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Real Estate

Image Of The Countryside

Perched on the edge of a hill in Ghent to capture far-reaching views, this home has a dramatic living room framed by a wall of glass windows for front row seats to the fall foliage. Surrounded by meadows, fields and stone walls, the house sits on 9.9 acres and
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Real Estate

Soaring Sky

Located in Egremont on one of the most sought-after roads in Berkshire County, this wooded Contemporary offers mountain views, privacy on 53 acres. With breathtaking views from every room, the house has a sunny kitchen with glass walled breakfast nook, living room with huge windows, foyer, library, five bedrooms and
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Real Estate

Top Of The World

Sited on one of the highest points in Columbia County, this home commands views of four mountain ranges and across the Hudson River Valley. The Canaan Contemporary has a dramatic, open-plan living area with a cathedral ceiling and walls of glass. The gourmet kitchen offers custom cabinetry and opens to
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Real Estate

Morningside Farm

Morningside Farm is a unique, 132-acre property which combines a singular estate with one-of-a-kind views overlooking peaceful Tyringham. The centerpiece of the property is the 16-room main house with seven bedrooms and rich architectural details plus every amenity imaginable. The home is just one of the many structures on the
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Wellness

Fitness From The Field: Embodyoga

The Rural Intelligence region offers a plethora of fitness and healing modalities, but it can be hard to know which is the one that fits your needs, your body type and your schedule. Enter Paula Boyajian, a yoga instructor certified in Interdisciplinary Yoga and Yoga for the Special Child, who
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Food

South Farms: Something Good Grows in Morris

By Jacque Lynn Schiller Lately, I must confess, Instagram has been providing a map of sorts with its intriguing photos of new places to visit. A couple of months ago, venerable Chef Joel Viehland (formerly of Community Table) posted a photo of an old Ford AA truck with a logo
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Community

The Rural We: Rinker Buck

Cornwall, Conn. resident Rinker Buck began his career in journalism at the Berkshire Eagle and was a longtime staff writer for the Hartford Courant before he began a 20-year career writing for the likes of Vanity Fair, New York, Life, and other well-known publications. His most recent book, 2015’s
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Parties

Brotherly Love: The Stanton Home Pig Roast Returns

Amy Krzanik reports from Great Barrington. “The Brothers Are Back" announced advertising for the Stanton Brothers Pig Roast, held this past Sunday, September 13 at Stanton Home. The sold out fundraising dinner proved that the community was more than ready for their return, as guests flocked to the farm
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Parties

Aloha, Herman Melville

Rachel Louchen reports from Pittsfield. A little rain (okay, a lot) couldn't keep a good luau down on Saturday, September 12 at the Berkshire Historical Society at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead. A major fundraiser for Arrowhead, the party's theme was inspired by Melville's time
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Food

Guido's Granola Bars With Ginger Yogurt Dipping Sauce

And now for something completely different. For the past few weeks, we’ve been focusing on seasonal goodness with recipes that celebrate the veggies from our gardens and nearby farms. And if you'd like more of those kinds of recipes, we’ve got eight years worth of recipes
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Parties

Celebrate the Berkshires: A Testament To Innovation

Lisa Green reports from Dalton. Curious to explore the in-progress Stationery Factory and eager to be representative boosters for the Berkshires economy, more than 250 people gathered for the 5th annual Berkshire Trendsetter Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 10. Presented by 1Berkshire, the event honored seven individuals and businesses with
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Parties

The Businessman Wore A Bow Tie

Rachel Louchen reports from Stockbridge. The who's who of Berkshire County business people came out in droves to support one of their own on Wednesday, September 9 at Chesterwood. George T. Smith, founder and partner of Smith, Watson & Company, was named 2015 Business Person of the Year
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