Rural Intelligence (Page 158)

Debra Lill Wants You To Judge A Book By Her Cover Art — A selection of Lill's book cover art

Arts

Debra Lill Wants You To Judge A Book By Her Cover Art

The Connecticut photo illustrator conveys time, place and mood on the covers of some of the best-selling titles of our time.

By Editor

Ski Cabanas, For Distancing And Warmth When The Lodge Is Off Limits — Catamount ski cabanas from last year. This year's models are painted black and have a window. (Photos courtesy of Catamount)

Community

Ski Cabanas, For Distancing And Warmth When The Lodge Is Off Limits

As a response to COVID, local ski resorts have created ski cabana villages on site.

By Lisa Green

Recipe: Really Good Chicken And Rice

Food

Recipe: Really Good Chicken And Rice

Or: Bagging groceries as a metaphor for a guide to a happier life.

By Pamela Osborne

The Rural We: Nicole Irene

Community

The Rural We: Nicole Irene

The folk herbalist and artist will be leading a class on making the traditional remedy fire cider.

By The Rural We

Tranquil Tri-Level

Real Estate

Tranquil Tri-Level

In Alford, a renovated home has everything a family could need.

By Lisa Green

Cul-De-Sac Colonial

Real Estate

Cul-De-Sac Colonial

A builder's own home in Goshen was constructed with only the best materials.

By Lisa Green

Shaker View Farm

Real Estate

Shaker View Farm

A noteworthy property in New Lebanon is for sale.

By Lisa Green

Grand Colonial

Real Estate

Grand Colonial

A lakefront Colonial in Lagrangeville offers spectacular size and luxury.

By Lisa Green

Hunt Slonem's Menagerie Holds Court At Eckert Fine Art — Gallery owner Jane Eckert and Ellen Beck, director of development at Berkshire Theatre Group.

Parties

Hunt Slonem's Menagerie Holds Court At Eckert Fine Art

"Gate Keeper: The Art of Hunt Slonem" combines color, whimsy, and joy.

By Lisa Green

Halcyon All Day Café: A Cheery "Stop In And Stay Awhile" Eatery Opens In Rhinebeck — Photos courtesy of Halcyon

Food

Halcyon All Day Café: A Cheery "Stop In And Stay Awhile" Eatery Opens In Rhinebeck

Halcyon serves coffee, sandwiches, rice bowls, house-made pastries in a space filled with plants and artwork.

By Kerri Kolensky

The Rural We: Eric Fabiaschi

Community

The Rural We: Eric Fabiaschi

If you've got an old sewing machine in your attic and you want to bring it back to life, Eric Fabiaschi's your man.

By The Rural We

Recipe: Sparks Family Eggnog

Food

Recipe: Sparks Family Eggnog

Several generations of Sparks ladies— who lived into their 90s— never refused a glass of this celebratory ‘nog.

By Katy Sparks