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Historic Hudson Has 10 Million Reasons To Celebrate

By Jamie LarsonHistoric Hudson already would've had a lot to celebrate at their upcoming Drinks on the Waterfront party at the Dunn Warehouse Site on Friday, Sept. 1, as the Hudson, New York organization brings attention to one of the city’s most visible abandoned historic structures right

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Tea For 200 Celebrates Its China Anniversary

Rachel Louchen reports from Washington Depot. On Saturday, August 12, Tea for 200 reached a huge milestone, commemorating its 20th annual year, which might mean it's been tea for 4,000 at this point. Held for the last two decades in the gardens of Gary Goodwin and Gael

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Lake Cape

This Cape is located on direct frontage on Lake Sepasco in Rhinebeck, one of the area’s most pristine lakes. The main level has a living room with hardwood floors and doors to a side deck as well as an eat-in kitchen that opens to a laundry room with doors

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Land And Barn

This country Cape offers 14.5 acres and a huge barn with enough room for both storage and animals. In New Lebanon, the interior has a mudroom, office, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, screened porch, and a spacious kitchen with eating area. Upstairs has two big bedrooms, a

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Turnkey Cape

This classic 1903 Cape in Sharon was extensively renovated and expanded in 2005 by an acclaimed interior designer. There is a custom eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room, library, four bedrooms, three-season porch, and three full baths and two half bathrooms. Unique details include original walnut wide-plank floors,

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Style And Substance

A traditional Cape is improved upon by stylish interior design and impeccable maintenance. In South Kent on six landscaped acres, the house has been continuously upgraded and enhanced since it was built in 1997. The two-story entry hall opens to a living room with two sets of French doors that

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Cape Charm

This quintessential Cape is located within walking distance to both the center of Washington Depot and hiking trails along the Shepaug River. Offering sunset views from the classic rocking chair front porch, the home has been renovated and has pristine hardwood floors and a woodstove. There are three bedrooms, two

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The Rural We: Michael Beck

Michael Beck, a former patent lawyer with a master’s degree in biochemistry, has been the executive director of the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge, Mass. since 2014. Beck had been a part-time Richmond, Mass. resident and a trustee of the BBG since 2012 when the directorship became available. He

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August In The Garden: How To Extend The Beauty

By Madaline Sparks It’s hard to believe we’re in the last weeks of summer already. How can that be? Summer doesn’t officially end until September 22, though we generally think of Labor Day weekend as the end. I always feel a little anxious about now because the

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Recipe: Chinese Cucumber Salad

One of our favorite events every summer is The Sylvia Center’s Farm-to-Table dinner, hosted by Great Performances in the fields of Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, N.Y. The mission of The Sylvia Center is to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on learning experiences on

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The Friends Of Clermont Honor Mary Kay Vrba

Amy Krzanik reports from Germantown. Straddling the line that separates Columbia and Dutchess counties, Clermont State Historic Site is considered a gem in the crown of each area. Some of its popularity can be traced back directly to the efforts of Mary Kay Vrba, the executive director of Dutchess County

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The Farmer's Table: An Opportunity To Thank The Farmer

Lisa Green reports from Warren. At the annual Farmer’s Table event, the tables are turned, because it’s the farmers who are the guests of the attendees. Now in its seventh year (located at a different Litchfield County farm each time), the event was held on Saturday, Aug. 5

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