On Our Radar
Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention.
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 &
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.
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
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
SkyRise Farm
The 50 acres that SkyRise occupies is a working farm based in regenerative practices.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
In The Grove
Normally I don’t get too excited about eating at golf clubs. Country club food, as a general rule, tends to be reminiscent of the nursery, with a bland emphasis on
Things to Do
Events, gatherings, and outings: What to see and do in Dutchess County, NY.
October 10, 2024
Beginning on October 10th and running through November 24th, The Mad Rose Gallery will present Daniel Jocz: Ripped, Shredded, and Torn a significant solo exhibition
October 10, 2024
Bartenders from the Rhinebeck area will compete with their cocktail of choice; the winner by public vote.
October 11, 2024
70 minute guided walking tour with stories of pilots lost, tragic adventures and spooky events that have happened at the Aerodrome!
October 11, 2024
Indulge your palate and join us for an unforgettable evening of delectable cheeses and exquisite wines, expertly curated by McGrath Cheese Company.
October 12, 2024
An extraordinary lineup of vendors as well as special activities to celebrate their 10-year anniversary throughout the weekend.
October 13, 2024
A perfect final training run before the New York City Marathon, or a perfect way to spend a weekend in the Hudson Valley, running in this gorgeous setting.
October 13, 2024
Please join DLC for their Annual Fall Country Luncheon at the Jesse & Gayle Bontecou Wildlife Conservation Preserve.
October 26, 2024
Join Lasting Joy Brewery, Olivia Muenter, and Kinderhook Books as they host Books & Brews! This event is a grown-up book fair featuring authors, local vendors, and all the nostalgia of your favorite day of the school year. Sip on Lasting Joy Brewery’s extensive selection of beers, wine, cider, and cocktails while meeting amazing authors and perusing craft vendors. Food from Forno Rosso will also be there. 12 pm - 5 pm
October 27, 2024
Enjoy timeless music from classics like "Casablanca," "Sunset Boulevard," and more, inspired by Hollywood's Golden Age. Guest violinist Uli Speth will perform the famous Korngold Violin Concerto.
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