Rural Intelligence (Page 286)

School Revival — Greek Revival exterior

Real Estate

School Revival

A former Greek Revival schoolhouse is now a residence in Rhinebeck.

By Rachel Louchen

Converted With Charm — Exterior

Real Estate

Converted With Charm

Mountain Mist Farm is a converted dairy barn for sale in New Milford.

By Rachel Louchen

Beyond The Barn — Bushnell Farm

Real Estate

Beyond The Barn

A 19th-century barn has been converted into a home in Chatham.

By Rachel Louchen

Recipe: Burst cherry Toms And Pancetta Canapes

Food

Recipe: Burst cherry Toms And Pancetta Canapes

Lisa Fielding's original canape recipe satisfied with a combination of acid, smoke, salt and garlic.

By Lisa Fielding of Secret Ingredients

Trade Secrets 2019: A Visit With Friends Among the Flowers

Style

Trade Secrets 2019: A Visit With Friends Among the Flowers

The rare plant and garden show is the primary fundraiser for Women's Support Services in Connecticut.

By Lisa Green

Samascotts: From flowers and plants to apples, ice cream and a daily menu

Food

Samascotts: From flowers and plants to apples, ice cream and a daily menu

Four generations have farmed and operated Kinderhook's sprawling orchard and farm market.

By Mary A. Nelen

The Proprietors Ball at Hudson Hall Attended by Melvilles — Jack Higbee and Mary Ellen Higbee with Len Grossman, a Hudson Hall volunteer sporting a headpiece inspired by the event's theme.

Parties

The Proprietors Ball at Hudson Hall Attended by Melvilles

The annual event kicked off "Hudson's Merchants and Whalers," a series of events exploring Hudson's past — good and gruesome.

By Lisa Green

In Talks, Exhibits And Music, Montgomery Place Explores A Less-Than-Palatable Past

Community

In Talks, Exhibits And Music, Montgomery Place Explores A Less-Than-Palatable Past

Spring programming at Montgomery Place celebrates art and beauty while acknowledging the site's history of slavery.

By Jamie Larson

The Rural We: Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis

Community

The Rural We: Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis

A former public radio reporter and a composer/musician bring their talents and community support to the Berkshires.

By The Rural We

Solar And Sustainable — Exterior

Real Estate

Solar And Sustainable

A home with solar panels and one-of-a-kind location offers views across the Litchfield Hills.

By Rachel Louchen

Contemporary Green — Front exterior

Real Estate

Contemporary Green

A 1970s contemporary home in Salisbury has a solar electric system.

By Rachel Louchen

Margaret Roach And Berkshire Botanical Garden Plan A Big Green Weekend — A selection of plants from the Berkshire Botanical Garden's big sale. (Photo courtesy of the BBG)

Style

Margaret Roach And Berkshire Botanical Garden Plan A Big Green Weekend

Get knee-deep in greenery this Mother's Day weekend at two big plant sales.

By Amy Krzanik