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contents / march 2010 Volume 7, Issue 9

Features 18 Building innovation

Robert Politzer, Green Street Inc. founder, uses his teaching experience to advocate for sustainable building and living. by gina marinelli; photographs © philip jensen-carter

22 Green My ride

Whether you commute on two wheels or four, more practical and sustainable options are plentiful.

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by tarez eisen; photographs provided

26 I nner Work

For this therapist, a home renovation provided a sacred space to nurture the soul and the environment. by polly kreisman; photographs by deborah degraffenreid

Also in this Issue: 30 Expert advice: Green Marketing Consumers and marketers need to beware of certain pitfalls in sustainable messaging.

32 Eco Chic Walls Designers suggest numerous styles to upgrade your walls in an ecofriendly fashion.

clockwise from top: images provided (3); © philip jensen-carter

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The Markets 38 REal Estate Listings 53 index of advertisers

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Departments 10 from the editor 10 publisher’s note 12 entryway 14 live/work 15 on the web 16 Green events 24 ASK THE GREEN advocate 35 what you don’t know 36 inner space 37 our green future 54 Green Residential maps 56 back porch newyorkhousemagazine.com 9

from the publisher and editor

deborah degraffenreid

Goin’ Mobile As we’ve covered green and sustainability over the past few years, our main focus has been the home: from building a new home or rehabilitating an existing property to finding the healthiest living spaces.

Throughout the process, we’ve learned there is always more to learn and report on.

This month’s issue focuses on transportation and explores the greenest modes of getting from one place to another. Although statistically the percentage of our population moving closer to urban areas with mass transit available is growing, there is still a great preponderance of automobiles on the road—something that is not likely to change in the near future. With this in mind, we offer

you a look at the greenest rides available to us now and at technologies coming on line to cut down on our collective carbon footprint.

On another note, based on the success of the Hudson Valley Green Real Estate Development Conference last October in Kingston, NY, we’re pleased to announce that we’re taking that show on the road with our first stop in San Francisco on March 25. In so many ways the Hudson Valley is truly a leader in the field of green and sustainability and it’s gratifying to see its success moving into other areas. For more information, please visit http://events.scheinmedia.com/grid.php

Publisher Jonathan A. Schein Editor Nancy Meyer Ar t Director Julie Novak Editorial Assistant Christina Jelski Editorial Intern Emily Herendeen Production Director Jessica Housen Contributing Designer Katie Love

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Read columns by Jonathan A. Schein on huffingtonpost.com

Proofreader Nancy Graham Contributors Beth Bengtson, Eric Francis Coppolino, Deborah Degraffenreid, Tarez Eisen, Monique Heenan, Philip Jensen-Carter, Polly Kreisman, Gina Marinelli Sales & Marketing Director Cynthia Kudren (845) 340-9600, ext. 110 cynthia@scheinmedia.com Account Executives Claire DePauw, (845) 340-9600, ext. 106 Poppy Ganung, (845) 877-0213 Bob Grossman, (914) 610-0467 Barbara Manson, (845) 926-6809 Randy Schein, (917) 685-7758

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Driving Factors When it comes to adopting new habits and behaviors like changing one’s mode of transportation, there’s always the question of motivation: What’s the driving factor behind the change? Is it for personal, health, or economic reasons, or a desire to reduce one’s carbon footprint?

Our cover story, “Green My Ride,” by Tarez Eisen, explores the plethora of options in the non-gasolinepowered vehicle realm. While all of these alternatives would certainly reduce carbon emissions, I have to wonder just how realistic they are to the average consumer who’s just trying to make ends meet these days.

Overall, these greener vehicles are still more expensive and not as fully-featured as traditional ones. Consumers have got to ask how many years it would take to recoup their investment. This notion of payback is quite real in consumers’ minds—it’s a major driving factor.

As an ardent supporter of renewable energy, I would love to own an electric car powered by solar panels on my garage. But the economic realities stand in the way of my realizing that dream. Until there’s very little or no discrepancy between sticker prices on the new hybrid and electric cars and their gas-powered counterparts, the greener alternatives will continue to represent a small fraction of the U.S. vehicle market. Sad, but true.

While we were preparing this feature, I came across an interesting report that illustrates how little Americans walk and bike to get around. The study, Bicycling and 10 NEW YORK HOUSE / March 2010

Walking in the U.S.: 2010 Benchmarking Report shows that where bicycling and walking levels are higher, obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes levels are lower.

Higher levels of bicycling and walking also coincide with increased bicycle and pedestrian safety and higher levels of physical activity. Among the main conclusions, this report finds that lack of investment in biking and walking could be contributing to higher traffic fatalities and chronic disease rates in the U.S. The publisher, The Alliance for Biking & Walking, argues that in these times of high gas prices, a warming climate, increasing traffic congestion, and expanding waistlines, increasing bicycling and walking are goals that are clearly in the public’s interest. The incentives are obvious, but turning them into reality requires a shift in mindset and habits—from the convenience of the car lifestyle to a more deliberate and conscientious attitude towards transportation.

What’s even more convincing for me (and perhaps for consumers) is that walking and biking are free.

If we all were to leave our cars at home just one day a week and carpool, bike, or walk wherever we needed to go, we’d save money, enjoy a little more exercise and interaction with others, while lowering our carbon footprint. Those, for me, are terrific driving factors.

Your neighbor,

Nancy Meyer

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March LIGHTLY “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”

—Charles Dickens

Close to 30 percent of the greenhouse gases released in the United States come from transportationrelated emissions.

Instead of driving to work, use public transpor tation, ride your bike, or carpool a few days a week.

For every gallon of gas that is saved, carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by 20 pounds. Sources: fueleconomy.gov, naturalgas.org

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This 28th annual event will feature a builder/ remodeler showcase for members to display their goods and services. $5 for public; free to card-carrying trade professionals. 2-7:30pm. Anthony’s Pier.

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March on the scenic Walkway Over the Hudson to suppor t female sur vivors of war across the globe on the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. Free. 4:30 kickoff. (845) 431-5663. womenforwomen.org

28th Annual Spring Westchester County Home Show March 27-28 White Plains

See displays and presentations on home products and services from local, state, and national vendors. $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for children 12 & under.

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Domestic Discoveries

The Architectural Digest Home Show at Pier 94 in Manhattan, to be held March 18-21, offers more than 300 design exhibits and design seminars including “The Zen Home” and “Eco-friendly Decorating.”

Attendees also get the chance to observe cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs, walk curated tours, and take part in complimentary consultations with design professionals. Go Green Expo is also being held concurrently. (See Green Events, page 18). $25 for weekend pass. Thursday free for registered interior designers and licensed architects, 10am-6pm; Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday and Sunday open to public 10am-6pm. Pier 94. (800)677-6278. archdigesthomeshow.com

In Living with Wine (Random House, 2009; $75), Samantha Nestor takes us into the homes of oenophiles (including Ryan Seacrest) who have adapted their living spaces into lavish and protective habitats for their collections of wine. Nestor includes collectors like Lynn Frame and Rick Hoskins, who decreased their carbon footprint by building their cellar in a pre-existing 1950s-esque concrete bunker in the foundation of their home. They used reclaimed wood, solar power, and decided to forgo air conditioning by keeping the room at its natural temperature.

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March 28 Kingston

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Live/Work showcases new, innovative, green, and local products and technologies for the office and home. Please send product information to Editorial Assistant Christina Jelski at cjelski@scheinmedia.com

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Building Innovation Robert Politzer, Green Street Inc. founder, uses his teaching experience to advocate for sustainable building and green living.

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robert politzer finds inspiration from nature, specifically at inwood park, where his Harlem River Resoration Project was granted $25,000 to build a pier for recreational boating and to accommodate the sloop clearwater.

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he greenest project of all is usually the one that is not done.”

While this may not sound like a conventional marketing line for a green construction company, it’s advice proffered by sustainable builder Robert Politzer, CEO of Green Street Inc. But conventional isn’t an adjective one would use to describe Politzer, who calls himself an “oddball” in New York’s green construction arena.

Politzer, a former high school biology teacher (who taught the subject in both English and Chinese on the Lower East Side), launched Green Street Inc. in 1998, having previously specialized in lead and mold abatement with Healthy Home Environmental. A LEED Accredited professional with a master’s degree in environmental policies and environmental construction, Politzer saw his future take shape when he began work on a green renovation project in Soho—on Greene Street, incidentally.

With a long-standing dedication to environmental issues, Politzer finds the term “green” distasteful, and prefers to call his work “smart.” As Tim Button, partner of Stedila Design, Inc. and a collaborator of Politzer’s interjects: “I want the word ‘green’ gone—it’s not the color of the month.”

Politzer agrees and says that green or smart construction is anything but a fleeting pratice. In a market that he describes as “the beginning of the green industrial revolution,” Politzer uses some unconventional methods to stay at the forefront.

One of Politzer’s most impressive projects is the millwork in The Visionaire, the LEED-Platinumcertified condominium in Battery Park. Green Street Inc. implemented ecofriendly cabinetry, using wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and all with low-VOC finishes. Politzer and Buttons, who is responsible for the interior design, are creating not only green and healthy living spaces, but some of the most luxurious homes that New York City real estate has to offer.

Another major project for Green Street Inc. was a $3 million renovation of two penthouse apartments on Fifth Avenue, which were merged into one massive green penthouse. When it comes to a project of this size and in a space that already uses high-quality materials, Politzer says it’s the de-construction that is more important than anything else. Keeping the Three R’s in mind (reduce, reuse, recycle), he says that deconstruction is used to salvage as many existing components as possible. “We skimmed off all reusable products, fixtures, appliances and sent them off to a re-use showroom,” he explains.

The Fifth Avenue penthouse, with its 360-degree skyline view of the city, houses some of the greenest materials including FSC-certified wood, LED lighting, low-odor/low-VOC finishes, and recycled glass tiles in beautiful hues that cover the bathroom walls. “Aesthetics didn’t have to suffer at all,” Politzer assures. He says the materials used in most sustainable and green projects are very similar, but it is Politzer’s integrated approach to the design/bid/build process that makes his company unique.

The trick, Politzer says, is to find people of an architectural background, artistic sensibility, understanding of the design process, and with a strong backbone. However, not every green professional is the real deal. To help distinguish the true pros, Politzer has also launched Green Street Connect, an online green business community. As the industry grows, Green Street will be able to provide an outlet for clients to find legitimate green professionals that have already been vetted. In return, this will drive business, he says.

But Politzer has other, perhaps more theatrical, plans up his sleeve when it comes to spreading the word about environmental issues.

“The Village Green” is Politzer’s version of a sketch comedy TV show (“Saturday Night Live”-style) that will spread knowledge as well as laughter. This idea for a television show on green building was conceived about eight years ago. Politzer, who acts as host of “The Village Green,” was inspired after attending a taping of “The David Letterman Show” and realizing that in order to bring his ideas to fruition, “it would have to be entertaining,” he says. “The Village Green,” which will be adapted for all electronic media, is being shopped around for sponsors, including Discovery’s Planet Green network.

Politzer realizes there is always a risk involved when it comes to a construction project—green or otherwise. While the construction industry was hit hard by the recession, Politzer says that the green industry is continuing to grow. “Even though we do green

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To help distinguish the true pros, Politzer has launched Green Street Connect, an online business community for clients to find legitimate green professionals.

construction, it’s still construction, still a lot of headaches and challenges,” Politzer says. “Not for the faint of heart.”

While his business is not immune to economic realities, Politzer says his team’s integrated approach is proving successful: Green Street Inc. has recently signed onto $2.5 million worth of new work.

Smart, green building is only going to expand as tax credits are offered and new mandates passed on green construction, Politzer says. He even predicts an upcoming trend in integrated agriculture due to “a big, local food movement.” This could mean producing food on New York City rooftops and then using the waste to heat the greenhouses.

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In many cases, a renovation or new construction project is multifaceted—the designers, builders, or brokers can work separately, even if on the same site.

“It’s madness doing it the traditional way,” Politzer believes, referring to one extreme example in which an architect didn’t physically view the construction site until it was nine months underway.

Communication is key for a project’s design, construction, and finances, and Green Street Inc. pitches not just great ideas, but also a competent and reliable team. “These are people I want to trust,” says Politzer, who works regularly with Buttons, among other trusted green professionals, such as Jack Beyer of Beyer, Blinder, Belle Architects and Planners.

Top, left to right: The grey-colored floors of the Fifth Avenue penthouse are made of Claro Walnut reclaimed hardwood from Restoration Timber; as a part of the green renovation of the Fifth Avenue penthouse, Recycled glass tiles line the walls and floors of the bathrooms, accompanied by low flow water fixtures, which reduce water waste. as part of his sustainability mission, Politzer is an ardent believer in supporting local businesses. He’s pictured above at one of his favorite meeting places, the indian road market and cafe, located near his home.

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Though small, the singlepassenger electric NmG from Myers Motors (below) has enough trunk space for convenience, efficiency, and even a “whole cart of groceries,” notes Dana Myers, Owner of Myers Motors.

Whether you commute on two wheels or four, more practical and sustainable options are plentiful.

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avigating the green transportation landscape seems more like an Oz-esque “Electrics and hybrids and biodiesels! Oh my!” task than an excursion into ecofriendly alternatives. Options abound for travelers wanting to be green, and while there’s no single correct path, it seems that whether you choose walking, biking, or earth-friendly cutting-edge technology for personal vehicles, they all travel a yellow-brick road toward a truly emerald future.

It’s been said that anywhere is within walking distance if you have the time. But for those without a direct dial to Dr. Scholl’s, and a longer trip than is walkable, the next greenest option is the bicycle. According to Wiley Norvell, communications director of the transportation reform group Transportation Alternatives, there are nearly 185,000 daily New York City bike commuters, with numbers growing every day in part because of increased safety and efforts like the Biking Rules education campaign in and around Manhattan. “We have safer bike lanes, and safer street designs, some lanes that are physically separated from traffic altogether.

And as more and more people have biked in New York, drivers have become much more anticipating of their presence,” he says. “The days of taxi cabs swerving across your path without looking, I wouldn’t say are over, but are in remission.”

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Likewise, bike commuters maintain a positive outlook on sharing city streets.

“I feel 100 percent safe when I go out riding,” says Bert Cebular, owner of the NYCeWheels bike shop on the Upper East Side. One good way to feel safer is to keep up with traffic, he notes. Electric bicycles, especially the Sanyo Eneloop Synergetic Hybrid Bicycle, are a helpful and practical option for city and country commuters who want a little more oomph in their pedals.

Available in the U.S. for the first time in September 2009, the Eneloop runs on a 25.9 volt battery and features three rider-assistance modes: Standard, Auto, and Power-up. The Standard mode works on a 1:1 ratio, wherein the rider’s output is matched by the engine’s output. Auto mode judges the cyclist’s needs and can boost the engine’s power output to a 1:2 ratio when it senses that the rider is struggling. The Power-up mode runs at the maximum 1:2 ratio all the time, giving the rider the benefit of making longer and harder trips with less fatigue. All of these modes are possible through regenerative capabilities, which means power is pumped

back into the battery when the rider uses the brake, so ride range and power are increased.

The Eneloop, which retails around $2,300, has a maximum range of 46 miles on one charge and will make the rider empowered and energetic, says Sanyo spokesman Aaron Fowles. It can help with transport, commuting, or even function as a primary vehicle for those with lower travel needs.

“We see this as a commuter option, for people who are mindful of the environment, who are worried about driving a car and contributing to CO2 emissions.

The concept is very sustainable,” says Fowles.

Another two-wheeled option is the Zero S, available from Zero Motorcycles.The Zero S is a street ready, fully electric motorcycle available for $9,950, with a top speed of 70 mph, 60 mile range, charge time of less than four hours, and an overall efficiency of less than $.01 per mile, the company says.

It’s half the weight of a conventional motorcycle and has other benefits as well. Founder Neal Saiki explains, “An electric motorcycle doesn’t require a special outlet, you can just plug it in anywhere. And it’s light enough that you can ride it right up the sidewalk into your office building…it’s really light and convenient and clean, no oil, nothing dripping out, nothing flammable on the motorcycle,” he says. “It’s really safe.”

But for travelers not yet ready to commit to a twowheeled ride, Myers Motors offers the single-passenger, all electric $29,995 NmG (No more Gas) and doublepassenger DUO (Doesn’t Use Oil) vehicles. Nearly 76 percent of workers in the U.S. travel alone to work, a number that confirmed Myers Motors owner Dana Myers’ suspicion when he saw mostly vacant cars on the road while driving his daughter to school. “The whole point of a single passenger commuter vehicle is that you’re only using up the space that you really need for the vehicle,” he says. “…most travel can be done with an electric car, or electric vehicle.”

left to right: the all-electric Tesla Roadster, able to travel 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds, with a 244-mile range, and charge time of less than four hours, is touted as “performance with a clean conscience;” Zero Motorcycle’s electric Zero S, With a frame made of aircraft-grade aluminum and an economy of less than $.01 per mile, is a light and efficient alternative for travelers.

“The whole point of a single passenger commuter vehicle is that you’re only using up the space that you really need for the vehicle.”

—Dana Myers, Myers Motors The aesthetically quirky NmG has a lithium battery with a life of around 100,000 miles, a 50-to-60 mile range and 70 mph top speed, though Myers says, with a larger battery, a 100-mile range is possible. The DUO, available for sale this year, has similar specifications with more limited maneuverability in traffic, since it is designed for two passengers. “It’s fun to drive,” says Myers. “You can’t have a bad day driving one of these things, because you get so much positive affirmation driving it.”

Classic designs with a green twist are also available from luxury car companies like Mercedes Benz, Audi, and BMW. Options range from the S400 Mercedes Hybrid to Audi’s clean-diesel A3 TDI, which was named 2010’s Green Car of the Year at the December 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. Achieving an EPAAlthough originally designed for utility, Sanyo’s Eneloop Synergetic bicycle is now a viable option for commuters because of its three-speed regenerative, pedal-assist capabilities that make for extended, less physically demanding rides.

estimated 42 mpg highway, the A3 TDI is 50 percent more fuel efficient than comparable gasoline engines.

For those with a love of the open road and zero gasoline dependency, Tesla Motors serves up the twopassenger Roadster. This innovative, all-electric sports car has a top speed of 125 mph, a range of 244 miles, and an expected battery life of 100,000 miles. If luxury, speed, and sustainability are what you are after, the $101,000 Roadster offers all three by way of its 375-volt air-cooled motor with base output of 288 peak horse power, its lightweight body, and a variety of design options.

Knowing the available options to go green will take you far. As Norvell of Transportation Alternatives advises, one need not try to overhaul everything at once.

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Resource List BIKE SHOPS NYCeWheels New York; (800) 692 3943; nycewheels.com

ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND KITS BionX Intelligent Mobility Systems and Bicycle Retrofit Kits Sherbrooke, QC; (819) 563-1035; bionx.ca Sanyo Eneloop Synergetic Hybrid Bicycle San Diego, CA; (619) 661-1134; us.sanyo.com/commercial-eneloop-bike

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Dear Paul, I know residential properties can net meter, meaning sell electricity to the grid generated from solar PV and wind turbines. This offsets electricity cost from the utility because one can sell electricity to the grid and only need buy it when there is not enough sun or wind. I thought commercial buildings can also do this now. But I read recently about a small business in upstate New York that was told by the power company it doesn’t have to buy the power generated from the PV installation at the business. This means the business can’t offset its electrical use from the grid by generating its own clean energy. What’s the real deal?

Can commercial buildings net meter or not?

—Mike, Saugerties Hello Mike, You are correct. Residential homes can net meter and install renewable systems sized up to 25 kw, which is large enough for most homes to generate the full amount of power needed.

In 2008, legislation passed in New York allowing non-residential users to net meter. The law’s intent was to allow energy generated from wind and sun by non-residential customers to be sold back to the utility—in effect, to mandate utilities buy this clean energy.

The small business you mention that was told by the power company it can’t net meter is Hudson Valley Clean Energy (HVCE) in Rhinebeck. Jeff Irish, president of HVCE, told me: “It’s frustrating because for years the utility companies were attempting to stop net metering.

They don’t like solar because they’re motivated to sell electricity. Solar threatens sales.”

Basically, the utility companies were trying to get around the intent of the 2008 state law which allowed non residential net metering for the first time. Irish said: “This was not what the legislation was intended to do. Even after the legislation they were still trying to limit commercial net metering.”

Carol Murphy, executive director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, (ACE NY) confirmed that after the 2008 legislation, utility companies created roadblocks to circumvent the legislation’s intent. But luckily, as Murphy clarified: “New state legislation will pass in the next few weeks that will close the loophole which circumvented the intent of the law.” She added: “Net metering is so important and I’m glad the utilities have come around. There’s lots of federal money around for schools and municipalities to get renewable energy systems. It’s so important to do this now and not miss the chance to leverage federal dollars.”

The good news is commercial net metering will soon be a reality in New York, without any hindrances or attempts to block this important change. Murphy at ACE concluded: “The more solar and wind we have at homes, schools, businesses, the more people will realize the technology really works. Alternative energy is not so alternative. It’s not a boutique form of energy.” For information about ACE, visit aceny.org.

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personal space Isaac shamah’s meditation room on the third floor is simply furnished and has sweeping river views. He envisioned a house that reflects the healing aspects of his meditation and psychotherapy practice.

inner work For this therapist, a home renovation provided a sacred space to nurture the soul and the environment.

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s we climb the stairs of his 1860 Victorian, catching stunning views of the Hudson River through curved double-paned bay windows on the landing, Isaac Shamah explains that if it is just dark enough, low lights gently come on a few inches from the floor throughout the house as we walk by.

“I have done several 10-day ‘sits’ at the Vipassana Meditation Center in Massachusetts, he says, “and auto motion lights like these silently guide you through the meditation areas. They light your path just enough to see where you’re going.”

This idea of soothing, meditative space that both sustains and celebrates the surrounding environment was the path Isaac, his wife Nitza, and their 10-year-old twin daughters chose when they found this house in Nyack, 25 miles north of New York City, and began a green renovation.

“There is a sacredness, a spirituality to caring for the environment,” says Shamah, a former partner in an importing business in New York City’s garment district, and now a psychotherapist in private practice, with an office in the house.

The house sits snugly next door to “Pretty Penny,” Helen Hayes’s grand estate where she lived for over 50 years. In 1996, talk show host Rosie O’Donnell

bought both houses, reportedly using what is now the Shamahs’s home for the babysitter.

When Isaac and Nitza bought the 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom house in 2000, it was covered in grey aluminum siding, parts of the third floor had long ago been partitioned for use as a rooming house, and there was a small, hard-to-access kitchen, redone in the 1980s.

The first project was the kitchen. “I wanted them to circulate happily through the space,” says local interior designer Meryl Foster. “The kitchen was diabolical… you had to go through a maze to reach it from the front door. It stopped any organic flow of light and air through the house.”

“To me, it was all about creating a beautiful, green, and healthy environment in the home and the garden,” Shamah explains. “I wanted the house to also reflect the healing aspects of both my therapy practice and meditation.”

Foster designed the layout of the new kitchen and then worked with another designer, Philip Barcellona, during the construction phase, to create the central hub of the family living areas. The footprint was enlarged and appliances and cabinets were replaced.

Whenever possible, Isaac and Nitza insisted on “recycling” furnishings from previous homes. “They

have such a casual lifestyle,” Foster says, “that was the lead I took.”

A giant Holly Hunt dining table in the sunroom serves as the family dinner table, while the so-called formal dining room near the front of the house is for ping pong. The sunroom was rebuilt when a back entrance was added to the house, leading up a stairway to the sunroom, with solar window shades, which spans the back of the house. The sunroom then opens into the kitchen, giving a bird’s eye view of Isaac’s organic gardens in the back.

Even in winter, cold frames in the garden burst with lettuce and Swiss chard. At the height of summer, the gardens yield organic tomatoes, eggplant, squash, garlic, rhubarb, soy beans, and more. Leftovers and scraps go back to the garden as compost, mixing in fall leaves collected from neighbors and horse manure (traded for cucumbers) from a nearby farm.

The entrance to Isaac’s office is, appropriately, right off the garden. “In gardening, as in psychotherapy, you’re dealing with the energies of growth and healing,” he says, walking through the raised garden beds that are wintering over. “The house, too, needs to be as much integrated into the Earth and nature as possible.”

One of the first things the family did was have the house tested for air leaks to mitigate loss of heat in the

The kitchen was reconfigured to be the central hub of the house and family space.

The family often prepares food grown themselves. At the height of the season, Shamah grows more than 20 different varieties of organic fruits and vegetables.

Cold frames (right) make winter lettuces, chard, and hardy vegetables possible.

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Shamah relaxes in the sunroom that runs along the back of the house. The windows overlook his organic gardens and the Hudson River beyond; The children’s room, designed by Meryl Foster, borrows a Moroccan theme for a ribbon and bead tent hanging inside a 19th century turret.

winter and cool air in the summer. Rim joists under the floors were sprayed with polyurethane foam insulation and the plumbing and electrical penetrations between the basement and ground floor were sealed.

On the exterior, the walls were pneumatically densepacked with loose blown fibrous insulation, primarily recycled newspaper.

About 30 percent of the family’s year-round electricity comes from a 3.4 kilowatt solar installation on the roof. Under the roof, a thick layer of insulation is designed to increase the R value and reduce the loss of heat.

An inverter in the girls’ closet on the third floor changes from DC to AC in the summer and unused power goes back into the grid, giving the Shamahs credit with the utility company, Orange and Rockland.

A 90 percent AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) gas furnace heats the home. Shamah keeps the three zones in the house, and a fourth for his office, set to 68 degrees in the day and 65 at night. All the old double hung windows, and even the crank windows in the curved walls, were replaced with double-paned, vacuum-sealed units.

The second floor master bedroom suite includes a family TV area and a master bath. This bathroom and one more on the second floor, both done in black and white tile, may be renovated in the future. Another bedroom serves as a workout room; a third is for guests.

Up the stairs again, by the path of the meditation lights, at one end of the former “boarding house” third floor, the girls share a suite of rooms in cotton candy pink, where a round tent of hanging ribbons “with a Moroccan feel” that Foster designed after several consults with them, hangs in a corner turret.

“From a psychological point of view,” Isaac says, “children are often put into a space of someone else’s creation. I think it was important for them to be part of the process.”

At the other end of the third floor is Isaac’s meditation room with a few simple floor pillows and sweeping Hudson views.

“It’s all about doing the internal work,” he says, “so your mind, your garden, and your house are as healthy as possible.” n 28 new york house / March 2010

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curved, double-pane windows The 1860 Victorian overlooks the Hudson River in Nyack. When the Shamahs bought it in 2000, it was covered in aluminum siding and had boarding house rooms on the third floor.

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expert advice

Green Marketing: What’s It All About?

Savvy consumers should verify claims about a product’s eco-responsibility and marketers have the obligation to “walk the talk.”

By Beth Bengtson

what’s wrong with this picture? companies touting a sustainable message need to bring that philosophy into the board room as well as the consumer marketplace.

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ver the past few years we’ve seen a proliferation of messages touting products’ environmental benefits. You’ve seen these ads on TV and the Internet, in newspapers and magazines.

Simultaneously, the marketplace for these products has rapidly expanded. Wal-Mart, Target, and Home Depot now carry green products. Indeed, green has gone mainstream. This increased demand and distribution has led to a sea of green messaging in the marketplace, which is otherwise known as “green marketing” or as we can call it at my company SDialogue, a “green smog.” But what is green marketing, and when is it best employed? And how can consumers sift through the haze?

The American Marketing Association (AMA) defines green marketing as the marketing of products that are presumed to be environmentally safe. You have to love the word “presumed” in that definition—no wonder people have questioned the effectiveness of green marketing. But research has shown that some firms are truly benefiting from green marketing. The firms that actually “walk their talk” have the most success, as the

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marketplace quickly weeds out inauthentic messages, products, and services, thanks to savvy and smart consumers.

Only when price and performance are comparable does touting a green message make sense.

One green marketing success story is Clorox’s new Green Works product line. One year after launch, the consumer products giant’s line of ecofriendly products captured 42 percent of the consumer market for natural cleaning products—without hurting the market share of existing companies such as Method and Seventh

Generation. So as consumers realize that nontoxic products exist that work as efficiently as toxic products, this market will continue to expand. Given the choice, consumers prefer not having toxic cleaners in their homes.

For a business, it’s important to note that just doing green marketing and touting environmental benefits is not enough to sell your product or service. When Clorox brought its new line to the market, the company made sure the product worked as well as toxic cleaners and was comparably priced. Only when a product’s price and performance are comparable with others’ does touting a green message make sense.

For home buyers or consumers looking to purchase green products or services, the key is to make sure the company is indeed “walking the talk.” This may require some research, but increasingly, companies are promoting their sustainability efforts on the Internet and in published reports. Look for testimonials from other consumers who have already purchased green products and services. Check out user reviews on websites such as epinions.com and amazon.com. An excellent resource for researching green products is

beth bengtson, a sustainability consulant, advises clients on getting their houses in order before crafting an effective eco message to customers.

thegreenguide.com and greenseal.org, which has a product search tool.

For businesses—whether you’re a real estate development company, green home builder, green home furnishings supplier, or a green designer—the communication strategy requires some thought. As a company looking to tout your greenness, you should first assess if your company, product, or service has the credibility (facts and figures) to make the claims that you want. Are your messages relevant and aligned with your business? Can you translate your data so that it has meaning and people can relate to it? For example, just telling people to change their light bulbs to save the environment does not make for behavior change since the environment is not a primary concern for most consumers.

However, when the message relates to people’s values, the impact is greater. In Utah, for example, the message, “Wind Power Can Fund Schools” was found to be a more effective message than, “Wind Power to Save Water” as residents were more concerned about schools than water. Another case involved a utility company that was trying to minimize blackouts. A message of, “You’ll save Money and It’s better for the Earth” was less effective than messaging that used peer pressure as a motivator. In short, the more people can relate to the message, the more effective it is.

In the end, effective green marketing–for a business– goes back to the basics. Know your target market, make sure the product or service meets the needs of the market, make sure the pricing is competitive, and then make sure your messaging is authentic and aligns the product or service with the values of the target market.

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Eco Chic Walls

Genome Embroider is one of Carnegie’s subtly striking, ecofriendly wall coverings. The company offers an entire line of vinyl-free products.

Designers suggest numerous stylish ways to upgrade your walls in an ecofriendly fashion.

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hen redecorating walls, going green might not be what one thinks of when considering a style or design scheme.

Yet many companies are offering sleek and stylish ways to decorate that are distinctly ecofriendly.

There are numerous ecofriendly wallpapers and wall decorations, as well as paints and plasters, that are natural, good for you, recyclable, and/or used from reclaimed sources. Decorating doesn’t have to be another hazard to your health and the environment; it can be a project that is as green as it is beautiful.

Wallcoverings and natural wall decorations like grass cloth are current popular decorating options for wall upgrades, says Frank Cohen, president of Sun Wallpaper and Paint in Poughkeepsie. He says they are becoming popular again for two reasons: “One is the faux finishing movement is starting to wind down and that look has become a bit stagnant,” he says. “Secondly, the higher end wallpapers from England such as Farrow & Ball and Sanderson can add elegance and design to any home and really make a design statement.”

Kate Dayton, owner of Green Courage in New Paltz, says that grass cloth is popular because it provides visual interest. “It just gives a beautiful texture to a wall,” she says.

Honeysuckle vines are another natural product being used by interior decorators like Tim Button of Stedila Design. One thing Button advises to consider when designing with ecofriendly products like honeysuckle vines is durability. “If you have to replace it every year I don’t care how organic it is,” he says. “It’s a problem.”

Two wallpaper lines he uses that are “tough” are Innovations and Carnegie. He has even used Carnegie’s products in wet areas, such as bathrooms, because they are antimicrobial and because they “hold up really well,” he says.

Innovations’ “Innvironment” line includes cork and grass cloth coverings in various shades, patterned paper made from non-woven pulp, or a tiled look made from recycled paper. Some of

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“Part of being ecofriendly is creating a good air environment for our products within the home.”

—Carolyn Tierney, Ferrium Design Studio, ASID Innovations’ products are also cradle-to-cradle certified.

Carnegie’s sustainable wallpaper line, which runs $18 top $36 per yard, is made of water-based inks and coatings that replace the hassle and smell of vinyl and adhesives.

Another staple to wall design is the transformative standard—paint. Brands like Mythic and Aura by Benjamin Moore are no-VOC (volatile organic compounds, which are harmful to health) paints that make indoor projects bearable.

“You can paint in the middle of winter and not worry that you’re harming anyone or yourself while it’s being done,” says Dayton.

Cohen of Sun Wallpaper and Paint says his store carries three lines of zero-VOC/low odor paint: Elements by California Products, Lifemaster by AkzoNobel, and Eco by Farrow & Ball.

From the earth to the interior, American Clay is a natural plaster from the ground that can transform a room with a Venetian stucco look. Faux stucco finishes create a look that clients have been seeking out for the past 10 years, says Carolyn Tierney of Ferrium Design Studio, ASID. Beyond its physical

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horoscopes for your home life by Eric Francis Coppolino / March 2010

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he mighty equinox is about to arrive, introducing what promises to be the springtime of our lives. Feel the vibrations.

What we go through in the spring of 2010 will shake society, and open the minds of many—at least for a moment. Yet you have the ability to make this a threshold, not a temporary awakening. Whether you free your mind or free your body does not matter: one will follow the other dependably. The important thing is to not cling to the past, cling to yourself, or for that matter, cling to anyone.

Aries (March 20 – April 19) You’re not the goodie-goodie you like people to think you are, despite how you flaunt your wild side. Though you would probably never own up to that contradiction, it’s time to worry less about your image and more about how being authentic draws authentic people toward you.

I suggest you admit to your chaos, your passion, your craving for freedom. I suggest you admit to the true fact that your attractions follow no special logic, no rules, and in the end, know no bounds. You could spend a lot of time worrying about why you have tried to pretend otherwise; you could wonder why you’re caught in the structure that you’re in. Or you can simply be free.

Taurus (April 19 – May 20) You have an active imagination; it’s so active, you rarely give yourself a chance to step out. Yes, Taurus is the sign most often associated with physicality and grounding and all of that, but lately you seem more in your head than usual. You seem to be searching and dreaming and exploring in there. That’s fine, as long as you take some of what’s in your head, and put some of that pancake batter onto the griddle. True enough, you don’t have to. You can keep stirring it in your mixing bowl. You can keep adding sugar. But as long as you do that, you’re always going to have batter and you’re never going to have hotcakes.

Gemini (May 20 – June 21) Don’t expect your social experiences to follow a plan, or even your vaguest notions of what you thought you wanted. I would propose that you will figure out what you want in a series of experiments, at the end of which you will have given up on a few old friends and made some brilliant contacts with some new friends. This is the time to desire new people, places, and experiences. In fact, it’s time for them to desire you right back. I would say if you don’t want attention, don’t leave the house, but not even that will work. Remember this attention parlays into your workplace or professional activities. You will be rewarded for good work, so keep your focus.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) You cannot control the outcome of events, and you don’t want to. What you can do is pay attention to the flow and skate along with the game. And it looks like a fast game, for sure, where the rules change. Mars finally stationing direct is likely to improve your attitude about money, as long as you remember to invest it in what has lasting value, or in what fits a long-term plan. You feel like you have a 36 NEW YORK HOUSE / March 2010

lot of mojo, which remains true as long as you apply every molecule and photon of it consciously. There is a direct relationship between awareness and power, and at this opportune moment I suggest you add some ambition. Not a lot, just enough.

Leo (July 22 – August 23) You’re about to get a surge of energy—though I suggest you go for the slow burn. Keep your flame blue and clean and at just the right temperature. In other words: plan for the long run. Mars is about to station direct in the first degree of your sign; then over the next 10 weeks it will work its way clear across Leo, touching the natal Sun of everyone born under your sign. Through the long Mars retrograde, you’ve done a fine job reinventing yourself. I suggest you stretch gently into this new concept of who you are, rather than inflating like an airbag. You’ll be tempted; yet the long-term outlook says that if you pace yourself, the very best is yet to come.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22) You now know the truth about a health situation that has long troubled you, taxing your peace of mind in a way that you’ve let on to only a few people in your life. Though you prefer to be truthful, you were correct in not spreading your anxiety, mainly because you knew it would come back to you. Now that your worst fears have been proven unfounded, you can spread something else, which is your unmitigated vitality. And that will come back to you, just like anything else you broadcast. In the next six months, this echo effect is only going to intensify, and you’ll need to be clear with what is yours and what is not.

Libra (September 22 – October 23) This is not the time to seek stability in your relationships— it’s time for something better. This theme repeats over and over this spring, any way you shuffle, slice, or dice the planets. You need to trust the stability within yourself.

Most people seek structure on the outside, and give their relationships a too-difficult job. The difference, in the end, is about maturity; when your life moves as fast as it’s going to move, and becomes as unpredictable as it’s going to become, you need to know where your center is, and you need to know how to get there fast. Then you will be able to play fast and loose, something that is unusual for you, but which you’ve craved for a long time.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 22) It may be driving you half-mad that a partner can’t hone in on their sense of identity. But then, you’ve been wavering on a commitment for many weeks, and this commitment has a lot to do with who you are; or rather, with acknowledging who you are. There is more to this commitment than meets the eye, because of the depth of the understanding involved. In a sense, you’re making an agreement with yourself about the role that you deserve in the world; which in turn is a reflection of how powerful you are willing to believe you are. True, over the past few months you’ve given yourself many reasons to doubt, but in truth you’ve discovered just as many to have confidence.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22) Few astrologers would advise someone born under your sign to take a little extra risk, fearing what you might do.

However, I’m aware the extent to which you have put the restraints on yourself in recent months, and have retreated far from your usual swashbuckling self. Here is the key: respond to your feelings and not your mind. Start from where you feel safe. That is a feeling you can actually trust.

From that space of safety, take a step; then when that works out, take another step. You may, along the way, feel the impulse to leap in feet first, and I wouldn’t want to stop you; just make sure you’re absolutely willing, with no hint of hesitancy.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) It’s time to make some fast, bold professional moves; primarily this is the time to make sure you’re as visible as possible. If you stay where people can see you, you’ll increase the chances of success significantly: success as you define it. I have an idea of what that is: the privilege of expressing the person you actually are in your professional life. Capricorn is often accused of being ambitious; I see the matter differently, as a quest for authenticity that brings you through many incarnations of your career and your role in the world. In actual fact, you must try again and again till you find the place not where you fit, but where you are free to exist.

Aquarius (January 20 – February19) In astrology there are, occasionally, before and after moments. That is the easiest way to understand, or to even see, the meaning of how the planets move. You have now arrived at an “after” moment: after a very long spell of the need for clarity, coexisting with yourself in a kind of misunderstanding. You have resolved something, or perhaps you’ve just observed something, but it goes so deep into who you are that it seems to reach across all your lifetimes. In any event, however you choose to think of it, you have turned one page of your life and embarked on a whole new volume of existence. The territory changes fast from here: take careful, conscious steps and always notice where you are, and whom you’re with.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20) Know good times when you’re in them—and you are.

These are not the kind of good times that melt into the background of history, forgotten because of their comfort. This is a moment that stands out rather than stands back, and which you may consciously, willingly, and lovingly use to enter a new phase of your life. I trust that you feel a certain energetic relief, relaxation, and the growing sense not that you have enough, but that you are enough. Keep that feeling, and remember the idea, if you lose contact with the inner orientation. It is fair to say that everything is about to change—in ways you would have wished for, if you could have ever predicted what was possible.

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fter reading about RCA’s new Airenergy device that takes free electrical energy out of the air and uses it to power gadgets, I thought: Nikola Tesla, forgotten father of modern electricity, radio, and wireless communications, must be working from the afterlife.

Tesla developed alternating current electricity and invented the radio. He bought land on the cliffs of Long Island Sound in 1902 and commissioned architect Stanford White to build a stately brick laboratory with a magnificent 187foot broadcast tower crowned by a spaceship-like steel sphere. Tesla’s dream was to use the tower to broadcast news, stock market reports, and private messages across the ocean. Tesla also envisioned using the ionosphere to transmit electricity wirelessly.

In the spirit of Tesla, the RCA Airnergy converts wi-fi antenna signals in the air into usable power to recharge its own battery. To recharge a cell phone or other gadgets you then plug the Airenergy battery into the device via a USB to transfer the power.

Sadly, Tesla died destitute, in New York City, of heart failure in 1943. It was only after his death that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tesla’s patent that recognized him as the inventor of radio. Luckily, many of the amazing things he envisioned are being realized today.

Granted, with Airenergy, one needs to be near wi-fi spots to charge devices, but with airports and many other places offering wi-fi, Airenergy will come in handy. It’s not clear when Airenergy will be available. Earliest estimates by RCA are summer 2010.

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Detached 2-car garage and attached carport. Fish from your spring-fed pond. Hike along your 20+ acres. All this on a road less traveled. Peace and Privacy. Asking $899,000.

AUSTERLITZ, NY - Love to entertain? Come check out this 5 BR, 5 BA, 5500 sf Post and Beam home sited on 20 acres on a private dead-end road. 30’ high ceiling in great room. Chef’s kitchen with new stainless appliances.

2 stone fireplaces. Enjoy the peace and quiet while taking in the Taconic Range and Catamount views. Offered for $1,050,000.

ELIZAVILLE, NY A glacier carved out the pristine Twin Lakes, rated one of the cleanest in NY. No motor boats allowed. Literally grab the toothbrush and move right into this 2000+ sf waterfront home. Completely rebuilt in 2005 from top to bottom, a textbook example of a lakehouse. 3 BR, 3 BA, wood floors, attached garage, granite kitchen counters, hot tub. Decks, porches, landscaped grounds. Separate 2-car garage across the street negotiable.

Asking $690,000.

COPAKE LAKE, NY - It’s all about openness in this 2500+ sf log cabin. 3 BR, 2 BA. Fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, zodiac counters, stainless appliances, hickory floors and cabinets, central air conditioning.

Full basement with high ceilings. A short walk down a private road to your lake access. Copake Lake is 425+ acres and is a full motorboat lake. The public Copake Country Club is right here too. Recently reduced to $409,000 for quick sale.

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ELEGANT ESTATE Hudson Valley Exclusive Pvt enclave, wonderful vus, surround sound, radiant heat, 8,500SF, 6 BR/ 7Bth, allweather gazebo, sep guest/studio apt, housekeeper/nanny, 21 acres. Asks: $2.9M. Web#1649558 Mary Stapleton 518.929.7783

EXQUISITE HUNT COUNTRY ESTATE Hudson Valley Exclusive 6,200SF Georgian Mansion on 20+ acres. 5BR/5Bth, gym, play rm, maids quarters, porch, 5 WBFP, pool. Privately sited amidst miles of the Hunt Country trails. Asks:$2.5M. Web#1767412 Nancy Horowitz, SVP 212.381.6554 Sarah H. Sterling 917.699.5688

ALL IN OR CREATE YOUR OWN Hudson Valley Exclusive Stunning 4200SF home designed to provide luxurious country living w/ minimum impact on the environment. 8.8 acres w/expansive views.

Asks: $2.5M. Web#1761350 Nancy Horowitz, SVP 212.381.6554 Carolyn Lawrence 518.929.6199

LIVE THE FANTASY/RHINEBECK NY Hudson Valley Exclusive Original carriage houses to the Wildercliff Estate transformed. 7,000SF. Soaring 30’ceil premier orig beams, framing. Orig restoration by Stephen Mallory (Kennedy WH). Fantasy Courtyard, IG pool.

Asks: $1.95M. Web#1748337 Nancy Horowitz, SVP 212.381.6554

PRIVATE COUNTRY HIDEAWAY Hudson Valley Exclusive A slice of Heaven to delight your senses. Enchanting 1870’s structure restored w/ love, quality & attention to historic detail on 11+ acres w/pond & out bldgs.

Asks: $995K. Web#1614629 Nancy Horowitz, SVP 212.381.6554 Carolyn Lawrence 518.828.6199

RURAL CHIC Hudson Valley Exclusive Enjoy sunsets over the Catskill Mts in your 3,700SF Farmhouse perched on 9 secluded acres.

Open floor plan w/ cathedral ceilings, WBFP, 3-4 BR, 3 Bths, Media room, laundry room.

Asks: $899K. Web#1773586 Jean Stoler 518.755.4298

MODERN WITH A TWIST Hudson Valley Exclusive The only one of its kind, the Rubber House is is a sculpture, a retreat and a thing of true beauty. 3/4BR, 2 WBFPs, chefs kit, writers tower & dance studio. 2 hrs NYC. Asks: $750K. Web#1629730 Chris Pomeroy, VP 212.381.2531

PEACEFUL PROPERTY Hudson Valley Exclusive Amazing vu of Catskills, totally pvt property, 22 acres, 3 FPs, horse paddocks, 4 stall barn, skylights w/ vaulted ceil, gourmet kit, 1.5 hr from NYC. Asks: $749,999. Web#1791583 Mary Stapleton 518.929.7783

RETREAT TO THE CREEK Hudson Valley Exclusive Pvtly tucked away on 22+ acres, winding stone walls, waterways, natural pond site & wooded paths. Open LR, 4BR/3Bth renov home w/ GREAT porch.

Asks: $695K. Web#1629476 Nancy Horowitz, SVP 212-381-6554 Bruce Pace 518.828.0181

OVER THE MIGHTY HUDSON RIVER Hudson Valley Exclusive 25.5 stunning acres on coveted Mt Merino & moments to Hudson. Streams thruout create magical settings to build your dream home. Pvt. Frontage on 2 roads. Asks: $382,500. Web#1796913 Nancy Horowitz, SVP 212.381.6554

WATER FRONT PROPERTY Hudson Valley Exclusive 1946 home sitting by creek 1.6 acres, renov 3BR, 2Bths, family room filled w/ wndws, new septic, deck, hdwd flrs, SS appliances, garage & much more.

Asks: $299K. Web#1628957 Mary Stapleton 518.929.7783

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THE ULTIMATE STONE ESTATE Hudson Valley Exclusive 1792 stone house framed by 250 acres, Catskill Mt. vus, pool w/waterfall, tennis ct, 2 lrg period barns & stunning mature trees.

2 hrs to NYC. Asks: $3.3M. Web#1761880 Chris Pomeroy, VP 212.381.2531

Exceptional Columbia County Property

EMPIRE OPERA HOUSE Once the cultural center of the thriving village of Philmont, the 10,000 sf building is now used as retail space, a huge workshop, & 5 apartments. A solid investment... $595,000

18TH CENTURY BAY FARM Center hall farmhouse has handsome staircase, wideboard floors, 12 over 12 windows, & five working fireplaces. Set back from the road on 38 open & wooded acres, with guest cottage, garden house, totally rebuilt 2-story barn, large post & beam barn, 2 ponds & stream… $849,000

GREEK REVIVAL CHURCH Serene facade, with renewed interior for artist's living & work space. Open space has 25' ceilings, all new systems. Quiet, rural setting… $299,000

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ARTIST'S INSPIRING HILLTOP RETREAT Carefree country home & spectacular art studio with endless views of the Catskills, Helderbergs, & Berkshires on 16.5 private acres… $775,000

TWO COTTAGES One all renewed, one ready to finish, on over 9 private acres with open field, wooded areas, & a stream… $295,000

SPECTACULAR RIVER & MOUNTAIN VIEWS Views of the majestic Hudson River & the Catskills from this quiet & private 7-acre building site at the highest point of historic Mt Merino… $450,000

FOX HILL FARM 212 acres with two spectacular building sites, two farmhouses, several barns, & beautiful views of Old Croken Hill, the Berkshires & Catskills; adjoining 2,000 acres of additional protected farmland. Stunning landscapes of mountains, valleys, ponds, open fields, & woodlands… $3,450,000

ROE JAN MEADOWS 103 protected acres where the Roe Jan Kill meets the Bash Bish Brook include a Greek Revival homestead (in need of total restoration) & a beautiful building site with views of the valley & the Berkshires… $1,350,000

STUNNING HIDEAWAY At the end of a long winding road, this stylish refuge has great presence. The 25-acre property has beautiful pond & distant mountain views, sunny gunite pool on the hill, wildflowers, ferns, perennials, & tall trees… $725,000

CLAVERACK ORIGINAL 1830 center hall home has 5 fireplaces, wide-board floors, original doors, windows, hardware, & trim... $350,000

BOUTIQUE SHOP Original storefront, 2 living levels above, brick carriage house, & garden… $345,000

1930 DUTCH REVIVAL Has hardwood floors, sunroom, 2 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, on 1.4 acres. Solar panels cut utility bills… $429,000

LIVE & WORK In elegant spaces on 3 floors, with curved stair, bay window, original details, new designer kitchen, sunny deck, garden… $495,000 Available to rent.

VICTORIANA Artist’s Hudson home has 3-story tower, lots of space, original details, & great enclosed porch.

2 art studios in separate building… $295,000

CEDAR PARK SCHOOL 1917 solid 4200 sf brick building has four large rooms with 12' ceilings, 2 original stair cases, & huge 10' by 3' window openings; ideally suited for artist studios, sound studios, or living space… $365,000

CLASSIC EYEBROW Has light, airy rooms, wide board floors, 4 bedrooms & 2 baths. One acre with red barn & lively brook… $225,000

VILLAGE CHARM Two spacious duplex apartments on a quiet street in Chatham. A great investment… $159,900

BOW FRONT Gallery & residence, totally renovated; handsome, intact details on Warren Street’s best block… $495,000 Retail space available for rent.

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SPeCtaCuLar HuDSOn rIVer eState 80+ acres with direct access to almost 1 mile of frontage on the Hudson river with natural beach, 2 houses, one 6800 sqft, loads of frontage, ideal for family compound or subdivision (plans available), also houses can be bought separately for $1.9m,$1.3m total $4,500.000

Deer LaKe former resort 2 houses and 7 cabins, fully rented, on 21 acres complete with beach area.

Gross $78K, net $60K river front unlimited possibility. $579,000

HIStOrIC renOVatIOn 5000 sqft, 7 bedrooms, for large family + professional office 10x22, or B&B or day care, 3+ acres, Pine Plains, only 1 hr.45min to nYC. $449,000.

1850’S VILLaGe VICtOrIan comfortable 4b/2 b, incredible huge new kitchen. magnificent curved staircase, fireplace, medallion ceilings. perennial gardens, 2-c garage workshop with space above. $349,000

Hunter retreat 2,000 sqft 5 bedroom 2.5 bath, large kitchen dining room living room, small fire place.16+ wooded acres. $289,000

1800Sf exeCutIVe ranCH, large master suite, eat in kitchen, 2 sided wood fire place. Mountain views on 1+ acre with full basement on quiet road.2 hrs from nYC. 20 minutes to the ski slopes. near golf, restaurants and art galleries. $239,000

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES COMMerICaL ZOne 91+ acres with long frontage, ideal for shopping center LIVInGStOn Commercial/residential 60+ acres, rte 9 mixed development, good soils LIVInGStOn farM 168 acres fields, woods, and privacy, two streams, large barn uPSCaLe COnneCtICut MOteL 23 unit gem in great area on 6.5 acres neW PaLtZ 90 acres with some wetlands,1 ac zoning, good for development MenDeD WaLL farM 1700s colonial 5 bdr/2ba, barns, milk house, grain house, 62 acres Deer LaKe 2 houses 7 units, gross $83k on 21 acres beach, development possibilities MeDICaL COMPLex 6000 sq. ft. gross 60k, net 40k, great rural location, upscale community VICtOrIan COMMerCIaL large space, good location, own parking, frontage on 2 streets PrIMe CatSKILL COMMerCIaL 3 Bdr. home on 1.3 acres adjoins shopping mini-mall HIStOrIC COMMerCIaL BuILDInG built 1786, currently an antiques center. 3500 sq. ft InVeSt In HuDSOn 3 town houses, backyard and parking, asking, each InCOMe On CreeK 2 family, one unit rented at $795, + building lot

VACANT LAND $2,950,000 $1,950,000 $1,300,000 $895,000 $799,000 $699,000 $579,000 $475,000 $399,000 $299,000 $210,000 $110,000 $99,000

taGHKanIC/HILLSDaLe 475 acres, ponds, magnificent views, sub-dividable KInDerHOOK 125 acres on 2 private lakes, ideal for estate or development LIVInGStOn Commercial/residential 60+ acres, rte 9 mixed development, good soils SPeCtaCuLar farM on the roe Jan, 200 acres, great subdivision possibilities HuDSOn: DeVeLOPMent Or eState 130 acres, nr nYS thruway, amtrak InCreDIBLe 135 acres WILDLIfe abundant, large beaver pond unIQue HuDSOn rIVerfrOnt 10 arcs, large natural harbor CLaVeraCK great hunting property 75 acres bordering Claverack Creek LeVeL CreeKSIDe 21 acres, some woods, sub-dividable, nr Saugerties reD HOOK cleared site, perc, driveway in, quiet road, 2+ac LaKe COMMunItY marina, swim beach, clubhouse, tennis, basketball .5 ac neW LeBanOn 5.4 acres pines, stone walls, own fin, more avail CaIrO 1.5ac off rt 23 on way to Windham

$7,125,000 $2,200,000 $1,950,000 $1,100,000 $850,000 $432,000 $399,000 $285,000 $175,000 $99,000 $75,000 $59,000 $23,000

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farMInG OPPOrtunItY first time offered in over 60 years. family fruit and vegetable farm, colonial home, barns, frontage on two roads, pond, stream, mtn. views $949,500

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Immaculate 3-bdrm, 2-bth log-style home on 8+/- acs w/lrg decks, beautiful wd construction thruout, exposed log ceiling joists & solid wd cabinets. Lrg det gar & workshop, 2 beautiful ponds, privacy & great views. Asking: $249,900 #73378

one-oF-a-kind Period Home

attention First-time Home Buyer – 2-story village home w/ new interior paint & exterior painted & cleaned. 3-4 bdrms, EIK, FDR, LR, 2 porches, nice hdwd flrs, new elec box, dry basement, not in flood zone.

Asking: $139,000 #41376

PiCture PerFeCt Immaculate 3-bdrm, 2-bth modular on 1.7 private acs in village bordering yr-round trout stream. Lrg EIK, FDR, LR w/stone firepl, master bdrm has walk-in closet & full bth, 2 decks, 24x24 det gar w/elec & 20x21 block bldg for storage.

Asking: $159,900 #72868

nearly new 3-bdrm, 2-bth modular ranch w/EIK, lrg LR w/2 sets sliding drs to 12x28 fullwidth private deck, laund rm & other fine features. 7.5 +/- open acs w/pond & views of valley. On lightly traveled maint rd.

Asking: $198,000 #73215

endless PossiBilities for this ca 1810 Federal-style home on 3.4 acs. 3400 sf of living w/5 bdrms, 2 ½ bths, LR w/firepl, den w/brick firepl, fam rm w/ woodstove & DR w/built-in china cupbd.

Hdwd flrs, covered frt porch, side patio & new furnace. 2-car built-in gar & 6-stall barn w/elec.

Asking: $225,000 #41377 House w/32.4 addtl acs for $285,000

Country Cottage 3-bdrm, 1-bth home w/2 lrg decks. Year round stream, 50/50 open to wooded, 2 ponds, blackberries w/views from top of hill. Great hunting property. All on 42+/- acs. Asking: $265,000 #73211

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4-bdrm Colonial Revival in pristine condition! Oak wdwk, hdwd flrs, new Anderson wind, pocket drs, green marble gas firepl, 2 LRs separated by wd columns, lrg DR w/oak panel wall w/plate rail & chandelier. Kit w/breakfast area, lrg frt porch divided by open & enc areas. Fin basemt & attic w/stairs to widow watch. Lrg 1-car carriage hse w/2nd flr. Park-like grounds w/vinyl perimeter fence. Asking: $270,000 #75486

78+/- acs flowing nicely from sloping to level w/yr-round stream, possible pond site & 4-bdrm farmhse. Asking: $215,000 #74334

40.54 surveyed acs just outside village. Nice bldg site w/ spectacular views of Delaware River Valley, never-failing spring, nice pond sites, log rds, excellent hunting & 2 reclaimed stone quarries for picnics & recreation. Asking: $160,000 #75113

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Converted carriage barns composed of 3 barns with a courtyard. Has 1000 s.f. great room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. Offers seasonal river views and overlooks Hopeland State Park. Min. to Rhinebeck Village. $825,000.

Circa 1719 Willow Dell overlooks the Fallburgh Creek on 3.21 acres on a quiet dead-end road. This 4BR/2BA home features many original details including wideboard floors and 3 fireplaces. Also has a 2-bedroom guest cottage. $849,000.

Idyllic and secluded retreat with Roe Jan frontage and Catskill Mountain views. Sited on 10 acres with gardens and mature plantings, this charming vintage home offers original details and murals. Min. to Hudson and Bard. $995,000.

OVERLOOKS 25 ACRES AND STREAM This 3BR/3.5BA colonial is sited privately up a long driveway and offers living room with fireplace, EIK with screened-in porch and recent upgrades such as new windows and central air. Two car barn with potential studio space. $849,000.

RHINEBECK VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE This completely renovated 3BR/2.5BA home is sited on 3.85 acres on the gateway of Rhinebeck Village. Immaculate and replete with original details, it offers a chef ’s kitchen, formal living room w/ fireplace. Det. studio/workshop. $699,000.

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DUTCHESS AND COLUMBIA BOHA LAND Clermont and Red Hook Schools $99,000; RoeJan frontage $199,000, Col. Co. lots w/ Catskill views $95,000/$225,000., Tivoli stream frontage $250,000, Rhinebeck lot w/ stream $275,000; Rhinebeck with Catskill views $630,000.

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5917 n. eLM aVenUe P.o. BoX 798, MiLLeRton, nY Brad rebillard, Broker - Come talk to Brad about the Federal Governments $8,000 tax credit for 1st time home buyers and the new existing Home owners $6,500 tax credit for trading up on your home.

Millerton – One of the best views in Dutchess w/50 miles from one of the highest points in the county. House and Barn are not visible from the lightly traveled county Rd. In addition to the house

CopAke – Exceptional views and privacy are only the beginning of this builders own contemporary. High quality workmanship & rich appointments are the theme of this exceptional offering. There are over 20 acres of hilltop land granting the best views of Copake Lake, & the Berkshires. Some features included are a 3 car heated garage, a custom staircase to the 2nd level, a stone fireplace, a chef’s kitchen w/granite counters & custom cherry cabinetry, walnut floors and more . The seller is motivated so don’t be afraid to make an offer. $1,475,000

Millerton – Far reaching views of the Taconic Range and valley farm land. 5.2 acres of open land not far from the Village of Millerton. Walk down the country lane to a scenic pond, a trail head to the South Taconic Trail, or travel a short distance to Catamount Ski Area, golf or the Harlem Valley Rail Trail.

Only 20 mins to Gt. Barrington Mass, or the Metro-North train. Priced to sell at $135,000 Millerton – Renovated 1850’s cottage with a heated barn with 2 garage bays and finished studio above. There are views of a stream from the rear deck. Stroll over the walking bridge to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. With approx 1.5 acres there’s lots of room for gardens, the lawn chairs or the back yard BBQ. Drop a line in the stream or dangle your toes on a hot day. Included in the renovations are a new heating system with central AC and new wood floors. $237,000 AMeniA – Make an offer! Short Sale-From bottom to top & inside out, this home has been updated and is in great shape. All on one level, there are 2 Bed rooms, 1 1/2 ba, EIK, large lr & access to an attached garage. Double the living space if wish to finish the partial finished lower level. This area walks out to the private back yard and currently has a semi-finished heated room (Extra bedroom) in addition to a utility room, laundry plus 800 sf of useable space. Also, there is built-in plumbing for a 3rd ba. Conveniently located about 5 min. to the Metro-North train. The site offers overlooking views, and is walking distance to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. $215,000

Millerton – Newly renovated one level home with lots of storage. The home is in great shape, there is an oversized 2 car garage with a full second story storage area. The quiet location offers ease of access to the Village of Millerton and is only 11 miles from the Metro-North train. Also available for rent. $225,000

Millerton –Early 1900’s Colonial located in the Village of Millerton just off Main Street in the General Business Zone surrounded by professional offices, retail stores, specialty and antique shops.

Currently used as a 2 family, this 12 room home has 2 large additions & has had many important updates. The house is accessible by Village sidewalks and has many potential uses. First time available in almost 50 years. $235,000 Millerton – New construction - the builders’best.

This 2700 square foot 3 bedroom 3 bath home has red oak floors, 11 foot high ceilings, granite counter tops, cherry cabinets, fireplace and much more.

Built with quality windows, mechanicals & trim, also included is a 2 car heated garage, central AC and central vacuum. Located about 1 mile from the Village of Millerton in one of the best neighborhoods.

Only a 15 minute ride to the Metro- North train & within 10 miles of 6 private schools. $599,000

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there is a 6200 sq. Ft. finished barn operating as a kennel. This structure has been designed to be versatile and could easily be converted into an environmentally controlled garage with studio space, horse barn, veterinary clinic or more. The farm land is beautiful and there are mature woodlands with trails. Located in the hills of the Smithfield Valley on the edge of the Millbrook Hunt not far from the train station, fine dining, theater and so much more. $2,200,000

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Totally private four bedroom Colonial home on area.

8.79 Beautiful six-bedroom home in prestigious Todd Hill acres. Long circular drive. New zone boiler Vaulted entry, paved master suite, hardwood floors,3 kitchen with and hot water and heater.

Located closeCovered to village and granite counters stainless appliances. outdoor Bard College.

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Mint Ranch home onlevel pretty Main level Beautiful finished lower withstreet. bath, fireplace and has wet master suite, newfloors, four new season bar.

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Pleasantly kept three-bedroom Ranch with two-car detached Custom Log Home garage on almostgetaway one acre.only Hardwood floorsto and large deck Winter/summer 1/2 hour Cooperstown off kitchen.

Two zone heatceilings, and 15’x18’ family room 40+ are skiing.

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WEB# HA458639 ..$199,000 additional features. acres of horse open pastures.

HugeRED fourHOOK stall barn with loft.

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nine ParTnerS PHeaSanT FarM Circa 1870 colonial farmhouse on 28+ acres of meadows, trails and woodland. Currently a licensed game preserve, this could become one’s private shooting preserve or a country estate for horses. 2,600 sq. ft. of living space, including a fabulous newly renovated kitchen, living room with fireplace, three bedrooms and two full baths. in-ground pool, detached two car garage and large 4 bay pole barn. offered at $1,195,000

ClaSSiC 1780 CounTrY FarMHouSe elegant farmhouse tastefully restored to its original beauty. old-fashioned warmth and charm made comfortable for today’s living. Three working fireplaces, antique doors and hardware, wide plank floors and exposed beams.

House sits on 5.02 acres of park-like land with sweeping lawns, lovely gardens, old trees, stone walls, picturesque period barn, heated in-ground swimming pool, gazebo and private tennis court. offered at $899,000

CirCa 1740 Millbrook Colonial & CoTTageS early 18th century Millbrook home situated on 5.5 acres overlooking the east branch of the Wappingers Creek.

The home is set nicely back from the road, screened for privacy with a berm and stockade fencing. Fine plantings and mature trees anchor the home beautifully into its hillside setting. below the main house, 3 barns and carriage houses have been converted into 5 rental units and a small cottage on the banks of the stream adds a 6th rental unit. offered at $895,000

HunT CounTrY ranCH Situated in the hamlet of lithgow, this lovely ranch home is on 1.5 acres in the famed Millbrook Hunt Country.

Sit on the porch and view the neighboring farms. lr with brick fireplace, kitchen with pantry, dining room, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. one level living with attached two-car garage. offered at $299,000

CoMMerCial Millbrook building rare opportunity to own a commercial building in the heart of the business district in the Village of Millbrook.

Surrounded by restaurants and retail businesses, this is a real gem. Completely renovated in 2004, the building offers antique flooring, all new mechanics, new windows and an outdoor fieldstone patio. great for office or retail usage. offered at $415,000

Millbrook Village CondoMiniuM Two-story end unit, handsomely designed and beautifully maintained. Just three blocks from the center of the charming Village of Millbrook. last unit at end of cul-de-sac. Two bedrooms, each with private full baths. Sliding glass door to a private, fenced patio. offered at $287,000

STiSSing lake lovely home on Stissing lake in Pine Plains. Part of an association that owns 8.8 acres. Two bedrooms, each with private balconies, living room with wood stove and slider to deck, dining room with door to deck, large kitchen, one and a half bathrooms, office and attached two car garage. expansive decks with views of the lake. offered at $239,000

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GORGEOUS RIVER VIEWS! Year-round river views, heated lagoon shaped pool and pool house, imported Italian marble, Brazilian Cherry floors, home theater, wine cellar, fitness center... too much to list. Builder’s own home, offered fully furnished.

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AmAzInG PAnORAmIC RIVER VIEWS - nEW COnStRUCtIOn Owner says sell ~ your opportunity! Has a river view home always been your dream? now’s the time! Windows and more windows and multiple decks to take advantage of the view, simply a must see! A dream kitchen, too! now an excellent value at $1,275,000. MLS#277446 Interested in building your own dream home with river views? Lots available in The Anchorage, just reduced and now starting at an amazing $160,000. Don’t miss this opportunity! Call me or visit my website for details.

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A unique and peaceful retreat on 10 acres. Architect designed craftsman style home surrounded by undeveloped woodlands with brook, stone walls, and access to hiking trails. Updated kitchen, hardwood floors, 1200 SF cedar wraparound deck, Finnish sauna.

Immaculate and gorgeous. You would never know you are minutes from I84, Route 9 and metro-north. Peace and quiet await you! Offered at $539,000. MLS#279905

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turn of the century stone treasure. Original features perfectly preserved including coffered ceilings, north Carolina white oaks floors, plaster moldings, butler’s pantry.

Barn with two stalls. Fabulous stone entrance with circular drive. mint condition. A beauty from days gone by, on almost five acres. Offered at $650,000. MLS#279895

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Builder’s own home, built in 2007. On 5 acres, beautiful home offers hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings, radiant heat, coffered ceilings, french doors, kitchen with butler’s pantry, three-car heated garage. Five bedrooms plus bonus room, 3.5 baths, great yard for a pool. On a pretty country road.

Offered at $799,000. MLS#284077

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rhinebeck LiVing At itS beSt Wonderful location within minutes of the Village. Spacious Colonial home sited on 4.7 acres w/privacy. A great full time family home or weekend getaway. 4BR/3.5BA. Eat-in kitchen, living room & family room each with a fpl. Office space. Unfinished space on 2nd floor ripe for renovation.

In-ground pool & pool house. 3 car garage. $779,000

coUntry FArMhoUSe to be bUiLt Sited on 31 acres in a private setting close to Red Hook Village for this new construction of a charming Southern style farmhouse. Designed by William Poole & to be built

by Dave Baker. Quality home w/your input & choice on all finishes. Spacious, light-filled 4BR/2.5BA home w/ back screened porch & covered front porch. $779,000

coUntry rAnch w/twin PonDS Impeccably decorated and upgraded home on 5.64 acres with views of the surrounding farmland. This 4BR/3BA home has 3074 sq. ft. with views of the spring fed ponds from the living room’s picture window. Renovated kitchen and baths, Great Room/Family room with stone fireplace.

Large screened in porch, deck and brick patio. $499,000

on A rhinebeck cUL De SAc Elegant 3800 square foot brick home just minutes from Rhinebeck Village. Very livable floor plan that includes 4 BR/3.5 BA, formal dining room, library plus a lower level game room with wet bar. 7.21 acres provide a private setting for the heated in-ground pool and pool house as well as small greenhouse building. $875,000

Architect DeSigneD hoMe This spacious & light-filled 4BR/3BA home boasts soaring ceilings, large windows, sliding glass doors & HW floors.

The living room has a fireplace and the family room, a green house area. You’ll love the chef ’s eat-in-kitchen and the 1st. floor MBR suite. Landscaped gardens, potting shed & much more. $787,000

two FAMiLy + bUSineSS SPAce Circa 1870 Colonial nicely divided into a 2 family home.

Back apt. has an entry area, living room w/sliders to backyard, a 1st. floor office, eat-in kitchen, bath & laundry area. 2 large BRs & BA upstairs. Front apt. has 2 BRS, eat-in kitchen, LR & DR. Plus there is a stand alone building currently operating as an Antique Shop. $689,500

chArMing FArMhoUSe w/cAtSkiLL ViewS Great curb appeal with incredible Catskill Mt. views.

This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath Germantown farmhouse has been nicely upgraded and improved. Features wonderful gardens, master bedroom with balcony, eat-in kitchen, heated studio/barn plus workshop. $268,000

Light-FiLLeD rAiSeD rAnch Sited on a corner lot in a well established neighborhood, this family home features a flexible floor plan w/oak flooring, floor to ceiling living room window, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, finished lower level w/3 rooms & bath, screened porch & deck, all new windows + more updates. $279,500

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1752 coLoniAL reProDUction in rhinebeck The Atwood House, 1752 replica. Picture perfect setting on 3 landscaped acres with spring fed pond, perennial gardens, stone walls and specimen trees. Spacious, light filled 3+ BR/2.5BA with period detailing & cabinetry, pine floors, fireplace, French doors and oversized windows. Charming & impressive property minutes to the Village. $859,000

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4.3 Acres with 340 ft. road frontage on Route 82.

Incredibly-maintained, immaculate 2-bedroom home. Perfect for professional office, multifamily…Hamlet Zoned.

Offered at $395,000.

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A quality parcel of meadows and woods located within 10 minutes of Millbrook Village. Excellent pond site. Outstanding views!

Convenient to Taconic State Parkway. Only 1.5 hours to NYC. Offered at $1,150,000. Call Karen Schwark 845-724-5769

4,300 sq. ft. 3-Bedroom Contemporary that is the perfect retreat. 3 Private Acres. Indoor Pool.

Open floor plan. Decks afford views of ponds and woodlands. Offered at $699,000. Call Liz Hofweber 914-760-9418

FILLED W/FEATURES, this high style 4 BR, 3.5 bath Colonial home in Clinton has a glorious K w/a sub zero, huge DR, huge LR, 2 MBR suites, 3 brick & stone FPLs, + 3.6 acres w/a pond at the end of a dead-end rd. $375,000.

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NOW IS THE TIME for your dream home and this 4500 SF Luxury Contemporary in Rhinebeck has the space and amenities you need. 2 MBR suites, 3.5 baths, CA, granite K & baths, 9’ ceilings, wonderful moldings & details! $850,000.

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THIS CLASSIC COLONIAL, circa 1800, is very elegant & charming w/original WB floors, 10 ft ceilings, incredible woodwork, doors, & moldings, & front & back stairways. 5 BRs, 2 baths, 3 FPLs, 25 ft DR, 3 acres & so much more! $485,000. ight rful l e d n Wo

5 BEDROOMS & 2.5 BATHS & 2184 SF make this colonial in the Red Hook School district perfect for your large family. EIK, DR, updated mechanicals, 24 x 26 garage, & 3.5 acres of beautiful land make it perfect. $205,900.

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$435,000 STANFORD

Beautifully appointeD Saltbox w/cherry floors, vaulted ceilings, fp in the living room & a new kitchen w/stainless steel appliances. two-car detached garage w/studio apartment above. privately set w/lovely perennial gardens & a large deck off the back of the house w/an awning for outdoor enjoyment.

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tHiS MoDern italianate country house awaits your finishing touches. located on top of 53 secluded acres w/far reaching views to the catskill Mts is this custom built home w/approx. 5300 sq. ft., 10’ ceilings, 3 Br & 5 Ba. topnotch materials and mechanicals have been used throughout.

$275,000 GERMANTOWN

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Beautiful country cape on over 10 acres with creek frontage featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, custom designed kitchen, library, and spacious dining room with fireplace. lower level has a family room & home office. pool and twocar garage/barn with loft.

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eclectic & cHarMinG 1847 farmhouse w/1 acre of land on a dead-end country road. features exposed beams, lr w/wood burning stove, country Kit w/ceramic sink, Dr, 1Br/music room w/ gas fp adorned w/ceramic tiles, MBr, bath, loft Br.

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loVely c.1845 farMHouSe overlooking over 37 acres of open fields, pastures & pond on a bucolic country road. immaculately maintained home featuring HWf & large windows allowing an abundance of natural light. tri-level, post & beam barn has room for livestock, a spacious upstairs office plus its own separate well & septic. close to Bard college & amtrak.

$449,000 PINE PLAINS

eScape to a peaceful SettinG. this 4Br, 2 Ba house enhanced with two ponds and a cascading waterfall on 7-acres has been expansively cleared creating a park-like environment with lots of privacy. features a country kitchen, living room with gas stove. Separate guest quarters. Sub dividable.

locateD on a priVate Knoll overlooking a large pond is this traditional 4 Br, 2.5 Ba Saltbox designed by William poole. Home features lr & Den w/fireplaces, fDr, kitchen w/high-end appliances & mudroom. attention to detail throughout w/HWf & crown moldings. a perfect weekend retreat on the Wappingers creek.

$209,000 RHINECLIFF

enJoy eaSy one leVel living in this charming 3 Br, 1 Ba ranch home. features an open floor plan with a living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, hardwood floors, deck, and one car garage. property has been well maintained with many recent updates.

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SiteD on a riDGe w/seasonal Hudson river views, this 3 Br home offers many creative details. Spacious lr leads to tree house deck. family room opens to terraced garden beds & stonewalls along the secluded patio. light filled MBr. includes a 600 plus sq. ft. studio. convenient to amtrak, the Hudson river, rhinebeck & Bard.

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MUSEUM QUALITY - Built circa 1770, the Isaac Terwilliger House is one of the finest stone houses in Ulster County, and has been included in numerous publications. Picturesquely sited on 24 acres of meadows with pool, pond and distant views. It retains such period details as fireplaces. Massive beams, wide board floors, Dutch doors and hardware. It creates the perfect setting for a collection of fine 18th century antiques. $449,900.

PRIVATE AND BEAUTIFULLY SITED - Exquisite Post and Beam construction with expansive windows that allow light and nature to envelop the interior. Soaring fireplace. Stone and wood stairway.

Open floor plan, perfect for entertaining. Gourmet kitchen with handcrafted cabinets. Two porches overlook the 11+ acre property with year round stream and walking trails. Exceptionally designed 2-car detached garage with 676 sq.ft. finished space above, perfect for studio or office. $925,000.

ARCHITECT DESIGNED. HUGE ACREAGE. PRIVACY. - This is truly one of the most spectacular properties in Ulster County. Gracious entry to 30’ great room with walls of windows leading to the most captivating of views. Massive stone fireplace. Library. Wonderful master suite.

Separate guest quarters. Beautifully designed and maintained gardens. All this plus one of the most staggering panoramic views to be seen including valley, mountains and the Mohonk tower. Absolute privacy on 51+ acres. $1,250,000.

CAREFULLY PRESERVED - c.1825 with five fireplaces, a charming period kitchen, a stunning heated sunroom, large living room, two bedrooms and two baths. Details intact but modernized with today’s necessities and conveniences. Stream, gorgeous gardens, a workshop/studio building and privacy. Easy New York City access to seven country acres. $389,000.

OVERLOOKING A MAGICAL 74 ACRE LAKE - Handcut stone house with four bedrooms (one with fireplace), three baths, large living room with high ceilings and massive stone fireplace, central air, huge screened porch with stone grille, terraces, 50 x 40 heated gunite pool, stone boat house, and a charming two bedroom guest house with heat, A.C. and its own wooded trails and stream. All of this on 7 acres with over 650 feet on the magnificent protected lake. $995,000.

ENCHANTMENT - Charming stone cottage on 6+ acres of land situated on both sides of a country road. Three bedrooms. Hardwood floors.

Separate outbuildings include a 2-story barn, additional smaller barn and summer cabin. Beautifully landscaped in-ground pool plus garden area complete this picturesque setting. $335,000.

NATURE LOVER - Two ponds, stream, gardens, woods, paddock all in the middle of 4.88 acres. The long driveway leads to this beautifully sited Contemporary. A big bright living room with cathedral ceilings, skylights and stone fireplace has French doors to a deck overlooking one of the ponds.

Three bedrooms, two baths and a lower ground-level large heated studio.

View your own stunning land from every window and deck. Ideally located with privacy and easy access to Mohonk and High Falls. $385,000.

TRANQUIL LIVING - The interior and exterior designs of this home combine stately and spacious with peaceful and function. Welcome guests into the stylish luxury of the great room. Relax in comfortable appointed rooms or admire the beautifully landscaped grounds. Rejuvenate poolside or meander through secret gardens for private reflection. A special find in a very desirable setting. $625,000.

CONTEMPORARY FARMHOUSE - Superior Post and Beam construction.

All appointments and systems are first rate. Three bedrooms, three and one half baths. Stone fireplace, wideboard floors, beamed and cathedral ceilings, French doors. Private deck with hot tub. 7+ acres with meadow and valley views. Mombaccus Creek frontage. $550,000.

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PRIVATE ANTIQUE FARMHOUSE RETREAT - Surrounded by stone walls and 12+/- secluded tranquil acres. Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath farmhouse offers many vintage and antique features. Wideboard floors. Exposed beams. Attached 1,026 sq.ft. studio with full bath.

Spring-fed pond and meadow views. Stream runs through property.

Picturesque 4 stall barn with roomy upper level. A wonderful retreat on a dead end road, one of the areas finest locations. $479,000.

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Country Setting

Three bedrooms, two and half baths, sunny living room with bay window and family room with brick fireplace and built-in bar. Master bedroom has full bath and walk-in closet. Country kitchen with newer appliances opens up to dining room and living room. Rear screened-in patio overlooks private woods. $249,000

Magnificent Waterfall

Majestic 40’ waterfall graces this romantic, secluded getaway! Enjoy the soothing sounds of this beautiful setting with rushing stream, steep rock ledges, patio and gorgeous views.

Escape! $599,500

Unique Brick Home

Beautiful brick Dutch Colonial like no other!! Wellmaintained 4-bedrooms, 2-bath home in convenient location. Great for entertaining lovely brick fireplace in living room, French doors, wet bar and library. Also as an added bonus, apartment over 2 car detached garage. This home has so much to offer. $299,000

Views, Views, Views

Take advantage of 125 sub-dividable acres with awesome Shawangunk Ridge views, 1,600 feet of Walkill river frontage, existing multi-family residence and outbuildings. Zoned for multitude of residential, agricultural or business/recreational uses permitted by right, site plan approval and special use permit. $1,750,000

Green Living

Looking for a green home? Here it is! Geo-thermal is just the beginning of this completely renovated contemporary. Heating and cooling are generated naturally from the earth, saving thousands of dollars in energy bills. Silestone quartz countertops in the kitchen are complimented by the Omega cabinets and high end stainless steel fixtures. On demand Rinnai hot water system supported by geo-thermal. $449,000

True Rustic Paradise

Adorable country cottage is the perfect weekend getaway or stop paying rent and own. This is the perfect size & features screened-in porch, EIK w/wood cabinets, spacious bath and high ceilings. The level lot would be perfect for garden and flower beds. Whether you want a place to get away or stop paying rent and own - this is it! Conveniently located to Woodstock and Saugerties, golfing, hiking, fishing and skiing. $1,121,000

Custom Lake-Front Log Home

Absolutely gorgeous log home you know is special the moment you come up the drive. Custom designed down to the tiniest details. From the saline swimming pool to the massive stone fireplace and ornamental gardens, one feels as if one has found heaven on earth. A combination of country chic with modern amenities, outstanding! $750,000

Rustic Five Bedroom

An inspiring cedar Cape set on 3 acres complete with stocked pond, pool, hot tub and guest apartment.

Second 11-plus acre lot holds a gorgeous 36’ x 48’ post and beam barn and has a ready-to-build home site 1000’ off Buck Road. $549,000

Weekend Retreat

Stunning, romantic weekend retreat. Wonderful Arts & Crafts cape built eight years ago with quality and great style everywhere. Living rm has a gorgeous cobblestone fireplace; master BR is enticingly huge. Close to skiing, fishing, and hiking. Maintenance-free plot w/mountain view and sound of the river across the road. A cut way above anything else on the market at this price. $299,000

Magnificent Condo

Magnificent condo living with an unobstructed view of the magnificent Hudson River. Enjoy the warmth of the fireplace to the Jacuzzi tub in the master suite, you’ll never want to leave home, or enjoy the tennis courts and in-ground pool. Dream getaway you’ve been looking for. $279,000

Picturesque Retreat

Picturesque mountain retreat with extraordinary views. Hit the ski slopes only 10 minutes away by day. Drift off by the fire while watching the snow gently fall on the mountains in the distance in the evening. $629,000

Nature Lover’s Paradise!

Surrounded by the Mohonk Preserve with no visible neighbors, this rustic saltbox was built incorporating old barn wood with its original paint. Property is on both sides of the road with frontage on the Coxingkill, hidden from the road by a structure dating to the 1800’s. $450,000

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DEEP IN WOODLAND VALLEY

Convenient to Woodstock, Phoenicia & Boiceville.

Private, wooded land that leads to beautiful frontage on the Little Beaverkill, so inviting you’ll wade right in. Great mountain views with clearing.

This is a special spot you will always cherish, as this owner has for more than 30 years. BOH & Survey Map available. $295,000

Larkin Farm Lots is a 4 lot subdivision created to preserve the unique beauty and heritage of the original Larkin Farm. This parcel has unrestricted access to the meadow where John Burroughs camped and wrote, “Of all the retreats I have found amid the Catskills, there is no other that possesses quite so many charms for me as this valley.” Adjacent to 1000s of acres of NYS lands.

Larkin Farm offers all of today’s desirable building lot qualities: low -density, protective covenants, new private road with DEP-approved storm water improvements and buried utilities along entire length, 2 common lots with stream frontage, and modern HOA bylaws! $225,000

STUNNING CLASSIC BRICK HOME

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On the corner of 2 streets now known for Kingston’s stunning rehabilitated mansions, is a delightful classic brick home with all the amenities you could possibly want in a graceful, elegant Colonial; magnificent woodwork and cornices, 2 fireplaces, pocket doors, generous sized rooms, high ceilings, shining hardwood floors, and 3 stories of fully usable space. Kitchen has a beautiful tin ceiling & moldings. The roof & heating systems are new. The Carriage house/ garage has incredible potential for use as a rental, guest house, playhouse, office; etc. and is lovely with its corner rooftop urns. $359,000

You MUST see this great artist owned 4 bedroom Woodstock/W.Hurley split level with many upgrades. New: 3 zone boiler, roof, split AC system, sun-filled UV protected atrium-like screened porch, Jacuzzi tub, dishwasher, washer, and more. Hardwood floors and open rooms.

The lovely stone living room fireplace is propane.

Kitchen has an excellent granite counter workspace & Terra Cotta tile floors. The finished basement/Family Room is also crafter/artisan’s dream w/ lots of natural light. The adjacent area is perfect for a workshop. Soaking in the warming sunlight on the peaceful screened porch is a pure delight. $249,000

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My husband and I recently moved for the fourth time in ten years.

first sleep-over. My husband and I weathered a rough patch in our marriage and finances.

As of late, I have delivered several monologues to my dear one, all with working titles

We hosted two Thanksgivings, two Easters, and I baked more eggplant parmesans than

like “I’m getting too old for this,” “The next time you move it may be without me,”

one can calculate. The day after we moved out of that house—one my husband and I

and my personal favorite, “Normal people don’t live like this.” While I’ve gone through

designed together—I cried myself to sleep. Then I woke up in the middle of the night

these emotional gyrations and verbal vexations I’ve been taken aback by my husband’s

and cried some more.

expressionless face staring back at me. Truly, he has no clue what I’m

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talking about. His enthusiasm for packing it all up has not diminished one iota. Which led me to ask myself, why is he still experiencing moving as something exciting and adventurous, while I’ve come to find it disruptive and distressing?

I came across the Chinese proverb “A hundred men may make an encampment, but it takes a woman to make a home.” Clearly, I had been overlooking the obvious. I’m certain other marriages don’t divide so neatly along stereotypical gender lines, but mine does. I’m the one who stays home with the children, cooks, launders, and plans every family and holiday gathering. I’m also the one who organizes the pantry shelves and spice rack, and agonizes over the nuances of paint colors, comparing the hues of avocado mist versus sweet pea. I buy decorative pillows and microplush blankets. I pepper my house with little reading lamps for ambient light. I hang overflowing baskets of impatiens on the front porch and plant mounds of creamsicle nasturtiums in the

I admire my husband’s pragmatism, his austere style, and logical mind. I married the guy for a reason. I am, however, completely different.

I may be able to move out of a home in a day, but I cannot move that home out of

flowerbed because I know they will contrast stunningly with the blue-gray of our house. My

my heart so quickly. Home is not a mere roof over my head where I hang my clothes

husband? He would be happy in a shoe box.

and access wi-fi. Home is a place that I create for my loved ones and myself with more

I put effort into making our living space lovely and comfortable not only because I enjoy

than pretty wallpapers and coordinated bedding. I create home by pouring all the love

the creative process, but because I think of our home as the backdrop for the action of

I have for my family and life into every aspect of my work: my parenting, my cooking,

our life. I am an emotional person and a former thespian. I find it difficult to separate our

my cleaning, my decorating, my organizing, my gardening, my nurturing family

dwelling (read: set design) with the chunk of life that’s lived within its walls (read: script).

relationships. It requires time, energy, and generosity of spirit. So, if you’ll excuse me, I

We’ve moved so frequently, I feel as if some of the life we’ve experienced has been left

have paint chips to sort through, our new neighbors coming for dinner, and an eggplant

behind. Old photographs of former kitchens and bedrooms unearth forgotten feelings and

parm ready to come out of the oven.

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suddenly I’m reliving the sleep-deprivation of my son’s first months of life or the anxiety and adrenaline of the year my husband left the corporate world to start his own business.

In the home we recently sold, my daughter graduated from diapers to toilet, from Dora to Harry Potter. My son learned to read, procrastinate, negotiate, and enjoyed his

Monique Heenan is a writer, homeschooling mother, avid walker, and aspiring cook. She currently resides in Ulster County with her two children and her itinerant, home builder husband.

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