Rural Intelligence (Page 524)

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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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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