Rural Intelligence (Page 144)

Antique Colonial

Real Estate

Antique Colonial

The main house in Torrington was built in 1790, but sections were added in 1840, 1990 and 2012.

By Lisa Green

River Crossing

Real Estate

River Crossing

A long driveway crossing the Clam River leads to a turnkey home in Otis.

By Lisa Green

Shaker Farm

Real Estate

Shaker Farm

In New Lebanon, the circa 1790s house is a blend of history and modern comforts.

By Lisa Green

The RuraList: 5 Places To Eat In Hudson — Lil' Deb's Oasis

Food

The RuraList: 5 Places To Eat In Hudson

Elegant, informal, takeout: Whatever's your pleasure, Hudson has it.

By Lisa Green

Berkshire Mountain Distillers Celebrates 15 Years With Cultural Cocktails (And More) — Martin Albert

Food

Berkshire Mountain Distillers Celebrates 15 Years With Cultural Cocktails (And More)

What's on tap? Drinks created to honor the area’s cultural organizations, and activities at the distillery.

By Lisa Green

In The Fields With Don Gummer’s Sculptures — Jenni Freidman, educational director at Five Points Arts; Jessica Fallis, an artist; and Judith McElhone, founder and executive director of Five Points Arts

Parties

In The Fields With Don Gummer’s Sculptures

The opening reception of the sculpture exhibition at Five Points Art Center was an inside-outside affair.

By Lisa Green

Recipe: The River Cafe Spaghetti al Limone — Jenny Roberts

Food

Recipe: The River Cafe Spaghetti al Limone

Pamela Osborne reminisces about an adventure in the UK, Welsh mining lamps, and a meal at The River Cafe.

By Pamela Osborne

Proprietors Social Was A Three-Part Affair For Hudson Hall — Marlene Marshall and Reggie Madison, an artist and curator. Guest photos by Photos by JD Urban.

Parties

Proprietors Social Was A Three-Part Affair For Hudson Hall

This year's Proprietors Social was held on the street, in the hall, and at two restaurants.

By Lisa Green

Zephyr: A Clothing Line With A Bias Cut To Flatter All Figures — Photo courtesy Zephyr

Style

Zephyr: A Clothing Line With A Bias Cut To Flatter All Figures

A Rhinebeck designer cuts silk, linen and cotton to accommodate sizes 0 to a 22 in the most becoming way.

By Marie Doyon

The Rural We: Alex Prud'homme

Community

The Rural We: Alex Prud'homme

Alex Prud'homme co-authored Julia Child's memoir, and now launches a book about her (his great aunt) for children.

By The Rural We

Cotswolds In Connecticut

Real Estate

Cotswolds In Connecticut

A unique stone and shingle cottage is set on eight acres in Morris.

By Lisa Green

A Private Oasis

Real Estate

A Private Oasis

On a cul-de-sac, and backing up to state land, a property in Dover Plains offers space and privacy.

By Lisa Green