Money for Nothing: A New Currency is Revolutionizing the Hudson Valley
A couple of months ago my wife, Edie, was given a unique opportunity. She was asked by a new friend if she wanted to
New Beginnings: A Message from INSIDE+OUT
Each year New Year's Day gifts us a moment to go within – to reflect on the year behind us while dreaming of how
Hudson Valley Harmony: A Currency for Connection With Chris Hewitt
Chris Hewitt has redefined the local economy of the Hudson Valley through his work with the Hudson Valley Current, a unique barter exchange system,
Eco-Friendly Holidays: A Gift to the Earth
This holiday season, let's take a moment to honor our shared home on Earth. Consider a gift of gratitude to various local organizations dedicated
Making the Holidays Brighter for Many Through Community Giving
Since Giving Tuesday is upon us, we hope today’s story will inspire giving gifts that keep on giving well beyond the ho-hum of mass-produced
This Holiday, Gift the Power of Creativity
Edward Hopper once wrote, "If I could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint." The same goes for dance, sculpture,
We Are Upstate NY With Fierce Small Farm Advocate Dana DiPrima
Meet Dana DiPrima, a.k.a. "Farm Girl", a corporate executive turned accidental farmer and a passionate advocate for farmers, open space and healthy food. Dana
Omega Institute’s Eco Machine Provides A Global Model for Water Conservation
Water is never far from Robert "Skip" Backus's thoughts. As the CEO Emeritus of the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck and founder of the Omega
Woodstock Guitar Sculptures: Musician, Woodworker Hammers Out Hometown ‘Love Letter’
The first time I ever saw Levon Helm perform in Woodstock was probably in 2002, at the old Landau Grill at the crest of
Experience Sustainable Fashion Week Within Nature’s Bounty
Get ready for this year's Hudson Valley Sustainable Fashion Week. Now in its second year, the upcoming HVSFW event will showcase the remarkable work