Gurney's Montauk has its heated oceanfront igloos up for the off season, running through April 4, 2027, and they come with a preview: Igloos by the Sea is styled this year after Gurney's Lake Tahoe, the resort the company says it is opening in 2027.

What the igloos are

The igloos are heated, sit on the resort grounds facing the Atlantic, and seat up to six people for a reservation of 1 hour and 45 minutes. They are open Monday through Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m., with seatings at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. on weekdays and an added 9 p.m. seating on weekends.

The menu leans toward sharing: East Coast oysters, a lobster roll, pork belly bao, lamb merguez kebabs, smash sliders, a mezze board with hummus, muhammara and baba ghanoush, flatbreads, and beignets or salted caramel budino for dessert. The cocktail list follows the Tahoe theme, with names like the Tahoe Mule, the Black Bear Negroni, the Alpine Espresso and a Bonfire Sour made with bourbon and hibiscus.

What it costs

Reservations are made only through OpenTable and carry a $50 booking fee. There is a food and drink minimum of $200 Monday through Thursday and $300 Friday through Sunday in non-holiday periods, and Gurney's notes the minimum can be higher around holidays. Cancellations made at least 24 hours ahead are free. Split among six people, the weekday minimum works out to about $33 a person.

Wreaths by the Sea, December 5

On Saturday, December 5, Gurney's hosts Wreaths by the Sea in its Dune Lounge, a holiday wreath workshop led by Ocean Fog Farm. Participants build a wreath from dried pinecones, moss, citrus and grasses that can go back into the garden after the holidays once the metal frame and ribbon are removed. The $175 ticket covers materials, instruction, a glass of wine and seasonal bites from chef Nick Reisini, and proceeds go to Share the Harvest Farm, whose mission is to feed local families in need.

The rest of the off season

The resort's fall and winter calendar also lists a three-course prix fixe at Gigi's, Sunday through Thursday through April 15, excluding holidays; a Sunset Hour at Gigi's Bar from 4 to 6 p.m. on the same nights; Thanksgiving dinner on November 26; a weekday Autumn Escape spa special at the Seawater Spa through December 20; and a holiday program running December 24 through January 3. Some offerings, including the Saturday mixology class, are for resort guests only.

If you go

Igloos by the Sea: through April 4, 2027; Monday to Thursday 3 to 7 p.m., Friday to Sunday 3 to 9 p.m.
Booking: OpenTable, via Gurney's Igloos by the Sea; $50 reservation fee, $200 weekday or $300 weekend food and drink minimum, up to six guests
Wreaths by the Sea: Saturday, December 5, Dune Lounge, $175
Where: Gurney's Montauk
Phone: 631-668-2345

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