Rural Intelligence (Page 426)

Food

Churchtown Dairy: A New Breed Of Agriculture And Architecture

By Jamie Larson Dreamed up by environmentalist Abby Rockefeller and the Foundation for Architectural Integrity, designed and built by architect Rick Anderson and operated by the farmers at neighboring Triform Camphill, the Churchtown Dairy in Claverack, New York is a wonder to behold. The round, domed barn and adjoining 1830s

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Community

The Rural We: Lisa Dolan

Book Festival co-directors Lisa Dolan and the "amazing" Jennifer Clark. The founder of the Hudson Reads mentoring project and co-founder of the Hudson Children’s Book Festival may be retiring from the city’s school district in June, but she will leave a lasting impression on

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Food

Recipe: Chicken Liver Pâté

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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Parties

CATA's 'Wallflowers' Stand Out From The Crowd

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox. How do you make a friend? Well, you walk up to someone and tell them your name, and then you ask for theirs. You express yourself, and say how you feel, but also listen when they want to talk. It seems simple enough, but we

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Real Estate

Sturdy Dutch

This Dutch Colonial house in Winsted combines functional floor plans with an enduring exterior style. The first floor has a living room with access to a screened porch, den, dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, laundry and powder room. Recently refinished original wood floors run throughout including the second floor

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Real Estate

Period Model

This stylishly renovated 1910 Dutch Colonial Revival is in pristine, move-in-ready condition. Included amongst some of the most beautiful homes along Claverack’s historic row, the three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom house has large rooms, an abundance of natural light and a chef's kitchen

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Real Estate

Revolutionary Style

Exposed beams, wide-board pine floors and a gambrel roof are just a few key features of this Dutch Colonial. Built in 1770, the Old Chatham home has been lovingly updated and maintained by the current owner, a prominent architect. There is a living room with fireplace, library with sleeping

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Real Estate

Gambrel On

With a gambrel roof, reminiscent of a barn, the Dutch Colonial style is evident in this Becket home built in 2001. Hardwood floors run throughout the house from the kitchen, dining room and into the sunny living room with a private deck overlooking the lush landscape. The second floor has

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Real Estate

Graceful And Enduring

In Washington, this Dutch Colonial estate sits on 42 acres and has protected views over the Hidden Valley Land Trust. The classic home style boasts an elegant interior design with an entrance foyer, eat-in country kitchen, formal dining room with double-height ceiling, formal living room with fireplace, a

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Real Estate

Architectural Classic

Built in the 1940s, this Dutch Colonial in Rhinecliff is just minutes to the Amtrak station and the Village of Rhinebeck. The main level offers an open floor plan including the kitchen with an island and custom built-ins reclaimed from barn wood. The kitchen opens to the dining area

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Wellness

A Disruptive Tour Rolls Into The Berkshires

By Shawn Hartley Hancock What if everything you know about aging is wrong? It’s a provocative question that’s been asked loudly and publicly for the last few decades by Dr. Bill Thomas, a gerontologist and longevity expert. Thomas is on a mission to change the way we age

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Food

Hudson Valley Food Tours: Sampling The Region's Food Scene

On the tour: Sunflower Cafe's signature Sunflower Salad. Photo: Jennifer Brizzi. By Andrea Pyros You may think you’ve got your farmers’ market and post-farmers’ market lunch game down, but Jennifer Brizzi, owner and operator of Hudson Valley Food Tours (HVFT), believes there’s much more we

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