Rural Intelligence (Page 386)

Real Estate

Style And Substance

A traditional Cape is improved upon by stylish interior design and impeccable maintenance. In South Kent on six landscaped acres, the house has been continuously upgraded and enhanced since it was built in 1997. The two-story entry hall opens to a living room with two sets of French doors

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Real Estate

Cape Charm

This quintessential Cape is located within walking distance to both the center of Washington Depot and hiking trails along the Shepaug River. Offering sunset views from the classic rocking chair front porch, the home has been renovated and has pristine hardwood floors and a woodstove. There are three bedrooms, two

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Community

The Rural We: Michael Beck

Michael Beck, a former patent lawyer with a master’s degree in biochemistry, has been the executive director of the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge, Mass. since 2014. Beck had been a part-time Richmond, Mass. resident and a trustee of the BBG since 2012 when the directorship became available.

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Style

August In The Garden: How To Extend The Beauty

By Madaline Sparks It’s hard to believe we’re in the last weeks of summer already. How can that be? Summer doesn’t officially end until September 22, though we generally think of Labor Day weekend as the end. I always feel a little anxious about now because the

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Food

Recipe: Chinese Cucumber Salad

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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Parties

The Friends Of Clermont Honor Mary Kay Vrba

Amy Krzanik reports from Germantown. Straddling the line that separates Columbia and Dutchess counties, Clermont State Historic Site is considered a gem in the crown of each area. Some of its popularity can be traced back directly to the efforts of Mary Kay Vrba, the executive director of Dutchess County

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Parties

The Farmer's Table: An Opportunity To Thank The Farmer

Lisa Green reports from Warren. At the annual Farmer’s Table event, the tables are turned, because it’s the farmers who are the guests of the attendees. Now in its seventh year (located at a different Litchfield County farm each time), the event was held on Saturday, Aug. 5

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Style

A Hudson Success: David DeSantis, Blacksmith Extraordinaire

Photos courtesy of David DeSantis. By Jamie Larson The metal work of David DeSantis is astonishing in quality, variety of style and application. That’s why we were dismayed to see his Hudson, New York gallery close earlier this summer. Thankfully, DeSantis is still happy to work in and around

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Community

Great Barrington Gears Up For Another Berkshire BikeNFly

By Lisa Green From just about any vantage point, Berkshires views are pretty gorgeous. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the Berkshire BikeNFly presents an opportunity to marvel at the mountains, forests, farmland and rivers from two perspectives: via bicycle or from the air, aloft in a plane, helicopter or hot air

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Food

Hanq's: A New Perspective On A Menu... And A Town

this place is closed

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Parties

At Sharon's Summer Book Signing, Real Books Still Rule

Lisa Green reports from Sharon. Kindles and iPads be damned: People are still buying hard-cover books, and when they receive the books right from the hands of the authors themselves (and autographed to boot), so much the better. Now in its 21st year, the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon’s

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Real Estate

Salt In The Center

In Rhinebeck, this 1825 Saltbox is accompanied by a huge, two-story barn and another separate outbuilding for storage. The house has maple floors, a living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, sunroom, two bedrooms, and an updated full bathroom. The classic red barn, in excellent condition, has a wall

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