North Fork Wine Trail
The North Fork is home to over 35 incredible wineries. Tasting rooms are open for curbside pickup so grab a bottle to enjoy on your waterfront deck at Sound View and one to take home.
Bird Watching at Arshamomaque Pond Preserve
Just down the road from the hotel, Arshamomaque Pond Preserve is a nationally recognized preserve, home to a rich assortment of wildlife in its woodlands, open meadows, and tidal wetlands. An incredible place for a hike and the opportunity to see soaring osprey and their nests lining the pond.
Exploring Hallock State Park
Head over to Hallock State Park in Riverhead where you’ll explore a mile of pristine beachfront at the 225 acre shorefront park. Click on the link to download the trail guide which highlights some of the different plants and birds you’ll discover on your journey.
Take a Hike
Grab a copy of the North Fork Trail Map and get out into nature. Our area is home to dozens of scenic trails with incredible water views, bird watching and local fauna. Some of our favorite trails are Sound View Dunes Park, Downs Farm Preserve and Inlet Pond Park.
New Suffolk Sailboat Races
Every Wednesday at 6pm, locals gather for a friendly sailboat race around Robins Island at the charming New Suffolk Waterfront. Pack a picnic or spread out a beach towel and enjoy the view.
Drive-in Movie at the Brewery
Enjoy a movie under the stars and craft beers at Jamesport Farm Brewery. $30 per car, tickets must be purchased in advance.
Chef’s Tour: Oysterponds Shellfish Co.
Meet Halyard Executive Chef Stephan Bogardus at Oysterponds Shellfish Co. in Orient for a chef’s take on North Fork oyster varietals, cultivation and of course, shucking. Tours are socially distanced and occur on the first Friday of the Month at 3pm from July-October.
Chef’s Tour: KK’s Biodynamic Farm
Meet Halyard Executive Chef Stephan Bogardus at one of his favorite local farms – KK’s the Farm. Learn the science behind biodynamic farming, about Chef’s passion for lettuce and the importance of the humble dandelion. Tours are socially distanced and occur on the second Saturday of the Month at 3pm from July-October.
Chef’s Tour: Deep Roots Farm
Meet Halyard Executive Chef Stephan Bogardus at one of his favorite farms – Deep Roots Farm in Southold. Learn about sustainable farming and produce from a chef’s point of view. Tours are socially distanced and occur on the third Friday of the Month at 3pm from July-October.
8 Hands Farm Tour
Sound View has partnered with 8 Hands Farm to offer an authentic North Fork farm experience to guests. Farmers Tom and Carol lead you on a tour of their 28-acre sustainable family farm where you will learn about how your food is raised and grown and meet their heritage breed livestock including Icelandic sheep. After you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy a farm fresh meal at their gourmet food truck and save time to explore the farm store for fresh produce and products spun from the wool of the farm’s sheep. Sundays by appointment with 24 hours’ notice – book at the front desk
Create Your Signature Gin with Matchbook Distilling Co.
Create a signature bottle of gin with our friends at the Matchbook Distilling co. Apothecary. $150 includes the experience for up to 3 people and a full size bottle of your signature gin, Sound View hotel guests pay $100. Available Saturdays by appointment – email apothecary@matchbookny.com
Saturday Night Beach Fire
Reserve your space at our evening sunset ritual around the beach fire. Enjoy drinks and snacks from Low Tide beach bar as you watch the sun set over the Sound and await the starry North Fork sky.
Movie Night at the Pool
Join us for classic summer movies and popcorn flicks at Jack’s Shack on the Pool Deck.
Thursday Night Beach Fire
Reserve your space at our evening sunset ritual around the beach fire. Enjoy drinks and snacks from Low Tide beach bar as you watch the sun set over the Sound and await the starry North Fork sky.
Priority Bicycle Rentals
Guests enjoy a complimentary 2-hour rental of our custom Priority Coast Bicycles.
Stargazing at Custer Observatory
Every Saturday night from dusk until midnight, Custer Observatory (est. 1927) hosts a tour of their facility and of the night sky through their powerful telescopes.
Never Too Late To Sail
Sound View has partnered with a local sailing instructor to provide private 3-hour lessons for sailors of all levels of experience on a 27ft racing sloop. Book in advance at the Front Desk and #seenorthfork from the water.
Salutations on the Sound at the Pool Deck
Southold’s The Giving Room brings waterside yoga for yogis of all levels of experience to Sound View’s Pool Deck on Saturdays and Sundays at 9am. Complimentary for hotel guests, non-hotel guests can sign up on The Giving Room’s website.
SUN UP, SUN DOWN
At the Halyard Restaurant, we live by and with the sea.
Travel Information Update
Sound View Greenport and The Halyard Restaurant are open and ready for your arrival! Please note due to county regulations The Halyard is offering To Go, room and beach service and the pool is currently closed. Please enjoy our quarter mile of Private Beach.
We are going above and beyond CDC guidelines for cleanliness and social distancing to ensure our guests can stay with us in a safe and relaxing environment. We look forward to you joining us, please call with questions at any time.