Rural Intelligence (Page 381)

Real Estate

Faithfully Federal

This 1790's Federal captures unspoiled views of the Catskills from its pastoral location in Chatham. Surrounded by 200-year-old maple trees, the house retains its original floors and five fireplaces. There is an eat-in kitchen, dining room, great room, living room, and a three-season sunroom.

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Food

Recipe: Seared Salmon Piperade Saltado

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

Flying Deer Supporters Shake What Mother Nature Gave Them

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox. If you were in downtown Lenox this past Saturday night, March 25, and heard thundering drumbeats in the distance, they were coming from The Berkshire Bateria who were performing for a packed house upstairs at the Lenox Community Center. Flying Deer Nature Center had booked

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Community

The Rural We: Karen Christensen

If we — as individuals or as a country — reach a better understanding of China in the future, we may have Karen Christensen to thank for it. The Great Barrington, Mass. resident is the founder and CEO of Berkshire Publishing Group, which has recently announced that it will produce an English

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Community

Let's Party, But Where? Venues Guide, Part 3: The Berkshires

The backdrop of natural beauty in the Rural Intelligence region has been luring brides and grooms to say their “I Do’s” here for years. But really, why shouldn’t any event — birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings — get to enjoy the fabulous venues (and yes, frequently the views) that make a

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Food

The Art Of Za At The Lantern Inn In Wassaic, NY

By Joanna Virello That magical hamlet Wassaic, at the end of Metro-North’s Harlem Line, is home to a very special place: The Lantern Inn. It's a place where you can get a bonafide Brussel Simmons, a wood-fired pizza pie with roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon and

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Real Estate

American Classic

This updated Colonial in Lenox, with 5,000-plus square feet, was built in 1805. It offers formal living spaces — the living room and dining room — mixed in with a comfortable great room, kitchen, and den. There are six bedrooms spanning all three floors and six fully renovated bathrooms. The

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Real Estate

Duxbury House

Duxbury House is a 1790 Colonial on a bucolic setting on the banks of the Shekomeko Creek in Pine Plains. There is a country kitchen, formal dining room, living room, large family room, four bedrooms, and two-and-one-half bathrooms. The home also has a sauna and wine cellar

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Real Estate

Like New

This stately 1925 Colonial in Lee is the recipient of many updates, making it move-in ready. There is a fireplaced living room that opens to a side porch, dining room, contemporary kitchen, family room, and a sunny den. Upstairs there are three bedrooms including a large master and two

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Real Estate

Country Colonial

Available for the first time in nearly 30 years, Harry Belafonte's former Columbia County retreat is magical at every turn

By Rachel Louchen

Real Estate

Along The River

The house and landscaping for this home have been lovingly and meticulously restored by the same family for over 30 years

By Lisa Green

Food

Tangier Café

A Moroccan-inspired eatery

By Nichole Dupont