Rural Intelligence (Page 390)

Real Estate

European Homestead

The Radcliffe House is a circa-1848 Colonial Italianate homestead in Staatsburg that sits on 13 acres and captures Hudson River Valley views. The inside features a spacious country kitchen, butler’s pantry, sunroom with fireplace, living room with fireplace, formal dining room and a billiards room. There are four

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Parties

Culture Rules At 1Berkshire's Creative Resources Conference

Lisa Green reports from North Adams. The new administration in D.C. may threaten to shut down the NEA, but artists, creative entrepreneurs, arts administrators and non-profit cultural organizations in the Berkshires will always have 1Berkshire. The organization, which focuses on economic development, hosted its second Creative Resources Conference

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Food

East Chatham Food Company: The Firemen's Dream Come True

By Elizabeth Hartley If you ever drove through East Chatham in years past, you were no stranger to The Cottage, a folksy low-slung eatery on the edge of town. For years, this popular spot served simple diner-style food and fresh-baked bread to locals and downstate travelers. Change

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Food

Recipe: Singapore-style Rice Noodles

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: Karen Bussolini

Karen Bussolini is a widely published garden photographer, speaker, writer, NOFA-Accredited Organic Land Care Professional and eco-friendly garden coach. Although trained as a painter, and boasting a successful career as an architectural photographer, she now focuses her lens on gardens. Her own garden is South Kent, Conn. has

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Style

Not Your Average Alpaca: Alicia Adams Softens the Edges

Photo: Claire Rosen. By Nichole Dupont We all remember them, the rough-as-bark, dun-colored sweaters so bulky so that they could make even Kate Moss look puffy. But we so wanted to like them because there was some revolutionary air about wearing a fat, itchy alpaca sweater. Fortunately,

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Real Estate

The Gardens

This Rhinebeck condominium enjoys eastern morning light with open views of trees and scenic ponds. The spacious unit incorporates a vaulted foyer, kitchen with dining area, dining room, and living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry area and a rear terrace. There

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Real Estate

Aspen Way

This quality-constructed condominium located in Pittsfield features a stone fireplace, a three-season porch and a luxurious master suite. Created with energy efficiency and low maintenance in mind, the unit has natural gas and central air-conditioning. There are three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a fully finished lower level

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Real Estate

The River Houses

The River Houses at Cable Mills are 14 new residences, named after their location along the Green River in Williamstown. Each house offers a sleek and modern floor plan that connects the interior and exterior with walls of glass. All units have woodstoves and the three-bedroom units have a

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Real Estate

Powerhouse Square

Located in the heart of Great Barrington, the condos at Powerhouse Square, when built, will be within walking distance to shops, restaurants, a movie theater and The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Sited above the newly designed Berkshire Co-Op Market, these residences are an excellent investment in the Great Barrington

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Real Estate

Canyon Ranch

Live in luxury at the condos at Canyon Ranch in Lenox. Built with eco-materials, the open floor plan residences have high ceilings, hardwood flooring, gas fireplaces, custom-designed cabinetry and spacious closets. Units range from one-bedrooms at 1,180 square feet to two bedrooms with study at 2,

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Real Estate

Great Elm

This Great Elm condominium is located in the historic main building of the original CT Buckley Estate in Sharon, which was built in 1900. Exquisitely renovated, the one-level residence includes a bright and open floor plan, detailed moldings, wood floors and built-in cabinetry. There are two bedrooms, two-

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