everything from the red-light Ammortal machine and hyperbaric chamber to facials and microneedling to infusions of NAD (a coenzyme), Niagen (a form of vitamin B3) and more. Kristin's goal was to bring top treatments to town and to offer “the absolute best, something really unique that it’s hard for people to have access to.” For example, the Ammortal red-light chamber benefits in many ways: improving skin health and condition, helping with cellular function and reducing inflammation—all while the user relaxes and listens to a guided meditation.

This spa was years in the making, Kristin says, from concept to designing the space and hiring the right staff, including an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). The result is a peaceful spot for people to find their own path to wellness and vitality.

We caught up with Kristin to find out more her blend of treatments for beauty and health.

"When people feel good, look good and are supported at a cellular level, everything improves— confidence, energy, performance and quality of life."

TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND. HAVE YOU ALWAYS WORKED IN WELLNESS?

My professional background is in marketing luxury global brands. I spent decades building brands around experience, trust and longterm loyalty—understanding how people connect emotionally to quality and excellence. Wellness, though, has always been a personal passion. That passion became deeply personal in 2020, when I chose to undergo a prophylactic double mastectomy. That experience fundamentally shifted my mindset from reacting to illness to actively preventing disease and optimizing health. It changed how I thought about longevity, ownership over one’s body and what it really means to live well.

I now approach the space through both lenses: the strategic rigor and brand storytelling

of my marketing background, combined with a very real, lived understanding of why preventative, proactive wellness matters. That intersection is what drives my work today.

WHAT LED YOU TO OPEN SUMA LIFE HOUSE?

The idea for Suma Life House was to treat aesthetics and wellness not as separate categories but as part of the same continuum. When people feel good, look good and are supported at a cellular level, everything improves—confidence, energy, performance and quality of life. Suma is designed to meet people wherever they are on that journey, whether they’re optimizing health, recovering, aging proactively or simply investing in themselves.

Ultimately, Suma Life House exists because I believe wellness should be proactive, personalized and aspirational—and it should feel as thoughtful and elevated as any luxury experience, while still being rooted in real medicine and measurable outcomes.

WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST NEW CLIENTS BEGIN WHEN DECIDING ON TREATMENTS?

I always recommend beginning with a personalized consultation. This allows us to understand all your goals and design a plan

that’s intelligent, efficient and tailored specifically to you. That said, if you’re looking for an easy, powerful and beneficial place to start, the Ammortal Red Light Chamber is a favorite first experience. It supports cellular repair and regeneration, reduces inflammation, supports immune function and overall resilience. From an aesthetic standpoint, it boosts collagen, improves skin tone and texture and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE MODALITIES

YOU’RE OFFERING? WHAT ARE THE SERVICES YOUR CLIENTS RAVE ABOUT MOST?

The Ammortal Red Light Chamber combines multiwave PEMF and PEF (Range 0.5 Hz–50 MHz) covering the frequency range of earthbound electromagnetic fields, full-body red and nearinfrared light therapy. Vibroacoustics are integrated into composed musical journeys. Voice guidance (journey-specific guided breathwork, intention-setting, meditations and integrations) is part of the experience as well as molecular hydrogen, which is breathed through a cannula during your session. All of our clients love it and have transformative experiences.

the Ammortal Red-Light chamber about three to four times a week each. It has been transformative for my energy, recovery, and overall resilience. I’m consistent with skin health as well, getting regular facials and monthly microneedling because I view skin as part of whole-body wellness.

From a cellular health standpoint, I recently transitioned from NAD+ infusions to Niagen infusions, and I’ve been really enjoying the physical benefits—sustained energy, mental clarity and how easy it is to integrate into daily life. Overall, my routine isn’t about extremes. It’s about building small, science-backed habits that support longevity, and feeling good in my body now and long-term.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PLACES IN GREENWICH?

CAN YOU SHARE A BIT ABOUT YOUR OWN PERSONAL WELLNESS ROUTINE?

My personal wellness routine is about consistency, movement and using tools that support how I want to feel day-to-day. I try and stay active in ways that feel fluid and fun rather than rigid, including local hikes to Bear Mountain, biking with my kids and long walks with my dogs. I also fully practice what I believe in at Suma Life House. I use the Hyperbaric Chamber and

Some of my favorite places are all about being outdoors, resetting and enjoying simple moments. Tod’s Point is my go-to for clearing my head, it’s one of those places that instantly brings perspective and calm. I also love Pinetum Park, especially for hiking with my dogs. It’s peaceful, tucked away and feels like a little escape without leaving town. And when it comes to food, Happy Monkey is a favorite. Great energy, and great food. I highly recommend the Tuna Tartare Lettuce Cups. sumalifehouse.com

WELLNESS STARTS AT HOME

Yby georgette yacoub

ears ago, while cleaning apartments in New York City, Angelo Zimmerman found himself repeatedly short of breath, wheezing and noticing his newly-irritated skin by the end of a shift. As someone with asthma, the reaction was alarming— but also revealing. The very products meant to “clean” homes were filling them with harsh fumes, and Angelo’s body was sounding the alarm.

“At some point, I realized I was choosing between doing my job and protecting my health,” he says. “And then I thought about the people we’d hire. Was I asking them

to sacrifice their health, too?”

That moment became the seed for Everneat, a Fairfield County–based personal and home wellness brand built on a deceptively simple idea. Cleaning products should work—and they should be safe for the planet and for the people using and living with them.

Angelo and his wife, Claudia, didn’t come to this lightly. Both originally from Peru, the couple built their early careers there before moving to the U.S. Claudia trained as an architectural designer, working on large-scale residential and commercial projects and developing an intimate understanding of materials and surfaces. Angelo, after settling in New York, noticed a different kind of design problem—one rooted in modern life itself. People were busy, juggling work and family, and outsourcing cleaning needed to be part of their lifestyle.

In 2015, the two launched an eco-friendly residential and commercial cleaning service in New York City. They were the first employees, cleaning homes themselves and learning the business from the ground up. But the deeper they went, the more a troubling pattern emerged. Traditional cleaning products were effective but toxic. Eco-friendly alternatives felt safer but often didn’t work—unusable for a professional service that relied on results.

Rather than accept the tradeoff, they began experimenting. Years of testing, reformulating and rejecting harsh ingredients eventually led to a different approach—professional-grade cleaners powered by enzymes and probiotics instead of harsh chemicals.

The distinction matters. Traditional disinfectants work by killing everything in their path— good bacteria, bad bacteria and whatever else happens to be on a surface. They offer a momentary sense of “clean,” but once the product dries, the surface is immediately vulnerable again. Probiotic-based cleaners, like those everneat uses, work differently. They introduce beneficial bacteria that continue to break down grease, grime and odor-causing microbes long after the surface is wiped—

“people here really care about how they live. their homes, their families, their health—it’s all connected.”

– claudia zimmerman, everneat

often for up to a week. Rather than sterilizing a space, they help create a healthier home microbiome.

It’s a concept already being explored in hospitals across Europe, where probiotic cleaning systems are being tested for their effectiveness and safety. Everneat brings that same science into everyday homes.

After several years in the city, Angelo and Claudia moved to Fairfield, drawn by its familyfriendly feel, access to nature and strong sense of community. The move was personal—but it aligned seamlessly with their mission. “People here really care about how they live,” Claudia says. “Their homes, their families, their health—it’s all connected.”

That connection is central to Everneat’s philosophy. There is endless talk about supplements, nutrition and fitness, yet the home—the place where we spend the most time—often gets overlooked in wellness conversations. As more families work remotely and spend increased time indoors, what we breathe and what we use to clean our spaces matters more than ever.

Everneat’s product line reflects that holistic thinking. In addition to its cult-favorite oven scrub (which cleans without fumes or gloves), the brand offers a multisurface cleaner, dish and hand soaps, a combined hand and body wash, laundry detergent, stain remover

and a room and linen spray that neutralizes odors at the source rather than masking them. The line is intentionally streamlined— designed to simplify cleaning, not complicate it. Refillable bottles and aluminum refill containers further reduce waste, reinforcing the brand’s sustainability ethos.

Everneat’s growth has been largely organic. The oven scrub first gained traction when a writer for Epicurious happened to stumble on the brand when researching a piece later titled “How to Clean Your Oven, Because It’s Not Really Going to Clean Itself.” That piece sparked a wave of interest that kicked off Everneat’s growth.

Today, the brand boasts more than 2,600 five-star reviews on Etsy

alone. “Almost mad at how well this stuff works,” writes one customer.

“That means I’ve been spending years on unnecessary elbow grease. Devoted for life!”

Now available on the company's website and through Amazon, Everneat continues to grow quietly—guided more by intention than hype.

“We’re not trying to be loud,” Angelo says. “We just want people to feel better in their homes.”

In a crowded wellness landscape, Everneat is a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful health upgrades don’t come from adding something new—but from removing what never should have been there in the first place. clean.everneat.co, @everneat.co G

GLOBAL FLAIR eat

TALIA SERVES UP CLASSICS THAT SURPRISE WITH FLAVORS THAT SPAN CONTINENTS

by mary kate hogan

Design is in the details, and the same can be said for a memorable meal. Seemingly small touches and thoughtful preparation make a dinner shine, and at Talia, a new modern Italian eatery in Port Chester, attention to detail is served in abundance. Talia is Chef Ian Vest’s rst restaurant, named for his daughter; but he’s no stranger to top kitchens, having spent years at Michelinstarred Daniel and DBGB Kitchen & Bar in New York. He was also at the helm of Back 40 Kitchen. With Talia, he has created an inviting space and a global menu with an emphasis on favorite dishes with a twist.

We dined at Talia on a Wednesday evening, when the snow was still piled high around streets and parking lots. We were welcomed into the warm, modern dining room, surprised to nd most tables, as well as the bar, full on such a frigid weeknight. For the décor, gardenthemed wallpaper stretches behind the bar backed with gold accents. At the back of the restaurant, open windows allow a peek into the kitchen and chefs at work. In the dining room, simple wooden tables are anked by wovenbacked chairs, banquettes are upholstered teal and oil paintings adorn the walls. Upstairs,

there’s a second dining room and a U-shaped bar that draws a crowd on weekends, a space that can also be reserved for private events.

Talia’s menu appeals for its versatility, spanning Italian, French and Asian-influenced cuisine, as well as its shareability—from the Morsi starters (bites) such as deviled eggs with kimchi and arancini stu ed with proseccolaced parmesan to the Neapolitan style pizzas and homemade pastas. Among the antipasti are dishes that seem familiar but have tweaks or unexpected ingredients that put the chef’s distinctive stamp on them. For instance, a salmon tartare is plated in a bath of a coconut milk and smoked shoyu, served with light rice crips, lending an Asian air to the dish. e crispy polenta starter gets a decadent kick from smoked garlic crème. What could have been a standard Romaine wedge or Caesar salad becomes something more ethereal with the sprinkling of salmon roe on top, briny pops that balance the bites of radish, all dressed in a lush anchovy vinaigrette.

e pastas, made in-house, can be ordered appetizer or entrée size. We tried a Rigatoni Bolognese for a main, a dish that’s slightly lighter than the classic due to chicken meat (as opposed to beef or wild boar), but nothing is sacri ced as far as creamy pasta goodness with ample cheese and fresh basil. On our next visit, we will denitely try the chef’s cacio e pepe or carbonara. Either as a main or shareable starter, the pizza does not disappoint with its airy, crispy crust that isn’t burned on the bottom.

roughout our dinner, service was smooth and attentive, with two servers helping our table and Chef Ian making the rounds in the dining room, stopping to chat with people at every table. e party next to us was celebrating a birthday and the guest of honor was asking about a Bordeaux on the wine list. We heard him tell the server, “I love this wine so much, and it’s very hard to nd. Do you have any more bottles? I’ll buy them o you.”

CHEF IAN’S FAVES

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Carbonara pasta: Spaghetti Alla Chitarra, Guanciale, Onion, Egg Yolk, Parmesan

ENTRÉE

Aged duck breast: Sweet Potato Brûlée, Miso, Black Garlic Jus

DESSERT

Talia tiramisu: Befana Cookie, Mascarpone Espuma, Caramel, Vanilla Gelato

COCKTAIL

Blue filth: Stiltoninfused vodka, Vermouth, Castelvetrano olive

TALIA

25 Willett Avenue, Port Chester, New York, 914-417-6136; talia-restaurant.com

Seemingly small touches and thoughtful preparation make a dinner shine, and at Talia, a new modern Italian eatery in Port Chester, attention to detail is served in abundance.

In addition to the strong wine list, the cocktails and mocktails re ect a creative mix with less expected ingredients such as celery bitters in a Gimlet and black currant foam in the Kyoto A air. We opted for the Red Shi mocktail made from hibiscus, honey, allspice, lemon and ginger, a soothing blend for a chilly evening. To cap the meal, we tried a dessert special

of chocolate mousse set in a wreath of toasted marshmallow meringue and ecked with sea salt; it was heavenly enough to make us compete for each bite. As with the rest of the menu, each dessert choice was something distinctive. Between the chic-but-casual ambience and the creative menu choices, we le knowing we will be back soon to indulge in more. G

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FUN HANDS ON A

ROUND UP OFCLASSES, WORKSHOPSANDPROJECTS

Start Simple

Everyone has a creative muscle, and spring is the From colorful and easy-to-make paper chains to high-end embroidered sweaters, set aside a crafting date with the kids or a girls’-night-in with cocktails and creations. Art is good for the soul, so bust out those brushes, cruise the inspiring aisles of craft stores and make April the month you get artsy!

A quick activity for kids of almost any age is making paper chains. Gather up paper, scissors, glue or a stapler. Any paper will do (it’s an excellent way to use up scrap paper). For more colorful chains, construction paper is your go-to. You can also collect thick gift-wrap scraps and use pages from old books destined for the recycling bin. Begin by cutting a set of uniform-sized strips. The smaller the strip, the tighter the chain. An easy-to-manage paper chain starts with 1-inch-wide by 6-inch-long strips. Scissors do the

job, but a paper trimmer yields fast, uniform strips of paper. (Look for a trimmer at any office supply store like Staples for under $50.) One standard-sized piece of construction paper can create a roughly two-foot paper chain. After you determine where you want to hang your chain, have the kids help with the math to estimate how many pages of paper you’ll need.

Using either glue or a stapler, roll a paper strip into a circle and connect the ends. Up the sophistication by alternating loop size and paper color. Draping or tying strands of ribbon, twine and dangling decorations like paper stars from the chains adds another element of fun. Search online for ideas and video tutorials.

WEARABLE ART

Crafting wearable art is a fun ladies'-night-in project. Sport the look of those popular Lingua Franca sweaters at a fraction of the cost. All that’s required are a sweater or sweatshirt, pack of needlepoint/ embroidery thread, sewing needle, a clothing chalk pencil and an embroidery hoop.

Lightweight wool sweaters are easy to work with. Beginners can start with an affordable cashmere sweater from online retailers like Quince and Nadaam— both regularly sell classic cashmere sweaters for under $100. Next, go online for design inspo. One cute idea for moms is a series of hearts with each child’s initial inside. Set the embroidery hoop around the area you want the design, and lightly draw your design on with the chalk pencil (available from Amazon or any craft store).

A simple chain stitch is easy to learn online. Plan a get-together around an upcoming theme, such as red sweaters with white embroidery thread to stitch a phrase like “Santa Baby” or cozy fall brown sweaters to stitch the word “Thankful.”

Embroidery is also a great way to salvage the life of a sweater with a snag or moth hole. Design a phrase or simple image like a fourleaf clover to be stitched over the flawed spot.

Lingua Franca, the company that started the custom-phrase sweater trend, can provide great ideas and also sells athome sweater kits that comes with all you need, including the sweater. Check the website for inspiration and availability of the athome kits. linguafranca.nyc

POTTERY PAINTING

Hands on Pottery in Darien celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with a wealth of crafting opportunities in-store as well as takehome options. Book the sitter and plan a painting date

night or girls’ night out at the Friday Night Paint BYOB evenings. Bring friends, food and drinks and enjoy an evening to relax, unwind and create. Friday evenings, the shop is open from 5 to 9 p.m. for attendees 21 and older. Painting takes roughly 60 to 90 minutes, so be sure to arrive early enough to finish by closing, and call ahead to confirm there’s no private party.

For those looking to craft at home, Hands on Pottery offers takehome kits based around a number of fun themes for children and adults.

Try a Tuesday Taco Night kit for $34 and paint margarita goblets or look at the pet packs for dog bowls and treat jars.

The process is simple: Pick up the pottery, paint and supplies at the shop, craft at home and, when the paint is dry, return your project to the store for firing. hopct.com

Crafting your own designer wear just got easier.

PICK UP A BRUSH

From master classes with NYC artists to live model drawing, the Greenwich Art Society on Greenwich Avenue offers a catalogue full of opportunities for any level. From Acrylics for Everyone to Intermediate Landscape master classes, painting and drawing courses are available for children and adults. Check out Creative Artists for six- to eight- year-olds or Young Artists in the Studio for nine- to 12year-olds. Costs vary by course, with discounts for members. greenwichartsociety.org

CRAFTING FOR OTHERS

Perrot Library in Old Greenwich offers families the opportunity to make crafts to donate to others. The Crafting

CRAFTS MEETUP

All adults are welcome at Cos Cob Library Saturday, April 4, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Community Room as the library welcomes friends to join in quilting, knitting or other hand craft projects. Crafts Meetup is a monthly event. Follow the calendar for future dates and projects. greenwichlibrary.org

MODERN ART

Connections program provides participants with the supplies and guidance to hand-make items to donate to charitable organizations.

Students looking for volunteer hours can earn them here. The program is geared for participants five years and older, with those between the ages of five and eight requiring an adult helper.

April’s craft project is Water Globes for Meals on Wheels.

On Wednesday, April 22, from 4 to 5 p.m., crafters will make miniature water globes to accompany Meals on Wheels deliveries. The program is free, but space is limited, so be sure to register ahead of time through the library. Monthly projects are posted on the website.

Perrot also offers Open Knitting, a drop-in program every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. No registration is required. perrotlibrary.org

Whether you want to learn to knit, crochet or sew, Make Modern in Cos Cob provides the tools and techniques to make beautiful things you’ll be proud to bring home. The seasonal quarterly schedule posts classes for children and adults. Kids will enjoy things like croqueting for kindergarten age and up, while middle schoolers can try Foundations of Fashion. School's-out camps, summer programs and adult craft-and-sip parties are all great ways to exercise your inner artist. make-modern.com

ART ADVENTURES

From mobile making to squeegee art, the Bruce Museum provides a number of drop-in workshops for young artists. The Art Adventures and Science Solvers events for children four and up and their families are free with general admission and no advance

registration. Programs are hosted on most Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m.; check the calendar for dates. And get ready for craft inspiration for all ages at the 41st Annual Outdoor Craft Festival on May 16 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival features handmade crafts from jewelry to decorative art to pottery and more. Admission to the festival and the museum is $15, members and children under five are free. brucemuseum.org

Keep those hands busy, and start stiching!

STITCH SMARTS

Whether you’re looking to refine a new stitch or revel in the camaraderie of other needlepoints, Penny Linn in Rowayton offers Stitching Time Wednesdays and Stitch Mornings on Saturdays for needlepointers. Call ahead to reserve a seat, and learn expert tips and get individual support as you stitch, while also receiving a 10 percent discount on canvases and thread. For stitchers frustrated with the long wait time to get their creations professionally finished, Penny Linn offers workshops in April on finishing your own projects. Round, square and standup finishing courses will be offered from May 14 through 17. These classes come with all supplies needed to learn how to take your finished project from canvas to creation. Other courses from beginner stitching to specialty stitching are provided throughout the year. Check the calendar for new events and opportunities. pennylinn.com

SPRING THINGS

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No. 1 SAFE ROADS & SUNNY STROLLS

It’s time to get some fresh air—even if it’s just a quick jaunt outside. Thanks to the Friends of Greenwich Point, you can enjoy vehicle-restricted Safe Roads Sundays at Tod’s Point from 8 to 11 a.m. until Sunday, April 12. It also makes for the perfect place to teach little ones how to ride a bike. Enjoy it while you still can.

No. 2 HAPPY CAMPERS

Greenwich has a ton of amazing local day camps for all ages and interests—from sports to music to STEAM and everything in between. Help your kids have the best summer yet by signing up for one or more of these great options. The 2026 Greenwich Moms Day Camp Guide has all the info in one place to help make your decision and the registration process quick and easy. greenwichmoms.com

No. 5 SWEET TREAT

Try this Easter snack mix that’s as adorable as it is hard to resist.

Ingredients

• 3 cups white chocolate chips

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

• 4 cups multigrain Cheerios

• 4 cups rice Chex cereal

• 2 cups mini pretzel twists

• 1 cup roasted sunflower seeds

• 1 9 oz. bag peanut butter M&M’s or chocolate eggs

No. 4 INTO THE WILD

On Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m., the Greenwich Botanical Center in partnership with Christ Church Preschool will host an inspiring evening with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist and author of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. In this 90-minute lecture followed by a Q&A, Hanscom will explore the vital role outdoor play has in fostering children’s physical, emotional and cognitive development. Discover why nature is the ultimate sensory experience, how movement and unstructured time outdoors build resilience, and why children need regular distance from the adult world. The talk is ideal for parents, educators and anyone interested in the transformative power of nature in childhood. greenwichbotanicalcenter.org

• 1 cup pastel milk chocolate M&M’s

• ½ cup shredded, sweetened coconut

Preparation

No. 3 HAY THERE!

Greenwich Riding & Trails brings back its annual Barn Tour on Sunday, April 26. Hop on the bus and spend the day exploring a selection of working farms and historic barns tucked throughout beautiful backcountry Greenwich. Enjoy scenic views, fresh air and a behind-the-scenes look at the heritage that makes this area so special. thegrta.org

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• Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted.

• Combine the Cheerios, Chex, pretzels, sunflower seeds and M&Ms on a baking sheet and drizzle with white chocolate mixture and quickly toss until evenly coated. Finish with a sprinkle of shredded coconut, if desired.

• Let the mixture set for 20 to 30 minutes.

• Transfer to a large bowl or jar.

of Greenwich Moms and its parent company, The Local Moms Network, shares some of her favorite things to do—from seasonal activities to can’t-

out the calendar at greenwichmoms.com.

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Boots, Buckles & Big Impact

More than eighty guests gathered at Round Hill Community House for the Boots & Buckles benefit. It was an evening of western-chic fun featuring great food, music, dancing and a lively auction—all to support the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center. Hosted by Wendy and Craig Friedman, the event raised more than $125,000 for celiac disease research, patient care and education. celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.edu »

1 Dee Rivera 2 Ginger Wilk, Heather Noriega, Diane Brackett 3 Tim Howe, Karen Howe, Holly Fitting 4 Everett Schenk, Stacey Tie, Starkie, Sally, Adam and Melissa Schenk 5 Fred Hodges

6 Catherine Santarsiero, Deb O’Brien, Bernadette DiRe, Sandra Best Bailly, Brian Corr

7 The runway models

8 Susan Ness, Sally Schenk, Judy Evnin 9 Emcee Bill Brennan 10 Allison and Leslie Knowles 11 James Ghant, Tim Cabot

A Fresh Start

Family Reentry recently held its second annual RISE & Bloom Fashion Show at The FTC Warehouse in Fairfield. Family Reentry/ Community Resources for Justice is a nonprofit dedicated to breaking cycles of incarceration, violence and trauma through compassionate, client-centered support. The organization works with individuals impacted by incarceration, mental health challenges, domestic violence and reentry—restoring lives, families and communities in the process. familyreentrycrj.org »

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3 Harris Damashek, Ted Shergalis 4 Harris Damashek, Yvette M. Tavares, Vice President of Sales & Operations, Connecticut Restaurant Association 5 Dinner is served 6 Chef Gabe Erales (Oído Culinary Director), Harris Damashek (Kitchen Guard of Fairfield & Westchester), Craig Hutchinson (Olmo Bagels and Oído Board Member)

Foodies with Purpose

Greenwich residents and owners of Kitchen Guard of Fairfield & Westchester, Harris and Lara Damashek, recently partnered with Top Chef winner Gabe Erales to host a philanthropic dinner supporting the global youth empowerment movement, Oído. The foundation is a culinary and educational initiative that empowers the youth in Mexico’s Yucatán region through mentorship, leadership development and vocational training. An authentic Yucatán-inspired menu was prepared by Chef Erales. Proceeds from the evening will support Oído’s programs that help students develop confidence, discipline, and technical and leadership skills that extend far beyond the kitchen. oido.co »

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Although Caroline and Billy were in the same friend group at Colgate University, it wasn’t until they moved to Manhattan after college that their friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship. Three and a half years into their courtship, Billy surprised Caroline by proposing while on vacation in Maui. Caroline was shocked, because she thought he would never propose without his parents being nearby; but when they arrived at the villa, Jackie and Bill had flown in to be there for the big day.

The couple treated their guests to three days of events in their favorite place, Cape Cod. The bride’s father, Joseph Parsons, officiated at the ceremony at Wequassett Resort in Harwich, where the reception followed.

The bride, daughter of Joseph and Susan Parsons of Massachusetts, graduated from St. Luke’s School in New Canaan and Colgate University. Caroline is in private equity for Blue Owl in New York.

The groom, son of Jackie and William Baxter III of Stamford, graduated from Greenwich High School and Colgate University. Billy is a wealth management financial advisor at Baxter Investment Management in New York.

The newlyweds honeymooned in South Africa and Mozambique. They call New York City home.

With low inventory, rising prices and a robust luxury market as recurring themes for Greenwich real estate in 2025, it was tempting to just republish last year’s real estate article and change the date! For anyone holding their breath waiting for the COVID-induced dam to break, listings to flood the market and prices to adjust down, please exhale. By all accounts, this new normal of trickling listings, priced to the sellers’ delight, will continue through 2026 and beyond. A desire to live—and live well— in Greenwich is not waning.

Shelly Tretter Lynch at Compass comments, “COVID changed everything in Greenwich real estate. Always an international marketplace, Greenwich is now one of the most resilient and high-performing luxury real estate markets in the U.S. We have become the primary residential market for Manhattan, without being in Manhattan. We are not a local market but a safe and financial hub for the finance world. That drives prices even when U.S. markets wobble. That creates generational demand.”

THE NUMBERS

Talking Greenwich real estate numbers is super fun, with all those dizzying zeroes. Well, maybe fun for everyone except the eager buyers hoping to find their perfect home in a market with historically low inventory. “We started the year off with less inventory than we have in contract. It’s unprecedented,” says Jennifer Leahy at Compass, “and price per square foot continues to go up.”

Pam Pagnani at Sotheby’s comments, “There are 83 homes on the market today. In the old days [pre-COVID], it was 400 to 700 this time of year.” To illustrate where the inventory went, she explains that “528 single-family homes closed in 2019, compared to 853 in 2020 and 1,006 in 2021.”

Houlihan Lawrence’s Market Report states: “A total of 522 homes sold in 2025, a 3.8 percent increase over 2024. Momentum carried through the fourth quarter, with sales rising 9.4 percent year over year. The average sale price for the full year increased 20.6 percent to $4,310,085. Homes sold at an average of 98.3 percent of list price, while days on market averaged 62, slightly faster than the prior year.”

Charles Paternina of Charles Paternina & Associates says, “I like to focus on median numbers as opposed to average numbers as they give a more realistic picture. Say three properties sell for $98 million, $1 million and $3 million. The average, $34 million, is not representative of reality. The median takes out the outliers and is the number in the middle: $3 million. The median sale price in Green-

“If we had more inventory over $10 million, it would sell.”

—Jennifer Leahy, Compass

wich has skyrocketed from $1.95 million in 2020 to $3.25 million as of November 2025.”

What is notable in the past year is the “outliers” inching closer to commonplace. A whopping 38 properties sold for $10 million and over in Greenwich in 2025. “In 2024, only 17 homes sold above $10 million, so we have an increase of over 117 percent in one year,” says Peternina. A $43.5 million new mansion at 214 Clapboard Ridge Road nabbed the top spot for the highest single-parcel sale in the state.

The 27,000-square-foot home features eight bedrooms and twice as many bathrooms. It wasn’t in a realm of its own, with 579 Indian Field Road closing at $40 million.

This isn’t unprecedented in our area. Tommy Hilfiger’s palatial estate sold for $45 million in 2021. In 2023, Copper Beach Farm, a historic 50-acre waterfront estate, sold for $138,830,000, smashing records across the country. (Rumor has it, the buyer paid cash.) But what is new is the uptick in demand for these eight-figure properties. “If we had more inventory over $10 million, it would sell,” says Leahy.

Jen Danzi, an independent broker, agrees. “Sales over $10 million are up meaningfully year over year, and high-end buyers are very much active,” she says. Danzi sees trends similar to 2024’s: “Inventory is still tight. There simply aren’t enough homes available, especially under $3 million, and that’s keeping upward pressure on pricing. So, while buyers are selective, wellpriced homes are still moving quickly.”

Pagnani adds, “We are still that hidden jewel outside the city.” But that is morphing more into a not-so-hidden jewel. “The private schools have their meetings where they invite people who are interested to come, and typically there are maybe 30 families,” says Pagnani. “This year, I believe at Country Day, Greenwich Academy and Brunswick, they had to open up extra rooms because they had hundreds of people.” Some of them may be anticipating tax hikes in Mamdani’s New York and making a run for it.

STYLE GUIDEWHAT ' S SELLING

“Location, location, location and always a wellpriced home”—that’s the name of the game, according to Paternina. “The vast majority of buyers would much prefer to bring their toothbrush and not do any work on a house,” he says. “Many are time compressed commuters who want amenities that make day-to-day life easier: a great kitchen, everyday living flow, a real home office (preferably two), great connectivity and outdoor living (an outdoor kitchen, for example) that feels like an extension of the house. As outages happen, backup power is essential, like a whole-house generator. Finally, a beautiful and generous primary suite.” Where? “The Golden Triangle is always a winner, private and close to town,” he says.

Eric Bjork at Berkshire Hathaway agrees

that buyers want move-in ready. “The more updated homes are selling the quickest,” says Bjork. “Midcountry, downtown Greenwich, Old Greenwich south of the village and Riverside south of the Post Road continue to be very hot markets. Many buyers want accessibility to the train and downtown shopping areas. Singlelevel homes/condos are also in very strong demand for the older, downsizing demographic. If they aren't single-level, then they should have an elevator to all floors.”

Jen Danzi says many clients are looking for “updated kitchens and baths, clean layouts and flexible spaces. Home offices remain important, but now buyers want them to feel intentional, not like a repurposed guest room. Pools, patios and usable yard space are must-haves for many, especially families relocating from the city. We’re also seeing strong interest in Backcountry estates

“Buyers

are gravitating toward classic homes with modern updates— timeless exteriors paired with clean, contemporary interiors.”

— Jen Danzi

for buyers who want privacy and land. I sold a home there early in 2025 for over $16 million to an empty-nester couple from Riverside.” Long gone are the days when those homes sat on the market for 1,000 days.

Danzi continues, “Style-wise, buyers are gravitating toward classic homes with modern updates—timeless exteriors paired with clean, contemporary interiors. Sprawling homes still sell, but only when they’re priced correctly and

feel manageable. Oversized homes with dated interiors are sitting longer.” The ultra-luxury trend is on her radar. “Properties that are truly special—waterfront, architectural significance, or total privacy—are finding buyers quickly and confidently,” she says.

Bigger is still better for plenty of buyers. Leahy comments, “As we come away from the pandemic, we continue to see these bigger houses being built. Before the pandemic, we kept talking about people not wanting those big houses; well, they kind of do, because now they want privacy, a safe haven.” She adds, “All locations are desirable. That’s also probably why we’re seeing owners doing renovations and expansions. Because these newer homes are obviously much more expensive than they were, so people’s cost basis is lower in the houses they own. That’s also affecting inventory. I am continuing to see my clients who are doing work on their houses putting their stamp on it. They’re having fun—with a lot of use of color and wallpaper. Real estate has become fun. It was really neutral before the pandemic— white, white, white. Now, I love seeing a lilac living room. We saw it last year, but it continues. We’re seeing blues, dark greens, lacquers. There’s a feeling of having your house be your own and be a retreat.”

At the same time, Leahy warns that house hunters do want a clean palette to envision the stamp they’ll make. “I’m thinking of 116 Birch Lane, a ’50s house that had been expanded and renovated so well. It was a completely white house,” she explains. “We had multiple bids, and it went for almost 8 percent over ask. So, my advice: Sellers need to go back to neutral.”

Leahy also notes a flip from pre-pandemic from about 25 percent of homes having pools to now 25 percent not having pools, and infrared saunas are all the rage. “So many houses have these spa-like amenities now,” she says.

David Wilk at William Raveis comments, “The water communities of Old Greenwich and Riverside continue to have very low inventory and are always highly sought after.”

As of January, Pagnani noted there were only three properties on the market in Old Greenwich, six in Riverside and five in Cos Cob. As this article was going to press, Ellen Mosher and

“Property across all price points is selling. People want the most recent updates, but if a property is in good condition and priced well, it will sell.”

—David Wilk, William Raveis

Amanda Miller at Houlihan Lawrence sold the Old Greenwich property at 45 Binney Lane for $27.8 million. Mosher also closed on a home at 3 Cove Road for a more palatable price of $6.26 million.

Wilk concludes, “Property across all price points is selling. People want the most recent updates, but if a property is in good condition and priced well, it will sell.”

THE BIDDING GAME

Being poised to pounce is vital in this market. “Buyers must understand that they are likely competing against multiple buyers,” says Wilk. “A buyer should be prepared to put their best foot forward as they may not get a chance to negotiate. They must also understand that there are many cash buyers here. We always had a larger amount of cash buyers, but since the ‘COVID’ market we really learned how much cash is in our area.”

Danzi comments, “Cash offers still win more often in ultra-luxury and competitive segments. Fiercely priced homes in the $1 to $3 million range often receive multiple offers within the first week. Waterfront and move-in ready listings frequently see offers well above ask. Bottom line: Preparation, decisive offers and strategic

flexibility win in Greenwich right now.”

Pagnani says, “Today an agent in my office put on a home, and she had 17 listing appointments by noon. The pressure to move quickly and compete is very stressful for our buyers. A home is an emotional asset.” On the plus side, she mentions that lenders are offering “a lot of new products that make it easier to qualify, and the pre-approval period is faster because there isn’t as much on their desks.”

Tretter Lynch offers her How to Get a Deal

Done 101: “Obviously, the price is the key component, but the price is only one of many factors involved in ‘winning the deal.’ Although a cash

offer is ideal, if you have a fully underwritten pre-approval, this will move the process forward for the buyer by a week or two. The inspection process should not be looked at as a negotiation tool or a repair list but rather a full understanding of the house and property. Major structural items should all be addressed, but do not use the inspection as leverage. Working with an experienced agent is the key to a successful transaction. Work with someone who cares.”

Bjork agrees. “In 2025, it has not been uncommon for well-positioned properties to trade anywhere from $200,000 to $300,000 above the asking price, some even going for $1 million

Birch Lane

“The offers that prevail are typically the cleanest, most strategically structured and best aligned with the seller’s priorities—not simply the highest price.”

— Eric Bjork, Berkshire Hathaway

TRENDING NOW

over,” he explains. “Successfully navigating this environment requires precise market intelligence and a disciplined bidding strategy grounded in accurate, hyper-local comparable sales. Time is of the essence in multiple-offer situations. Inspections are often either waived entirely or conducted during the initial showing. While all-cash offers often set the benchmark, buyers who can remove a mortgage contingency are frequently able to compete at a similar level. Flexibility around the seller’s preferred timing, particularly with respect to closing, can help. Ultimately, the offers that prevail are typically the cleanest, most strategically structured and best aligned with the seller’s priorities—not simply the highest price.”

Paternina chimes in with a couple of warnings. “I would never advise a client not to do an inspection unless he is a builder and really knows what he’s doing,” he says. All of his colleagues agree with the next one: “When a client does not want to listen to his broker, or thinks he knows more than his broker, deals fall through.”

HOME RUN

Getting around to home base isn’t easy for buyers today in Greenwich, especially as there isn’t much to rent in the meantime. “We’ve never had amazing rental inventory anyway, but now it's really hard,” says Leahy. “We had a great run during the pandemic, because many people were okay with renting then. But once prices increased, a lot of those people became sellers, so we lost that rental inventory.”

Realtors advise tenacity. “Compared to the rest of the country, Greenwich is still a bargain,” says Leahy. “If you want to live in a place with the same kind of lifestyle, you're looking at $2,000 a square foot and up. You can get a gorgeous new home here for less than that. This is a strong market. If you want to buy, buy now. And don’t live with regrets of not buying. Is it a seller's market? Absolutely. But buyers shouldn’t think, ‘Oh, I’ll wait for the market to shift.’” G

JEN DANZI BREAKS IT DOWN

WHAT ' S HOT

Luxury estates & waterfront homes continue to attract deeppocketed buyers, especially those relocating from New York City and other high-cost areas.

Backcountry estates (privacy, acreage, equestrian lifestyle) are trending up with competitive pricing and low days on market.

Downtown & Riverside single-family homes still see strong demand, especially those priced realistically, for their school districts and commute access.

BUYER PRIORITIES

ACROSS PRICE BANDS Move-in ready and modernized kitchens/baths

Home offices /flexible spaces

Outdoor amenities (pools, patios, sports courts)

Proximity to schools and town center

Low maintenance (for condos/co-ops)

TRENDS

Ultra-luxury is outperforming even its record past: multiple high-end sales have closed, and listings over $10 million are achieving historic pace.

Bidding wars and quick offers are commonplace.

OVER 1 MILLION PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES

ARE PURCHASED EVERY MINUTE IN THE WORLD. That computes to 500 billion per year, and more than 90 percent are not recycled. Imagine if we could make water out of thin air and eliminate all that waste in our environment, and all the microplastics we are ingesting when we drink from PET (polyethylene terephthalate) containers.

This is exactly the thought Cody Soodeen had when, as an architecture student at the University of Hartford, he was sitting in a biomimicry class. Biomimicry is the science of how we can learn from nature to solve complex human problems sustainably. “They show a video about this beetle in the Namib Desert that climbs up a big sand dune, does a handstand and sticks its butt up in the air,” recounts Greenwich native Bill Irvine, who is now Soodeen’s business partner. “There are gusts of wind coming off the Atlantic with water in it. And this beetle, using hydrophilic bumps and hydrophobic troughs in its shell, condenses the water and drinks it. That was Cody’s aha moment.”

The Stenocara gracilipes, or Namib Desert beetle, lent part of its name to the company that evolved out of that revelatory moment: Kara Water. The logo alludes to the critter’s magnificently designed shell. Soodeen, having grown up on well water in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, and suffered through his family getting sick from contaminated water, was particularly primed for this epiphany. Spooked by the illness, his family had shifted to drinking entirely bottled water. They weren’t alone. “It turns out that like 66 million Americans will only drink bottled water,” says Irvine.

THE GREENWICH CONNECTION

Having an idea is one thing; creating the machine that can replicate a beetle’s ingenuity and then turning it into a successful business is another. That’s where Irvine and his childhood pals from Cat Rock Road come into the picture.

“I’d been working in finance and ended up going to Columbia Business School for my executive MBA. I took some classes on entrepreneurship, as well as venture investing, and helped out one of my Johns Hopkins friends,” explains Irvine, who attended Johns Hopkins for undergrad. “He had an idea that uses genetic engineering of rare bacteria that can eat sulfur for energy and breathe in carbon dioxide and create useful byproducts. I developed a passion for investing in high-impact companies and

mentoring future entrepreneurs.”

Irvine met Soodeen in 2019 at Cleantech Open, “the largest clean-tech accelerator in North America,” says Irvine.

Enthralled by his water concept, Irvine began mentoring Soodeen. “It was volunteer, because I’ve always learned, and had the motto, that the best return on life is from doing things for unconditional service,” says Irvine, who also sits on boards for CT Premier Water Club and Alpha-1 Foundation. Irvine played water polo for Greenwich and calls his coach (and multivariable calculus teacher) Terry Lowe “a legend.” His late mother, Bettina, suffered from Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

“My mom got really sick when I was like 11 years old,” says Irvine. “Seeing her stand up and

bring oxygen tanks in tow to set national health policy, watching her determination and resilience and my dad’s support—that really gave me some great leaders to look up to.”

Soodeen invited Irvine to officially team up with him as financial advisor. “Bill brings the financial and operational discipline that helps big ideas flourish in the real world, not just look good on paper,” says Soodeen. The pair (along with another partner, Colin Patterson) reincorporated the company as Kara Water, Inc. in 2020. Near the end of 2021, they launched a campaign on Indiegogo, a crowdfunding platform. “After 60 days, there were over a million dollars in sales, from 44 different countries,” says Irvine. “It was a very exciting time for Cody and the team. It really proved that there was something out there to investigate.”

When Peabody- and Emmy-winning former CNN producer Harrison Bohrman heard what his childhood friend Bill was up to, he knew Kara Water was going to make a big splash.

“Water is the most important thing on Earth, if not the universe. So, when he told me this, my jaw dropped,” says Bohrman. “You know there are going to be wars fought over water. We can actually harvest it from the air around us? That blew my mind.”

Not surprisingly, Bohrman had grown disenchanted with journalism in recent years. “My grandfather was a journalist and reporter, and my dad was also,” says Bohrman. “Bill can even speak to this; we had nine televisions in my living room, because my dad needed every single news station on 24/7. I grew up watching every network non-stop. It has been painful seeing what has happened. One of the reasons why I walked away was that I wanted to produce the first science and technology presidential

above: Cody Soodeen at CES Las Vegas 2025 holding the 2025 CES Innovation Award and USA TODAY’s 50 Top Picks for CES 2025 Award below: Kara Pod is the world’s first self-refilling coffee machine. Using air-to-water technology, it’s a dual-purpose countertop drinking water dispenser and coffee machine. It lets users cut the cord on tap and bottled water by transforming pure air into 13 cups of clean drinking water or freshly brewed coffee every 24 hours.

debate, basically a climate debate. I felt like people really cared about that, but I couldn't get the networks or the politicians to all agree to it.”

Bohrman also has a background in filmmaking, and his fondest childhood memory is “going to movies with Bill, back when people went to movie theaters, and laughing and talking about ideas. Admiring these filmmakers and kind of dreaming and brainstorming while watching movies with your friends is just the best time. I grew up thinking TV and film were my passion. After my twenties and thirties, it evolved to me realizing it’s not even just the film; it’s just I love ideas and execution and stories.”

In 2023, Bohrman signed on as vice president of Kara Water, heading up business development, creative and marketing. “Greenwich seems to be a place with a blend of tight community and big expectations,” comments Soodeen. “Bill and Harrison have stayed connected to where they’re from, but they’re also driven to think beyond their zip code. Harrison is a visionary who delivers. He sees problems and opportunities before others can, and he has the versatility and business instincts to roll up his sleeves and get things done at the highest level.”

From the Weather Channel to the Today Show, Bohrman is spreading the story of the magical machine that turns air into water.

Win Bates, another member of the boys’ “Cat Rock crew,” who played water polo with

Irvine at Greenwich High (both were Class of 2002) and Johns Hopkins, has directed many of Kara Water’s videos. “It’s always fun working on something you believe in,” comments Bates. “Kara Pure is a great product with an incredible mission. Getting to work with friends from preschool is a bonus.”

Paul Cortese, another childhood pal, has a Kara Water dispenser at his gym in town, In Forma. “We have one up at Val’s Liquor,” says Irvine, while giving a demonstration of the Kara Pure at In Forma. “My friend Jeb, who owns the store, put it there, and he invited me to come promote it at Sam Bridge’s Reindeer Festival. There’s this really cute clip that we came up with: ‘Santa … Kara Water … Believe.’”

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The sleek, silver Kara Pure machine stands out among the barbells and cardio equipment at In Forma gym in Greenwich. Its futuristic design is cool, with an elegant touch—a certain neverlet-’em-see-you-sweat je-ne-sais-quoi. During water production, a small fan whirs; it’s not loud enough to notice in a gym, nor probably in a kitchen, unless one is meditating nearby. In that case, the white noise may clear the mind anyway.

“So, the air comes through here and hits a filter,” explains Irvine, pointing to holes on the side of the dispenser. “Then there’s a stone called a desiccant, in the shape of a wheel, that rotates and captures the moisture in the air by absorbing the water. We then boil that water off, dehydrating the stone and killing any viruses and bacteria, creating distilled water. The air then exits on this side. The water goes into a tank. We then have a UV filter. We mineralize the water. We have an ultra filtration filter and copper and silicone food-grade piping, so there’s no plastic, and a recirculation loop, because you’ve got to keep water moving.”

The result is two and a half gallons per day of 9.2+ pH alkaline mineral water—cold, hot or room temperature—that tastes like it came from a Rocky Mountain spring. Irvine coined “air to water” for the company, and it’s catching on.

“Having Kara Pure at the gym has been a hit,” says Cortese. “It’s a conversation starter, clients love the taste, and it feels good supporting my

friends on their mission. Plus, Kara Pure looks sleek in the space.”

Naysayers on Reddit hear about a machine that turns air into water and comment, “Oh, sure, that’s just like drinking the water from your dehumidifier.”

Considering all the steps Irvine just detailed, it certainly is not. (It also will not have a noticeable effect on the humidity of a room unless it is a small space.) Aside from the filtering, boiling and purification of the water, Kara Pure is different in that it works in any climate: in Aspen, Vegas (where Bohrman currently lives) or in single digits in Greenwich. “Dehumidification requires 35 percent relative humidity,” explains Irvine. Kara Pure can work in the desert … as long as there is electricity. The innovative team is brainstorming on a system that would work with solar panels, which would be a game- changer globally.

The current buyers of Kara Pure, Kara Pure 2 (the latest model of the larger dispenser), and the new Kara Pod (which looks like a Nespresso machine, dispenses a gallon of water a day and will brew your coffee, too) are generally bottled water drinkers.

“They are spending over a thousand dollars a year on bottled water,” says Irvine. “They decided to take what I call the ‘red pill’ in The Matrix when it comes to water.” What they may not realize is that “50 percent of bottled water is municipal water repackaged,” he says.

Even in Greenwich, press has come out about bad water. News broke in 2024 of elevated levels of toxic PFAs turning up in Backcountry well water and in Parkway School’s water supply.

Some customers are turning to Kara so they don’t have to store and heave five-gallon water jugs. “One of our customers had his whole garage filled up with bottled water, just in case, because they live in Arizona. Since he’s bought a Kara Pure, he was able to clear out the garage,” says Irvine.

The Kara Pod runs $799 on karawater.com (reserving on Indiegogo reduces the price by 43 percent), and the Kara Pure 2 is $4,899 (with a $408/month 12-month payment-plan option). The units require filter changes a few times a year, with filters running about $30 (Kara Pod) to $129

(Kara Pure). For the Kara Pod, the company plans to “release private-label biodegradable Nespressocompatible pods,” says Irvine.

THE BIG PICTURE

“By 2050, we want to reach over a billion people with water beverage access, reduce or eliminate 10 billion plastic bottles and eliminate over 100 million tons of CO2 from the beverage supply chain,” says Irvine. “There’s no reason why we should be shipping bottled water from Southeast Asia to the U.S. or even over any body of water.” He is excited that the company has contracted with “nine to ten big-box stores,” so Kara products will be more readily available beyond the Internet. Irvine adds, “Our vision is that in 10 years, over 50 percent of the household appliances using water will use a decentralized air-to-water technology.”

Kara Water has received two TIME “Best Inventions” honors, for the Kara Pure and Kara Pod. In February, Kara Water was honored by Bernice King and The King Center with the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Beloved Community Technological Innovation Award” for its mission to make air-to-water technology more accessible to people around the world. Bernice King praised the company: “Thank you, Cody Soodeen and Kara Water, for your innovation in the interest of good.”

Soodeen says, “The goal isn’t just to build a cool device; it’s to help redefine clean water access. Water is the most important substance on Earth, and it’s incredible that we now have the technology to pull clean drinking water right out of thin air.”

Irvine, who lives with his wife and three kids in Riverside, comments, “I was really happy to tell my kids Martin Luther King’s daughter selected us as the technology innovation that’s best aligned with her dad’s vision and mission. There’s this tangible thing that my kids get to see that shows we are in this for impact. We have Kara Pures at an orphanage in Sierra Leone. We’re working on getting one to Ghana to a Pencils of Promise location, where they teach the teachers before they go out to the schools. The founder, Adam Braun, was actually on my bus route.”

It all trickles back to Greenwich. G

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Gertrude G. White Gallery

Dream Mirrors: Reflecting Portals of Ethereal Visions, a solo exhibition by surrealist artist Megan Emily Ely, will be on display from Wednesday, April, 1 through Thursday, April 30. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. Dream Mirrors is a series of individual artworks that function as mirror-like portals, each revealing a surreal scene. Ely weaves natural elements such as animals and flora with artificial materials like glass, metal and checkerboard floors to create reality-bending dream sequences. Ely actively supports the arts community, serving on several boards and committees, including her advisory role to the Greenwich Arts Council, and donates a portion of her proceeds to animal rescue and mental health organizations. meganemilyely.com; @elyiara_ studio. YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Avenue.

ART & ANTIQUES

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.–Sun. aldrichart.org

AMY SIMON FINE ART, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport, 259-1500. amysimonfineart.com

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

CANFIN GALLERY, 39 Main St., Tarrytown, NY, 914-332-4554. canfingallery.com

CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS, Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, NY, 914-232-1252. Caramoor is a destination for exceptional music, captivating programs and spectacular gardens and grounds, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. caramoor.org

CAVALIER GALLERIES, 405 Greenwich Ave., 869-3664. cavaliergalleries.com

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING, 299 West Ave., Norwalk, 899-7999. contemprints.org

CLARENDON FINE ART, 22 Main St., Westport, 293- 0976. clarendonfineart.com

CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org

FLINN GALLERY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7947. flinngallery.com

GERTRUDE G. WHITE GALLERY, YWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave., 869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org

GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. greenwichartscouncil.org

GREENWICH ART SOCIETY, 299 Greenwich Ave. 2nd fl., 629-1533. This studio school offers a visual arts education program for kids and adults. greenwichartsociety.org

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 47 Strickland Rd., 869-6899. greenwichhistory.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

KENISE BARNES FINE ART, 1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY, 914-834-8077. kbfa.com

LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM, 295 West Ave., Norwalk, 838-9799. lockwoodmathewsmansion .com »

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION, 575 Pacific St., Stamford, 247-2027. loftartists.org

MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

MoCA, 19 Newtown Tpke., Westport, 226-7070. mocawestport.org

NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 914-251-6100. neuberger.org

PELHAM ART CENTER, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY, 914-738-2525, ext. 113. pelhamartcenter.org

ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER, 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 866-2744. rowaytonarts.org

SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY, 382 Greenwich Ave., 325-1924. samuelowen.org

SILVERMINE GUILD ARTS CENTER, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, 966-9700. silvermineart.org

SANDRA MORGAN INTERIORS & ART PRIVÉ, 45 East Putnam Ave., Suite 119, Greenwich, 629-8121. sandramorganinteriors.com

SORELLE GALLERY, Bedford Square, 19 Church Ln., Westport, 920-1900. sorellegallery.com

SOROKIN GALLERY, 96 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 856-9048. sorokingallery.com

STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, 325-1139. stamfordartassociation.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

UCONN STAMFORD ART GALLERY, One University Pl., Stamford, 251-8400. artgallery.stamford.uconn.edu

YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART, 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-2800. britishart.yale.edu

YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, 1111 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-0611. artgallery.yale.edu

YANKELL LEGACY GALLERY, 61 Studio Court, Stamford, 610-213-2749. yankelllegacygallery.com

CONCERTS, FILM & THEATER

AVON THEATRE FILM CENTER, 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 661-0321. avontheatre.org

CURTAIN CALL, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 329-8207. curtaincallinc.com

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE

AMPITHEATER, 500 Broad St., Bridgeport, 345-2300, hartford healthcareamp.com

Americares

The Americares Airlift Benefit on Thursday, April 16, will celebrate the organization’s mission to increase access to health both in times of disaster and every day. The evening will honor actor, director, producer and Americares Board Member Tony Goldwyn. Shonda Rhimes, award-winning television producer, author and CEO of Shondaland, will present Goldwyn with the Bob and Leila Macauley Humanitarian Spirit Award in recognition of his philanthropy. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. at Pier Sixty in New York City and include cocktails, dinner and dancing. The next morning, a group of guests will fly to Asheville, N.C., where Americares is supporting health services and improving lives in communities recovering from Hurricane Helene. For sponsorship opportunities or more information, visit americares.org/airlift2026.

LECTURES, TOURS & WORKSHOPS

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. aldrichart.org

AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org

AUX DÉLICES, 231 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540, ext. 108. auxdelicesfoods.com

BOWMAN OBSERVATORY PUBLIC NIGHT, NE of Milbank/East Elm St. rotary on the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 8696786, ext. 338

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org

CONNECTICUT CERAMICS STUDY CIRCLE, Bruce Museum 1 Museum Dr. ctcsc.org

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org

FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY, On StageOne, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, 259-1036. fairfieldtheatre.org

GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE, 6 Main St., East Haddam, 860-873-8668. goodspeed.org

GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER, 130 Bible St., 869-9242. greenwichbotanicalcenter.org »

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org

JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY, 914-773-7663. burnsfilmcenter.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, 26 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

LONG WHARF THEATRE, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven, 787-4282. longwharf.com

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-9269. ridgefieldplayhouse.org

RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN, 37 Halpin Ln., Ridgefield, 431-9850. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org

SHUBERT THEATER, 247 College St., New Haven, 800-228-6622. shubert.com

STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. stamfordcenterforthearts.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org »

Greenwich Symphony Orchestra

The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra will close its season with a visually inspired program that will bring art, voice and orchestral color together. Boston-based actor and vocalist Leigh Barrett joins the orchestra for Stephen Paulus’ Voices from the Gallery, a moving work that gives voice to figures depicted in paintings, blending spoken word and music in a powerful meditation on art and humanity. Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 12, at 3 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center at Greenwich High School, 10 Hillside Road. greenwichsymphony.org

Co Chairs:

Sammie Lazar Jacobs

Saila Kukar Shah

Hannah Kremer Steen

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026

Please join us for an evening of celebration at the Bruce Gala: Natural Wonders

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Riverside Yacht Club

Cocktails, dinner, and dancing to benefit the Bruce and its exhibitions and programs.

Creative Black Tie, Valet Parking, Live, Silent & Art Auction

Co-Chairs: Sue Bodson Funkazi Tobun

KIDS’ STUFF APRIL 2026

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-4519. aldrichart.org

AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org

AUX DÉLICES, (cooking classes), 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540 ext. 108. auxdelicesfoods.com

BEARDSLEY ZOO, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 394-6565. beardsleyzoo.org

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, 4 Horseneck Ln., 869-3224. bgcg.org

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com

EARTHPLACE, 10 Woodside Ln., Westport, 227-7253. earthplace.org

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland St., 869-6899. greenwichhistory.org

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org

IMAX THEATER AT MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 966-9577. newcanaannature.org

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge Rd., Ridgefield, 438-5795. ridgefieldplayhouse.org

STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. palacestamford.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, 303 West Ave., Mathews Park, Norwalk, 899-0606. steppingstonesmuseum.org

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 222-7070. westportartscenter.org

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org G

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

6:00 - 8:30 PM

Rebecca S. Breed Clubhouse

4 Horseneck Lane, Greenwich, CT

2026 winners of Youth of the Year Award and David Ogilvy Award for Character, Kindness, and Integrity to be announced at the event.

HONORING

CHAMPION

OF YOUTH

Tony Mann

COMMUNITY IMPACT VOLUNTEERS

Nancy Risman and Richard Browne

youth of greenwich.

For their unwavering commitment to the Event Chairs | Katerina & Dan Pergola • Shelby & John Saer • Natalie & Randy Simpson

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MAKE A SPLASH!

There’s something delightfully defiant about a kid in a puddle. Adults see wet sneakers and laundry. Cullen Carr sees opportunity. One perfectly placed stomp and suddenly the day goes from drizzly to dazzling. April is not for tiptoeing around puddles—it’s for conquering them. Cloudy days are just invitations in disguise. Why wait for sunshine when you’ve got perfectly good rain? Cullen clearly got the memo: Spring isn’t about staying dry. It’s about jumping in. G

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VINTAGE & ESTATE

A curated collection of vintage and antique jewelry featuring archival designer pieces, exceptional diamonds, and colored gemstones.