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The High-Performance House, Part 8: Almost There

Rona Easton and Lonn Combs of EASTON+COMBS, the award-winning architectural office based in New Marlborough, Mass. have allowed Rural Intelligence to look over their shoulders (and those of their client) throughout the construction process of a high-performance home going up right now. This is the eighth installment in a

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Parties

Past And Present Converge At Wassaic Project's Summer Exhibit

Rachel Louchen reports from Wassaic. The Wassaic Project is known for being so much more than a nonprofit—it's truly a mix of art and community—and this year they honored their ties to Wassaic's past. On Saturday, June 10, they unveiled their (always awesome) summer

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Food

Raven & Boar Farmers: In Search Of A More Sustainable Life

Photo by Ashley Sears By Jamie Larson Ruby and Sather Duke started Raven & Boar in East Chatham, New York, eight years ago with no farming experience, three little pigs, and hopes of feeding their young family and supplementing their income. But word traveled fast about the quality of their

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Parties

Norman Rockwell Museum's Annual Gala Honors The Legends

Lisa Green reports from Stockbridge. The Norman Rockwell Museum’s annual gala, “Legends,” on Saturday, June 10, just may have attracted the best-dressed crowd of the season — at least so far. Many of the guests were inspired to take a page out of '60s and '70s fashion, and

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Style

Get What You Want At The Keith and Patti Richards Auction

An amazing auction filled with high-style, Victorian antiques.

By Jamie Larson

Real Estate

Filled To The Brim

This handsome 1920s shingle Hudson home is a Craftsman foursquare that has its original oak door with oval beveled glass, a wide front hall with a diamond patterned stained glass window and original staircase, and bay windows in the dining room, living room, and master bedroom. The kitchen is modern

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Real Estate

Craftsman In The Round

Set atop 52 acres in Taghkanic, this Craftsman-style home is exquisitely designed. The entrance opens to a two-story octagonal foyer that leads to the gathering room with a wood-burning fireplace, coffered ceiling, and many windows. There is an open chef’s kitchen, first-floor master suite with ensuite bathroom, two guest

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Real Estate

Contemporary Craftsman

Sitting on over four beautiful landcaped acres in West Stockbridge, this Contemporary home with Craftsman touches was recently renovated. The open-plan house has a chef's kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry, dining room, living room, and a first-floor master suite with deck access. Two large bedrooms on the first

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Real Estate

New Everything

In Falls Village, this Craftsman has been totally renovated while maintaining its classic Arts and Crafts exterior. The three-bedroom home has all-new everything including the kitchen, three bathrooms, insulation, windows, mechanicals, exterior shingles, and paint. Additionally, there is a newly finished lower level, large front porch, an enclosed back porch,

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Real Estate

City Living

This 1902's Arts and Crafts bungalow in the heart of Hudson has been stylishly renovated. A charming front screened porch welcomes you into its spacious open living spaces with an eat-in kitchen, living room, den, dining room, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. Original details include stained glass, period

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Real Estate

Spacious Craftsman

From the outside, this classic Craftsman in Pittsfield appears modest but it actually has over 2,000 square feet. Built in 1911, the house has hardwood floors, French doors, original woodwork, a fireplace, and a front porch. Bright and sunny areas include the entry hallway, kitchen, living room, dining room,

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Food

Recipe: The Best Texas Chili Ever

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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