Rural Intelligence (Page 59)

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Founder Kathy Evans Bows Out: Search for New Director Begins — Kathy Evans

Arts

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Founder Kathy Evans Bows Out: Search for New Director Begins

After more than a decade of championing new musicals Evans seeks a successor.

By Jamie Larson

Forgotten Ski Legends: Connecticut’s Father of Fake Snow Wanted to Nuke a Mountain — Wayne Pierce, Dave Richey and Art Hunt with their early snowmaking machine at the Mohawk Mountain ski area in 1950. Pierce would later obtain the first U.S, patent for the snowmaking machine in 1954. All photos provided by James Shay.

Community

Forgotten Ski Legends: Connecticut’s Father of Fake Snow Wanted to Nuke a Mountain

Walter Shoenknect's active imagination revolutionized skiing forever.

By Jamie Larson

Jumpfest! The 99th Annual Salisbury Ski Jumps Take Flight — Photos courtesy of Jumpfest.

Community

Jumpfest! The 99th Annual Salisbury Ski Jumps Take Flight

Jumpfest celebrates a century of insane sporting tradition and quaint community spirit.

By Hannah Van Sickle

Red Cabin Getaway in Lee, $595,000

Real Estate

Red Cabin Getaway in Lee, $595,000

A sun-drenched mountain retreat with a interesting pedigree and views to die for.

By Jamie Larson

Updated Cottage in Ghent, $499,000

Real Estate

Updated Cottage in Ghent, $499,000

Out of the way in the middle of everywhere, this cabin has been freshly updated with modern fixtures and finishing.

By Jamie Larson

Refined Victorian in Torrington, $479,000

Real Estate

Refined Victorian in Torrington, $479,000

This Victorian is tidy, timeless, and pristinely preserved.

By Jamie Larson

Rustic Charm in Washington, $439,000

Real Estate

Rustic Charm in Washington, $439,000

This humble log cabin is a perfect spot to get away or always stay.

By Jamie Larson

Kaatsbaan Retreat Residencies are a Container for Creativity — All images courtasy of Kaatsbaan.

Community

Kaatsbaan Retreat Residencies are a Container for Creativity

A celebrated center for dance opens its doors to artists of all kinds.

By Jamie Larson

The Rural We: Lori Bradley

Community

The Rural We: Lori Bradley

Bradley's opposition to logging in North Adams snowballed into a movement that halted the plan.

By Francesca Olsen

Cedar Contemporary by the Pond in Red Hook, $3,250,000

Real Estate

Cedar Contemporary by the Pond in Red Hook, $3,250,000

With tons of land and water all around this hideaway has cedar shingles and is ready to mingle.

By Jamie Larson

Amazing A-frame in Red Hook, $835,000

Real Estate

Amazing A-frame in Red Hook, $835,000

If your favorite letter of the alphabet is the first one, you're going to love this house!

By Jamie Larson

Modern Rural Elegance in Tivoli, $1,850,000

Real Estate

Modern Rural Elegance in Tivoli, $1,850,000

This country home is a modern design lovers fantasy, with warm materials and crisp edges.

By Jamie Larson