KENT — Little did Robert Lenz know that his interest in drawing as a child of five would lead him to have one of the most prestigious jobs in the world of New York advertising.
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — For a peak gardening experience, head up to Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, N.Y.
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New Milford >> “Helping to rebuild lives – one home at a time” is the mission for Rebuilding Together of Litchfield County Inc., located in New Milford. Over its 13 years that mission has been made possible through its dedicated volunteers and generous donations.
“There is nothing that is so aesthetically pleasing and yet so functional and versatile as the canoe.”
Gaylordsville >> The mission to preserve the historical charm of the former Merwinsville Hotel initially began in 1971, after Gaylordsville resident George Haase drove by on his commute to work and noticed the building was in an extreme state of disrepair.
Sherman >> Paula Sibrack Marian recently hit a milestone in her 45-year artistic career at the potter’s wheel.
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Westchester County >> Each time a new medium comes into being, immediately everyone believes it will over take its predecessors.
New Preston >> From Steven Miller’s perspective, it can take a lifetime — 46 years to be exact — to perfect and complete a painting, and in some cases even longer.
Litchfield >> Like a red streak flashing in the distance, he sniffs the air on the go and races to and fro in search of his target. His handler occasionally bellows out a command and the little red flash reacts and changes direction.
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Bantam >> When one first sees the art of Robert Deyber, one is struck by the precise movements of the subjects and by the surrealism. A jackrabbit sits with a lit match in its mouth while a couple of buildings burn in the background; two giant weaponized roses shoot cannonballs at each…
Litchfield >> Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center in Litchfield has a history of presenting some of the most cutting-edge and challenging programs and exhibitions. It has always welcomed men and women who value soul searching and learning in a contemplative environment. The cent…
As a young girl, Carol Wallace dreamed of an eventual career in fashion. Although her younger years ultimately led her down a different path, her vision recently came to fruition with the launch of a luxury scarf line inspired by her artwork.
In the opening pages of his candid and moving memoir, “Notes on a Banana: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Manic Depression,” David Leite reveals his most fervent wish as a child: “I wanted to be blonde and blue-eyed and have a last name like Stevens or Nelson. I wanted a one-story house for just…
BURLINGTON >> Cindy Chui sat in the meticulously appointed Lemongrass Asian Grill off Route 4 in Burlington, sunlight streaming in through large windows as diners enjoy lunch.
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BROOKFIELD >> “This snow, this snow, OH, how I wish it would go,” said mom.
Have courage, Litchfield County, we’re coming into the homestretch of winter. You can make it! Before you know it, the growing season will be upon us and we’ll be knee deep in the marathon of flowering the earth. But rather than holding your breath waiting for that to happen, now is the time…
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Goshen >> Several potential media stars were born and raised right here in Litchfield County. Well, the four-legged kind that is.
Sherman >> Carol Royal hopes her Strawberry Fields will be forever.
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LITCHFIELD >> Gardening brings together many crafts. So it came as no surprise when the exhibition space at Litchfield’s Oliver Wolcott Library was teeming with talent for Elizabeth Wolff’s exhibition “Penciled Tails.” In fact, if you never strayed beyond her immediate family, you woul…
WATERTOWN >> Sunlight streams into The Plaid Poppy, located at 705 Main Street, on a mid-autumn afternoon, warming the interior of the shop and illuminating the many and varied items placed about the gift boutique.
Litchfield >> The camera in Harvey Hubbell’s mind is always rolling. As a documentary filmmaker he sees a subject for a new film everywhere he turns. We are sitting outside his farmhouse in Litchfield, watching two boys across the road play basketball.
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Joseph Truini found a unique niche when he decided to write his first book on how to build a backyard storage shed.
In the town of Falls Village, summer signals the start of a musical tradition that has gone on for more than 80 years — Music Mountain’s chamber music festival. As the festival continues, loyal subscribers flock to this beautiful venue for an afternoon or evening of live music performed by n…
Written and photographed by John Torsiello
Written and photographed by John Torsiello
Who hasn’t fantasized about living in the south of France for part of the year? And what writer has not dreamed of getting that novel published? Constance Leisure has had both those dreams fulfilled.
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Thirty-years ago, while living as a teenager in his native Albania, Bachi Prevalla had a dream. Today, he is living proof that dreams do come true, as long as you work hard enough to turn fantasy into reality. The 48-year-old owner of Bachi’s Ristorante Bar and Grill on lower East Main Stree…
The After School Arts Program in Washington Depot has a new face on its Board of Directors. Dr. Michael John Williams has taken over the helm as the board’s new president. Williams is taking over for Jill Lloyd, who stepped down in February.
There’s an unwritten rule about Trade Secrets. In case you’ve missed all previous mentions of Trade Secrets, it is one of this country’s premiere plant sales, held right in our own backyard. Every year, Women’s Support Services puts on a benefit like you wouldn’t believe and we’re all the be…
As they expand Ox Hollow Farm at the historic Good Hill Farm Preserve, Mark and Stephanie Maynard have no shortage of work in front of them.
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Being a Grand Tourer racer is not for the faint of heart. Your ordinary sports car has been retrofitted under the hood to exist as a speed-demon. Pedal to the floor, maneuvering around a track at speeds up to 200 miles an hour causes different states of gravity to be experienced by the drive…
Once an avid player, Canaan’s Paul Ramunni hadn’t picked up an accordion for 42 years.
The new AJ’s Steak and Pizza building being erected off Route 4, just south of the center of Goshen, has drawn so much interest from patrons that it has become something of a tourist destination.
Walking into Pfahl’s Mack and Antique Truck Restorations garage on East Street in Bethlehem is akin to stepping back in time. Inside the garage are several vintage fire trucks, a marvelous 60-year-old Greyhound bus, and other old vehicles in various states of restoration.
In celebration of her new book “It’s the Little Things,” Susanna Salk is bringing her talents to the shops of New Preston. She will be creating interior vignettes of items that she finds “wonderfully necessary.” This is a term she thought of during our interview and it describes perfectly he…
