Rural Intelligence (Page 480)

Real Estate

Classic in New Preston

The right location and classic style combine at this bungalow in New Preston on nearly an acre close to Lake Waramaug. The house was built in 1918 but the floors, windows, cabinet, fixtures and updated kitchen and bathrooms make it feel brand new. There is a contemporary kitchen, large living

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Real Estate

One-Of-A-Kind Find

Spencertown is home to a rare find, a true original Sears Arts and Crafts bungalow in great condition. Tastefully and artistically renovated by the present owner, updates have been made in the kitchen, bathroom, wiring, water treatment unit and fresh paint throughout. The interior features a large living room with

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Real Estate

Right In Town

Tucked away on a quiet street, this bungalow is located just a few blocks from Main Street in Great Barrington. The house opens to a front porch/mudroom and leads to the open kitchen with a dining area and living room that has a large wood stove and sliding doors

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Real Estate

Big In Style

The tiny house movement doesn't have to sacrifice style, as this 1,067 square-foot bungalow in Pittsfield proves. The light-filled interior has been updated while moldings and hardwood floors give glimpses of its 1924 build. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom house has a living room, dining

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Real Estate

Lake Adjacent

This restored vintage cedar bungalow looks just as fashionable as it did when it was built in 1935 thanks to its classic style. Located on an open and level lot in Sharon, the house looks across to Silver Lake, which has a private beach just for residents. The house offers

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Community

The Rural We: Nicholas Lenski

Born and raised in northern Berkshire County, Nicholas “Nick" Lenski is the man behind Brier Road Guitars, where he’s been making acoustic steel string guitars, mandolins and ukuleles by hand for the past four years. In his North Adams studio, where he shares space with fellow luthier and

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Style

Page Dickey Pens The New Go-To Book On American Gardens

The National Garden Conservancy “Open Days" — a program of private gardens open to the public — are wildly popular in the Rural Intelligence region. After all, there are some magnificent ones in our area, and a number of greatly respected and renowned gardener-slash-garden experts who live among us.

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Community

Ralph Nader Opens A Tort (Yes, Tort) Museum in Winsted, CT

By Jamie Larson Storied public safety crusader, polarizing third party candidate and Winsted, Conn. local Ralph Nader has finally opened the doors to the American Museum of Tort Law in his home town. If a museum dedicated to the history of personal injury law and consumer protection doesn’t sound

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Arts

Something Old And A Whole Lot New At Wind-Up Fest

By Amy Krzanik Some people find it difficult to cultivate the suspension of disbelief needed to enjoy most big-budget films. Luckily, the recent and explosive popularity of memoirs, reality TV shows and documentary films has filled in the entertainment gap. Their popularity can be attributed, in part, to the

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Food

Recipe: Butternut Squash Cannelloni

This week, we are happy to welcome Susan Simon to our Recipes page. Simon has written five cookbooks, co-authored a James Beard award-winning book and a shopping guide to Marrakech, and translated a culinary guide to Italy. She writes a weekly food column for the Hudson-Greene Media

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Parties

Half Moon at CIA: A Gala Spiced With Songs By Sutton Foster

Lisa Green reports from Hyde Park. The gala benefit for the Half Moon Theatre at The Culinary Institute of America radiated nothing but star quality on Saturday, Sept. 26. You had the Hudson Valley-based professional theater company supported by spirited businesses and individuals, the stellar spread of hors d’

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Parties

Amongst 'Friends' And Neighbors: Spencertown Kitchen Tour Preview Party

Amy Krzanik reports from Spencertown. If you want something done, do it yourself. If you want something done right, have the Friends of Historic St. Peter's Church do it. From the setting — the finely decorated home and serene back lawn belonging to Ellsworth Kelly and Jack Shear, to

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