Rural Intelligence (Page 507)

Real Estate

Shaker Sustainable

Energefficient green materials, passive solar sighting, and reclaimed wood are housed in a classic Shaker-inspired Saltbox located in Spencertown. This unique green property is actually two Saltboxes joined in perfect symmetry, sited atop a picture-perfect 15 acres. The timeless interior has built-in cabinets and drawers, maple-cut

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Style

Garden: Fall Is Not Just A Tree Thing

The following is a regular column that addresses basic issues facing the ever-inquisitive back- and front-yard toiler, proffered by someone who knows best; one of the fertile master gardeners from the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge, Brian Cruey. Fothergilla You don’t need me to tell you that

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Community

The Rural We: Andrea Pyros

Writer Andrea Pyros grew up a NYC girl, but fell in love with Rhinebeck during her college days at Vassar and finally moved here in 2004. Since then, she’s worked as a freelance writer for a variety of publications (including Rural Intelligence). Now, with inspiration from professors, friends and

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Community

Groundswell at Olana: A Site-Specific Artistic Revelation

By Jamie Larson For just a single afternoon, Saturday, September 13, the unparalleled viewshed at the Olana State Historic Site will serve as both muse and canvas for the site-specific sound and transmission focused artwork that is Groundswell. It's the second installment of the unusual yet wonderfully

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Community

My Turn As a Tourist: A Day With Behold! New Lebanon

By Lisa Green Behold! New Lebanon is a living museum of contemporary rural American life. There are no ladies in bonnets spinning wool a la Sturbridge Village. These people are the real deal, willing to open their lives to share their skills and experience of rural living as a step

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Community

Behold! New Lebanon Is A Living Museum Of Rural Life

By Lisa Green We’re quite fond of our towns, villages and hamlets in the Rural Intelligence region. But let’s face it, some towns beg you to jump out of the car and explore their Main Street, while others seem more like drive-through towns. The rural New Lebanon,

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Food

Recipe: Raspberry Sour Cream Tart

This week's recipe is from Berkshire-based duo The Butcher & The Baker. The Butcher is Jake, a nose-to-tail butcher/artist, who loves to cook and grew up in the woody hills of Western Massachusetts where his passion for local, fresh food was first instilled in

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Parties

Berkshire International Film Festival's 10th Season Takes Flight

Rachel Louchen reports from Great Barrington. The Berkshire International Film Festival can really throw a party, so to celebrate its tenth season they threw the first-ever gala, which, like all BIFF events, was held in dramatic fashion. On Friday, August 29, the usual buzz of small airplanes at the

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Parties

Catwalk Fashion Show Struts For The Berkshire Humane Society

Lisa Green reports from Great Barrington.It may be called Catwalk, but dogs and their owners ruled the roost at the fashion show benefiting the Berkshire Humane Society on Thurday, August 28. Catwalk actually refers to the Society’s très high-end resale boutique, which, though only a few months

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Parties

Spencertown's Festival of Books Preview Party

Amy Krzanik reports from Spencertown. Fine wine, aged cheese, and rooms stuffed to the gills with books, book, books? Well, tell them to pack my bags, because I’m moving in. Unfortunately, the Spencertown Academy Arts Center’s Festival of Books doesn’t actually allow you to stay the night,

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Real Estate

Have It Your Way

Presently used as a game room, the open and bright lower level of this contemporary home in Egremont has a wealth of space to be used however you'll need it over the years. The Post-And-Beam style sits on two-and-a-half acres with an additional

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Real Estate

Separate Space

The bonus room above the garage of this Dalton Victorian is a game/media room, so noise won't be a concern. The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom property has an open dining room and kitchen with Omega cabinetry, granite counters, high-end appliances and fireplace. The

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