A Coastal Holiday Gathering Place
The ‘Bernard Resort’ welcomes a steady stream of family and friends who share a love of fun-filled traditions Written by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Jill Jasuta “I’m a forager — a floral designer — and I often get inspiration from magazines and try to replicate those ideas,” says Jeanne Bernard, who takes an organic […]
A Modern Surf Farmhouse
Situated with views of Assateague Island, Preston and Kathleen Schell’s vision for their surf-beach outpost was constructed perfectly by Gateway Builders Written by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Grant L. Gursky A drive on an offshoot road in Berlin revealed an unexpected “exhale” rural beachscape with views of Assateague Island, with its salt marshes, bays […]
Waving Farewell
THE TIGHT-KNIT OCEAN CITY SURFING COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO HONOR THE LIFE OF GAVIN KNUPP Written by Jonathan Westman | Photography by Pamela Aquilani & Tony Pratt On Monday, July 11, 2022, 14-year-old Gavin Knupp, a rising Stephen Decatur High School freshman, passed away following a tragic accident. His obituary read, in part: “Gavin was […]
A Surfing Legacy
OCEAN CITY’S SURFING PIONEERS STARTED RIDING WAVES IN THE EARLY 1900S AND THE SPORT BOOMED IN THE 1960S. ITS COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW AND GIVE BACK Written by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Tony Pratt Brian Stoehr has traveled the world as a two-time U.S. National Pro Tour Bodyboard Champion, and the waveriding professional prefers […]