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A Living History, Preserved

With its reopening in 2022, The Pridwin was thoughtfully restored with a clear intention to preserve what has always made it special.

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Historic Preservation

First opened in 1927 and stewarded by the Petry family since 1961, the property has long been rooted in a sense of place that could not be replicated, only respected. The restoration was approached with restraint, guided not by reinvention, but by a desire to honor the original spirit of the hotel.

As Vogue observed, “The Pridwin’s return was less a transformation than a revival, with “the grand dame of Shelter Island…left in the right hands.”

Curtis Bashaw, Managing Partner of Cape Resorts, articulated the guiding principle simply: “We’re not trying to create something new. What’s intrinsically lovely about The Pridwin is that it’s come back to being itself.”

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That philosophy is visible in every detail. Original wainscoting, chandeliers, and furnishings, some spanning decades, were carefully preserved and thoughtfully reintroduced. As Colleen Bashaw, Vice President of Interior Design, shared:

“I salvaged as much as I could from the original building,” says Colleen, crediting the Petrys for storing away these treasures. “There’s ’30s, ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s, it’s an amazing compilation.”

For the Petry family, whose connection to the property spans generations, the restoration was deeply personal. “It looks more like the old hotel now than it did before,” reflected Glenn Petry.

At The Pridwin, preservation is not about looking back. It is about carrying something forward, thoughtfully, so it can be experienced for generations to come.

 

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A Quiet Stewardship of the Land

Set across ten acres overlooking the Peconic Bay, The Pridwin is defined as much by what is not done as what is. The land is intentionally open. The shoreline is respected. The experience is shaped by space, not excess. The natural rhythm of Shelter Island is left undisturbed.

This approach reflects a broader commitment: to exist in harmony with the landscape, not in opposition to it. Guests are invited to explore the island as it was meant to be experienced—by bicycle, by foot, by water. Kayaks, paddleboards are offered as a return to simple pleasures.

On land, electric Mokes and bicycles replace the need for constant car travel, encouraging a slower, more intentional way of exploring the island. It is a subtle shift—from consumption to connection.

From Farm to Table, Thoughtfully

Sustainability at The Pridwin extends naturally to the table.

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A Local Focus

Our culinary program is guided by the rhythms of the region, drawing from local waters, nearby farms, and seasonal ingredients to bring a sense of immediacy and authenticity to each meal.

Fresh seafood, East End produce, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients are at the heart of the menu, complemented by wines from Long Island vineyards and beyond. It is a menu shaped by place, season, and a deep respect for what is grown and gathered nearby.
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Rooted in the Land

On property, small-scale gardens and chickens further connect the experience to the land itself. Not for scale, but for intention. An understanding of where food comes from, and the care behind it.

Dining at The Pridwin is not just a meal, but a reflection of its surroundings, simple, considered, and inherently tied to Shelter Island.
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A More Considered Stay

True sustainability is often found in the quiet choices. At The Pridwin, guests are invited into a more thoughtful rhythm of stay. Housekeeping is thoughtfully tailored to each stay, with service aligned to guest preference. Linen changes can be adjusted accordingly, reducing unnecessary water and energy use.

These are small decisions, but collectively they matter. Luxury, here, is not excess. It is discretion, comfort, and care, delivered with purpose.

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A Return to Simplicity

There is a belief at The Pridwin that the most meaningful experiences are often the simplest. Time spent outdoors. Space to breathe. Meals shaped by local waters, nearby farms, and seasonal ingredients. Traditions that endure.

As Curtis Bashaw reflected with Town & Country, the property is “one of these spirit-filled old properties…filled with memories and traditions.”

Here, sustainability is not a statement. It is a return. A return to what lasts, to what matters, and to what feels inherently right.

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