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Born From A Dairy Barn

This 1860 post-and-beam barn in Stanford was converted into a home in the 1970s by a master craftsman. The three bedroom and one-and-a-half bathroom house was enhanced with a screened porch addition, French doors and large windows. There is an entry foyer with original slate from an old silo, a

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Barn Living

This post-and-beam home in Copake was originally built as a barn in the 1800s. The loft-like open plan living area displays the classic barn features of hand-hewn beams and half-round rafters. There is a vintage fireplace in the living area, six bedrooms, four-and-one-half bathrooms, finished walkout basement, and hardwood floors.

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19th-Century Update

In Clinton, this renovated 200-year-old barn combines vintage details with modern amenities. The spacious and open first floor consists of a living room with wood-burning stove, two dining areas, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances. On the second floor is a master bedroom, two guest bedrooms, and two full

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Barn Stormed

This 1800 barn in Old Chatham has been transformed into a magnificent residence featuring soaring ceilings, a wall of glass, and views in every direction those of the Catskill Mountains. There is a gourmet kitchen with dining area, living room with two-sided fireplace that opens to a family room and

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Community

The Rural We: Pamela Badila

Pamela and her son, Young Paris, from the Badila Family Facebook page Pamela Badila is perhaps best known as the matriarch of the Badila family and co-founder, with her late husband Elombe, of the Diata Diata International Folkloric Theatre. The longtime Hudson, New York resident is, in her words, “involved

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Style

Spring Garden Tips (Tip #1: Don't Rush It)

By Madaline Sparks Spring is definitely not busting out all over! Two weeks ago, when it hit 73º, and the air held that promise of the season to come, I did spot daffodil and daylily shoots that were up about two inches, so that proves it is coming… eventually. This

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Food

Recipe: Butternut Squash And Turkey Chili

Recipes from The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm are those used to to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on learning experiences on the farm and in the kitchen. Madeleine Fischer, program coordinator at The Sylvia Center, offers recipes that they cook with the youth, teens

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Parties

New Lebanon's Bicentennial Kicks Off With A Cookbook

Lisa Green reports from New Lebanon. A few years ago, we offered 10 Things To Love About New Lebanon, New York, and this year, all those things will be included in the "greatest hits" during the town’s bicentennial celebration. The celebratory events launched on Saturday, March 3

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Real Estate

Colonial Period

This Colonial Revival, built in 1884 by a former Norfolk selectman, has retained its period details.  Some 19th-century touches include high ceilings, large windows with original glass, fir floors, thick doors with brass hinges and knobs, and chestnut stairs. The first floor has a large foyer, library, living room, dining

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Modern Country Retreat

On 45 acres in Copake, this modern residence enjoys views of rolling fields and surrounding woodlands. Thoughtfully designed to interact with the outdoors as much as possible, the interior has multiple access points to wrap decking, porches, and patios. The central living room has a marble-clad fireplace; the gracious kitchen

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Delightfully Victorian

This updated 1863 Victorian is privately set at the end of a cul-de-sac on the edge of the Village of Millbrook. The kitchen was renovated only a few years ago with custom cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. There is a breakfast room with beamed ceilings, cozy living room,

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City Cottage

Rose Cottage is an English-style cottage in Hudson. Originally built in the 19th century, the home offers radiant-heated cement floors, an entrance foyer, a living room with a new wood-burning fireplace and French doors, and a large kitchen area. The kitchen's energy-efficient windows overlook the double-lot yard, which

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