Rural Intelligence (Page 477)

Parties

BFMC's Posh Picnic Packs A Punch

Laura Gratz reports from Lenox.The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (BFMC) held its second annual “Posh Picnic" on the lawn at Tanglewood this past Sunday, July 26th. Tanglewood sponsored and catered the lively event, where guests were treated to a sumptuous gourmet picnic in individual picnic baskets and

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Arts

New Movie, 'Look Away,' Stars Hudson

By Jamie Larson When Location Manager Matthew Chamberlin needed to find small town backdrops with texture, character and some “authentic grit" for the setting of the dark comedy Look Away, starring Matthew Broderick and Chloe Sevigny, he said he found everything he could have hoped for in the always

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Style

Dépêchez-vous To The Basic French Estate Sale

Napoleon III chaise longe, recently reupholstered by an artisanal upholsterer with hemp, linen and horsehair (it will last another 100 years, Neiley says), $1,200. By Lisa Green Francophiles — and those who just plain love an estate sale — will want to thank Carol Neiley for her own passion for France

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Parties

Twilight In The Garden At Hollister House

Amy Krzanik reports from Washington, CT. The annual Twilight in the Garden cocktail party at Hollister House, which occurred this year on Saturday evening, July 25, allows guests the opportunity to wander the property during one of its most magical moments. The garden, an interpretation of a classic English garden,

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Parties

'Think Like A Farmer, Taste Like A Chef' At Katchkie Farm

Lisa Green reports from Kinderhook. “You don’t have to like it, but you do have to try it" is the rule when school kids are introduced to new foods at The Sylvia Center. That wasn’t a problem for the 350 supporters who gathered at the farm for

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Parties

Afternoon Delight At Naumkeag

Rachel Louchen reports from Stockbridge. Floral frocks, sun hats and linen suits — Berkshires residents really know how to do a garden party justice. On Saturday, July 25, Naumkeag hosted its annual afternoon garden party, which raised proceeds for ongoing garden restoration work at the National Historic Landmark. Guests were greeted

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Community

The Rural We: Beth Linskey

Although the farm-to-table movement may seem commonplace now, Beth Linskey remembers a time back when it wasn't so easy to get milk and eggs from your neighborhood farm. But she was committed to locally sourcing ingredients for her preserves company, Beth's Farm Kitchen, which

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Real Estate

Gaming Retreat

This luxurious Contemporary in Chatham pulls out all the stops; architecturally designed, high ceilings, views, and a fun room to play some pool or a game of ping pong. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom house was designed to incorporate every modern amenity and has an open-plan living area and

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Real Estate

Room For All

The game room in this Monterey home encourages family time because it's also a media room, family room and exercise room, with a walkout to the back lawn. The six-bedroom, five-and-a-half bathroom house is a unique mix of contemporary and traditional architecture that includes

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Real Estate

Play With Friends

This Tuscan-style villa in Clinton Corners has a large room with a pool table and wet bar — and also a table for some serious poker games. The property is surrounded by meadows, pastures and paddocks, rolling hills, sweeping lawns and a six-stall barn complex, as well as covered

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Real Estate

The Valley Below

While the upstairs may be formal and dramatic, the lower level in this Salisbury house offers casual lounging with a game room and wet bar. Perched to capture views of the Salmon Kill Valley, this property is on the market for the first time in 100 years. The living room

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Real Estate

Rooms For Everything

Major estate in Historic District built with the highest standards of construction.

By Lisa Green