Rural Intelligence (Page 582)

Arts

"First Flight" at Shakespeare & Co: Berkshires Duo Takes Off

By Robert Burke Warren We live in a noisy, often dissonant age. Harmony is all too rare, so when we happen upon it, we’re captivated, especially if it emanates from the up-and-coming Tyringham, MA, duo (and devoted couple) Oakes & Smith. They’re bringing that sweet sound

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Parties

Sinterklaas Fundraiser Promises Another Unique Rhinebeck Winter Fest

Jamie Larson reports from Rhinebeck. The unique traditional Dutch holiday-time celebration of Sinterklaas is, understandably, foreign to most, but not to those in Rhinebeck. The festival and parade, which takes place on December 7, transforms the town into a dreamscape wonderland. The extravaganza started over 20 years ago but

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Community

In Memoriam: Jane P. Fitzpatrick of the Red Lion Inn

Jane Pratt Fitzpatrick was the undisputed queen of the Berkshires, a regal woman with a common touch. When she passed away at age 89 on November 9, she left behind an unparalleled and indelible legacy. As Brooke Astor was to New York City, Jane Fitzpatrick was to the Berkshires, a

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Community

Riding High: Olympic Champion Peter Wylde's Winley Equestrian Center

By Don RosendalePhotos by Tracy Emmanuel Millbrook regularly is featured as an equestrian nirvana in Ralph Lauren photo layouts, as well as countless New York Times Magazine and Town and Country spreads. The “Millbrook Hunt Country" that surrounds the tiny village of that name offers one of the country’

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Parties

Let's Dance: Berkshire Theatre Group Honors Ralph Petillo

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield. A warm and inspiring tribute was paid to actor and mentor Ralph Petillo on Saturday, November 9 as the Berkshire Theatre Group held its Let's Dance! Gala in his honor at the Colonial Theatre. In the lobby and Garage, guests mingled and dined

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Food

Orange Soy Braised Pork Ribs

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), dispenses change and cooking ideas to readers and friends. She shares her peak-of-the-season recipes with Rural Intelligence to help us make

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Real Estate

The Home And Hearth(s)

You can enjoy a roaring fire in the living room, dining room, family room, or bedroom of this Red Hook residence. Built in 1810, it has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large center hall, living room, separate den or office, and a dining room with a marble-surround fireplace. Quality

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Real Estate

18th-Century Ambiance

The spirit of the 18th century is still very much alive in this Bridgewater house, and while central heat has been an amenity for decades, a fireplace can still provide plenty of warmth. More than plenty, actually — there are five fireplaces throughout the four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence, as well

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Real Estate

Fireplace With A View

Appropriately titled Highfields, this updated farmhouse sits atop a private drive in Hillsdale and offers a large screened porch with an outdoor fireplace as a focal point before you notice the views just beyond it. The kitchen has a Carrara marble island with walnut butcher block counters; black walnut flooring

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Real Estate

Warming Up At The Taggart House

This home has so many fireplaces, we can't even show them all here. The historic Taggart house in Stockbridge was built in the 1870s and has a total of seven fireplaces that have long been enjoyed by previous owners, among them Samuel F.B. Morse, son of the

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Real Estate

Two Floors, Two Fires

This stylish Monterey home was recently renovated with low maintenance in mind, and offers a large stone fireplace on two levels that are handsome and practical. Located close to Lake Garfield, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom property has cherry built-ins in the living room; cherry cabinets, granite countertops and

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Real Estate

Historic Hearth

Settle in by the fire in this 1770s farmhouse that legend says was visited by four Presidents (and to which Madame Curie gifted a tree, still standing today). This classic antique in Pawling is sited on four acres with stream, pond, barn, guest cottage, a tea house, patios, mature trees,

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