An Evening on Nantucket with Elin Hilderbrand

Yesterday, EDGE Escapes, hosted an intimate evening on Nantucket with bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand — often called the queen of Nantucket for the way her novels have captured the island's rhythm for readers around the world.

The day began with a private Blue Book Tour, led by Elin's sister Heather Thorpe, taking a small group of guests to the shops, beaches, and hidden corners of the island that inspired scenes throughout Elin's books. From there, the group moved into the evening's centerpiece: cocktails and dinner at The Wauwinet, one of Nantucket's most beloved waterfront settings, where guests shared conversation and a Q&A with Elin herself.

True to its design, the gathering stayed small and unhurried — twelve guests at the table, each receiving a curated luxury gift as a keepsake of the night. Partners including Lilly Pulitzer, Foraged Floral, and 76 Main Ink Press Hotel helped bring the evening to life, and a portion of proceeds was directed to a charitable organization supporting literary education and access.

It was a reminder of why we love working alongside EDGE Escapes: experiences like this aren't about spectacle, they're about place, presence, and the people who make a location feel like home — the very same qualities we look for when helping our clients find theirs.

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Edge Realty was founded in 1990 in the waterfront community of Edgewood, Rhode Island, inspired by the richness of the architecture and the quintessential Ocean State coastline. With a background in the arts, we took our creativity and strategic thinking into Real Estate. Since then, Edge Realty opened its South County and Newport locations, and has continued to expand; now operating throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, with referral partners worldwide. With three strong decades of sales in all aspects of real estate, from first time buyers to luxury homes, Edge Realty has sold thousands of properties- including one-of-a-kind architect designed homes, historic time pieces, and whimsical beach cottages. We bring the Art of Real Estate to you – with a Creative Edge.