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Parties

No Filter Needed: Lena Dunham Talks And Signs In Cornwall

Jacque Schiller reports from Cornwall. On Sunday, Nov. 27, an all-ages crowd gathered at the Cornwall UCC for a sold-out Cornwall Library benefit reading of Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham, followed by an unscripted Q&A between the writer and her mother, artist Laurie Simmons. The

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Style

Holiday Hit List: All The Gifts That Are Fit To Give

“Artisanal" is a word thrown around quite a bit these days, but in our region it truly means something. It means taking the time to create quality products from the finest ingredients, and being intimately involved in every step of the process. Whether you shop online or on foot,

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Community

The Rural We: Amanda Judge

Ghent resident Amanda Judge is a brilliant example of a young, socially-minded entrepreneur. She is the creator and owner of Faire Collection, an accessories company that supplies fair trade jewelry, scarves and other fashion goods to thousands of boutique around the world. Since 2008,  Judge has set up 10 workshops

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Food

Everybody's All-American: A Southern Spin on Chicken Potpie

By Paige Orloff I've loved potpie since I was a little girl and my mother used to serve me the frozen ones as special lunch treats. (The fact that she'd do odd dances to entertain me while I endured their epic heating time in those pre-microwave

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Real Estate

The Great Escape

Relax on the wide, open front porch looking out to five acres at this log cabin in Sandisfield. Inside the two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin is a large stone fireplace separating the open living room and the kitchen with dining area. The second floor has a large master suite and second bedroom,

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Real Estate

Rustic Update

This log cabin in Clinton Corners is comfortable and cozy on a secluded setting in the woods of Dutchess County. The updated kitchen offers seating for four; the living room has a high ceiling, and the heated sun porch with a gas stove opens to an expansive deck. There are

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Real Estate

Location, Location, Location

A wood-paneled exterior, front porch, post and beam ceilings and private location are just a few of the details this Copake cabin features. Located in a desirable neighborhood because of its proximity to Copake Lake, the Berkshires and Hudson Valley, the house sits on 15 acres that sport hiking trails.

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Real Estate

Airy And Open

In New Lebanon, this light-filled log cabin on five acres has south-facing windows in the great room that fill the entire home with sunlight. The open-concept first floor is enhanced by the cathedral ceilings and large windows. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances. There are two bedrooms and a full

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Real Estate

Sunny Side Up

The classic log home gets improved upon at this cabin in Hillsdale, bathed in sunlight thanks to the living room with a floor-to-ceiling wall of glass. One of the last houses on a private, dead-end road, the home has three decks overlooking seven wooded acres with a pond and small

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Real Estate

Cabin With Updates

Tucked away on a quiet country road in Winchester, this log cabin has received numerous upgrades. The classic country front porch leads into a living room that offers an open, light-filled space with wood floors and a large stone fireplace. There are three bedrooms (one of which is a first-level

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Community

Treat Yourself To A Champagne Evening At The Vanderbilts

If you’re the National Park Service observing an important anniversary, it’s all well and good to spruce up some trails and a nature center for the hikers that come along. But when your “property" includes a Vanderbilt mansion, the celebration needs to be a bit more glamorous,

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Community

A New Beginning For The Ancram Opera House

By Jamie Larson It’s been said that art grows like a weed. No matter where it’s sprung, once rooted and flowered it remains forever. The humble Ancram Opera House (in Ancram, New York) is one such enduring place. Repurchased recently by theater professionals Paul Ricciardi and Jeff Mousseau,

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