Camp Hamptons

Evoking a summer-camp feeling for the young Hampton’s party set, Ruschmeyer’s is set in the laid-back boho beach town of Montauk. This purposefully no-frills hotel- run by Chelsea Hotels group- bridges the low-key village aesthetic of old Montauk and its emerging role as a Hamptons hot spot. The onetime summer camp was reimagined in 2011 as a lighthearted retreat for well-heeled adults- open May through October- offering a particular brand of summertime nostalgia. The souped-up cabins are simple, even spartan, and the idyllic retreat has now become quite the popular destination.

Originally built on three lush acres of lakeside woodlands in 1952, Ruschmeyer’s guest rooms circle a central lawn known as the Magic Garden with picnic tables, hammocks, and grills designed for both organized and spontaneous leisure. The hotel offers a range of activities from bicycling to fishing, ping pong, paddle boarding and yoga, with lawn games for the kids, along with a rotating series of musical performances, theater and artists-in-residence. The culinary team behind The Smile in Manhattan serves seafood with fresh local ingredients, and the Electric Eel delivers endless nights of dancing to the hottest DJ’s while imbibing classic maritime cocktails. www.chelseahotels.com