The Bedford Post Inn and Richard Gere
Last August, I blogged about the Bedford Post Inn, owned by Richard Gere and his wife Carey Lowell, and partner Russell Hernandez. Located just down the road from my farm, I have enjoyed many a meal at the Bedford Post, prepared in the kitchens of Chef Brian Lewis. As reported previously, the buildings and the surrounding fourteen acres were a total wreck, having been abandoned for several years. Richard and Carey took note of the property and began dreaming of what has become a fantastic reality. Today, the Bedford Post boasts a wonderful brasserie-café, a more formal restaurant, an eight-room inn, and a lofty yoga studio. My television crew and I paid a visit recently and had a lovely visit with Richard and Carey and all the people who work there. Please have a look at these behind-the-scenes photos.
This is such an unbelievably pretty venue, a true gem that Richard and his wife have discovered and done up beautifully. I love the fact that there is a yoga studio too.
Thank you for the lovely pictures, you really got me dreaming there!
Posted by: Jen | March 13th, 2009 at 1:54 am
I like how the pantry not only has "polenta" but "heirloom polenta"! What makes a polenta "heirloom"? Doesn't heirloom imply that something was originally grown a long time ago? How does that translate to polenta?
Posted by: PS | March 13th, 2009 at 1:58 am
This photo is amazing...both are so beautiful!!!
Posted by: Vera M | March 13th, 2009 at 2:49 am
We are Chow lovers and we are so upset to hear about the tragedy! OUr family suffered the loss of our Keeshond and it is life changing. Sorry again for your horrific loss.
Posted by: stacia Cohen | March 13th, 2009 at 2:50 am
Well I've always had a crush on Richard Gere and now this has put me over the top. Richard Gere AND good food AND a gorgeous inn? It's possibly too much.
Posted by: MarthaAndMe | March 13th, 2009 at 2:56 am
Do you think they would allow someone to just sit in a sunny place and enjoy the ambience, sights, smells and sounds?
But then if I were there pretty soon they would be asking "who is that person taking a nap over there in the corner".
Thanks.
Posted by: Margie | March 13th, 2009 at 3:06 am
Love the photos! I' got to check this spot out. Sounds quaint and delicious too.
Posted by: Globetrotting Bride | March 13th, 2009 at 3:31 am
What a little gem, the Bedford Post! It looks very warm and welcoming, and of course, cozy (one of MY must-haves!) The Gere's have done a marvelous job restoring this worthwhile property. It's wonderful that their visions for it have come to fruition - it makes all the hard work worth it!
Look at you, Martha, with Richard! What a great photo of you two! Is he getting 'handsomer' [giggle], or what?!! I've not been drawn to him all these years until lately - I think it's the roles he's been playing, or I'm getting older, maybe... He is definitely getting better with age!
I'll look forward to this segment on today's show, which Edgar =^..^= and I will view this evening. (what, edgar? okay, i'll tell her) Edgar just heard his name and asked me to tell you, Martha, "mrrowwy morning". (Hey, just followin' orders...cats have staff, you know...) [giggle]
=^..^=
mrrrow
"Live your life while you have it. Life is a splendid gift ~ there is nothing small about it."--Florence Nightingale
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | March 13th, 2009 at 4:57 am
What a terrific and informative spot on The Bedford Post, which I have had the pleasure to visit. The concept is truly 'living.' You should visit the French retsaurant, La Cremaillere, just down the road, which has been a mainstay of the area for, I think, twenty years. It is one of the only surviving restaurants from an area when French country cuisine was de rigeur. The Meyzens, like the Geres, are wonderful hosts.
Posted by: Chris Rempfer | March 13th, 2009 at 5:47 am
Such a lovely spot...i need to visit one day! Accolades to Richard and Carey for creating such *bliss*.
Posted by: Sherey | March 13th, 2009 at 5:56 am
Richard Gere is hot! (Sorry Paris!) (As if.) And his Inn is such a beautiful place. I think it would be so nice to live in Bedford.
Worry wart me is wondering where Jan Erickson is. She hasn't posted since the tragic news. I messaged her on Twitter but no answer yet. Where are you Jan? Trish
Posted by: Trish | March 13th, 2009 at 6:02 am
Oh my. So beautifully tranquil. So calming. So Buddhist. I could look at the marvelous flower arrangements for hours. Who does them?
Posted by: Merry Lee | March 13th, 2009 at 6:21 am
Wow! That is a beautiful location. When will this episode be airing?
Posted by: Tamara | March 13th, 2009 at 7:07 am
MARTHA---------ALL I CAN SAY IS "I LOVE YOU!!!"
I get SO much useful information from your sites. I get the daily craft email and recipe emails and love love love your craft items!!!!
Thank you sooooo much!!!
Posted by: Julie | March 13th, 2009 at 7:30 am
In which state is the Bedford Post Inn located? Will the recipe be on Martha's website? The recipe done on the show March 13. The recipe for soft egg yolk ravioli. I have searched and so far nothing. Thanks for a great segment.
Posted by: sally wagner | March 13th, 2009 at 8:09 am
wow! the property matches the good looks of you and Richard Gere. would love to stand that close to him and the land there!
Posted by: ros | March 13th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Sending hugs, Martha, for the dog you lost. We have 5 and it would be seriously awful to lose one in such a way.
Sincerely,
Watercolor Hag
Posted by: Emilie Everett | March 13th, 2009 at 9:33 am
On March 13 2009 T V Show you making a grain bread. Would like to have the recipe The show was not listed.I enjoy all your programs Thanks alot.
Posted by: Philmonia Castiglione | March 13th, 2009 at 9:56 am
That's a really nice inn, & I'm sure you enjoyed your meals there! If I remember correctly, isn't that the same place where you could ride your horse there? Or he was making provisions for the horses?
Posted by: Sherry | March 13th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Hi Martha!
Very nice place, I wish them great success.
Love your photos.
God bless
Rowaida Flayhan
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | March 13th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Thank you for sharing the excellent pictures and descriptions. Richard Gere is as handsome as ever!
Bedford Post is one restaurant I would love to visit.
Posted by: JoAnn Stone | March 13th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Martha - thank you for sharing the beautiful Bedford Post with us - I was wondering where I can find the exact square food storage containers that were shown in the kitchen's storage area -- I love them!
Posted by: Brigette | March 13th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Love the 1st picture! 2 of my most loved celebrities, so friendly and kind. Lovely place and I am sure Richard and Carey really enjoyed creating it.
Best wishes,
Elena
Posted by: FashionTouch | March 13th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
regarding richard gere's inn: what kind of paint changes in light??
Posted by: blakola | March 13th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
An amazing picture of you and Mr. Gere together....
Posted by: Jennifer White | March 13th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
you look *very* pretty in this photo.. almost like your blushing! Of course, who wouldn't! ^_^
Posted by: Mariah DeMarco | March 14th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Hello Martha!
How's the Twittering going? I've opened up a new account, too.
Anyway, I love the stenciled floor , too. I would love to go to Bedford Post for lunch and a yoga class...yoga first, though.
And BTY I KNEW "sheer" was spelled 'sheer'. I doubted myself and asked someone...is it shear? or sheer? They said "shear" and I believed them! I know how you hate mis-spelled words. And I could go on forever about just those two words! Oh, never mind! Sorry, dear.
Posted by: tinay | March 14th, 2009 at 4:02 am
Goodness, the two of you look smashing! Beautiful bloggie you have. (of course)
Posted by: Mindy Wilson | March 14th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Wow! My mouth is watering! And that yoga studio looks divine!
Posted by: Wendy | March 14th, 2009 at 8:43 am
yes, you do look really pretty in this pic with richard, martha! in fact, i'm thinking of using it next week for a post i've got up my sleeve... (if it's ok with you?)
Posted by: Absolutely Not Martha | March 14th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Living the Dream!
Posted by: Norbie Kamantigue | March 14th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
This place looks absolutely fabulous. I grew up in Katonah, NY - and can't wait to come back and visit, and of course eat at this wonderful restaurant. Congratulations to Brian Lewis - old friend of ours from San Francisco! Cheers~!
Posted by: Alice Ann LoCascio | March 14th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
We were enthralled by these photos and the description of your visit and just decided that we will plan a visit to Bedford Post to celebrate our anniversary this year. Great, great pictures and it looks like such a simple, pure and very elegant place. Can't wait to see it.
Posted by: John Cipollini | March 14th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Wonderful segment on Richard & Carey Gere's Inn.
The kitchen really impressed me. I have got to have the soft egg yolk ravioli recipe. Chef Brian Lewis is going to make that Inn famous!
Posted by: Mary Marshall | March 14th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
The Bedford Inn breads look superb in the photos. And the cinnamon rolls appear not overly sweet yet still yummy. I liked the idea of a shaved fruit & vegetable salad. What a wonderful place to have down the road from your home. On my dream vacation, I curl up with a good book in front of the fireplace in their lounge. Aaaah....bliss when all outside is wet, cold & muddy.
Posted by: Penny | March 14th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
HI Martha, thanks for this blog, I will be visiting NY in July and have put the Bedford Post Inn on the agenda for when we hire a car and drive out of the city - something we always do when travelling os!!! Thank you again I am one of your many, many fans!!!
Posted by: Stefania | March 14th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
I saw this segment on the show. What a charming place. I hope to stop in the area someday and try it out!
Posted by: Jenna Lang | March 14th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
As an Irish born peasant,when I watched your show Fri 13, if it was possible to love you more,I do now. Why? Your rendition for baking Irish soda bread won my "old" Irish heart. Talk about memories. I grew up with soda farls (tria-ngular bannock type bread) done on the griddle.
Am going to make treakle bread using your resipe in "Living".Bless you forever. Can't wait
for St.Pat's show.
Posted by: celia stock | March 15th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
What a gorgeous inn, I'll have to see it for myself sometime. Same goes for Richard
.
Posted by: Kim@Galavanting | March 15th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
simple but looking nice and humble..both of you.know what?i want hair cut like Richard Gere.Can you ask him on how to keep haircut like that?:p
Posted by: twenty-six | March 15th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
I don't think I could stay at this Inn. I would only have my eyes on Richard Gere, and I'm sure nothing would come out of my mouth as far as conversation is concerned. I'm just too use to looking at his work in movies. Thumbs up to Martha Stewart.
Posted by: Elizabeth Miller | March 16th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Great pictures. Wish you had more of Richard Gere. I would love to go to a place like that. Thanks for letting me keep on dreaming with your photos.
Posted by: cheri c | March 17th, 2009 at 11:20 am
What a lovely place to stay. Martha, thank you for sharing. My husband and I enjoy Bed & Breakfasts and Inns.
I'm enjoying all the goodies you have posted on your blog. Sally~
Posted by: Sally Eidson | May 18th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Hi Martha,I'm so glad that I looked up these blogs that I missed because they are really worth it. Bedford Post sure is a fantastic place to visit even thought I can only be there through your wonderful blog. Your photos are absolutely stunning. The food looks delicious. Richard Gere and his lovely wife certainly did a fabulous job of creating a beautiful restaurant, Inn and Yoga studio. Thanks for taking us along. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | May 25th, 2009 at 2:40 am