Olana, the former home of Hudson River School painter Frederic Church in Greenport, NY, is a New York State Historic Site and public park. Set on a breathtaking 250-acre estate, it reflects Church’s artistic vision, his deep love for the Hudson Valley and his fascination with travel and exploration across the globe. A day trip to Olana should include a tour of both the grounds and the house, where Church lived with his wife, Isabel, and their four children. The home—designed by Church and built between 1860 and 1900 after his travels in the Middle East—blends Victorian architecture with Middle…
Photograph by Kathy Landman On screen, the mood is dark and anxious as a mother (Julianne Moore) teeters between losing her daughter (Sydney Sweeney) and losing her own moral compass.…
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…
1. SoCo Creamery (Great Barrington, MA) SoCo serves up small-batch pints made with organic milk and cream. Their Espresso Cookie and Dirty Chocolate are locals’ favorites for a deliciously good…
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…
There’s never a reason to shuck excellent skincare wellness, even in our naturally beautiful corner of the planet. The following (top-shelf) skincare brands are not only nationally respected with massive,…
– 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,…












