Rural Intelligence (Page 436)

Real Estate

City Living

This move-in ready property has been whipped into immaculate shape by a top-to-bottom renovation and sits right in the heart of downtown Hudson. The 1900 home has a dramatic curved staircase, pristine hardwood floors and a new kitchen with concrete countertops, custom Wolf cabinetry, Kohler farm sink

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Arts

A New March Tradition: MASS MoCA's High Mud Comedy Fest

By Amy Krzanik Here comes MASS MoCA again, giving you something you didn’t know you needed -- a comedy festival for the in-between months. The aptly titled High Mud Comedy Fest will run Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12, joining the museum’s roster of already popular music

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Style

The Superior Interiors Coming Out Of Litchfield County

Ashley Woodson Bailey. Photo by Rustic White. By Jacque Lynn Schiller Litchfield County is known for its pastoral scenery and a trio of design companies located in the hills are creating specialty goods as magnificent as their surroundings. From incredibly detailed wallpaper to colorful tiles, stunning porcelain dinnerware and OOAK

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Food

Recipe: Garlic-Studded Leg Of Lamb With A Rosemary Crust

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: Ryder Cooley

Ryder Cooley is an inter-disciplinary artist, musician and performer based in Hudson, N.Y. She studied sculpture at RISD, has a combined media masters from SUNY Albany, and an MFA in integrated electronic art from RPI. Currently, she performs with Hazel, a disembodied (taxidermy) ram, and with her band

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Real Estate

Year-Round Spa

Swim year-round at this Lenox compound with an indoor pool and multiple outbuildings. The 1797 farmhouse has five bedrooms and additional dwellings including the caretaker's cottage, guest house and a 17-stall horse barn. The spa area is akin to a professional salon because it has a

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Real Estate

Private Dip

A private oasis on 110 acres has a large, heated indoor pool surrounded by glass for that outside feeling year-round, whatever the weather. In Austerlitz, the six-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built with floor tresses so there are no loads bearing walls which means it can be renovated

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Community

Tierra Farm's Gunther Fishgold Takes On Main Street

By Jamie LarsonTierra Farm, based in Valatie, New York, is well known for its high-quality organic nuts, coffee, chocolate and dried fruits. While Tierra’s owner, Gunther Fishgold, could easily rest on the accomplishments of his growing company, his latest endeavor is a mix of philanthropy, commerce and civic

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Real Estate

Contemporary Cool

The spa-like indoor pool at this Norfolk Contemporary adds to the property's tranquil and peaceful ambiance. Two distinct residences on 30 acres, the main property is 13,000 square feet of modern living spaces with a sleek, stainless steel kitchen, six bedrooms and five bathrooms. The second

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Real Estate

Swimming At The Compound

A classic 1840 Colonial in Millerton has all the bells and whistles: guest houses, top-of-the-line amenities, views, large acreage, barns, horse stalls, outdoor pool and an indoor pool in a separate building, all on 54 acres. The main house has three bedrooms and three-and-a-half

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Real Estate

Today's Tudor

You wouldn't expect to see an indoor pool inside a 1900 Tudor filled with original details and ornate period decor, but this property makes the case that it really works. The magnificent Tudor in Lenox has impressive architectural details, light-filled rooms, 11 fireplaces and 9 bedrooms. In

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Parties

Olana's 50th Birthday Year Celebration Begins At Stair Galleries

Amy Krzanik reports from Hudson.Olana State Historic Site board members, staff and other generous supporters gathered together at Stair Galleries on Saturday, Feb. 27 for cocktails and a sneak preview of The Saving of Olana: An American Treasure. The short film, created by WMHT and funded by the Marks

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