Rural Intelligence (Page 598)

Parties

Trade Secrets: Shopping and Socializing for a Worthy Cause

Dan Shaw reports from Sharon, CT:It was one of those picture perfect spring mornings that the organizers of the 13th annual Trade Secrets rare plant and garden antiques sale had been praying for. More than 60 dealers--including Richard Lambertson and Suzanne Cassano (photo left) of Privet House in

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Real Estate

Architecturally Designed And Awe Inspiring

Nestled by one of four ponds in the middle of 38 acres in the hills above Spencertown, this European-style home was designed by a noted New York designer and featured in House & Garden magazine. Paths lined by garden structures lead to a large gazebo with a terrace and

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A Property With Perennials

Ornamental shrubs, perennial beds, and specimen trees are just some of the cultivated shrubbery you'll find outside this masterfully renovated 1850 Red Hook Village home. The main level offers a foyer, living room and rear parlor or office that overlooks the gardens. The home's addition is

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Fit For A Gardener

Conveniently located near the shops and restaurants on Main Street in Lee, this 1880 Colonial has a side yard with raised beds for growing vegetables. The open first-floor layout has a wood-burning fireplace, sunny, spacious kitchen and half bathroom. Upstairs, three bedrooms share a full bathroom, and all

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Award-Winning Gardens

Brideshead Revisited, visited again? This Washington home — close to town yet completely private — offers more than 11 acres of award-winning landscaping, with raised flower beds. The pristine shingle-style home has spacious rooms including kitchen and living room and the first floor master bedroom has a private fireplace. The

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Food

A Connecticut Bakery and Cafe with a Brooklyn Pedigree

by Dan ShawWhen Audrey and Sam Leary left Brooklyn last summer to take over the bakery — now the Blackberry River Baking Company — across from the Stop & Shop on Route 44 in Canaan, CT, they stumbled into a plot worthy of a sitcom about artisanal urban foodies who discover the

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Real Estate

Twin Lakes Rental

In Salisbury, this newly renovated log home offers a relaxing country setting and frontage on Twin Lakes. Inside, there are three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a great room with vaulted ceiling, as well as a kitchen with ample cabinet space and dining room. Take full advantage of summer

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Classic Connecticut Farmhouse

Suffering from urban jitters? (And if not, why?) This Kent vacation rental is just what the psychotherapist ordered: chilling out with a big slice of country life in a lovely part of New England. Built in 1880, the farmhouse has three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, spacious living room,

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Food

No Yawns at Yianni's in Chatham

By Elizabeth Goldfarb RichardsonThere are just some times when a restaurant brings out emotions that a mere dining experience shouldn’t necessarily bring forth. Edgar and I felt all sorts of things during — and after — dining at Lippera’s, located in a rather grand complex carved out of a once

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Construct Inc. Brings Out the Community

Rachel Louchen reports from Great Barrington. It seemed as if just about everyone in the Berkshires gathered at Crissey Farm on Monday, May 13, for Construct Inc.'s annual fundraiser, Mayfest, which raises money so that the organization can continue to provide housing, financial aid, and other multiple forms

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Style

BerkChique Returns

By Marilyn BethanyThink: Clothing swap on steroids. Much to the joy of all who love good clothes at beyond bargain prices, BerkChique, an “alternative fundraiser" for Berkshire Creative, is back. (Photo collage at left by Kaitlyn Pierce of the blog Naturally Chic Life.) Berkshire Creative is a non-profit

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CATA Celebrates 20 Years of Making Art

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox.Despite the rain, spirits were high on Saturday, May 11, as Community Access to the Arts (CATA) celebrated its 20th anniversary in style at Shakespeare and Company. The night’s festivities included cocktails, silent and live auctions, a gourmet dinner, and a dance party with

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