Ruschmeyers Returns to Montauk With a Revival by Bridgeton

The 19-cabin retreat reopens in time for the summer season on Long Island’s East End

Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos by Stefano Ukmar

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June 17, 2025

Ruschmeyers Returns to Montauk With a Revival by Bridgeton

The 19-cabin retreat reopens in time for the summer season on Long Island’s East End

Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos by Stefano Ukmar

Bridgeton, the boutique hospitality group behind Marram Montauk and Journey East Hampton, has unveiled the full relaunch of Ruschmeyers, a historic Montauk property nestled on the edge of Fort Pond.

Originally a 1950s fish camp and later a beloved artist enclave, Ruschmeyers reemerges as a design-forward, community-driven retreat for a new era of travelers.

A summer camp reimagined

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Now operating as a full-service hotel, the 19-cabin property has been thoughtfully refreshed by Bridgeton Studio in collaboration with Brian Smith (Scribner’s Catskill Lodge) and Whitney Clark (Marram and Dawn Ranch).

Guestrooms are outfitted with Donald Judd-inspired furnishings that unfold beneath ceilings painted in an energizing green. Bathrooms nod to Montauk’s maritime heritage, complete with brass fixtures and sail flag installations, while private patios with director’s chairs evoke laid-back summer days.

Connection at Ruschmeyers

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At the heart of the property, the Grill at Ruschmeyers, led by chef Jordan Heissenberger (Buvette, Apollonia, Rucola), offers seasonal coastal fare in a warmly textured dining room lined with natural wood and framed by green accents that echo the guestrooms.

The outdoor lawn is designed for slow afternoons and communal evenings, with fire pits and lush tree cover. Meanwhile, a more spirited setting awaits at the Lounge at Ruschmeyers, where the design takes on an eclectic, elevated aesthetic.