Ashley Ruprecht and Jeffrey Schad transformed their Holmes, New York, property into a high-end maple syrup brand, producing hand-crafted syrups, vinegars, and heirloom pancake mixes with sustainable, creative, and family-focused practices.
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Designer Carly Ahlman transformed a Silo Ridge estate for a young NYC family, creating a contemporary, casual, and highly functional home with custom finishes, kid-friendly spaces, and stunning lake and golf course views.
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Bogardus Hall, built in 1781 and transformed over centuries, was restored by Andrea Walton with meticulous craftsmanship, honoring its Georgian roots while creating spacious, playful, and modern family living spaces.
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From restaurants like The Tasting Room to entertainment venues like the Four Brothers Drive-In, Dutchess County insiders reveal beloved eateries, farm stands, coffee shops, and secret spots that capture the region’s flavor and community spirit.
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In 2025, Dutchess County’s real estate remained strong despite high interest rates, with buyers drawn to Millbrook and Amenia for spacious, historic, and architecturally significant estates blending modern comfort with country elegance.
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Amelia Wilson, Millerton-based newsletter writer of Happy on Purpose, highlights cozy restaurants, unique shops, scenic winter trails, skiing, movies, and local sunset spots, offering a curated guide to enjoying winter in Dutchess County.
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Discover winter reading in Dutchess County at Merritt Bookstore, Oblong Books, and Stanza Books, featuring top reading picks and nearby spots for the best hot cocoa’s in the area.
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Beauty entrepreneur Megan Martino spotlights her Rhinebeck favorites, including restaurants and community activities like the Dutchess County Fair; she highlights the food, music, and local traditions that define Dutchess County living.
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At Troutbeck, chef Vincent Gilberti presents a communal whole roast chicken dinner, highlighting regional farms, seasonal ingredients, and thoughtful, low-waste cooking in a relaxed midweek setting.
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Once derelict and polluted, Scenic Hudson’s Northside Hub reimagines a historic factory as a net-zero campus, blending adaptive reuse, sustainability, and community investment in Poughkeepsie’s Northside.
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