Rural Intelligence (Page 369)

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Stylish Single

This stunning one-level house showcases style inside and out, with total privacy in Litchfield on close to 12 acres. The home's exterior is covered in weathered gray vertical wood siding, which is at the forefront of current color trends. There's a kitchen with breakfast nook,

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Cali Style

Inspired by California style, this single-level home was architect designed with attention to detail. The interior has a gourmet kitchen/family room with fireplace, butler’s pantry, a formal dining room and a formal living room (both with fireplaces), and two home offices. There are vaulted ceilings throughout the

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Architect's Level

This contemporary masterpiece is privately located in Hillsdale. Created by noted architect Adam Rolston, the clean design allows for a sunny and open living space with soaring ceilings and walls of glass that offer southwest views. There is a custom stainless steel and marble kitchen, living room with fireplace, three

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Logging In

Energy efficient and low maintenance, this classic log home in Richmond is close to Tanglewood and Kripalu. The well-built Lincoln Log home has an open floor plan with a cathedral ceiling, a cozy woodstove in the fireplace, and a large master bedroom and bathroom. A walkout lower level offers

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Brick And Easy

This brick ranch is just a quick walk to 120 feet of private beach on Lakeville's Lake Wononscopomuc. Located in a quiet cul de sac with lake views, the home's updates include three recently remodeled bathrooms with high-quality finishes, fresh paint and new carpeting throughout.

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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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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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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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