Rural Intelligence (Page 532)

Parties

Stonover Farm IS183 Benefit Art Show

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox. No one needs an excuse to visit the picturesque grounds of Stonover Farm, to sit by the pond and watch the ducks, or to visit with Tom and Suky Werman. But on Thursday, July 10, there was a fantastic excuse to stop by the Lenox

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Real Estate

Contemporary Work Space

A new-construction property in North Egremont offers an airy home office surrounded by windows and basking in natural light. Move-in ready, the house is surrounded by 7.5 acres of meadows and views. There are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, cathedral ceilings, Wolf stove, granite counters, screened porch,

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Parties

Tanglewood Gala Celebrates Andris Nelsons' Arrival

Lisa Green reports from Lenox. The silvered roses that graced the tables at the Tanglewood Gala on Saturday, July 12 represented the commitment between new BSO music director Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. (The rose is a token of betrothal in the opera Der Rosenkavalier, a portion of

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Food

Market St.

Chef Gianni Scappin scores another hit with Market St., his homestyle Italian restaurant

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Food

Pera Mediterranean Bistro

Pera's offers warm, relaxing atmosphere and top-notch food

By Amy Krzanik

Real Estate

Work Solitude

In Chatham, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom post-and-beam home offers an office space overlooking the private 89-acre grounds. Built by one of the area's finest craftsmen, the open-plan home has a living room with cathedral ceiling and wall of windows, kitchen

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Real Estate

Oval Office Of Your Own

It's in Spencertown, not D.C., but the oval office in this French country manor is as beautiful as the one on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It has dozens of windows, a fireplace, hardwood floors and beautiful moldings, which are recurring in most rooms in the house. The main

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Real Estate

His And Hers

Two offices (with built-ins and hardwood floors) at this West Stockbridge home provide retreats for whoever works at home. The contemporary house is surrounded by three acres of woods, for privacy and views, and offers an airy open floor plan, kitchen with Wolf gas range, two gas fireplaces, wet

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Real Estate

A Place To Do Business

This 1834 Greek Revival in Stockbridge is a beautifully preserved example of the style yet outfitted for today with a home office large enough for a staff. There are hardwood floors, high ceilings and an abundance of windows which bathe the room in natural light and provide a view of

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Real Estate

Estate With Everything

It takes a unique office to stand out in a home filled with so many impressive rooms (the residence includes a ballroom) but with wood paneling, built-in shelves and hardwood floors, the office holds its own. The grand manor is located in a historic district in Washington on 14

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Style

What Does A Bear Do In The Woods? Just Ask Brian.

Ordinarily, our garden guide, Brian Cruey from the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge, offers advice for home gardeners. But a situation came up that prompted Brian to think that maybe RI readers who experience regular visits from wildlife would have some words of wisdom for him. I am being terrorized

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Food

Drinks: We've Got A Crush On This Lavender Libation

Our small but mighty Rural Intelligence staff may attend a lot of cocktail parties, but when we’re there, it’s no drinks for us — we’re working. Perhaps soon we’ll have our own little cocktail hour. So, given a tip that Terrapin in Rhinebeck is known for its

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