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Farm Ready

This 1775 center hall Colonial in Clermont sits on four acres that can accommodate horses and farm animals. The five-bedroom home has a large eat-in kitchen, formal and informal living rooms, and a large screened room with ceiling fans for indoor/outdoor living. There is a huge renovated barn which

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Food

Recipe: Lobster Poached In Beurre Monté

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

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Community

Let's Party, But Where? A Guide to Venues, Part 1: NW CT

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

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Garden: Hydrangea Love

The Rural Intelligence region is fortunate to have so many gardening experts close by. Our garden writer, Madaline Sparks, is the principal in her own design, installation and maintenance business, Madaline Sparks Garden Design, with clients in Columbia and Berkshire counties. For 12 years she was the contributing garden editor

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Community

In Memoriam: Frank Delaney

By CB Wismar Regardless of the fact that Francis James Joseph Raphael Delaney… or “Frank” as we knew him… was born fully 18 months after the death of Irish novelist James Joyce, the two became fast friends. Frank’s literary career was launched with the 1981 publication of James Joyce’

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Real Estate

Bells And Whistles

Marron Hill in Litchfield offers a kitchen that pulls out all the stops with top-notch appliances, a bank of windows to let in the view, an elegant island and lots of space for preparing and enjoying a meal. Designed by a renowned architect, the stone manor house sits on over

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Kitchen Sprawl

This Goshen estate features an enormous custom kitchen. Set on more than 1,000 acres, the home's interior of 12,000-plus square feet has unique Palladian details and light-filled, richly-appointed living areas. The kitchen is central to its formal dining room, outdoor dining terrace, living room and dual-stairway

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Kitchen Convenience

Steeped in history, this home was built by the founder of Kinderhook Bank in 1930 and has a contemporary kitchen with every modern convenience. The restored house has a portico, gracious front hall, front parlor, music room, sun room, and formal dining room. The open concept chef's kitchen

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Real Estate

Second Empire Style

Built in 1875, the John O’Brien Residence in Rhinebeck was upgraded in 2015. The second empire Victorian retains its vintage moldings, wood floors, marble fireplaces and light fixtures. In the chef's kitchen, the island features blue marble counters from a local quarry, upscale appliances, farm sink, and

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Grand And Gourmet

This freshly renovated contemporary has top-of-the-line rooms, most notably the kitchen with honed granite butcher block, walnut countertops, and Aga appliances. In Ghent, the home has open space, lofty ceilings, natural light and sweeping views. There is a two-story fireplace in the great room, whitewashed oak floors, three master suites,

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Beau Vallee

Beau Vallee is an 1845 Greek Revival home that has been completely restored with a custom kitchen. The 5,000-square-foot house sits on 10.8 acres in Salisbury and offers a traditional flow starting from the formal entry with the original staircase flanked by formal living and dining rooms. The

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Food

Out To Lunch…In Tangier

By Nichole Dupont Nothing is as it seems. Particularly here in the Northeast, where a sunny day could mean bitter cold, and a winter rain could be warmer than a summer night. This unpredictable predictability followed me to the newly opened Tangier Café (formerly the old Fuel Café spot) on

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