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Parties

Olana: Icebergs in August

Jamie Larson reports from Hudson. This year’s annual summer fundraising party for the Olana Historic Site, titled "Icebergs in August," was yet another example of the uniquely modern style — yet historically reverent ethos — of programming crafted by the hardworking Olana Partnership and staff. To accompany the unequaled

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Parties

Two To Tanglewood: The Gala And Business Partners Night

Lisa Green reports from Lenox, Part I. Every Tanglewood gala is a special event, but this year’s fundraising fête on Saturday, August 8 bestowed honors to one of the music festival’s jewels, the Tanglewood Music Center (TMC), which this season celebrates its 75th year nurturing young musicians. Guests

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Parties

A Tea Party For Two Hundred Plus

Rachel Louchen reports from Washington, CT. The invitation said Two For Two Hundred, but from host Gael Hammer's estimate, a more accurate title would be Tea For 350. On Saturday, August 8, the 18th annual Tea For Two Hundred, to benefit the Interfaith AIDS Ministry of Greater Danbury

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Real Estate

The Hill District

A Craftsman within walking distance to Main Street Great Barrington is a prime piece of real estate. Just a few blocks from the shops, restaurants and theaters of downtown Great Barrington and minutes from Lake Mansfield, this 1930s bungalow has been updated to meet today's needs. The four-

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Real Estate

Walk To Warren

Live the city life in Hudson at this Italianate townhouse, located on a quiet tree-lined street in Hudson just minutes from Warren Street and all the attractions it offers. Enter the house to a light-filled parlor with high ceilings. The top floor has restored original wide-board floors,

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Real Estate

On The Tanglewood Trail

The only thing better than an evening spent at Tanglewood is beating the traffic by walking home to your nearby Lenox residence. Close to the music festival grounds and offering mountain views, this Contemporary has four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The house opens to a two-story foyer and has

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Real Estate

Take The Parkway

Only miles away from Taconic Parkway, this Copake Lake house is just a two-hour drive from New York City. The sophisticated property is more than your average lake house; it's equipped with smart technology that can be monitored by phone and has a backup generator. The three-

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Real Estate

School Ties

This estate is private on 15 acres in Lakeville and is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Hotchkiss School and Indian Mountain. The main house has a gracious flow, high ceilings, natural light and mountain views. There is a grand foyer, bright kitchen, living room with French

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Real Estate

Train Station Convenience

The owner of this 1930 Colonial in Amenia will have an easy weekend commute thanks to its convenient location close to the Wassaic Train Station. Newly renovated, the three bedroom, two-bathroom house features a kitchen with custom cabinets, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, den and large family

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Community

The Rural We: Carlo and Dominique DeVito

Carlo and Dominique DeVito turned their love of touring wineries into their very own successful endeavor nine years ago when they moved from New Jersey with their twin boys to open the Hudson-Chatham Winery. The couple, who are founding members of the Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail, still find time

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Community

Who Doesn't Love An Ice Cream Social?

SoCo Creamery, the handcrafted, micro-batch ice cream company started in 1989 by Danny Mazursky and his family, has frequently introduced seasonal flavors (you may have tasted fall’s Pumpkin Chocolate Chip or the holiday-inspired Gingerbread). But lately, the Great Barrington-based ice cream maker has been partnering with

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Food

Recipe: Violet Beauregarde's Revenge

Twice a month, Berkshire County native Alana Chernila, mother of two, and author of the cookbook, The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying & Start Making (Clarkson Potter), contributes a thoughtful and heartfelt essay/recipe created exclusively for Rural Intelligence readers. Her first cookbook has achieved top-seller

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