Rural Intelligence (Page 470)

Real Estate

Country Decor

This charming farmhouse, located on four acres in West Stockbridge, has been featured in Cottage Living magazine for its meticulous renovation and interior style. Built in 1936, the residence has a light, bright eat-in kitchen with high-quality appliances and French doors that open to the patio, a living

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Parties

The School Celebrates Its First Anniversary With An El Anatsui Retrospective

Amy Krzanik reports from Kinderhook. Local food trucks, cotton candy, curated cocktails, music, art world scholars and celebs, a photobooth — it sounds like a summertime music festival, and it practically was. As Jack Shainman Gallery: The School marked its first anniversary, guests from near and far flocked to Kinderhook to

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Arts

The Good Life: Documentary Finds True Happiness In The Shire

By Nichole Dupont The longer we live, the more essential it is to continue to drink from the elusive goblet of happiness. But where does the elixir come from? Documentary filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll (executive producer of "Born into Brothels" and director of "Who Does She Think

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Style

J. Seitz Celebrates 30 Years (And, Oh Yes, It's Tent Sale Time)

By Lisa Green Just this week, Home Accents Today, a retail trade publication, announced its annual 50 Retail Stars list, and to absolutely no one’s surprise, J. Seitz & Company of New Preston was on that list. Again. The family-run mini mega store has thrived for decades, not

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Parties

Ready, Willing And Able: CATA Parties And Performs

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox.Community Access to the Arts (CATA), much like the world in general, doesn’t need you to be perfect, it just needs you to participate. Newcomers learn quickly that audiences who attend CATA’s annual performances aren’t shy about their participation, either. The crowd

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Wellness

Izlind: A New Wellness Center Opens In The Heart Of Rhinebeck

Photo by Dion Ogust. By Andrea Pyros In many ways, it’s easier to describe the Izlind Integrative Wellness Center & Institute of Rhinebeck by stating what it’s not. It’s not a spa—there are no mani/pedis given here. It’s not a health clinic with sterile

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Parties

The Horticultural Event Of The Season Celebrates Its 15th Year

Rachel Louchen reports from Sharon. From the moment you pull onto Hosier Road in Sharon and join the hundreds of cars packing the field across from Lion Rock Farm, you know you're in the right place at the right time. The reason for this large gathering? Trade Secrets.

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Real Estate

Charm On The Farm

Dating back to 1865, this farmhouse retains its period charm and even has a little red barn. Located in Hudson, it's surrounded by beautifully landscaped perennial gardens with specimen trees. The house opens through a mudroom to a contemporary-style open floor plan. The living room, dining room,

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Real Estate

Row Your Boat

Swim or boat on your own one-acre pond or enjoy a picnic by the water at this 1840s side-hall Colonial in Ghent. Located on 84 acres of rolling hayfields and protected woods, the home has eight generous-sized rooms and a versatile floor plan. There are two master

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Real Estate

Life On The Lake

There will be peace, quiet and maybe some ducks at this home bordered by a lake on one side and woods on the other. Located in the Long Lake community in Ancram — which has tennis courts, swimming pool and a basketball court — the condo has been designed to make use

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Real Estate

Stissing Lake And Mountain

This lake house in Pine Plains was constructed with open and airy living spaces, and has the good fortune to be situated by Stissing Lake in Pine Plains and within walking distance to Thompson Pond Wildlife Conservancy and Stissing Mountain trails. The living room has vaulted ceilings and carefully positioned

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The Water's Edge

Custom crafted along water frontage on the Otis Reservoir in Otis, this home is a spacious retreat. The 4.5-acre property is located on the reservoir and includes a dock. There are landscaped grounds, a patio and a fire pit. The house has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, kitchen with

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