Rural Intelligence (Page 119)

The Shaker Museum’s Summer Garden Party Echoed The Shakers’ Community Spirit — Martin Cooper and Karen Suen-Coop of The Punctilious Mr.P's Place Card Company flank Deborah Roberts, ABC News senior national affairs correspondent, and The Today Show's Al Roker

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The Shaker Museum’s Summer Garden Party Echoed The Shakers’ Community Spirit

A convivial summer evening called to mind the Shakers’ uniquely utopian bit of history.

By Lisa Green

The Rural We: Wayne Greene

Community

The Rural We: Wayne Greene

Attorney-turned-antiquarian book dealer Wayne Greene is the person behind Spencertown Academy's annual giant used book sale.

By The Rural We

Hancock Shaker Village Bids a Fond Farewell to Director Jennifer Trainer Thompson — Jennifer Trainer Thompson and daughter Isabel with Carol and Bob Stegeman

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Hancock Shaker Village Bids a Fond Farewell to Director Jennifer Trainer Thompson

Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick led the tributes to the museum's departing director and CEO.

By Amy Krzanik

The Berry Patch: Small Local Farm Invents New Way to Exclude Major Pest

Food

The Berry Patch: Small Local Farm Invents New Way to Exclude Major Pest

Spotted Wing Drosophila is destroying crops across the region. Now they've met their match at The Berry Patch.

By Jamie Larson

Ives Farm

Real Estate

Ives Farm

A quintessential Hudson Valley farmhouse is for sale in Hillsdale.

By Lisa Green

Home And Flower Garden

Real Estate

Home And Flower Garden

A Contemporary in Litchfield offers dramatic features on more than seven acres.

By Lisa Green

Willowbrook

Real Estate

Willowbrook

Located on 10 secluded acres in Clinton Corners, this home is offered in mint condition.

By Lisa Green

Riverfront Living

Real Estate

Riverfront Living

A contemporary Colonial is set in parklike surroundings in Southfield.

By Lisa Green

The Authors Guild Launches Its First Words, Ideas, And Thinkers Festival In Lenox

Arts

The Authors Guild Launches Its First Words, Ideas, And Thinkers Festival In Lenox

The society of published authors is presenting prominent writers in a weekend of conversations and meet-the-author events.

By Editor

Kitty’s Market Begets Kitty’s Restaurant At The Hudson Waterfront

Food

Kitty’s Market Begets Kitty’s Restaurant At The Hudson Waterfront

COVID intervened, but the original intentions to add a restaurant have finally come to pass, and it was worth waiting for.

By Marie Doyon

The Rural We: Mark Olshansky — Peggy Reeves

Community

The Rural We: Mark Olshansky

Mark Olshansky is a contemporary artist who has reintroduced us to an art form that many associate with craft and home décor.

By The Rural We

The PS21 Gala in the Orchards Draws A Supportive Crowd — PS21's Executive and Artistic Director Elena Siyanko with board member Pooky Amsterdam

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The PS21 Gala in the Orchards Draws A Supportive Crowd

A sweltering summer night didn't stop an excited crowd from coming out for the Chatham venue's big fundraiser.

By Amy Krzanik