Rural Intelligence (Page 268)

Wilderstein 2019 Summer Celebration: "A Day at the Races" — Event committee member Robin Cherry, Wilderstein Executive Director Gregory J. Sokaris, board president Janice Scriber and board member Matthew Carnicelli

Parties

Wilderstein 2019 Summer Celebration: "A Day at the Races"

A wet and wild party at Wilderstein, complete with goats.

By Jamie Larson

The Rural We: Cheryl Malloy

Community

The Rural We: Cheryl Malloy

The retired Connecticut state trooper has found a second career in the fitness and wellness field.

By The Rural We

Hudson Valley Pottery: Creating Art Is An Earthy Experience

Arts

Hudson Valley Pottery: Creating Art Is An Earthy Experience

Hudson Valley Pottery encourages courageous creativity without pretentiousness.

By Jamie Larson

Hancock Shaker Village Announces A New Integrity Grant at Its Gala — Joan Hunter, Jim Hunter, Theresa Sholes, trustee Orion Howard of Bright Ideas Brewing, and Pamela Tatge, director of Jacob's Pillow.

Parties

Hancock Shaker Village Announces A New Integrity Grant at Its Gala

It was a jam-packed evening, with dinner, a special announcement and a dance performance in a barn.

By Paula Boyajian

Pristine Porch — Exterior

Real Estate

Pristine Porch

A four-bedroom, four-bathroom Contemporary home is located in Egremont.

By Rachel Louchen

Screened By The Green — Exterior

Real Estate

Screened By The Green

A 3,000-square-foot, riverfront home sits on almost seven acres in Hillsdale.

By Rachel Louchen

Hot Tub, Too — Exterior

Real Estate

Hot Tub, Too

This architect-designed home is less than a mile from the center of Salisbury.

By Rachel Louchen

Deep Sleep — Lake Waramaug

Real Estate

Deep Sleep

Year-round, private views of Lake Waramaug are on display at this 1930's rebuilt waterfront cottage.

By Rachel Louchen

Summer Ready — Exterior

Real Estate

Summer Ready

A contemporary farmhouse in Amenia has a two-bedroom guest apartment with a private balcony.

By Rachel Louchen

Recipe: The Ultimate Cocktail Cookie

Food

Recipe: The Ultimate Cocktail Cookie

These buttery morsels bring a hint of sweetness to savory cocktail bites.

By Lisa Fielding of Secret Ingredients

The Rural We: Deborah Herman

Community

The Rural We: Deborah Herman

The literary agent, writer and Manson cult expert runs Micro Publishing Media from her home in Stockbridge, Mass.

By The Rural We

"Acquanetta" Blends Camp and Character Study in multimedia at Bard's SummerScape — Mikaela Bennett as Acquanetta. Photo by Maria Baranova

Arts

"Acquanetta" Blends Camp and Character Study in multimedia at Bard's SummerScape

Director Daniel Fish returns to SummerScape in this B-movie-siren-inspired opera.

By Editor