Voter Registration Deadline October 10th
Posted September 30th, 2008Voting is more than a Right… it’s your Civic Duty! From the League of Women Voters of New York website, here are some other important dates: Last Day to Register to Vote by Mail: October 10th Last Day to Register to Vote in Person: October 10th Last Day to Postmark An Application for An Absentee Ballot: October 28th Last Day to ...
Tired of Politics & Wall Street? Our latest from Liza Donnelly…
Posted September 30th, 2008Right now we could all use a laugh. Thank goodness we’ve got another Liza Donnelly cartoon to post! This one is from her latest book, “Sex and Sensibility”. We still have a few signed copies at the Barn in Pine Plains!
Auntie “M” Ties the Knot!
Posted September 29th, 2008Nearly a week has passed since the Hammertown Family celebrated the marriage of our staff blogstress (and theatrical composer/lyricist), Mary Murfitt, to celebrity hairstylist (she does Rhonda’s and my locks along with other celebs who choose to remain anonymous), Bonnie Hundt of Hylton-Hundt Salon. Mary and Bonnie were officially married July 21st in California while Mary ...
Cook Globally, Locally
Posted September 26th, 2008September 26th @ 6:30pm & 27th @ 4:00pm, 2008 Ethnic Cooking Class using local ingredients. Do you love the bounty and freshness of Hudson Valley grown produce and the diversity and flavors of ethnic cuisine? Home School Chef, Sung Uni Lee, & Hammertown Barn invites you to a unique and memorable opportunity to learn ...
Vote Early…Vote Often… at Hammertown
Posted September 24th, 2008These days things can get pretty heated when you talk politics. It seems everyone’s got an opinion. And, you know what? Everyone still has a Constitutional Right to have one in our country.
Lia’s Mountain View: Good Times, Good Food, Great People
Posted September 17th, 2008I’ve been dining at Lia’s Mountain View for over 24 years….Trust me to say, other than The Woodlands, in Lakeville, Ct., this is the most consistent and trusted restaurant in our area. For me eating at Lia’s is more than a dining experience…
Our Newest “Hammertown Home”
Posted September 16th, 2008In the interest of unbiased reporting, I feel the need to admit that the story you are about to read is completely biased. I have always wanted to live in a restored barn. So, when Joan suggested customer Ann Harding’s full-time residence in Millbrook as the next, Hammertown Homes feature, I jumped at the chance to tag along as scribe and photographer.
One Million Ways To Help
Posted September 12th, 2008One million. What comes to mind with those two words? Dollars, viewers, iPhones? What about a remarkable documentary that tells the story of one young man–along with eleven of his best friends– and his trek from Georgia to California in search of a dream?
A Fond Farewell to Our Elizabeth
Posted September 10th, 2008If you shop in any one of our three Hammertown stores, you’ve probably met Elizabeth Johnson. If you wanted to know ANYTHING about Mitchell Gold furniture…you talked to Elizabeth. If any of her co-workers (like me) needed help with the retail computer program…we called Elizabeth.
Labor Tent Sale… our best ever!
Posted September 3rd, 2008Thanks to you, our customers, this year’s Labor Day Tent Sale was a huge success…. Hammertown Barn was rocking and rolling this past weekend. By the end of our first day, Saturday, we were looking for more furniture for the tent!
No. 9 Restaurant – Millerton, NY
I have been a huge fan of Taryn & Tim Cocheo since they were at The Bottle Tree in Ancram, NY. To their Ancram fans' dismay, they closed The Bottle Tree & headed to Millerton... Ancram's loss is Millerton's gain!
The Valley Table
“The magazine of all things epicurean up and down the river.” So says the New York Times and I couldn’t agree more.
Dennis Wedlick Architect LLC
His iconic roof lines, his contemporary farm house designs, his belief in sustainability, and his honest respect for the American home all put him at the top of my list…
A.G.S. – Professional Home Delivery
I cannot say enough great things about them. They are a family-run business and take pride, care and responsibility for their work.
Upstate Films
I always get the feeling as I enter Upstate, that I’ve stepped back in time...It has an authentic soul and you can tell the people who run the theater love what they do.
Hudson Valley Fresh
Hammertown is supporting this not-for-profit dairy cooperative because they are dedicated to help the remaining farms in our region to not only survive, but to thrive.
The Amazing Real Live Food Co.
In case you hadn't noticed...I LOVE the cheeses from The Amazing Real Live Food Company.
Rural Intelligence — Be “in the know”!
If you want to be “in the know” about the arts, food, home, garden, music, shopping and day trips…this is the website for you!!
The Berkshire Taconic Foundation
Berkshire Taconic builds stronger communities and improves the quality of life for all residents of our region...
Stissing Design
One of the many reasons I love Tim’s work is in his clever details. Each one-of-a-kind piece is made with such care and originality it’s like buying a wonderful piece of art.
B. Docktor Photo
B. Docktor has the uncanny ability to capture all the emotions of a single moment in time through the lens of her camera. Portraits ▪ Weddings ▪ Events
Little Gates & Co. Wine Merchants
What I really love about Little Gates is the thoughtfulness with which they choose their wines and in how they talk (and listen) to their customers who are looking for recommendations.
WKZE – 98.1
By advertising on and listening to KZE, we are supporting their spirit of independence and at the same time we’re putting money back into our community.
Rembrant Painters
As a home stylist with a practice in upstate New York, Connecticut and the Berkshires, I see them as "my painters of choice." - Wanda Furman
Hylton-Hundt Salon
I had been hearing Rhonda talk about her "Hairapy" at Hylton Hundt Salon for quite a few years. "Bonnie not only makes me look beautiful, she clears my mind and nourishes my soul!"
Paula Redmond Real Estate
This lovely c.1845 farmhouse overlooks 37 plus acres of open fields, pastures and pond on a bucolic country road.
DePreter DeSigns – Signage & Sculpture
Jon is an enlightened and talented craftsman, who is always a pleasure to work with.
Caroline Phipps – Health Counselor
Could one conversation change your life? After one consultation with Caroline I was on a journey to find out more about me, the food I eat, and on the road to a healthier lifestyle.
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Events Calendar
- February 16 to March 11: News from Red Devon (in the New York Times!)
- March 11 to March 21: Half Moon Theatre Presents “7 Stories” a play by Morris Panych
- March 11 to April 18: Elliott Kaufman photography exhibit at Carrie Haddad Gallery – Opening Reception March 13th
- March 20 : Tree Pruning Workshop sponsored by Rhinebeck Village Tree Commission
- March 27 : Stan Hirson’s video journal “Pine Plains Views” to be shown at Pine Plains Library
- April 11 : Diane Meier’s “The Season of Second Chances” – Booksigning & Reception at Hammertown Rhinebeck
- May 15 to May 16: Mark Your Calendars for Trade Secrets 10th Anniversary
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