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You're Invited: Gray at the Surf Lodge

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8 years ago

Hi Everyone!

Words can not express how much I enjoyed this pastweekend in Montauk! I was there celebrating the newly refreshed boutique hotel, Surf Lodge and its exclusive inclusion of my artwork in their 21 rooms, as well as prominently displayed behind the front desk of the lobby. I can not wait to walk you through the rooms as well as the weekend, overall. Lobby of the Surf Lodge with Gray Malin artwork

But first, a little bit of back story on how this came to be. I was first introduced to the owner of Surf Lodge, Jayma, and interior designer, Fiona Byrne, though a mutual friend of us all, Kristin, who just so happened write this incredible article about my book, BEACHES.Once the connection was made, incorporating my work into the refresh project movedquickly as it was an obvious fit, the A la Plage series needed to be in Surf Lodge. Fast forward a couple months, and voila - we're all celebrating together! OK! Now that we're all caught up lets...

TOUR THE ROOMS

Kicking off the tour with Fiona, she first took me into Suite 21, which was simply put - beautiful. We walked in and my eyes immediately went tothe custom sized Grand Saline Beach, St. Barths hanging above the couch. I quickly got comfortable flipping through BEACHES, which guests find in every room to enjoy and purchase in the gift shop, if they'd like. Gray Malin artwork in the Surf Lodge suite Gray Malin at the Surf Lodge

Continuing on into the guest bedroom, I loved how Fiona decorated with I AM BUSY,theonly non A la Plage image chosen for the refresh. Hopping in the comfy bed, I needed to make sure to express how clearly verrrry busy I am. Gray Malin artwork in the Surf Lodge suite

Moving into the master bedroom, it was such a thrill seeing "Rio Paddle Boarders," from anupcoming releasefrom Rio de Janiero in August, come alive on the walls. Jayma is Brazilian, so I was happy to give her a sneak peek at these images and even happier when she connected with them, so well.

Gray Malin artwork in the Surf Lodge

AND WE'RE STILL TOURING...

Gray Malin's artwork exclusively in Surf Lodge rooms

In some rooms you'll find Bondi Beach Surfers 2 while in others more first looks at Rio are revealed, as well as more from St. Barths. Gray Malin's artwork in Surf Lodge newly refreshed rooms Gray Malin's artwork in Surf Lodge newly refreshed rooms Gray Malin's artwork in Surf Lodge newly refreshed rooms

Swooning over this large framed Rio Paddle Boarders..

Surf Lodge rooms Gray Malin's artwork in Surf Lodge newly refreshed rooms

Floating in Rio...Do you want to stay here, yet?! Well, I'm just getting started on recapping the weekend, so stay with me. On a quick side note, I loved Surf Lodge so much that I'm already planning my return, and you can count on a TRAVEL GUIDE: Montauk with Fiona as my host with the most, in the very near future, so keep a look out for that but for now...

THE COCKTAIL PARTY

Naturally, I brought the swan with me and she totally stole the show.

Gray Malin Surf Lodge Event

Fiona and Jayma got in on the photo moment fun too, then...

Gray Malin Surf Lodge Event F

iona and I enjoyed a couple sips and snaps as ouras our guests began to arrive.

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Surf Lodge Cocktail Event with Gray Malin

Gray with Chloe Melas of CNN; Fiona with Athena of Eyeswoon

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Paige Yingst & Alle Fister; Jeff Richardson, Gray, and friend, Steve.

Chatting with Alex Postman of CondeNast Traveler

Chatting with Alex Postman of CondeNast Traveler...

Gray with Stephanie Mark of The Coveteur

as well as with Stephanie Mark of The Coveteur.

Fiona catching a few last moments of the golden hour sun

Fiona Byrne at Surf Lodge

then after a couple quick swings, it was...

Swinging at Surf Lodge

DINNER PARTY TIME

The rosé flowed while every one took their seats. We dined on raw bar towers of lobster, crab, shrimp and clams followed by every appetizer you could think of from Surf Lodge's delicious menu;entrees of New York strip steak, roasted chicken with lemon quinoa and roasted red snapper in a sesame ginger sauce...every bite was better than the last.

Dining at Surf Lodge

Surf Lodge Dinner Event at it's Finest

Celebrating Gray Malin's artwork at Surf Lodge in Montauk

Closing the night out with a few last selfies, the night was a success and everyone was full and happy.

Fiona Byrne at Surf Lodge Decorative Lights in Trees at Surf Lodge

Thank you for joining me on the tour of the newly refreshed Surf Lodge as well as coming behind the scenes of this magical night. It could not have happened without the most incredible host, Jayma, and the uber stylish Fiona...who you'll see again very soon with my Travel Guide to Montauk. Until then..

Cheers xx GM

Photos by: Nicholas Scarpinato Douglas Lyle Thompson Emily Winiker