Rural Intelligence (Page 403)

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The Columbia Land Conservancy Is Thrilled To Be Thirty

Amy Krzanik reports from Hudson. The Columbia Land Conservancy was “Over the Moon,” as supporters packed the barn at Churchtown Dairy, a working biodynamic raw milk farm, on Saturday, Oct. 8 to raise money and to help the nonprofit celebrate its 30th anniversary. The event drew a lively sold-out

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Community

The Rural We: Jay Weintraub

An apple didn't have to fall on Jay Weintraub's head for him to come up with a great idea to prevent food waste and help people in need. After planting apple trees in the backyard of his Alford, Mass. home, he noticed how fast those apples

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Real Estate

Out To Pasture

This home has everything an equestrian needs — barns, horse stalls and acres of space — while the indoors has all the modern comforts and amenities. Sited on 20 acres in Lenox, with views of October Mountain, the five-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom main house has preserved hardwood floors, three

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Real Estate

Everything For The Horse

This 1790 farmhouse has a well-equipped two-stall horse barn surrounded by 66.4 acres to ride and roam. Desirably located in Old Chatham, the handsomely restored farmhouse is located on a quiet road. The interior features six bedrooms and five bathrooms, so you have room for rider friends

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Horse Country

In an area surrounded by horse farms, this Pleasant Valley home has sweeping lawns and outbuildings just calling for an equestrian to take advantage. The 1820 farmhouse has wide-board floors, a large country kitchen, open area for use as a family or dining room, cozy den, five bedrooms and

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Equestrian Opportunities

This Canaan property offers both indoor and outdoor riding arenas and lots of storage space for horse equipment. The eight-and-a-half acre property is currently a luxury horse boarding business and year-round residence. The house, built in 1780, has been updated and features an eat-in kitchen,

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Space For Stallions

Nestled on 115 acres in Tyringham, this stately manor known as South House offers outdoor facilities for horses. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom home has a formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, wood paneled library, kitchen with hardwood floors, and a large game room with stone fireplace. Outside,

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Food

Recipe: Ba Mee Gia

If you’re in the Berkshires and need to meet with someone, in a place where you can get a nice pastry and coffee or a local/organic/homemade meal in a convivial (and wired) setting, where do you go? Very likely, it’ll be one of the two Haven

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Literacy Network of South Berkshire Turns The Page On 25 Years

Amy Krzanik reports from Stockbridge. “They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I would say it’s the same for immigrants,” said Dr. Sukhpaul Mann as he accepted the Literacy Network of South Berkshire’s “Founder of America” award on behalf of everyone who has helped

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Community

Along The Clay Way In Northern Conn. and Nearby N.Y. State

Alison Palmer in her studio. By CB Wismar For the three days that comprise Columbus Day Weekend, from Saturday, Oct. 8 through Monday, Oct. 10, 18 area clay artists will present an inaugural studio tour – Clay Way. Visitors are encouraged to tour as many of the western Connecticut and nearby

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Food

The Farmer's Wife Opens A New Kitchen In Millbrook

By Don Rosendale For decades, the rustic Mabbetsville Market on Route 44 outside of Millbrook, New York was where Millbrook residents enjoyed their morning coffee and flank steak takeout. I’d shared a table with the local farrier, a captain of industry and a guy scribbling notebook pages on what

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Community

The Rural We: Zoe Bellot

Bellot at the press. Zoe Bellot is an artist with a passion for printmaking, bookmaking, mixed media and blogging. “These are among my weapons of choice to celebrate words,” she says. The Hudson Opera House has selected her to be its artist-in-residence from October 8 to November 13.

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