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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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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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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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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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Real Estate

Pool Master

Rhinebeck is home to Sturgeon Point, a 7,800 square foot manor that has it all, including a magnificent indoor pool. The architect-designed property was inspired by historic Hudson River estates so it has a timeless quality despite being built in 2002. The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half

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Style

The Connecticut Plant Whisperers Share Design Secrets

By Sarah Parker Young Photo by Audra M. Viehland Gardeners might think that they are the caretakers of their plants, but there’s another way to look at it. In some native languages, writes author Robin Wall Kimmerer, the term for plants translates to “those who take care of us.

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Community

Zephyr Teachout, New HV Resident, Makes A Move For Congress

By Jamie Larson New York’s progressive breeze is intensifying these days with Zephyr Teachout now running for the state’s 19th district congressional seat, which represents half of the Rural Intelligence region. If you don’t know who she is by now, you will soon. The former Democratic gubernatorial

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Food

Recipe: Haven's Morning Glory Muffins

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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