With this abundance of botanical splendor all around, the grounds naturally lend themselves to outdoor entertaining, and Kelli is a virtuoso at orchestrating the most congenial gatherings. Every detail strikes the perfect note—especially the bountiful floral environs, which are her pride and joy. “Whenever I return from traveling, I always feel like our home welcomes me with a warm hug,” she says. “I immediately go outside to check the status of our gardens to see what has bloomed while I was away.”
Text Karen Callaway
Photography Stephanie Welbourne Steele and courtesy Kelli Delaney Kot
Styling Melissa Sturdivant Smith
To learn more about Kelli Delaney Kot and her breathtaking Long Island oasis, see “Hampton Respite” in the July/August 2022 issue, available on newsstands and at victoriamag.com.
