Comments on: Beacon, NY: Artsy Fartsy, Crunchy Granola Paradise! https://reclaimedhome.com/2007/09/14/beacon-ny-artsy-fartsy-crunchy-granola-paradise/ Reuse. Rehabilitate. Restore. Architectural salvage and repurposed pieces for the home. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:13:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: Reclaimed Home: Green Low Impact Housing Renovation of New York, Brooklyn, New Jersey https://reclaimedhome.com/2007/09/14/beacon-ny-artsy-fartsy-crunchy-granola-paradise/#comment-43704 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:13:27 +0000 http://reclaimedhome.com/?p=51#comment-43704 […] I wrote one of these location posts, simply because I ran out of places to review. My original Beacon post was in 2007, so it’s time to update since I’m working on a web page for my […]

]]> By: Reclaimed Home: Green Low Impact Housing Renovation of New York, Brooklyn, New Jersey https://reclaimedhome.com/2007/09/14/beacon-ny-artsy-fartsy-crunchy-granola-paradise/#comment-42986 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:11:52 +0000 http://reclaimedhome.com/?p=51#comment-42986 […] What are the chances of that? A Spanish villa inspired (realtor says English) stone house in Beacon and a sweet Victorian in […]

]]> By: reclaimedhome.com https://reclaimedhome.com/2007/09/14/beacon-ny-artsy-fartsy-crunchy-granola-paradise/#comment-3303 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:43:34 +0000 http://reclaimedhome.com/?p=51#comment-3303 […] just that the media tends to hype things a bit much. Even I’m guilty of calling Beacon an artsy fartsy crunchy granola paradise. We checked Beacon out because of the buzz. We weren’t fooled by all of the NY Times […]

]]> By: reclaimedhome.com » NYC Represents in Miami Art Fair https://reclaimedhome.com/2007/09/14/beacon-ny-artsy-fartsy-crunchy-granola-paradise/#comment-1776 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:36:20 +0000 http://reclaimedhome.com/?p=51#comment-1776 […] former Park Slope resident who left for the greener pastures of Kensington. She briefly considered Beacon until some artist friends of hers told her it can be a bit […]

]]> By: RH https://reclaimedhome.com/2007/09/14/beacon-ny-artsy-fartsy-crunchy-granola-paradise/#comment-26 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:41:18 +0000 http://reclaimedhome.com/?p=51#comment-26 Hmm, I’m under the impression it is. But then again, I don’t associate with any of those intolerant folks around here anyway.
But don’t take my word for it:
http://www.outfrontblog.com/2007/01/beacon_of_hope.html

]]> By: Jessica https://reclaimedhome.com/2007/09/14/beacon-ny-artsy-fartsy-crunchy-granola-paradise/#comment-25 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:35:46 +0000 http://reclaimedhome.com/?p=51#comment-25 So you say Beacon is crunchy-do you know if it’s gay-friendly?

]]> By: RH https://reclaimedhome.com/2007/09/14/beacon-ny-artsy-fartsy-crunchy-granola-paradise/#comment-24 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:10:07 +0000 http://reclaimedhome.com/?p=51#comment-24 Thanks, Erin! Everyone started out as “just a renter”. Just enjoy life while you still can…before you buy your first money pit, I mean, home.

]]> By: Erin https://reclaimedhome.com/2007/09/14/beacon-ny-artsy-fartsy-crunchy-granola-paradise/#comment-23 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:09:24 +0000 http://reclaimedhome.com/?p=51#comment-23 Hey, I found your blog through Apartment Therapy this morning. I love your “about” story — you have very lucky pets! Beacon sounds like a very cool place to live – the description sound like Asheville, NC, where I went to college, kind of crunchy, big emphasis on the arts.

I haven’t had the pleasure of renovating a home yet, as I’m still just a renter, but your story is very inspiring. Can’t wait to read more about your reno adventures!

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