June 2023 - Dutchess Magazine

Michael Poulin: Making Millbrook Home

Michael Poulin sets the stage at Squirrel Hall, delivering top-notch entertainment and unforgettable experiences.

Equinox Farm: A Haven of Horses, Hospitality, and Harmony

A visitor to Equinox Farm knows they’re in horse country long before the winding drive deposits them at the barn door. Fields with inviting cross-country jumps give way to large paddocks with horses contentedly grazing, and rows of ornamental maples screening the complex of buildings nestled at the base of a small hill.

Supporting Local Dairy Farmers in Pine Plains

Local dairy farmers in Pine Plains face significant challenges; supporting them helps sustain family farms and local food.

Passionate About Film and the Hudson Valley

The Mary Riepma Ross Professor of Film at Vassar College. The author of two acclaimed books, Divas on Screen: Black Women in American Film and Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western.

Dutchess Land Conservancy Barn Dance Raises $250K for Land Conservation

On May 20th some 300 people celebrated the return of the Dutchess Land Conservancy’s annual Spring Barn Dance at John Merryman’s Merryfield Farm.

Amenia Steakhouse, Modest

I had the best steak in years the other night, but it wasn’t from some place in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge served by a waiter wearing a chef’s apron around his midriff.

The Millbrook Watch Shop

What do you imagine a watch repair shop to look like? And who’s behind the counter? Guarantee you do not conjure up the reality of the Millbrook Watch Shop.

It’s up to All of Us

The bad news is we’ve screwed up the climate. The good news is it could be worse. The best news is there are things we can do that can make a difference.

West Side Story Love Story

They finish each other’s sentences. Share a passion for dance. Have had 28 careers between them. Truly, David and Jeanie Bean are two peas in a pod, and it all started with an accidental audition.

The Four Brothers Drive-In: An Iconic Movie Experience

Tucked away in Amenia, the Four Brothers Drive-In stands as a hidden gem, delighting moviegoers with its nostalgic atmosphere and delightful food and drinks.