Rural Intelligence (Page 84)

Modern Clam River Retreat in Sandisfield

Real Estate

Modern Clam River Retreat in Sandisfield

Tall, modern and eclectic, this pearl of a house on the Clam River shines.

By Jamie Larson

Swinging 70s Pad with Panoramic Views

Real Estate

Swinging 70s Pad with Panoramic Views

this hyper-stylized 70s home is a piece of contemperary art, priced to move. It may need some TLC but the architecture is iconic

By Jamie Larson

Big house, Lake, and Private Island in Norfolk

Real Estate

Big house, Lake, and Private Island in Norfolk

This is a big-old, grownup, modern estate with all the amenities. A great option if it's in your price range.

By Jamie Larson

Garfield Lakeside in Monterey

Real Estate

Garfield Lakeside in Monterey

at the narrow end of a quiet lake, this house feels like a home, or a home away from home.

By Jamie Larson

Making a Living Talking to the Dead: The Berkshire Medium — Pam Ellis performs at the Bercshire South Community Center.

Wellness

Making a Living Talking to the Dead: The Berkshire Medium

Pam Ellis is busy, and booked out for months with clients longing to hear from relatives on the other side.

By Jaime Stathis

A Defunded Future: Local Stakeholders brace for Federal Cuts — Dark Clouds over Great Barrington. - David McIntyre

Community

A Defunded Future: Local Stakeholders brace for Federal Cuts

Nonprofit and institutional leaders are preparing for cuts to formerly reliable funding streams.

By Jamie Larson

"Witness" Explores Living with Cancer Through Quilts — Photos provided by Francesca Olsen

Arts

"Witness" Explores Living with Cancer Through Quilts

Olsen's quilts look comforting but explore the impact of living with cancer as a young person.

By Jamie Larson

A One-Story Skyscraper in Claverack — The home sits on a former horse farm in the middle of an abandoned paddock. Working with Tivoli-based engineer Franz Safford, the couple incorporated skyscraper-grade glass as exterior walls. An interior steel mullion frame holds together the home without breaching the glass and maximizing the insulation. - Winona Barton-Ballentine

Style

A One-Story Skyscraper in Claverack

When they started dreaming of a new home they weren't sure what they wanted exactly. The results were perfectly surprising.

By Mary Angeles Armstrong

Patron Saint of Prime Rib: Saint Florian in Hudson — All photos provided by Saint Florian.

Food

Patron Saint of Prime Rib: Saint Florian in Hudson

A not-so-classic American steakhouse.

By Gabriella Gagliano

Local Writer Teaches Your Body to Unleash Your Mind — Alicia Johnson and Catherine Zack preside over a Buried Treasure workshop at Village Yoga. (Photos Provided by Alicia Johnson)

Wellness

Local Writer Teaches Your Body to Unleash Your Mind

Hudson's Rich Volo, aka Trixie Star explores movement and memory with Alicia Johnson.

By Rich Volo

$17 Million Federal Grant Paves Way for New Path Connecting Mass Art Orgs — Early concept of Adventure Trail follows North Branch of the Hoosic River, along MASS MoCA campus. Credit Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architecture.

Community

$17 Million Federal Grant Paves Way for New Path Connecting Mass Art Orgs

Stakeholders are optimistic Trump cuts won't cause roadblocks.

By Barbara Reina

Old Barn, Fresh Style in Germantown

Real Estate

Old Barn, Fresh Style in Germantown

This detailed two building property is cool as can be, on gorgeous acreage.

By Jamie Larson