Editor

Parties

Hudson Children's Book Fest Literacy Fundraiser

Amy Krzanik reports from Hudson. A great cause deserves a great turnout, so it’s always a pleasure to see a large crowd of supporters congregate at the annual cocktail party fundraiser for the Hudson Children’s Book Festival Literacy Fund. Held at Stair Galleries on Warren Street for the

By Editor

Food

Recipe: Chocolate Beet Cupcakes

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

By Editor

Community

The Rural We: Maj Kalfus

Photo: Art School of Columbia County Maj Kalfus has taken a circuitous route to get back to what she loves most: fine arts. She started her career as a fashion illustrator, but the retail industry was turning to photography, and there was no more work for fashion illustrators. Intrigued by

By Editor

Real Estate

Mountain Base

Tucked away in Richmond yet minutes to all Berkshire attractions, this contemporary offers fine craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout. It features a bright chef's kitchen with granite countertops, maple cabinets, new stainless steel appliances, and an open concept great room with stone fireplace. There is a formal

By Editor

Real Estate

Custom On Copake Lake

This custom contemporary was designed by New York architect Gray Davis and sited to maximize exposure to Copake Lake. In Craryville, the home has oversized windows that bathe the open great room/dining/kitchen with natural light. There is a bedroom and a den on the main living level, two

By Editor

Real Estate

Rural Contemporary

This contemporary in New Marlborough offers seven acres of gardens, level lawns and rural views. Constructed of the highest quality materials, the open-plan living space features wood and ceramic floors, many large windows, central air conditioning, and high-speed internet. There are five bedrooms and three bathrooms, one of which is

By Editor

Real Estate

Faithfully Federal

This 1790's Federal captures unspoiled views of the Catskills from its pastoral location in Chatham. Surrounded by 200-year-old maple trees, the house retains its original floors and five fireplaces. There is an eat-in kitchen, dining room, great room, living room, and a three-season sunroom. The first floor has

By Editor

Food

Recipe: Seared Salmon Piperade Saltado

Contributor Lisa Fielding is a private chef and boutique caterer based in Manhattan who weekends in Litchfield County whenever possible. Many of her Manhattan clients are also Litchfield County weekenders, so work brings her to Northwest Connecticut as well. A Los Angeles transplant, Fielding was a former Hollywood film executive

By Editor

Parties

Flying Deer Supporters Shake What Mother Nature Gave Them

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox. If you were in downtown Lenox this past Saturday night, March 25, and heard thundering drumbeats in the distance, they were coming from The Berkshire Bateria who were performing for a packed house upstairs at the Lenox Community Center. Flying Deer Nature Center had booked

By Editor

Community

The Rural We: Karen Christensen

If we — as individuals or as a country — reach a better understanding of China in the future, we may have Karen Christensen to thank for it. The Great Barrington, Mass. resident is the founder and CEO of Berkshire Publishing Group, which has recently announced that it will produce an English

By Editor

Community

Let's Party, But Where? Venues Guide, Part 3: The Berkshires

The backdrop of natural beauty in the Rural Intelligence region has been luring brides and grooms to say their “I Do’s” here for years. But really, why shouldn’t any event — birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings — get to enjoy the fabulous venues (and yes, frequently the views) that make a

By Editor

Food

The Art Of Za At The Lantern Inn In Wassaic, NY

By Joanna Virello That magical hamlet Wassaic, at the end of Metro-North’s Harlem Line, is home to a very special place: The Lantern Inn. It's a place where you can get a bonafide Brussel Simmons, a wood-fired pizza pie with roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon and fresh mozzarella

By Editor