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On Our Radar - Pine Plains

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

Flights of Fancy: Hand-Painted Art By: Elizabeth Mandy

The natural world takes flight in Elizabeth Mandy’s work. Her wall murals brim with color and whimsy, and her hand-painted bags inspire envy.
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Demeter Home: Chic, Cozy & Unique

Demeter Home in Pine Plains is everything a home should be: warm, embracing, cozy—and extremely stylish. The icing on the cake is the family style-greeting that you get as you walk in the door, from owner Alex Athanasiadis.
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30 things to do in DUTCHESS COUNTY

We put together an exciting list of activities and places for you to stop by in North Dutchess County!
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A Complicated Elegance – Andrew Moore

Situated in an early 20th-century former shirt factory in Kingston, photographer Andrew Moore’s studio offers a glimpse into his process, his creative spirit, and his perspective on how he sees the world.
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World-Class, Home-Grown – Stissing Center for Arts and Culture

What Stissing Center can do with philanthropic, grant, foundation, and community support, is to bring in world-class artists and make it an affordable ticket. Moreover, we can create an arts and culture center that lifts up the incredibly artistic culture of rural America.
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Rural Refillery: Small Footprint

Nicole and Corey Clanahan proudly opened Rural Refillery in Pine Plains last March, bringing sustainable shopping to the community.
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25 Things to Do in Dutchess County This Fall

Every autumn, this picturesque region offers a plethora of enchanting experiences from scenic autumn hikes to charming harvest festivals. Make sure to make the most of this colorful season in Dutchess County! 
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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.
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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.
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Equine Learning at The Horse Institute

Specifically, horses at The Horse Institute (THI) in Ancramdale. Founded by Marie-Claude and Larry Stockl over 20 years ago, THI utilizes Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) to help teams and individuals discover where they are stuck and how to become unstuck.
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Mashomack Polo Club: A Tradition of Polo Excellence

The Mashomack Polo Club was founded in 1967 by Daniel Daly and David Thierienger. Originally on Shelter Island, it was relocated in 1979 to it’s current location, a former dairy farm in Pine Plains.
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Rural Center Refillery: Sustainable Bulk Refills Now in Pine Plains

Good things come in reduced packaging. Pine Plains is about to be home to Rural Center Refillery, a bulk refill stop for every day staples - from grind-your-own coffee beans to toothpaste tablets.
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Stissing House: A Culinary Gem in Pine Plains

I don’t live in Millbrook but if I did I would dine at the Stissing House every night. It was my first visit back to the historic Pine Plains building in years. I remembered with fondness the French menu prepared by the previous chef but I was unprepared for how truly excellent the food is under new chef and proprietor Clare de Boer
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