Conservation Dreams Become Reality By Debra A. Aleksinas Mar 27, 2024 – The Lakeville Journal SALISBURY — Robert Boyett’s long-time vision to conserve a large swath of more than 1,000 contiguous acres of scenic pastures, forests and farmland in Northwest Connecticut and Southern Berkshire County became reality earlier this month. On March 13, Boyett, 82, […]
Winter hiking is an invigorating and refreshing way to explore the beauty of the natural world. With fewer visitors and quiet trails, it’s the perfect time to discover hidden gems in our local woods. The key is to dress appropriately in a parka and other gear to stay warm. With suitable clothing, the cold weather […]
This Sunday is the Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, as we usher in the year of the rabbit. It is a major holiday in China and Chinese communities around the world. The date of the holiday is based on the Chinese lunar calendar and typically falls between January […]
Our region here is home to many beloved ski resorts, making the perfect winter outing for the adventurous. The art of skiing dates back to over 8,000 years ago when the early inhabitants of Scandinavia would use flattened boards as a means to navigate their mountainous terrain. Cave paintings from 3000 B.C. confirm the widespread […]
Land Trusts Gain Ground Through Collaboration By Debra A. Aleksinas – The Lakeville Journal The nearly two dozen land trusts in rural Northwest Connecticut may be small, but they are mighty when it comes to collaborative conservation efforts. A first-of-its-kind research project examining the pace and scale of conservation in the state’s Northwest Corner illustrates […]
Shop Local: The Gift of Community Support The holidays are upon us. As Christmas lists grow, we rush to place perfectly wrapped presents under the tree. During the hustle and bustle, it is easy to depend on the simplicity of online shopping, where our carts are filled with a simple click of a button. In […]
Favorite Tri-State Restaurants (reminder) Now that November has come, we know the holiday season is close behind, which means discovering or re-discovering all the various fine dining possibilities here in the Tri-State region. The perfect recipe for celebrating the holidays ahead with a wide array of cuisines, enchanting atmospheres, country drives, and farm-to-table fares. We […]
October Harvest in the Litchfield Hills & Beyond With the 1st of October coming this weekend and the Harvest Moon now past, we are reminded of the plethora of Farmers’ Markets throughout the region. There is no time like autumn to stock up on local farmers’ goods, meats, and cheeses, and there is no better […]
As summer temperatures dwindle and a few leaves turn into shades of red, yellow, and orange, anticipation builds for the most vibrant and glorious time of year. It is a time when attention turns from refreshing dips in the local lakes and rivers to crisp walks in the woods. The familiar sounds of splashing water turn into […]
For the first time in 50 years, a weekend train route is taking passengers directly from New York to the Berkshires. The Berkshire Flyer will run through Labor Day. Good luck getting a seat. Evan Gottesman and his fiancée, Gabrielle Kleyner, were meeting friends in the Berkshires one weekend in early July. The couple, who […]
Location, location, location. This property is all about the outdoors: the tranquil rolling hills surrounding it as well as the miles of trails, fields, forests, wetland ponds, a stream, orchards, and cypress groves scattered through its 164.6 acres. While just minutes from the center of the local town, the house is approached through a nearly […]
Newcomers from New York City and Los Angeles bought homes in CT during a competitive pandemic market.East Coast native Schuyler Samperton found her way back to the Northeast, and all it took was a visit with a friend and a near-miss with COVID-19. The Los Angeles-based interior designer closed on a Lakeville home in January, […]
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