Rural Intelligence (Page 345)

Real Estate

Truly Fifties

This true mid-century modern is a single level, a defining characteristic of the style. The 1957 Lakeville home is light filled, with large public rooms and many recent upgrades including central air conditioning, remodeled bathrooms, new appliances, an inground heated pool, and extensive landscaping. Inside there's a

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Food

Recipe: Curried Winter Squash Soup

One of our favorite events every summer is The Sylvia Center’s Farm-to-Table dinner, hosted by Great Performances in the fields of Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, N.Y. The mission of The Sylvia Center is to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on

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Community

The Rural We: Tambra Dillon

On New Year's Day, Tambra Dillon takes the helm as Hudson Hall’s new executive director, having served as co-director for the past four years. Replacing the retiring Gary Schiro, who’s been leading the historic opera house’s revitalization for more than 20 years, is no

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Food

Old World Eats: Holiday Treats Offer A Taste Of Tradition

By Nichole Dupont I’m not going to lie, not about this. The holidays are all about the food. The smell of the Christmas tree, the light coming from the menorah, the singing, are all a reminder that there is food to be eaten: food from around the world. In

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Parties

The Most Memorable Parties of 2017

There’s nothing we at RI love more than covering the region’s galas; it’s the perfect opportunity to visit with wonderful old friends, meet interesting new ones, and taste the delicious food and drink produced right here at home. That’s why picking only a handful of parties

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Real Estate

Brick Beauty

This classic brick home was built in 1865 and is on the market in Rhinebeck for the first time in 35 years. Typical features of the era include a front gabled roof, wide-board trim under the cornice, traditional entry porch, and black shutters. There is a living room located

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Real Estate

Italianate Style

In New Preston near Lake Waramaug, this 1830 Italianate boasts high ceilings, hardwood floors, and every modern amenity. There is an eat-in kitchen that opens to a wraparound deck, a custom-painted dining room, sunroom, library, formal living room with fireplace, and a screened porch. The house has four

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Food

Recipe: Wellington Trumps Turkey This Holiday

Contributor Lisa Fielding is a private chef and boutique caterer based in Manhattan who weekends in Litchfield County whenever possible. Many of her Manhattan clients are also Litchfield County weekenders, so work brings her to Northwest Connecticut as well. A Los Angeles transplant, Fielding was a former Hollywood film executive

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Style

The Art Of Giving: RI's Annual Holiday Gift Guide

Where we live, you don’t have to travel very far to find unique gifts that are sure to please and impress. Whether you're looking for a memorable "thank you" for a holiday party host, or something local to send to a friend or family member

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Community

The Rural We: Jeni Wrightson

Jeni Wrightson is the new owner of Nourish Juice Bar in Red Hook, New York (formerly Get Juiced). Through her practice, Glorious Morning Wellness, she’s also a certified holistic health coach, specializing in confidence and self-love, which she says has a lot to do with food. But Wrightson

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Parties

BBG's Newly Renovated Center House Makes Its Debut

Amy Krzanik reports from Stockbridge. In advance of its 27th annual Holiday Marketplace and Gallery of Wreaths, the Berkshire Botanical Garden welcomed donors to a very special reception on Friday, Dec. 1. The event, in addition to being a chance to preview this year’s handmade wreaths and swags, doubled

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Parties

Berkshire Film And Media Collaborative Encourages Shop Talk

Lisa Green reports from North Adams. It almost felt like a behind-the-scenes Hollywood on the Housatonic at the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative networking event on Wednesday, Nov. 29. There are a large number of film and media professionals in our part of the world, and a substantial

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