Rural Intelligence (Page 155)

Everything Plus Solar

Real Estate

Everything Plus Solar

A private oasis in Washington includes everything plus trails, views, and a solar "system."

By Lisa Green

Hilltop Haven

Real Estate

Hilltop Haven

Sited on a hilltop in Great Barrington, the home offers views as far as Connecticut.

By Lisa Green

Garden: Weeding The Organic Way — Minimize garden weeds by planting “thugs” like evening primrose (Oenothera fruticose) as a ground cover.

Style

Garden: Weeding The Organic Way

An expert explains how she manages her plantings in such a way as to minimize weeds’ opportunities.

By Thomas Christopher

Kaatsbaan Summer Festival: Dance, Of Course, But Also Music, Film And Food — Photos courtesy of Kaatsbaan

Arts

Kaatsbaan Summer Festival: Dance, Of Course, But Also Music, Film And Food

The summer festival expands on its spring event with even more multidisciplinary events.

By Editor

SPONSORED: New Volunteer Trainings from the Tri-Town Coalition Help Dutchess County Residents Advocate for Affordable Housing — Photo credit: Doug Kerr from Upstate New York/CC BY-SA

Community

SPONSORED: New Volunteer Trainings from the Tri-Town Coalition Help Dutchess County Residents Advocate for Affordable Housing

This fall, 30 new local volunteers will receive training about the housing crisis in northeastern Dutchess County.

By Hudson River Housing

The Rural We: Lorie McMullin

Community

The Rural We: Lorie McMullin

The New Milford resident brings joy to all ages at fairs and festivals with her traveling Bling Stop shop.

By The Rural We

Owned By 10 Generations Of A Family, Averill Farm Celebrates Its 275 Years — Tyson, Susan and Sam Averill. Photo by Ariel Picton

Food

Owned By 10 Generations Of A Family, Averill Farm Celebrates Its 275 Years

Averill Farm in Washington, Conn. is turning 275 and inviting the whole community to the party.

By Jamie Larson

Hotchkiss Library Of Sharon Breaks Ground For New Addition — Steve Updegrove and Gretchen Hachmeister, the library's executive director

Parties

Hotchkiss Library Of Sharon Breaks Ground For New Addition

While the exterior of the historic building gains accessibility, the interior will get a facelift and accrue much-needed space.

By Lisa Green

Party Barn Included

Real Estate

Party Barn Included

Reminiscent of a Utah ski lodge, this Goshen property is perfect for entertaining.

By Lisa Green

Colonial Compound

Real Estate

Colonial Compound

Guests drive up a tree-lined driveway in Kinderhook to a main home, carriage house and guest house.

By Lisa Green

Multiple Guest Houses

Real Estate

Multiple Guest Houses

In Sharon, a converted dairy barn is accompanied by two guest houses.

By Lisa Green

Two-Home Estate

Real Estate

Two-Home Estate

This country estate in Monterey offers two homes and westerly views.

By Lisa Green