Rural Intelligence
The Rural We: David Kamp
Community

The Rural We: David Kamp

The humor writer in Lakeville has found a new calling as a lyricist for a Broadway-bound musical.
By The Rural We
Recipe: Fish, Bean, And Tomato Stew
Food

Recipe: Fish, Bean, And Tomato Stew

This stew, though served hot, is light enough for even this time of year.
By Pamela Osborne
Supper In Seville Was A Big ¡Ole! For The Berkshire Opera Festival

Raymond Kwok, Yong Kowk, and Jonathon Loy, director of production and BOF co-founder

Parties

Supper In Seville Was A Big ¡Ole! For The Berkshire Opera Festival

A gala postponed for two seasons was worth the wait.
By Lisa Green
The RuraList: 6 Places We Like To Spend Our Money

Wraps at Purple Plume

Style

The RuraList: 6 Places We Like To Spend Our Money

If we ever find ourselves with a little (or maybe more) pocket change, here are the retailers who might benefit.
By Lisa Green
Outfitting For The Outdoors: Where To Get The Gear
Style

Outfitting For The Outdoors: Where To Get The Gear

Step one in planning an outdoor adventure: get the right gear. Here's where to shop in our area.
By Micaela Warren
Summer Events Are In Full Bloom At Gardens And Estates

Innisfree Garden

Style

Summer Events Are In Full Bloom At Gardens And Estates

Public gardens and historic estates offer a full roster of tours, classes, and other summertime activities.
By Micaela Warren
Room To Grow (Things)
Real Estate

Room To Grow (Things)

A Hudson ranch home offers space for plenty of pots and plantings.
By Lisa Green
Contemporary Log Home
Real Estate

Contemporary Log Home

Realtor says this property in Ghent is "a little slice of heaven."
By Lisa Green
Country Cutting Garden
Real Estate

Country Cutting Garden

An eyebrow Colonial cottage in Hillsdale awaits a gardener to foster its mature plantings.
By Lisa Green
Chatham Country Estate
Real Estate

Chatham Country Estate

This Chatham property is surrounded by gardens.
By Lisa Green
The Rural We: Claudia Coenen
Juliet LoFaro
Community

The Rural We: Claudia Coenen

The creative grief counselor will be leading a discussion at the Morton Memorial Library on how the pandemic has affected us.
By The Rural We
Cup Or Cone? One Scoop Or Two? Our Region's Ice Cream Windows Are Dripping With Choices.

Photo by Mariana Garay for Culture Cream

Food

Cup Or Cone? One Scoop Or Two? Our Region's Ice Cream Windows Are Dripping With Choices.

We are addicted to ice cream and our area has the good stuff. Here's where you can get your fix.
By Jamie Larson

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