Elyse’s Country Journal Weekly Blog

Four Brothers Amenia Drive-In is a self-described “boutique theatre,” showcasing mainly family-friendly movies, along with some comedies and dramas. Except for one showing on their popular “Throwback Thursdays,” when a classic movie is featured, all movies are first-run. On weekends, you can expect a variety of pre-show activities ranging from music to face painting to pony rides and more. The Drive-In is pet-friendly, and offers services such as EV charging, a playground, fire pit, windshield & battery […]

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The Hills are Alive with Summer Concerts!  This season we are excited to welcome back live music at some of our favorite venues as well as a few new ones. This year, Catamount Mountain Resort has expanded to include a summer concert series with its debut on July 3rd featuring several artists throughout the afternoon and evening. Tanglewood has […]

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This weekend Pride Along the Hudson will begin its month-long series of events to celebrate the LGBTQ+ communities.  Towns will be decorated with extravagance and festivities. New Paltz mayor, Jason West, whose role in holding controversial gay weddings in 2004 paved the way for couples across the nation who have since been able to openly rejoice in […]

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The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy. Each year America joins together on the last Monday in May to pause, reflect and honor the abbreviated lives of those who have sacrificed everything for our freedom.  Pride pulses throughout towns […]

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Cassidy Considine, a North Canaan native, has felt the love from her hometown this past week with the grand opening of her new shop, Nutrition on Railroad, serving healthy shakes and energizing teas. Cassidy’s vision for Nutrition on Railroad was to bring something different to the area, in both food and atmosphere – inside you […]

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The value of a moment is often most recognized when it becomes a memory. The Litchfield Hills are a place of homemade memories. Celebrate Mom this weekend immersed in the simplicity of our region. Share the pause of these special moments with brunch and a nearby hike, ride, or paddle. Mountainside Cafe (Falls Village, CT) […]

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On Saturday, Cornwall will kick off our season of weekly Farm Markets! May 1st from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, the Cornwall Village Green will be decorated with vendors offering beautiful locally sourced products. Browse an array of vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, rustic bread, flowers, coffee, and the crafty talents of our local community. As a […]

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Resting on the shore of Twin Lakes in Salisbury, O’Hara’s Landing Marina is a picturesque respite. Mary’s Cafe welcomes visitors each morning for the most delicious pancakes around while she catches up with guests as they plan their day. The Cafe opens May 8th for breakfast and lunch. Daily rentals of Pontoons, Row Boats, Kayaks, and […]

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From April 17th through May 9th, Hancock Shaker Village will be welcoming visitors to celebrate the newest arrivals to the farm – lambs, kids, calves, piglets, and chicks! The oldest working farm in the Berkshires, Hancock Shaker Village encompasses 750-acres which offer a beautiful interpretation of the Shaker story through its 20 historic buildings, numerous artifacts, farm […]

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  Slip into your wellies and wade through the ephemeral ponds throughout the Tri-State region. Vernal pools are home to innumerable species who rely upon this muddy softening of the earth each spring. Recent rainfall has extended this period of vernal magic this year. This distinctive type of wetland habitat provides a unique environment for […]

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Fresh glimpses of beauty have begun to decorate the Hudson Valley region as flower buds creep up from thawing soil, local farms welcome new life, animals have begun to wander out of their winter hibernation, and our villages are alive with pedestrians just soaking up the sunshine. The Spring Fringe Season is the ideal time […]

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Whether it’s Day–Camp, Sleep-Away, or a few hours divulging in doing what you love – the songs, friendships, & memories made at Summer Camp last a lifetime. Our region’s artistic flair and beautiful landscape provide a plethora of camps that are sure to set the stage for an epic Summer 2021! Opportunity abounds to adventure throughout the Litchfield Hills, Hudson […]

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