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“About a mile from our place, the Bedford Post Inn (954 Old Post Rd.; 914/205-3773; bedfordpostinn.com ; doubles from $395; dinner for two $120), which is now a Relais Châteaux* property, is the 4,300-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. wisconsin river vacation rentals It’s where we go horseback riding, hiking, and biking.”
“ Elm Street Books (35 Elm St.; 203/966-4545; elmstreetbooks.com ), twenty minutes away in New Canaan, Connecticut, is a very smart independent bookstore. We love to browse the stacks and discover new authors.”
“ Bedford Gourmet (652 Old Post Rd.; 914/234-9409; lunch for two $20) is a sandwich joint that’s perfect for a bite after riding, while Plum Plums (72 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; 914/764-1525) has a great assortment of cheeses. We serve many of them in our restaurants.”
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