Rural Intelligence (Page 368)

Community

The Rural We: Roxana Robinson

Photo by David Ignaszewski Although born in Kentucky and raised in Pennsylvania, writer Roxana Robinson has a connection to her current home of Cornwall, Conn. that dates back two centuries. The critically acclaimed author of five novels, three short story collections and the definitive biography of Georgia O’Keeffe has

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Arts

Season Preview 2017: As Always, Our Cup Runneth Over

When it comes time to compile this annual season preview, there’s a lot of counting involved. We aim for ten selections from the categories of theater, music and dance, but there’s always some juggling as the list gets longer and one category perhaps loses an item so another

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Food

Recipe: Chicken Posole

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 learning experiences on

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Real Estate

Colonial Chapters

This Colonial library dates back to 1816 and features cathedral beamed ceiling, large stone fireplace, wide board floors, paneling and built-in bookshelves. Overlooking the Housatonic River and the Great Falls in Salisbury, the home is located on eight landscaped acres that includes an orchard. Encompassing 2,796 square feet, the

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Real Estate

Gilded Era Library

This richly appointed library has built-in bookshelves and a window seat to cozy up with a book. In Stockbridge, the 1870 Gilded Age mansion has been fully restored and is sited on 33 acres that are private yet within walking distance of town. The 8,500 square-foot main house offers

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Real Estate

Historic Library

Thornefields is a historic homestead in Old Chatham that was built in 1826 with many amenities and bonus rooms including a library with a woodburning fireplace surrounded by built-ins. Well maintained and updated throughout the years, the Colonial has a professional-quality kitchen and grand living room with a fireplace; the

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Real Estate

Reading Revival

This library/study features built-ins, gleaming hardwood floors and finely wrought woodworking. The 1989 Colonial Revival in Washington has polished and sophisticated rooms, including an eat-in kitchen with a curved center island, formal dining room, music room with cherry-paneled wet bar, and formal living room with a fireplace. There are

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Real Estate

Book Keeper

This Lenox home library has wall-to-wall built-in bookshelves along with cabinet space. The 1888 barn conversion has a fully-equipped kitchen, family room with fireplace and entertainment center, dining room that opens to a stone patio, and a living room that adjoins the library. The private master suite has an exterior

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Real Estate

Novel Idea

In Millbrook, walls of bookshelves, a fireplace, and cozy reading chairs and couch make for a perfect library. The Colonial has a living room, eat-in kitchen, office, and a dining room that opens to a large flagstone terrace overlooking a freshwater pond. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms occupy the second

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Food

Recipe: Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs

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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Arts

Audition Day At Sharon Playhouse: The Callbacks

By CB Wismar “Find your own boogie!” Choreographer Chris DeVita’s words bounce around the Bok Gallery at Sharon Playhouse and are met with a chorus of nervous laughter. These are the “callback” auditions — the second opportunity for regional actors to secure a place in this season’s production of

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Style

Garden Center and Nursery Round Up: Berkshires And NWCT

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By Madaline Sparks