Camphill Village Coffee Shop serves up tasty treats & offers a welcoming, lively gathering space for the entire community to enjoy

All photos courtesy of Camphill Village Coffee Shop. Above: Ryan Huntington, Elijah Kent, and Laura Meza Assia at the shop.

From the moment you step into the Coffee Shop at Camphill Village, you’re sure to be greeted with the ambience of friendly chatter and a vibrant, inviting setting. I visited Camphill Village Copake in […]

By |2025-07-02T13:55:40-04:00July 7th, 2025|Business, Food, Main Street News|

The White Hart Provisions is all about delicious culinary offerings, dynamic aesthetics, and cozy community connection

All photos courtesy of The White Hart Provisions.

The go-to destination for my book club’s monthly meetings, The White Hart Provisions in Salisbury, CT, is a comfortable third space for truly any casual occasion, from more focused and work-oriented activities to casual chats with friends and time to unwind. 

The people & purpose behind Provisions 

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By |2025-07-02T09:32:59-04:00July 7th, 2025|Business, Food, Main Street News|

Chatham Summerfest brings music, food, and fun to Main Street

Above photo from Summerfest 2023. Photo by Mendy Waits. 

On Saturday, July 12, the Chatham Area Business + Arts Alliance welcomes back the annual and beloved Chatham Summerfest, beginning one hour earlier to jam-pack even more fun into the day! The fun summer festival centered on and around Chatham’s charming Main Street begins at […]

By |2025-07-03T09:00:06-04:00July 7th, 2025|Business, Main Street News, Out and About|

SPAF: A distinct, versatile venue space in the heart of the Hudson Valley

All photos by Olivia Nadel.

Founded by Erica Price in 2012, SPAF is a family-owned venue space in Saugerties, NY, operated by the dynamic partnership of Erica and her son, Joshua Price. “Together, we bring two perspectives and a shared passion to every event we host,” reflects Joshua gratefully.

The venue is housed […]

By |2025-07-03T09:59:02-04:00July 3rd, 2025|Business, Main Street News, Out and About|

Hart Textiles brings the power of fiber arts to Great Barrington

Above photo by Kenzie Fields

“I wanted to create a space where people could learn new skills, find community, and explore their creativity in a positive environment surrounded by other creative people,” says Jamie Goldenberg, owner of Hart, a textile shop in Great Barrington, MA. 

Jamie’s background is in weaving, and she even […]

By |2025-07-01T09:05:53-04:00June 30th, 2025|Business, Main Street News, Out and About|

Shop, stay, gather at the Copake General Store

Above: Deli counter worker Elizabeth serves up a slice of blueberry pastry that was hard to resist. The blackboard lists daily specials and where to find them. 

In days (all right, decades or even centuries) past, the general store was the heart of a community, a place to meet and make friends, get your supplies and […]

By |2025-06-27T14:03:40-04:00June 27th, 2025|Business, Food|

Premium ice cream on Route 7: Lee and Raven Krueger, owners & operators of the Modern Milk Bar in Sheffield, MA

Above: Modeled after the counter and stools in the former F2 Ice Cream Bar, the home of the Modern Milk Bar was designed and built by Lee Krueger. Photo courtesy of the Kruegers.

How did a couple from eastern Long Island seeking a place to retire create an ice cream shop in Sheffield?

Raven: We were contemplating […]

By |2025-06-27T14:08:10-04:00June 27th, 2025|Business, Food|

Sticks & Stones: Tattoo artist Nalla Smith shares all about his compelling creative journey and new Hillsdale, NY, shop with wife Christine Cherbonnier

“Like any kid who drew, I was lucky enough to have friends that were better than me at it,” quips tattoo artist Nalla Smith, owner of Sticks & Stones Tattoo in Hillsdale, NY. “So, that kind of showed me some tricks, but also gave me goals to get better at it.”

With Nalla having […]

By |2025-05-31T20:15:42-04:00June 2nd, 2025|Business, Featured Article, The Arts|
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