Drive through just about any town in Litchfield County, the Mid-Hudson Valley or the Southern Berkshires, and you are sure to encounter an Antique Store. In fact, in towns such as Millerton, NY, North Canaan, CT, and Sheffield, MA, you’ll find so many as to be able to make a day of perusing thousands of […]
The warm smell of Grandma’s homemade cranberry sauce, the precision of setting the table, the games, the drinks, the laughter – Our greatest Thanksgiving memories are in the shared experience. Living in a region rich with delicious locavore cuisine, we are fortunate to have the option of holding tight to our most cherished traditions & […]
Cold air, dark night, warm fire, bright stars: there is a refreshing levity to autumn camping. Somewhere between flip flops and sweaters we have welcomed the month of November. Porches are lined with firewood and lawns tidied in preparation for the coming season – while the Berkshire region has regressed into days of September-like warmth. Our efforts […]
Cathy Franklin is a 28-year real estate veteran and one of the top real estate brokers in the country. Primarily in Manhattan at The Corcoran Group, Cathy is well known for her marketing and deal-making prowess. She also has extensive knowledge of the Hudson Valley has been a long-time resident of Ancram since 1999. She […]
Only Once in a Blue Moon do we get to celebrate Halloween with the light of a blue moon shining brightly above. The phrase “Once in a Blue Moon” depicts the rarity of the second full moon in one month, which happens only once every three years. This year, it is particularly unique that the […]
“Clothes make a statement, costumes tell a story.” Halloween is one of the oldest celebrated holidays in the world. It began as an Irish custom to welcome the energies of deceased ancestors while also warding off evil spirits who may be looming in the shadows. The most popular evil spirit was that of “Stingy Jack.” […]
Horse chestnuts, encompassed by prickly, husk-like shells, are the autumnal pearl of the Berkshire Mountains. Each October brings a sprinkling of horse chestnuts that decorate the region’s majestic landscape creating a scavenger hunt of good fortune. These beautifully sleek nuts are believed to bring overall good luck and financial prosperity. Native Americans, who dubbed horse chestnuts as […]
“Autumn paints in colors that summer has never seen.” Race Brook Falls, Monument Mountain, Brace Mtn., Alander, Mohawk Trail… Our summits are bursting with color this season! While leaves are soaking up abundant amounts of sunshine all summer long, the green chlorophyll overpowers the orange, red, and yellow tones. As cool autumn nights set in […]
New York’s Hudson River Valley: the birthplace of American Wineries. Home to our country’s earliest commercial winery as well as the oldest continuously operated vineyard, the Hudson Valley wine industry has built solid roots in perfecting a large variety of grapes – comparable to that of Italy & France, albeit climate differences. John Dyson, owner […]
Adventure abounds the Berkshires. As we welcome the arrival of autumn, there is no better way to bask in the beauty of fall foliage than to dance among it. Our Tri-State region is fortunate to host the areas largest zipline park – Catamount Aerial Adventure Park in South Egremont, MA. With 7 different courses, over […]
In the 18th century, the average Massachusetts resident drank 35 gallons of apple cider each year. Today, Massachusetts is one of the few states that has adopted guidelines to define what constitutes a cider versus a juice. Due to our passionate history with cider, most New Englanders intuitively know the difference between the robust earthy taste of a […]
Explore the greater Hudson Valley Region by walking, running or bicycling along along miles of flat terrain that wind through our beautiful countryside. The area is also heavily woven with scenic rail trails that have progressively evolved with our communities. The tristate region was historically a bustling hub of agriculture – an area that demanded […]
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