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 8, 2020
A sprawling 43+ square miles of authentic rural roots, an approximate community of 4,000 residents, and a resounding passion to…
Jul 1, 2020
“America… a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.” The…
Jun 24, 2020
The cherished Sharon Green, decorated with historic buildings, exemplifies the meaning of a quaint New England town – a…
Jun 18, 2020
A grounding blend of serenity and bustling expressiveness, Great Barrington is a mosaic of inspiration confidently seated in the heart…
Jun 10, 2020
Lake Taghkanic State Park is the summer gathering place of Ancram, NY. Swimming, Camping, Fishing, boating, or even their Twilight…
Jun 4, 2020
The dramatic, rocky cascade of the Housatonic River’s Great Falls earned the town of Falls Village its name despite initial…
May 27, 2020
Sheffield’s laid-back vivacity mirrors its rural charm. A surplus of outdoor recreation, antiquities, farmstands, and welcoming nature make Sheffield well-suited…
May 21, 2020
This weekend, pride will pulse throughout towns nationwide that are decorated with colors of red (hardiness), white (purity), and blue…
May 6, 2020
The Litchfield Hills are a gathering place – a place of homemade memories. As we celebrate Mom this weekend, let’s…
Apr 29, 2020
Foraging: searching for wild food resources. New Englanders are known for their resourcefulness. Rummaging through the Litchfield Hills foraging for…
Apr 23, 2020
Whimsical and airy, sleek and organized, carefully crafted, or more happenstantial – the outdoor spaces we create at our homes…
Apr 16, 2020
The Northwest Corner is a refuge; offering ample outdoor opportunities and a strong network of support to carry us through…
Apr 2, 2020
“Take-out,” “Curbside Pick-Up,” “Porch Drop” – a lingo of perseverance and innovation. As we’ve adjusted into new rhythms of daily…
Mar 26, 2020
A buyers’ market is traditionally one where supply exceeds demand, however, we are not in ordinary times. Despite a surge…
Mar 19, 2020
Sprawling views and unsurpassed stone architecture, Dennis Hill in Norfolk, CT, offers a spectacular open-aired setting from the Pavillion…
Mar 12, 2020
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir The Hudson Valley,…
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