Let’s get this out of the way before anyone gets the misguided idea this is some sort of scholarly piece: I am most decidedly not a grammarian, or much of any other kind of marian. If anything, I’m a whatinhellisgoingonherearian who may possess at least a passing familiarity with this readin’ ‘n’ writin’ thing, and […]
Hannah Schiller is a clinical, community herbalist and ecologist and owner of Foliage Botanics in Pine Plains, NY. Hannah believes that herbal knowledge and land connection is a birthright and that everyone deserves access to affordable, empowering, and supportive healthcare.
What is herbalism, you ask? Hannah describes it as follows: “Herbalism is essentially […]
Take a drive down the single-lane gravel path off of State Route 23 in Claverack, NY, and you’ll find yourself greeted with warm restored barns, a cocktail garden with an abundance of seating, and – of course – spirits aplenty.
Cooper’s Daughter Spirits, located at Olde York Farm, is a woman-owned and family-operated distillery, […]
The White Hart in Salisbury, CT, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Originally built as a farmhouse in 1806, the White Hart underwent a large-scale renovation in 2010 and officially reopened its doors in 2014.
The White Hart boasts 16 guest rooms, three dining rooms, a taproom with a full-service bar, two outdoor […]
This year, you can stop by the Kent Sidewalk Sale Days from Thursday August 1st through Sunday August 4th to enjoy a plethora of offerings and activities. While hours of the shops vary, the time frame is generally from 10am to 5pm each day, and the event takes place rain or shine! I […]
Eric Wilska, owner of Shaker Mill Books, has been in the book business since he was 24 years old. Previously founding and owning the Bookloft in Great Barrington, MA, for 42 years, and launching a mostly internet-driven offshoot called Found at the Bookloft in West Stockbridge, MA—in addition to a used bookstore called […]
A few months ago, I had been searching for what to buy my dad for his birthday. I’m sure you’ve all encountered this problem with at least one person in your life. They’re hard to buy for; what do you get for the person who has everything? There are only so many wallets, […]
Columbia County is home to a truly thriving variety of businesses, including a notable array of artisanal beverage producers. In an effort to spotlight the area’s breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries, this year’s first Scenic Sips Fest will be held on August 3rd from 4-8pm. Organized at Roeliff Jansen Park’s Hilltop Barn in […]
We all love a pop-up, and this show is well worth browsing both the wall and flat files. Art dealer Kim Schmidt has taken over Furnace – Art on Paper, curating a salon-style show of works on paper with a large bandwidth. Schmidt is more often showing at art fairs, so seeing these […]
On Thursday, July 18, Kemmerer Farm suffered a massive fire that devastated their farm. The fire took out two barns, all of their trucks and tractors, other equipment, and their office.
Kemmerer Farm is a 100-acre hay farm located in Stanfordville, NY. The farm is a family affair; John Kemmerer Sr. and […]