This article first appeared in the April/May 2015 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. Glynwood’s farm, located in Cold Spring, New York, carries on a tradition of conservation started by the Perkins family in the 1920s when they owned the farm. Prior to their ownership, it had been a functioning farm since the 1700s. “When the…
This article first appeared in the April/May 2015 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. History does not contradict positive, sustainable, and organic environmental practices. The historic Thayer Hotel at West Point is a testament to that, encompassing sustainable practices without losing any of the historic appeal of such a notable establishment. We are “proud of the…
This article first appeared in the December 2014 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. New York is the third largest wine producing state in the country, and the Hudson Valley, in particular, is one of the oldest and best-known wine regions, with a focus on premium boutique farm wineries. Nostrano Vineyards is a new winery that…
This article appeared in the August/September 2014 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. A direct link can be found under ‘Links to Articles.’ Gabrielle Vallarino makes jewelry using natural stone designs that are very tactile and materials that come directly from nature. Her love of creating jewelry came out of a background in painting and…
This article appeared in the Poughkeepsie Journal in August 2014. A direct link can be found under ‘Links to Articles.’ Randi Zinn and Allison Gould are both longtime yoga practitioners and teachers. After having children, they realized that mothers would benefit from having a space that allowed them to refocus on themselves through yoga.…
Liam Neeson is urging the U.S. government to pass stricter gun laws to prevent school massacres, such as the kind we have become all too familiar with. In an interview with the British magazine Radar, Liam called U.S. gun laws “crazy.” He spoke about the matter in more detail with the British newspaper the Independent.…
The Roger New York, New York City Pros • Subway access 2.5 blocks away • Free wine hour • Free newspaper of your choice (New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times) • 24-Hour room service & full service concierge • Restaurant on premises Cons • A daily fee is charged for use of the…
Laggies, starring Keira Knightley, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Sam Rockwell, written by Andrea Siegel and directed by Lynn Shelton, is the story of a late twenty-something woman who befriends a teenage girl while attempting to escape from her life. Megan (Knightley) is attending the bridal shower and wedding of her friend Allison (Ellie Kemper, acting…
Only Lover Left Alive is a film for people who love film. By that, I mean it has clever writing and dialogue and is shot with a style that reminds the viewer how a film can be art and beautiful and not just big explosions. Written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, it’s filled with symbolism: of…
Begin Again Starring Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Catherine Keener, Adam Levine, Hailee Steinfeld and James Corden Begin Again is a film for music lovers. Its working title was Can a Song Save Your Life? and that title describes the theme of the movie as well as anything. In the vein of films such as Walk the Lineor Almost Famous, or…
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