Elyse’s Country Journal brings you a glimpse of the Tri-State Region’s unique charm! Browse our collection of blogs posts, photos, and eclectic articles to feel the vibe of the Berkshires, Litchfield Hills, and Columbia & Dutchess Counties’ Hudson Valley. Please email us if you have something you would like us to post or blog about.
Jul 12, 2018
Which came first: Canaan or North Canaan? Two towns with historically unique identities, the town of North Canaan was officially…
Jul 5, 2018
“Live in each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit.” — Henry David Thoreau…
Jun 28, 2018
A sprawling 43+ square miles of authentic rural roots, an approximate community of 4,000 residents, and a resounding passion to…
Jun 21, 2018
“…if I could have chosen, I think I would have simply chosen to be happy…” We live in a community…
Jun 14, 2018
Quirky – in the most charming way. Norfolk, contrary to being dubbed the “Ice Box” (due to its reputation…
Jun 7, 2018
Sharon’s clock tower stands prominently in the center of town – the embodiment of town’s revered reputation. The cherished Sharon …
May 31, 2018
“What makes the Farmers’ Market such a special place is that you’re creating a community around food.” – Byrant Terry…
May 24, 2018
This weekend pride with permeate our villages as we parade colors of red (hardiness), white (purity), and blue (vigilance, perseverance,…
May 14, 2018
For over 40 years, Four Brothers Pizza Inn has been an integral part of the business and community landscape of…
May 10, 2018
“When you thought I wasn’t looking” When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hang my first painting on…
May 2, 2018
Founded in 1985, this year the Sharon Classic Road Race is in its 33rd year. What started out as a…
Apr 26, 2018
“We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” –…
Apr 23, 2018
While “rural” in nature, the Tri-State Region’s close proximity to Boston and New York City has, over many generations, created…
Apr 19, 2018
CSA farmers epitomize the Berkshire lifestyle. Serving as a liaison between our strong communities and valued agricultural roots, Community Supported…
Apr 12, 2018
Just as Connecticut’s Northwest Hills are an interconnected web of talents and personalities, the area is also heavily woven with…
