Rural Intelligence (Page 448)

Real Estate

Tucked Away

Privacy, fields, woods and a skating pond (plus a large house) on 190 acres are available in Sandisfield. The renovated 1840 Colonial has a broad porch that overlooks the meadows, native stone fireplaces, five bedrooms and four bathrooms, an indoor pool and wood-fired sauna. There are two outbuildings; an

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Real Estate

Cobble Hill Farm

Cobble Hill Farm in Taghkanic is sited on 518 acres comprised of rolling hills, ancient hedgerows, eight ponds, streams, open hilltop fields and uninterrupted views of the Catskills and Berkshires. The 4,500 square-foot main home includes five bedroom, three bathrooms, a great room with open living and dining

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Food

Recipe: Garlic Head Soup

By Jacque Schiller This soup could also be called, “Since no one delivers around here, what could I throw into a pot and quickly enjoy from a bowl while I binge watch ___ on Netflix?" There always seems to be a bit of bread past its prime, a few garlic

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Arts

Rodgers Book Barn: A Community Shop With A Long Shelf Life

Owner Maureen Rodgers poses next to the woodstove. By Amy Krzanik “Old books and CDs" read the bookmarks and business cards used to advertise Rodgers Book Barn in Hillsdale, N.Y. And while that claim may technically be true — the barn-turned-bookshop does indeed offer those items — the

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Food

Holiday Food Shopping: Bag The Supermarket And Go Straight To The Source

By Katherine Abbott Orange and green gourds pile up at shop entrances, and the local food co-op has a flyer for free-range turkeys. The harvest season is winding down, but as Pittsfield opens a new winter farmers market and Berkshire Grown expands its holiday markets, it becomes clear

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Community

The Rural We: Lisa Nilsson

Berkshire County artist Lisa Nilsson began her career in painting and illustration for greeting cards and magazines, moved into 3D shadowbox work and then into quilling (intricate work with paper), which gained her worldwide attention from places like The Huffington Post, Smithsonian.com and "The Independent." She has

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Parties

Berkshire Museum's Tree Fest Goes West

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield. Cowboy hat and bandana? Check. Plaid shirt and jeans? Check. Faux leather and fringe? Check. All of the accoutrements necessary for a Wild West fest were present and accounted for on guests of Berkshire Museum’s2015 Festival of Trees opening reception on Friday, Nov. 13.

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Parties

Kaatsbaan Celebrates 25 Years As A Dancer's Dream Retreat

Lisa Green reports from Tivoli. Twenty-five years ago, four dance professionals, including American Ballet Theatre stars Martine van Hamel and Kevin McKenzie, established Kaatsbaan International Dance Center in Tivoli, New York. Their mission was to provide affordable studio space and rehearsal time, and to create an environment for professional

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Community

Blantyre Opens The Door To Be Manor-Born For The Moment

By Lisa Green They took the private sign down. “We want the local community to experience Blantyre," says Christopher Brooks, the new general manager, who served as its chef for 12 years. After a hospitality stint in Nantucket, he’s back at the exquisite Scottish-inspired country manor. Owner

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Parties

The Theater That Made Great Barrington Celebrates Two Decades

Rachel Louchen reports from Great Barrington. The 20th anniversary celebration of the Triplex Cinema was as much a lesson in Great Barrington history as it was a party. On Thursday, Nov. 12, the town's one and only movie theater celebrated two decades with food and a special screening

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Real Estate

Town Privileges

Located on arguably one of the most famous main streets in America, this Italianate exudes as much elegance and charm as the surrounding Village of Stockbridge. The main floor has the kitchen, living room with Venetian marble, dining room and parlor just off the entry hall. A grand staircase leads

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Real Estate

Historic Hudson Valley

Built in 1860, this Victorian Italianate is an architectural jewel of the historic area near St. John’s Church in Old Stockport. Lovingly renovated by the current owner to incorporate modern conveniences with original detail, the house has formal living rooms with high ceilings, two wood-burning fire places, dining

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