This Month’s Featured Articles…

It’s time to celebrate the life and legacy of Jane Lloyd – a self-employed gardener and landscaper who passed away from breast cancer in 2005. When Lloyd’s illness made it difficult for her to earn a living, friends and family responded by graciously providing her with financial assistance, which enabled Lloyd to remain in her home in Lime Rock, CT, until her passing. After Lloyd’s battle with cancer, her family established The Jane Lloyd Fund in 2006. As an endowed fund within Berkshire Taconic Community [...]

In The Warden, novelist Anthony Trollope asks “What on earth could be more luxurious than a sofa, a book, and a cup of coffee?” For centuries, coffee has been a daily ritual for people worldwide. Minutes after waking up, many people across the world eagerly anticipate their first sips of coffee. Second only to oil, coffee is the most valuable legally traded commodity in the world, according to PBS. The US ranks #1 among the “Top 10 Countries that Drink the Most Coffee in the [...]

Memorial Day weekend was a glorious kick-off to summer this year, with bright blue skies and limitless sunshine and temps in the 80s. And here it is July already, with summer in full swing. When you’re in a soaking-up-the-sun mood, there’s nothing better than a glass of Rosé. It’s pretty to look at, is served very cold (perfect for hot days and nights), and pairs well with just about anything you’ll be eating outside (or in!), from salads to sandwiches to barbeque. It truly is [...]

It’s been a while since we’ve been able to hop a flight to some exotic overseas locale to revel in the stimulation of new perspectives, flavors, and people. Many of us are craving novel experiences and, luckily the Hudson Valley has so many enticing destinations that are in proximity. No flight required! Among them is The Hudson House New York – a waterfront craft distillery that opened in September 2021 in West Park. When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by panoramic views of the Hudson River. A [...]

In the hills of Connecticut’s Litchfield County is Kent Barns – a sprawling complex of antique barns that are home to a variety of stylish art galleries, shops, and top-notch eateries. Visitors flock there for Second Saturday – a family-friendly community event, which kicked off May 14 and runs through October 15. Be sure to stop by on the second Saturday of each month for a bite, some shopping or socializing with friends, or for some inspirational gallery hopping. The bucolic setting will be bustling [...]