Rural Intelligence
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
Brewery Roundup: There's More To Experience Than Beer Alone

Photo from Sloop Brewing Company

Food

Brewery Roundup: There's More To Experience Than Beer Alone

You can find a beer or a whole brewery that perfectly suits your taste in the middle of town or down a back road.
By Jamie Larson
Recipe: Homemade Gomasio with Locally Grown Sesame Seeds
Food

Recipe: Homemade Gomasio with Locally Grown Sesame Seeds

You can now make this traditional Japanese condiment with sesame seeds grown right in our region.
By Katy Sparks
Mount Greylock: A History, How-To, And Fun Facts About The Highest Peak In Massachusetts
Mark Rondeau
Community

Mount Greylock: A History, How-To, And Fun Facts About The Highest Peak In Massachusetts

If you’re going to visit the summit (and you should), this will help you appreciate its magnificence even more.
By Gail Burns

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