Rural Intelligence (Page 489)

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Sharon Summer Book Signing: 32 Ways To Meet An Author

Sarah Ellen Rindsberg reports from Sharon. The white tent adjacent to the Hotchkiss Library in Sharon, CT can only mean one thing: the Sharon Summer Book Signing, now in its 19th year. On Friday, July 31, more than 30 authors arrived from near and far, filling the tent with stories

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Clermont Honors Its Friend And Neighbor Joan K. Davidson

Amy Krzanik reports from Germantown. Clermont State Historic Site has a bevy of generous supporters and admirers (and with good reason), and this year they decided to honor one of their greatest champions. On August 1, the Friends of Clermont held their mid-summer benefit and cocktail party in honor

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Food

Elixir

Owner/chef/herbalist Nancy Lee keeps the meat-free menu simple and the flavors complex

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Raised In Chatham

Raised ranch in style, this renovated home is located on 24 private hillside acres in Chatham. Spacious, bright and with an open floor plan, the ranch has a three-sided wood burning fireplace that can be enjoyed from the kitchen, dining room or sitting room. There are four bedrooms, three

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Lake Spot

Snuggled amongst extensive and mature landscaping in the southeast corner of Kent, this classic raised ranch is located within walking distance of Lake Waramaug. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch has gleaming hardwood floors that catch the light from the many large windows. There is an eat-in kitchen with

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Charming Renovation

This raised ranch in Hillsdale has a less formal floor plan that is open and free flowing and allows for easy access to the outside. Renovations and modern updates were completed in 2008 and included a brand new kitchen, great room, new deck, and the addition of the covered front

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Lofty And Light-Filled

This Pittsfield home makes good use of the raised ranch's defining features of an open layout and lofty living spaces. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch has a large eat-in kitchen with Corian counters, living room, a main floor master suite and updated bathrooms. The most light-

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Finer Details

This attractive four-bedroom raised ranch has been updated with fine materials, like cherry cabinetry in the kitchen and a natural stone fireplace. The Richmond home abuts conservation land and is situated to capture mountain views and the wooded surroundings with a steam. There is a living room with fireplace

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Ranch Country

Thanks to eye-catching uses of wood and stone, this raised ranch has elements of a country cottage. Located in Spencertown on four acres, the property was formerly an alpaca farm and has several outbuildings, including a workshop, plus a playhouse for kids and a large gazebo. The downstairs has

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Green Goats: The Coolest Vegetation Removal Business Ever

Munching on poison ivy. By Andrea Pyros If you think about it, it’s extremely rare to have an idea that taps into the Hudson Valley’s local/eco-friendly/farm-based economy and also happens to be so ridiculously cute as to sound like the plot of the best

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White Out On Main Street

Rachel Louchen reports from Great Barrington. Berkshire County residents, especially those who live in Great Barrington, have grown accustomed to the extensive construction of Main Street. That's why it was a welcome sight to have the excavators and bulldozer replaced by a dining setup lining Main Street, complete

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Recipe: Ice Cream Sandwiches

Madeline Delosh, a Columbia County resident, owns Mado Patisserie in Chatham, NY. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, she worked with Jean-Georges Vongerichten and was the pastry chef at La Grenouille Restaurant. “I like to reach out to those who love baking and pastries," Madeline says. With

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