THE DAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Buying or selling a house is no easy feat, and Mahar understands that. Helping clients through one of the most major life transitions is not something that he takes lightly.
CUSTOM WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Main Street Magazine spent several hours with Jane Buck, the voluble English artist of Hudson Valley Letterpress, in her ground floor studio in the heart of Hillsdale, NY.
Matthew Larkin of Black Barn Farms and the Chairman of the Berkshire Botanical Gardens: Historic landscape designer & topiary creator
Christine recently caught up with the multi-talented Matthew Larkin of Richmond, Massachusetts. She learned all about Matthew’s Black Barn Farms, his topiary work, as well as his role as the chairman of the Berkshire Botanical Garden.
Feel Good Haus brings a holistic approach to wellness to the Berkshires
“True self-care isn’t about grand gestures – it’s found in small intentional moments,” says Tricia MacKenzie, the founder of Feel Good Haus in Great Barrington, MA. Prior to opening Feel Good Haus at 38 Railroad Street, Tricia was balancing a full-time career as a marketing executive, parenting two children, and being the primary caregiver for her terminally ill elderly parents – all at the same time. Life became a “relentless cycle” of doing things for others, with no space to pause or recharge.
Upstate Down: A Holistic Approach to Home
JUNE RECIPE
Community Banker: George Whalen III, president and chairman of the board of Bank of Millbrook
On a gray Wednesday morning, George Whalen III invited me into the conference room of the Bank of Millbrook’s newest branch in Millerton, NY. Whalen may look like a banker, with a starched oxford shirt and tie, but his easy manor is spontaneous and genuine. Those who know him well describe him as “a […]
Deck the Walls
From time to time, we can all use some inspiration. Sometimes we need to let go and embrace change. One way to do that is by switching up the artwork in our homes. A work of art – whether it’s a photograph or a painting – offers a new perspective and a window into […]
Sharon Pharmacy: It’s a family affair
“This is it!” The car had rolled through the sleepy town of Sharon, CT, in 1960. Just a family on an outing, exploring parts of the state that were remote from their home in Norwich. They were thinking of relocating. There was a house available on Calkinstown Road. There was an open retail space in […]
Finding comfort in family, community, and home-heating: Herrington Fuels Inc. continues a legacy
I recently caught up with Heather Canetto of Herrington Fuels Inc., which is located just south of Hillsdale, NY, by the old Roe Jan School. Talking with Heather I learned not only about the ins and outs of her business but also about the family legacy that she’s continuing in the greater Hillsdale area. […]