Rural Intelligence (Page 352)

Parties

Keeping The American Dream Alive With LitNet

Amy Krzanik reports from Stockbridge. Is “the American dream” still achievable in 2017? The Literacy Network of South Berkshire (LitNet), its staff, board members and dedicated tutors would answer that question with a resounding “yes.” In fact, the non-profit’s annual gala — held on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Berkshire

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Style

Kea Carpets and Kilims: A Woven Mix Of Art And History

By Jamie Larson Upon entering the humble Hudson shop of Kea Carpets and Kilims, you may not know a thing about the history or plight of the Middle Eastern or Asian tribes that crafted the textiles on display, but the language of form and shape woven therein is universal, and

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Real Estate

Waterfront Views

With soaring and dramatic water views from every room, this architect designed modern home sits above a country road.

By Rachel Louchen

Real Estate

Farm In The Mountains

The historic Adams Farm in New Marlborough is set on 52 acres that encompass the original farmhouse, a guesthouse, and horse barn, all with mountain views. The four-bedroom farmhouse dates back to 1760 and was restored in 2015. The hand-hewn post-and-beam construction, original wide-plank flooring

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Real Estate

Free Range

A Greek Revival reproduction in Old Chatham is set down a private drive that offers wide-range mountain views. Wood floors span the living room, dining room, office with fireplace, and eat-in kitchen. A screened sun porch just off the office features the views as do the master suite

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Real Estate

Total 180

This Contemporary in Taghkanic offers 180-degree views of the Catskills. Sited privately on a ridge, the house is on 10 acres, and has a small but deep pond accessible by stairs built into the hillside coming from the front of the house. Inside, the main level has a kitchen,

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Community

The Rural We: Amy Rudnick

You can thank Amy Rudnick in large part for the spectacular (and seamlessly run) galas you’ve attended. She’s the party planner extraordinaire behind events at Jacob’s Pillow, the Mahaiwe, Shakespeare & Company, and many other nonprofit organizations in the Berkshires. She got her start in the event-

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Food

Recipe: Stewed Cannelinis With Pancetta And Swiss Chard

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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Parties

Artist Liz Glynn Uncovers The Future At MASS MoCA

Amy Krzanik reports from North Adams. “Build something out of nothing” reads the wall text on the second floor of Liz Glynn’s exhibit, The Archaeology of Another Possible Future, now on view in MASS MoCA’s Building 5 gallery space. Piles of single-page newspapers make other succinct statements,

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Parties

Peering Through Glass At The Schantz Gallery Reception

Lisa Green reports from Stockbridge. It would not be an overstatement to say that I was gobsmacked by the virtuosity of the glass artists represented at the Schantz Galleries, but even the collectors among the crowd expressed wonderment for the pieces on display. Jim Schantz and his team invited a

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Food

The Porchlight Is On In Sharon, Connecticut

By CB Wismar It was shortly after Brian and Tracey Abut settled into their weekend home in Sharon, Conn. that they noticed a bulletin board sign advertising a small local commercial space for rent. It didn’t take long for their years of dreaming and discussion to turn to a

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Real Estate

Whiting Ridge

Whiting Ridge is a 220-acre farm in New Marlborough equipped with several barns, paddocks, and fenced riding areas. Multiple buildings dot the property: an 1860 main house, 1740 guest cottage, four-car garage with second floor, and a five-stall horse barn. The four-bedroom main house enjoys western

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