On Our Radar

Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention.

Panacea is Good for You

Chefs and artists have a lot in common: Both take great risks to pursue their passions, knowing full well that the odds of lasting success are crushingly long.
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Foxtrot Farm & Flowers

 It’s not easy to reach Kate Farrar during the growing season. Most days she’s out of the house by 6 am, tending to the numerous beds at Foxtrot Farm & Flowers in Stanfordville.
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Hillrock Estate Distillery

From their home on a bucolic piece of land high above the village of Ancram, Jeff Baker and Cathy Franklin helm one of the country’s foremost craft distilleries. 
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Eileen Naughton’s Garden

Tall and willowy with hair the color of autumn leaves, Eileen Naughton looks like she belongs in a garden, which is fitting because it’s where she spends much of her time.
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Thistle Pass Farm

Now in its second year, Thistle Pass is flourishing; a successful plant sale in the spring, and local venues now offering its produce on their menus have left Brown “ecstatic and grateful.”
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SkyRise Farm

The 50 acres that SkyRise occupies is a working farm based in regenerative practices.
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Play for P.I.N.K 2024

On Friday, July 12, guests gathered at the beautiful Mashomack Preserve Club in Pine Plains for the 9th Annual Play for P.I.N.K. Millbrook Luncheon to raise funds for breast cancer research.
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Cottage Courses

Founded in 2023 by artists Polly Shindler and Natalie Baxter, Cottage Courses are hands-on maker workshops held at Troutbeck in Amenia and a few other venues.
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Makers Make their Mark at Field & Supply

The markets have become a mecca for those in search of everything from salts and soaps, to tender leather goods, to high-touch/low-tech household decor.
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In the Lyme Light

Lying in the fetal position on a bed, sitting shirtless facing away from the camera, propped up nude atop a stool—photographer Jiatong Lu captures the subjects of her series Nowhere Land.
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Wild Autumn Eats with Chef James O’Neill

While O’Neill holds certification for identifying mushrooms in New York State, he’s gained his particular knowledge of foraging through a career that’s taken him from the forest to the kitchen and back again.
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Baker Island Foods – Sweets Without Wheats

“Can a Cookie Change the World?” That’s the tagline for Baker Island Foods, Anna Hall’s specialty food company.
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Things to Do

Events, gatherings, and outings: What to see and do in Dutchess County, NY.

October 18, 2024
An evening of pumpkins and classic Charlie Brown and the gang
October 18, 2024
Step back in time to hear tales of local lore & legends, first hand paranormal experiences, farmhouse hauntings that lead to murder mysteries.
October 18, 2024
Calling all beginner watercolor enthusiasts! Nurture your creativity through the relaxation and inspiration of a watercolor class!
October 18, 2024
Back and better than ever for its 7th year! Dutchess Pride is proud to host its annual Teen Halloween Party at their new space in Poughkeepsie.
October 19, 2024
It will be a day of spooky celebration at the Village of Wappingers Falls.
October 19, 2024
100 paintings in 100 days to honor 100 years of Anderson Center for Autism.
October 19, 2024
Join SkyRise Farm for an autumn afternoon of basket making and a brunch.
October 19, 2024
Bruce's take on tradition has landed him in collaborations with some of the world's most highly respected players from roots to rock.
October 19, 2024
With a bucket in hand, meander through our flower fields, selecting stems that catch your eye.

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