On Our Radar

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

25 Things to Do in Dutchess County This Winter

Dutchess County is the ideal winter destination, complete with countryside views, small town shopping, and family-friendly activities.
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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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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.

December 6, 2024
Join the city for the Festival of Lights, featuring fireworks, music, Santa, food, tree lighting ceremony and more!
December 6, 2024
Join the town of Millbrook for a fun evening of holiday festivities, from the parade of lights to the tree lighting!
December 7, 2024
Pop-up Holiday Art Show featuring work by 35 artists
December 7, 2024
All are welcome to enjoy Rosenthal wines, superb photography, and the stellar DK Farnum Estate Jewelry Collection.
December 7, 2024
Holiday craft and gift fair featuring unique hand-crafted gifts for everyone on your list!
December 7, 2024
Celebrate the arts and gather in a stylish arthouse space for this comedic satire.
December 7, 2024
Branchwater Farms is hosting their annual craft fair on Saturday, December 7th at the farm distillery, located in Milan.
December 7, 2024
Enjoy the parade along with the float competition then stop by the upper parking lot of Town Hall to visit Santa.
December 7, 2024
Brighten your holiday season by joining the Town of Dover once again for their Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

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