Recipe: Tre Colori Lasagna -- Food Section -- Recipes
We are happy to introduce you to a new recipe contributor. Lisa Fielding is a private chef and boutique caterer based in Manhattan who weekends in Litchfield County whenever possible. Many of her...
View ArticleEye Candy Close To Home: A Social Media Guide -- Community Section -- News
By Nichole Dupont Cutting the junk out of your diet is a staple for New Year success (or so we all think). But before you hop off the social media train and vow never to “waste time” on Instagram...
View ArticleFeatured Creatures: The Old World Pet Portraits Of Carol Lew -- Arts Section...
By Amy Krzaik My cat, Oliver, believes himself to be the king of all he surveys (namely, the house and the front and back yards). And while the other pets beg to differ, he’s always quick to remind...
View ArticleBreathtaking Views -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
You basically have your own private mountain at this 30-acre Copake property that includes three garages, two barns, paddocks, and pastures for farm animals. The spacious 6,000-square-foot home...
View ArticleLitchfield County Compound -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
This compound estate in Roxbury has a large Colonial main house, attached in-law apartment with full kitchen, separate barn, and a fully outfitted guest house. The main house has five to six bedrooms,...
View ArticleConverted With Character -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
This South Lee conversion is rich with history. It was originally built in 1880 as a private theater on the property of innovator Geroge Westinghouse on his immense Erskine Park estate overlooking...
View ArticleDetailed Eye -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
Under the meticulous eye of the current owners, this 1800 barn in Old Chatham has been transformed into a magnificent residence featuring soaring ceilings, wall of glass, and views in every direction...
View ArticlePristine Cape -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
Set on 25 acres with a mountain backdrop, this Cape has undergone a recent renovation, so it’s in move-in condition. There is a pristine kitchen with pantry, living room with floor-to-ceiling...
View ArticleCopper And Green -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
This contemporary-style home designed by architect Andrew Bernheimer is clad in corrugated copper. The Hillsdale residence has three skylights that bathe it in natural light and the well-placed windows...
View ArticleThe Four Freedoms Ring Loud And Strong In Pittsfield, Mass. -- Parties ©...
Lisa Green reports from Pittsfield. Those of us who live in or visit the land of Norman Rockwell are intimately familiar with Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech through the Rockwell...
View ArticleAndres Serrano and Home Room at The School -- Arts Section -- Visual Art
By Jamie Larson Since its inception, Jack Shainman Gallery: The School, opened in an expansive and historic former schoolhouse in Kinderhook, New York, has wowed visitors (Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m....
View ArticleRecipe: Roasted Winter Vegetable Burrito -- Food Section -- Recipes
One of our favorite events every summer is The Sylvia Center’s Farm-to-Table dinner, hosted by Great Performances in the fields of Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, N.Y. The mission of The Sylvia Center is...
View ArticleA Smooth Transition: Power In A Glass -- Health and Wellness -- Health
By Nichole Dupont Before you head down the smoothie hole, you need to set an intention. You can’t just toss a bunch of greens, ice cream, and a banana in a Breville and hit “smoothie.” Actually, you...
View ArticleHow Berkshire Running Center Became Leader Of The Pack -- Health and Wellness...
By Lisa Green Runners, like any other athletes, are used to pushing themselves. In 2011, when master runners Kent and Shiobbean Lemme opened the Berkshire Running Center in Pittsfield, Mass., their...
View ArticleThe High-Performance Home, Part 4: Windows And Wraps -- Style Section -- House
Rona Easton and Lonn Combs of EASTON+COMBS, the award-winning architectural office based in New Marlborough, Mass. have allowed Rural Intelligence to look over their shoulders (and those of their...
View ArticleA Home In Hillsdale -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
Live the simple life at this two-bedroom, one-bathroom 960-square-foot home located near the heart of Hillsdale. The main level has a living room with bamboo flooring and a pristine kitchen with...
View ArticleSmall Home, Big Style -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
This Sheffield farmhouse fits a lot of interior style, fine finishes, and high-end appliances in just 1,000 square feet. Built in 1936, the multi-story home has been updated to incorporate natural...
View ArticleEasy In The Valley -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
With just over 1,000 square feet, this Pine Plains home offers low maintenance and lots of outdoor space. Nestled in the Shekomeko Valley, the home offers an open floor plan combining the dining and...
View ArticleCompact On The Bowl -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
An entree into life on Stockbridge Bowl, this 672-square-foot cottage is steps from the town beach. Recently renovated, the cottage evokes the charm of when it was built in 1900 while still being...
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