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Real Estate

Classic With Character

Surrounded by nearly four acres, this secluded Canaan home is contemporary inside, with the pitched, sloped roof that declares it distinctly Saltbox. The first floor draws the eye up, way up, with a cathedral-like two-story living room, updated kitchen with eat-in area, mudroom and access to the deck. The second

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Style

The Wandering Eye: Cuban Art On The Hudson

Our Wandering Eye blogger, interior designer Carey Maloney, and his husband, architect Hermes Mallea, are principals in the Manhattan based design firm M (Group). He signed on with Rural Intelligence early on to document the restoration of their neighbor’s historic manse, but over time his mind and his eye

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Real Estate

Superb Craftsmanship

Looking at the wide-board flooring, extensive crown molding and French doors, it's hard to believe that this Clinton Saltbox was built in 2006. It was designed by a master craftsman with a careful eye to highlighting the classic style while incorporating newer elements. The three-bedroom house has a

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Real Estate

Secluded Setting

A Saltbox might bring to mind a small, dark house of days past, but this home is filled with natural light (care of the abundance of windows and high ceilings) and lots of space. The house sits on a private clearing on 12 acres in Clinton, down a long driveway

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Parties

VIM Celebrates Its Big 10 Under The Big Top

Patricia Boissevain reports from Great Barrington. A big tent, colorful banners, a roaming juggler and flashing rings on everyone’s finger could only mean one thing in our area: the 10th Anniversary Carnival Gala fundraiser for Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Berkshires hosted by Ski Butternut on Thursday, August 21. Guests

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Parties

Jacob's Pillow Bids A Fun Farewell To The Season

Amy Krzanik reports from Becket. Even if you’re not a professional dancer, the Jacob’s Pillow finale party is the place to get loose and let your hair down. Following a performance by either LeeSaar The Company in the Doris Duke Theatre or the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet in

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Real Estate

Revolutionary Renovation

This home in Ghent evokes some serious pre-Revolutionary War spirit from the moment you step into the doorway with its one-of-a-kind hewn beams, wide-board pine floors and wavy blown glass. Restored by a master craftsman, the Dutch gem has a copper roof and sills and features a kitchen wing built

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Real Estate

Undermountain Road Saltbox

Salisbury's Undermountain Road is well-known for being home to many of the town's most spectacular properties and this Saltbox is perfectly suited for the location. Built in 1978, the exterior has the Saltbox frame while the inside of the house is modern and comfortable. There are

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A Whale Of A Reception At Basilica Hudson

Lisa Green reports from Hudson. The BUMP exhibit at Basilica Hudson promised whale bones you can touch, and there they were, suspended at eye level and just daring you to set them in motion. The exhibit opened with a reception on Saturday, August 23, and while guests early on stood

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Wellness

Kim Tripp, DO, PhD: She Nurtured Plants, Now Heals People

By Lisa Green Going back to school when you’re 50 is admirable. Going to medical school at that age is inspiring. Going to medical school when you already have a PhD and one of the highest profile jobs in the world of botanical gardens is simply — well, head scratching?

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Arts

There's Still Room At The Inn

The spirit of the 1960s endured at Lenox's Music Inn. By Jeremy D. Goodwin The goings-on at the late, great Music Inn surely provided lots of good (though perhaps hazy) memories for folks who attended concerts and other events there. David Rothstein, the third in a series of

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Food

Recipe: Corn and Jalapeño Fritters

This week's recipe is from Berkshire-based duo The Butcher & The Baker. The Butcher is Jake, a nose-to-tail butcher/artist, who loves to cook and grew up in the woody hills of Western Massachusetts where his passion for local, fresh food was first instilled in him. The Baker

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