Rural Intelligence (Page 522)

Style

Windswept: A Garden Exhibit That Changes With Every Breeze

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. For as long as people have been gardening, they have

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Food

A Day Of Beer, Bourbon & Bacon In Rhinebeck

By Andrea Pyros Just the words “Beer, Bourbon & Bacon Festival" is enough to have us plunking down our credit cards as we ask, “Where and when?" The answer to that, by the way, is Saturday, June 21 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. After all, is

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Parties

Norman Rockwell Museum Toasts To Two Masters

Amy Krzanik reports from Stockbridge. From the vintage “Model A" Ford parked on the grass outside its main entrance, to the live jazz on the back terrace, the Norman Rockwell Museum transformed itself into early 1900s New York City for its 45th anniversary bash. The June 7th party doubled

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Community

The Rural We: Kari Feuer

Artist and longtime Red Hook resident Kari Feuer started The Red Hook Community Arts Network to unite the artists of her community and establish her town as an art destination. It's had another benefit, too: Surrounding herself with other artists has had a positive effect on her own

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Real Estate

Cottage On The Lake

Lake Pontoosuc is just a step away from this 1903 cabin in Pittsfield that's retained its original charm. The screened porch, deck and abundance of windows provide ample opportunities to enjoy water views. Updated for modern and year-round living, the cottage has original hardwood floors, kitchen with

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Real Estate

One Property, Two Cottages

Forestedge is a four-acre property nestled on the edge of Beartown State Forest in Monterey with two cottages on site that are completely private from the road and neighbors. One brown, one green, each with two bedrooms and a full bathroom, the year-round cottages are uniquely designed and

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Real Estate

Set In Stone

This charming, storybook-like stone cottage in Canaan has ample outdoor space on three bucolic areas and also has you covered on rainy days with a huge, wraparound library. The house features an inviting staircase and has wide pine floors throughout as well as an eye-catching fieldstone fireplace. With

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Real Estate

Cabin Fever

Massive stone fireplace, post and beam ceilings, wood-paneled walls and sleeping loft are just a few of the quintessential details this Stockbridge cottage features. Located just a short walk from Stockbridge Bowl, the home sits on 1.5 acres populated with white birches, a stream and an outbuilding used

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Real Estate

Single-Level Comfort

The interior of this Sharon cottage is quite large, with well-spaced out rooms over the single level. The kitchen is inviting (what window seat isn't?), the great room has a fireplace and the dining room in bathed in light. The master bedroom has a full bathroom, walk-

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Real Estate

Charming Antique

An antique post and beam cottage built in 1825 has views of the Housatonic River and property with perennial gardens and a barn. Located in Lee, the two-bedroom home has a surprisingly spacious living room with maple flooring and fireplace, a library or den with built-in book shelves,

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Parties

Volunteers In Medicine Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary In Style

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox. This year's Volunteers In Medicine chef's dinner on Monday, June 2 served not only as a fund-raising event, but a celebration of the group's impressive 10th anniversary. The stunning Wheatleigh Hotel provided a beautiful backdrop as guests were

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Wellness

Fitness From The Field: Yoga On The Mountaintop

The Rural Intelligence region offers a plethora of fitness and healing modalities, but it can be hard to know which is the one that fits your needs, your body type and your schedule. Enter Paula Boyajian (right), a yoga instructor certified in Interdisciplinary Yoga and Yoga for the Special Child,

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