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Welcome to the House of the Graceful Hostess.

Curated by Aspen Grace to deliver flawless seven-star guest experiences, we bring world-class hospitality, lifestyle mastery, bespoke travel, and refined design together.

Housed within our historic countryside inn, built in 1800, we invite you to discover our “all things hearth and hostess” lifestyle brand.

Creating a gracious home and lifestyle is an art form - one that allows us to be creative, intentional, and unique. 

The Academy of Domestic Arts offers lifestyle, hostessing classes, entertaining lessons,  household management coaching, and more for anyone who wants to run a home with more confidence and grace. Whether you're local to Connecticut, NYC, Westchester County, The Hudson Valley, The Hamptons or New England, or you're joining us online, our classes and one-on-one sessions cover everything from planning a dinner party to managing holiday traditions and daily household schedules. 

Our programs are designed to guide clients through a range of personal and professional transitions, and to inspire them to embrace the domestic arts through joyful and creative ways.  From mastering the nuances of business entertaining to the small daily rituals of running a home and creating the time for self-care and wellness, The Academy of Domestic Arts provides the education, tools, and experiences necessary to cultivate a more meaningful life. 

Discover how to recapture the timeless "Art of Living Graciously."