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Real Estate

Lustrous And Light-Filled

A bright and spacious game room makes a great dedicated space for a grand pool table. The entire Clinton country Colonial, minutes from the village of Rhinebeck, is flooded with natural light that highlights the beautiful wood, high ceilings and grand two-story center hall entry way. There is a
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Real Estate

Game And Grandeur

This Pittsfield Tudor is impressive from the first glance, and the grandness of the exterior continue well into the foyer and living room. But the house drops the formality quickly upon entrance of a large game/screening room. The house is stunning with Gothic Revival details, crystal chandeliers, marble baths,
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Real Estate

Everything's Included

Whether you're into pool or planes (or both), this Copake residence ought to do: it has a large game room and a private landing strip. An elevator and conservatory also help set this house apart from most. The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home has a
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Style

McTeigue & McClelland: New Atelier For Old-World Tradition

By Lisa Green Photo: Kevin Sprague The stunningly gorgeous and meticulously handcrafted jewelry of McTeigue & McClelland has left its iconic yellow cottage on Main Street in Great Barrington and relocated to a new icon just up the road. Last weekend, co-owners Walter McTeigue and Tim McClelland opened their
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Food

Recipe: Roasted August Quinoa

Twice a month, Berkshire 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 status,
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Community

The Rural We: Lisa Landry

Lisa Landry, husband Flavio Lichtenthal and two sons, Sebastian and Paolo, moved to the Berkshires from Brooklyn 13 years ago. After living and working for 10 years at Gould Farm, they moved to Great Barrington. A little over a year ago, they opened No. Six Depot Roastery and Café in
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Real Estate

Classic With Character

Surrounded by nearly four acres, this secluded Canaan home is contemporary inside, with the pitched, sloped roof that declares it distinctly Saltbox. The first floor draws the eye up, way up, with a cathedral-like two-story living room, updated kitchen with eat-in area, mudroom and access to the
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Style

The Wandering Eye: Cuban Art On The Hudson

Our Wandering Eye blogger, interior designer Carey Maloney, and his husband, architect Hermes Mallea, are principals in the Manhattan based design firm M (Group). He signed on with Rural Intelligence early on to document the restoration of their neighbor’s historic manse, but over time his mind and his eye
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Real Estate

Superb Craftsmanship

Looking at the wide-board flooring, extensive crown molding and French doors, it's hard to believe that this Clinton Saltbox was built in 2006. It was designed by a master craftsman with a careful eye to highlighting the classic style while incorporating newer elements. The three-bedroom house
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Real Estate

Secluded Setting

A Saltbox might bring to mind a small, dark house of days past, but this home is filled with natural light (care of the abundance of windows and high ceilings) and lots of space. The house sits on a private clearing on 12 acres in Clinton, down a long driveway
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Parties

VIM Celebrates Its Big 10 Under The Big Top

Patricia Boissevain reports from Great Barrington. A big tent, colorful banners, a roaming juggler and flashing rings on everyone’s finger could only mean one thing in our area: the 10th Anniversary Carnival Gala fundraiser for Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Berkshires hosted by Ski Butternut on Thursday, August 21. Guests
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Parties

Jacob's Pillow Bids A Fun Farewell To The Season

Amy Krzanik reports from Becket. Even if you’re not a professional dancer, the Jacob’s Pillow finale party is the place to get loose and let your hair down. Following a performance by either LeeSaar The Company in the Doris Duke Theatre or the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet in
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