The Barn: RHONY’s Heather Thomson Leaves Her Mark By Sean McAlindin As you drive around a sweeping corner on Route 23 in Egremont, MA, it’s hiding quietly, right there. Known to locals simply as “The Barn,” this rustic, cozy venue (pictured above) is what mountain music is all about. The inn, restaurant and music venue were purchased and renovated by Berkshires local Heather Thomson, the former star of The Real Housewives Of New York City. Now the Buttonball Inn, it’s a space you should feel to believe. “We’re pouring a tremendous amount of love, money and effort into this,” Thomson…
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When a railway dies, it leaves a body behind—miles and miles of rails, often left to fade into the underbrush. But a body will eventually enrich the soil around it,…
The mountains are a dog-friendly place to live. You’ll find lots of restaurants that’ll welcome your pup and their water bowl on the patio. Actually, this story was going to…
As gardeners, we’re constantly striking a balance between being present to our current season while also having one eye toward the next one. We appreciate and celebrate the bounty of…
When I was studying at the Berkshires Botanical Garden to become a professional horticulturist, I was obsessed with learning everything I could about gardening. I devoured books and classes but…
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– 1 – Must-try spot: TAY TEA in Delhi, NY, is an incredible find founded by Nini Ordoubadi, a fascinating Persian artist, in 2023. Ordoubadi, who’s based in the Catskills,…











