Sage and Madison Boutique's
“Sip and Shop” Fundraiser Series for Local Nonprofits
Chris Coffee’s boutique Sage and Madison, opened its beautiful garden on Sage Street to patrons in May, and an idea was born. “Local author—from right down the block—Stacy Dermont was here with us for the grand opening signing copies of The Hamptons Kitchen, along with the cookbook’s photographer Barbara Lassen. Local farmers and artists and neighbors dropped in to say ‘hi’ and grab a lemonade. It was great!,” says Coffee.
Coffee decided to launch a series of “sip and shop” events at the boutique.
Coffee will donate 10% of profits from sales to a local nonprofit. The “sipping” will be non-alcoholic—patrons can purchase an iced tea, iced coffee, or lemonade, from the takeout window.
On Saturday, June 26, from 5-7pm, 10% of profits will be donated to Liz Joyce’s Goat on a Boat Puppet Theater (GOAB) to support the new Puppet Truck and Mobile Stage.
In celebration of GOAB’s 20th anniversary, Joyce and company is “taking the show on the road,” appearing across the East End this summer and across the island later in the year.
“We are currently in our 20th year and, to celebrate, Goat on a Boat is launching our Puppet Truck fundraising campaign. Think Bookmobile but with puppets and a lovely outdoor stage,” says Joyce. “Our goal is to bring puppetry to under-served and under-represented communities on Long Island."
“We’re delighted that our patrons can help launch this new, colorful program for GOAB,” Coffee says.
“Of course Stacy will join us June 26 to sign books again. She’s been an avid patron from the start,” says Coffee. The boutique opened in October of 2020, just six months after Coffee survived a serious bout with Co-vid. “This business was built on giving back,” says Coffee.
Customers can buy a drink and treat—perhaps a handmade ice cream sandwich from the North Fork Chocolate Company—from the to-go window on the west side of the boutique; or come on in and luxuriate in a wide range of things to fill a gift basket—or a custom-made bicycle basket—including Mariage Frères teas, Louis Sherry chocolates, honey, garden supplies, handmade greeting cards, and doggie goods. Plus, Sage and Madison offers locally baked pies and one-of-kind pieces including hand-blown glass by Atelier Crestani.
After extensive redecoration, Coffee has opened the property’s main house as an exclusive hostelry featuring just two sumptuous suites. Each is named for a famous former resident of the home: the Hatfield Suite for actor Hurd Hatfield, star of the classic film The Picture of Dorian Gray, and a resident from 1951 to 1972; and the Hall Suite named for the original occupant of the house, Reverend Daniel Hall.
The Hamptons Kitchen (Norton) is also available from area bookstores and from all major online booksellers in both print and digital formats.
