Katonah is a hamlet within the town of Bedford, Westchester County, NY. There are two distinct areas of this village - The area to the west of the Metro-North trainline, and the area to the east. The western area is characterized by victorian and contemporary houses all within close proximity to the downtown/village of Katonah (the shopping area along Katonah ave. - home to the train station as well as many boutiques and a few restaurants) and Katonah Elementary School. This area is inhabited mostly by middle and upper-middle class commuters to nearby NYC. Real estate prices are typically in the high hundred thousands depending on location and size (this creeps up towards the low millions as you get closer to downtown). The children of this area mostly attend the public Katonah Elementary School which is part of the Katonah-Lewisboro School District.
The Eastern side of the town has more of a Beford/South Salem feeling to it i.e. the houses are much larger and starting in the low to mid millions, and are separated by woods. Inhabitants are typically upper-middle to upper class Doctors, Lawyers and Executives (some of the famous neighbors being Martha Stewart and Ralph Lauren). Many of the children attend either private schools or nearby public schools (usually increase miller or lewisboro elementary school).
These different upbringings produce slightly different attitudes in the children and at the common public John Jay High School it can be observed that graduates of Katonah Elementary School are typically more down to earth than their upper class neighbors.
The Eastern side of the town has more of a Beford/South Salem feeling to it i.e. the houses are much larger and starting in the low to mid millions, and are separated by woods. Inhabitants are typically upper-middle to upper class Doctors, Lawyers and Executives (some of the famous neighbors being Martha Stewart and Ralph Lauren). Many of the children attend either private schools or nearby public schools (usually increase miller or lewisboro elementary school).
These different upbringings produce slightly different attitudes in the children and at the common public John Jay High School it can be observed that graduates of Katonah Elementary School are typically more down to earth than their upper class neighbors.
by exWestchesterite November 18, 2006
Good old Katonah... This small town in Westchester New York in many ways is very similar to Chappaqua, but much nicer. If you are over the age of 16 you most likely live in a house over $1 Million and have atleast 3 friends who drive a BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus. Most teens wear either Lacoste or Ralph Lauren everywhere they go, especialy to the country clubs to which they belong. Although the wealth in this town is extrordinary, people prefer to have wealth, not show it off it tacky Mcmansions so it is often thought of as less wealthy. This however is not true. Katonah is a small hamlet in the town of Bedford, home to Ralph Lauren and Martha Stuert. If your going to move to Westchester this is the place to be.
Just because I don't flaunt my wealth in tacky excess it doesn't mean that I can't travel to Europe and the Carribbean for every break and shop at the Westchester.
-down to earth kid from katonah
-down to earth kid from katonah
by K-town bitchess March 28, 2006
by harry October 11, 2003
This was used on an MTV show called 'Rich Girls' West Hampton, NY.
The word was used the expression:
I thought you were so cool, "you goto katonah every night."
The word was used the expression:
I thought you were so cool, "you goto katonah every night."
by Greg December 3, 2003
<Kuh-tone-ud> - Verb - To persevere well beyond comfortable limits and travel through pain to new vistas of freedom and ability. To surmount incredible obstacles in a warrior like fashion, absent rest and despite languish. To prevail, vanquish, and triumph in a super human manner by transforming pain into intensity of focus.
"Bra! Did you hear about that guy who climbed Everest in bare feet and swimming trunks? He totally katonahed those slopes!"
"Life happened and I was all out of time, so I did a bit of Chi Gong and had a cup of Spring Dragon Gynostemma tea, stayed up all night and Katonahed my entire post doctoral thesis in a mere 14 hours!"
"Those rapscallions had no idea she was disciple of Katonah Yoga, and when they tried to nick her lollipops and bonbons, she prompty Katonahed their asses and left them in a jumbled heap."
"Find yourself in Cat - Cow pose, and turn your right arm out to 3 O'Clock, and then to 6 O'Clock, and then to 9'O'clock listening for the *pop* as your shoulder becomes completely Katonahed."
"Life happened and I was all out of time, so I did a bit of Chi Gong and had a cup of Spring Dragon Gynostemma tea, stayed up all night and Katonahed my entire post doctoral thesis in a mere 14 hours!"
"Those rapscallions had no idea she was disciple of Katonah Yoga, and when they tried to nick her lollipops and bonbons, she prompty Katonahed their asses and left them in a jumbled heap."
"Find yourself in Cat - Cow pose, and turn your right arm out to 3 O'Clock, and then to 6 O'Clock, and then to 9'O'clock listening for the *pop* as your shoulder becomes completely Katonahed."
by Cudd It Back To The J April 7, 2018