Rural Intelligence (Page 432)

Real Estate

In The Berkshires

Close to Tanglewood, Stockbridge Bowl and Berkshire Theatre Festival, this 1834 Greek Revival situated on four acres in Stockbridge is ready for summer occupancy. Renovated but preserving the beautiful architectural style of the Greek Revival, the house has a newer kitchen, hardwood floors and a master suite with a dressing

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Summer Compound

The Agate Camp Compound incorporates a two-bedroom main house, lake house, one-bedroom cottage and a cabin located on Doolittle Lake in Norfolk. The main house has pristine wide board floors, high-end fixtures, a balcony off the master bedroom and a screened porch that faces the lake. The

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Real Estate

Discover Upstate

This unique Hudson River estate was built in 1838 but has been updated to provide comfortable rooms and modern amenities. A marvelous country kitchen with views, two generous parlors, beautiful carpets, ornately-decorated rooms and fireplaces on every room on the first floor are a few features of the house.

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Real Estate

Summer In The Country

A summer rental in Sharon is placed high on a hillside to capture sunset views and rolling pastures below. The contemporary house offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen with island seating, dining area located by a wall of windows and a deck that overlooks the property. Located in the

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The Meadow House

The Meadow House in Great Barrington is the perfect Berkshire getaway this summer, thanks to its large rooms, a screened-in porch, stone patio and an oversized gunite pool. The house has a chef’s kitchen and breakfast room, informal living and dining rooms, three-and-a half bathrooms and

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Food

Recipe: Quinoa Berry Brulee

This weekend, The Sylvia Center and Valley Variety come together to teach a cooking class to some of the young women of the Perfect Ten After School program. With Spring in the air, the theme is “Spring Brunch" with the menu including Quinoa Berry Brulee. Participants will refine their

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Arts

Sarah Aroeste Brings Ladino Music To A New Generation

By Jeremy D. Goodwin Inspiration doesn’t always have a practical application. But it’s nice when it does. And so it was for musician, mom and self-styled cultural ambassador Sarah Aroeste, whose latest album came to be because she wanted some music to play for her daughter that

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Style

The Wandering Eye: A Day Trip To Germantown

Our blogger, interior designer Carey Maloney, and his partner Hermes Mallea, an architect, are principals in the M (Group). Germantown, New York is now officially a ‘destination.' With shops! And places to eat and sleep. OMG — we are all stunned. Two weekends ago as I trolled the aisles at

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Community

5 Reasons To Celebrate As The Columbia County Historical Society Turns 100

By Jamie Larson Usually content preserving local history, the Columbia County Historical Society is making a little of its own as the organization turns 100 this year. The longevity is certainly a testament to the quality of the county’s rich story, told in many beautiful structures and collections, but

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Parties

United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County Celebrates Life Without Limits

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield. Guests sipped on complimentary champagne and snacked from the impressive delectables that Mazzeo's Catering had expertly laid out in the “Garage" of The Colonial Theatre on Saturday evening, March 26. After holding annual fundraising telethons since its inception in 1961, United Cerebral

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Community

The Rural We: Barbara Watkins

Barbara Watkins is the owner of Evergreen Fine American Crafts in downtown Great Barrington, Mass. Almost 40 years ago, she and her husband, Robert Watkins, settled in the Berkshires. He was a potter, and Barbara, who had gone to art school, helped decorate the pots. But after doing that for

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Real Estate

Modern Embrace

A modern foyer with wood staircase and landing add drama to a three-bedroom, three-bathroom contemporary in Hillsdale. The kitchen is a chef's dream with a six-burner range, stainless hood and separate Subzero refrigerator/freezer for beverages and ice. The living room and dining room offer

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