By Nancy Kane
Luxury living in the Hamptons has always featured certain familiar markers: a coveted street address, a gunite pool, proximity to the Village, a water view, But at The Hills in East Quogue, homes come with a way of living and a legacy for generations—not to mention a golf course and a beach club.
As the latest offering from Discovery Land Company, The Hills brings together a rare combination for life out East: a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course, exclusive access to Dune Deck Beach Club in Westhampton Beach, and a deeply considered approach to wellness, family and community. Just two hours from Manhattan, it offers something increasingly elusive in the Hamptons: space to breathe and room to gather. There’s a sense that every detail has been designed for living well and created for connection.
Set amid the Pine Barrens region, The Hills is the only gated community in the Hamptons, and that distinction alone gives it a singular presence. But what truly sets it apart is the atmosphere. There is prestige here, certainly, but not the buttoned-up kind. The mood is more relaxed, more assured and more modern.
That feeling comes through immediately on the golf course, where Fazio’s 18-hole design winds through the landscape, equal parts polished and wild. As at other Discovery properties, the experience is marked by the brand’s signature comfort stations, where handcrafted snacks and local favorites appear along the route, turning a round of golf into something indulgent. Unlike the stricter traditions that define many private clubs, The Hills members can even play barefoot. It’s a small gesture that says a great deal: Luxury doesn’t have to be stuffy.
Life at The Hills extends well beyond the fairway. Homeowners also enjoy access to Dune Deck Beach Club, one of the Hamptons’ popular seaside destinations, with private cabanas, a striking pool and toes-in-the-sand dining that can stretch a lunch into a late evening. Families can relax while children build sandcastles and take part in Outdoor Pursuits: supervised games and outdoor adventures (think surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing and fishing). The effect is less beach club and more a well-orchestrated summer life.
This spirit carries through the community, where health is part of the foundation. The Wellness Center and Spa reflects a holistic philosophy centered on “movement, nutrition, recovery and rest,” pairing advanced fitness technologies with restorative treatments.
Dining at The Hills has the same level of thoughtfulness. Changing menus draw inspiration from the surrounding region, with local produce and seafood. In an area that has long defined luxury, The Hills feels like a meaningful evolution. It is not simply a new place to live, but a new way to live. thehillsdiscovery.com