Rural Intelligence
Waterfront charm in Winsted, $1,700,000
Real Estate

Waterfront charm in Winsted, $1,700,000

Big beautiful lakeside living in Winsted.
By Jamie Larson
Olana’s New Award-Winning Multi-Million Dollar Building is Almost Invisible

Photo by Peter Aaron

Community

Olana’s New Award-Winning Multi-Million Dollar Building is Almost Invisible

After 10 years and $18 million Olana opens a new multipurpose public facility, built to be unseen.
By Jamie Larson
A Stage for New Voices: The Great Barrington Public Theater

Janelle Farias Sando in Night At The Speakeasy. Photo by Kat Humes
 

Arts

A Stage for New Voices: The Great Barrington Public Theater

In the busy Berkshire theater community, the Great Barrington Public Theater stars in a supporting role.
By Jamie Larson
The Rural We: Lisa Green
Nan Bookless
Community

The Rural We: Lisa Green

The outgoing Rural Intelligence editor lists the top ten favorite stories she wrote.
By Lisa Green
The Most Popular Stories Of 2024
Community

The Most Popular Stories Of 2024

We hear you loud and clear: you're crazy about our food and restaurant coverage!
By Lisa Green
The Most Memorable Parties Of 2024

Maggie McRae, Dewely Hall manager; Clara Stickney, the office "fairy;" and Board Member Beth Carlson of Silo Media at Dewey Hall celebration

Parties

The Most Memorable Parties Of 2024

These organizations planned and executed especially memorable events.
By Lisa Green
Lanesborough Lakeside, $888,800
Real Estate

Lanesborough Lakeside, $888,800

A Contemporary-style home on Lake Pontoosuc offers mountain and sky views.
By Lisa Green
Monterey Contemporary, $2,399,900
Real Estate

Monterey Contemporary, $2,399,900

A property in Monterey is perched overlooking Stevens Lake.
By Lisa Green
New Marlborough Parsonage, $695,000
Real Estate

New Marlborough Parsonage, $695,000

An 1868 Colonial parsonage is sited on a quiet dirt road in New Marlborough.
By Lisa Green
Lenox Cape, $1,499,000
Real Estate

Lenox Cape, $1,499,000

Built in 1974, this expansive Cape in Lenox has been thoughtfully renovated.
By Lisa Green
Isola Wine Bar Brings Taste Of European Coasts And Islands To Kinderhook
Food

Isola Wine Bar Brings Taste Of European Coasts And Islands To Kinderhook

It's a place to slow down and enjoy coastal and island-inspired wine and tapas, crafted with local Hudson Valley ingredients.
By Maggie Baribault
Pretty In Pink: Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center's Himalayan Salt Cave
Wellness

Pretty In Pink: Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center's Himalayan Salt Cave

Halotherapy — detoxifying and rejuvenating in a salt cave — is an experience that is said to have many health benefits.
By Amy Krzanik

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