Rural Intelligence
The Rural We: Leslie Ferrin

Leslie Ferrin beside artwork by Sergei Isupov. Photo credit: John Polak Photography

Community

The Rural We: Leslie Ferrin

Leslie Ferrin has been nurturing artists since the 1980s and now runs two galleries.
By The Rural We
Moment By Moment In The Garden

‘SunBelievable’ Brown-Eyed Girl Helianthus. (Photo courtesy of Monrovia Growers)

Style

Moment By Moment In The Garden

Garden writer Madaline Sparks helps us plan for (and appreciate) the momentary glories of the garden.
By Madaline Sparks
Recipe: Whole Wheat Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach And Feta Cheese
Food

Recipe: Whole Wheat Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach And Feta Cheese

This comforting meal is healthy, easy to pull together, and can be tailor-made to your diet specifications.
By The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm
Broadway Choreographer — And Kent Resident — Bob Avian Tells His Story

Bob Avian, Michael Bennett, and Jennifer Holliday rehearsing Dreamgirls.

Arts

Broadway Choreographer — And Kent Resident — Bob Avian Tells His Story

The legendary Broadway choreographer has just released his memoir, and it's filled with hit shows and theater superstars.
By Jamie Larson
Revival Manse

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Real Estate

Revival Manse

A circa 1825 High Style Greek Revival home is for sale in Hudson.
By Rachel Louchen
Greek Farmhouse

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Real Estate

Greek Farmhouse

Miletus Farm is a Greek Revival farmhouse on 30 acres in Claverack.
By Rachel Louchen
Greek Style

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Real Estate

Greek Style

This former Quaker meetinghouse and Dutch schoolhouse is for sale in Ghent.
By Rachel Louchen
Crow Hill

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Real Estate

Crow Hill

Crow Hill is a private hilltop estate in Kinderhook.
By Rachel Louchen
Historic In The Hamlet

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Real Estate

Historic In The Hamlet

A historic former inn in Sheffield is now a gracious home and compound.
By Rachel Louchen
Yelping Hill Farm

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Real Estate

Yelping Hill Farm

A quintessential New England Greek Revival farmhouse sits on over 60 acres in West Cornwall.
By Rachel Louchen
Recipe: Savory Bone Broth
Food

Recipe: Savory Bone Broth

Here's the broth recipe for a chicken soup that we probably all could use right now.
By Janet Elsbach
Luxury For Locals: Spa-cations In The RI Region

Photo courtesy of Canyon Ranch

Wellness

Luxury For Locals: Spa-cations In The RI Region

Be like a tourist: Book yourself some spa time at one of these elegant facilities.
By Lisa Green

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