2019/2020
DISCOVER THE ESSENTIAL BERKSHIRES
THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO The Berkshires Insider Spotlights, Tips from Locals & More Heirloom gardens. Historic buildings. Farm animals. Hiking trails. Artisanal festivals. Contemporary art. Farm-to-table dining. Concerts in the hayloft.
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Berkshire Canoe and Kayak Scenic Tours, Lenox, MA 2Photo Credit Kara Thornton Table of Contents
Olivia’s Overlook, Stockbridge, MA Photo Credit Kara Thornton
OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE BERKSHIRES 2019-20 MAP ...... 4
GETTING HERE ...... 5
Published by EDITORIALS Get Away to The Berkshires ...... 8 What’s New ...... 10 Get your business noticed by over Festivals & Special Events ...... 12 115,000 Berkshire residents, visitors Live in The Berkshires...... 110 and businesses! To learn more about appearing in this publication and becoming a 1Berkshire mem- LISTINGS ber, visit 1berkshire.com or contact [email protected]. What To Do ...... 29 Where To Stay ...... 67 This publication is funded, in part, by the Eat & Drink ...... 91 Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. Weddings ...... 105 1Berkshire, 413-499-1600 66 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Live Here ...... 117
Main Cover Photo: Mountain Greylock, Adams, MA, SPOTLIGHTS Photo Credit Bill Burdick Beryl Jolly ...... 5 Lenox, MA, Photo Credit Ogden Gigli Ty Allen Jackson ...... 65 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Lee, MA Photo Credit Noor Eemanl Sheila Hidalgo ...... 89 Bartlett’s Orchards, Richmond, MA Photo Credit Ogden Gigli Tom Bernard ...... 113 Williams College, Williamstown, MA Tim & Brian Cherubini ...... 138 berkshires.org 3 The Berkshires
Bennington VERMONT Stamford NORTH Williamstown Clarksburg BENNINGTON, VT N. Adams 1POWNAL, VT WILLIAMSTOWN Florida NORTH ADAMS ADAMS CHESHIRE S. Williamstown HANCOCK Mt. Greylock NEW ASHFORD 3,487 ft. ROWE Adams SAVOY CHARLEMONT New Ashford STEPHENTOWN, NY NEW YORK Cheshire Savoy Hoosic R.
Stephentown Hancock CENTRAL LANESBOROUGH Windsor 2PITTSFIELD Lanesborough DALTON AMHERST Dalton NORTHAMPTON CUMMINGTON New Lebanon DEERFIELD FLORIDA Peru LENOX Hinsdale HINSDALE Pittsfeld PLAINFIELD RICHMOND WINDSOR NYS ThruwayCanaan WORTHINGTON Richmond CANAAN, NY Washington NEW LEBANON, NY Lenox
Trail EXIT B3 Becket W. Stockbridge
Lee Appalachian SOUTH EXIT 1 Interlaken LEE EXIT 2 3BECKET TYRINGHAM Stockbridge South Lee OTIS Housatonic STOCKBRIDGE Mass. Turnpike WEST STOCKBRIDGE Tyringham GREAT BARRINGTON HOUSATONIC Alford EGREMONT Great Otis N. Egremont MONTEREY Barrington L. Garfield SHEFFIELD E. Otis BLANDFORD Monterey GRANVILLE S. Egremont Hartsville ASHLEY FALLS L. Buel NEW MARLBOROUGH GHENT, NY New Marlborough AUSTERLITZ, NY Mill River Mt. Washington HILLSDALE, NY Sandisfeld CHATHAM, NY Southfeld FALL VILLAGE, CT Mt. Everett Shefeld New NORFOLK, CT 2,624 ft. Boston SHARON, CT Ashley LAKEVILLE, CT Falls SALISBURY, CT Clayton 4 Caanan CONNECTICUT How to Use this Guide
The first part of this guide is a great reference for those planning on or visiting the Berkshires and the second part is a useful reference tool for those living or looking to relocate to the Berkshires. Each section is color coded to help. The Berkshires is comprised of 32 towns and if you were to traverse it from tail to tip it would take you about an hour and a ½. In order to make navigating the Berkshire region simpler we have created the map to your left. This map divides our region into 3 parts: North, Central and South and also lists the towns within each of these divisions. To further help you in your Berkshire travels this Guide references North, Central and South in all of its listings allowing you to have a better understanding of exactly where each business lies within the County. So please remember to consistently reference the map on page 4 and to make it even easier, at the opening of each of the Guide sections you will again see this locator map along with a reference key. Life is calling in The Berkshires.
Norman Rockwell’s Studio, Stockbridge, MA Photo Credit Evans Studio
Getting Here
Approximate Travel Distances BY CAR • from east in MA, follow I-90 west • from north in VT, follow Route 7 south • from NH & ME, take routes south to VT NH Mohawk Trail (Route 2 West) • from CT & NY, take I-91 N or NY Thruway (I-87 N)
Albany IRES Boston BY AIR (Metropolitan Airports) H MA Albany International Airport 518.242.2200 • albanyairport.com NY BERKS Bradley International Airport 860.594.2530 • bradleyairport.com CT Hartford Logan International Airport 800.235.6426 • massport.com/logan-airport
BY BUS Peter Pan 800.343.9999 • peterpanbus.com New York Greyhound 800.231.2222 • greyhound.com Albany 42 mi/67 km Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) Hartford 62 mi/100 km 413.499.2782 • 800.292.2782 Boston 130 mi/210 km berkshirerta.com New York 142 mi/230 km Philadelphia 245 mi/395 km BY TRAIN Amtrak Montrèal 260 mi/418 km 800.872.7245 • amtrak.com berkshires.org 5 GET AWAY TO The Berkshires
6Photo Credit Ogden Gigli berkshires.org 7 Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock, MA
Fresh Grass Festival, MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA Photo Credit Ogden Gigli
8 The Berkshires are the perfect getaway spot any time of year! Whether you want outdoor adventure, arts and culture, history and museums, or great shopping followed by an amazing meal, it’s all happening right here.
Outdoor enthusiasts find plenty of four-season fun on Berkshire lakes, rivers, and mountain trails. There are several access points to the Appalachian Trail and, among its many special natural attractions, Berkshire County boasts the tallest waterfall and the highest summit in Massachusetts.
Cultural and arts-minded travelers find much here as well. Long known for its summer music, art, dance, and theater festivals, the Berkshires has a thriving arts scene year- round with performances and exhibitions featuring world- renowned and local artists at venues large and small. There are also world-class museums, interesting historic sites, and exciting event spaces to discover.
No visit to the Berkshires is complete without exploring the main streets and back roads for unique shops and antiques, galleries and coffeehouses, indie bookstores and film screenings, and the local and farm-fresh flavors found in our restaurants, bakeries, and cafés. Visit tasteberkshires.com to learn more about the artisanal food culture here and what makes this region such a popular destination for food lovers.
At day’s end, catch a restorative night’s sleep at any of our luxurious resorts, cozy inns, and quiet B&Bs. Spas and wellness retreats revitalize the spirit. Hotels, motels, and campgrounds provide family-friendly comforts. Whether you’re traveling solo, on business, as a group, or with family or a partner, you’ll find comfortable lodging with everything you need to awaken refreshed and ready for a new day of fun, discovery, and entertainment #InTheBerkshires!
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berkshires.org 9 The Berkshires are an exciting year-round destination for all ages, offering the perfect mix of arts and culture, outdoor adventure, great food, and distinctive shops. Here’s a partial list of places you won’t want to miss!
Tanglewood, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, opens its new $30 million Center for Music and Learning in 2019, a four-building performance, dining, and rehearsal complex for year-round use by the BSO and the Berkshire community. The Tanglewood Learning Institute will also launch this season, offering educational initiatives to the public. Guests of The Red Lion in nearby downtown Stockbridge will enjoy the hotel’s complimentary shuttle service to Tanglewood concerts. WHAT’S NEW FOR 2019
Three miles away in Lenox, luxury wellness resort Miraval Berkshires opens in November following an expansion and renovation of the Cranwell Spa & Golf Resort property, joining the Hyatt-Miraval family of resorts. Look for other exciting new hotel, dining, and event space options at The Porches in North Adams, the Proprietor’s Lodge on Pontoosuc Lake in Lanesborough, and The Williams Inn in Williamstown. TOURISTS Welcome in North Adams adds a new restaurant The Airport Rooms this year, located in the 1813 farmhouse next door to its Mohawk Trail hotel and event space.
Looking for adventure? Do you want to explore the arts, history, and outdoor fun in the area? The Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge was recently gifted 21 giant and life-sized animal-shaped topiaries, considered one of
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge, MA 10Photo CreditLOCATION ChiChi KEY Ubina North Central South See page 16 for key and map Wigwam Western Summit, Tourists, North Adams, MA North Adams, MA
the finest collections of its kind in North America. The Bidwell House Museum in Monterey brings back its Native American Tours for the summer months. Catamount Aerial Adventure Park and Catamount Ski Area have renovated the main lodge and opened a new one mid-mountain, and a 5,600-foot-long Zip Rider, triple chairlift, and snow guns have been added. Feeling creative? The new Rapoza Center for the Arts in Adams offers arts education classes for all ages in the visual and performing arts.
For snacks and good food in a unique and fun atmosphere, visit the Wigwam Western Summit gift shop on the Mohawk Trail in North Adams for their signature pour-over coffee and a scenic view of the Berkshires from the wraparound porch. Set at an elevation of 2,100 feet, not far from the Trail’s famous hairpin turn, the historic property originally opened in the 1930s also offers new cabins for overnight stays. For another taste of the Berkshires in North Adams, enjoy a menu of smoked meats and fresh-baked breads made on the premises at A-OK Berkshire Barbeque. Located on the campus of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) and across from the new Bright Ideas Brewing company, A-OK offers further evidence of the talented makers and artisans who make the Berkshires a flavorful destination for food lovers.
No matter what part of the Berkshires you visit, there’s always something new to discover. Learn more at berkshires.org! berkshires.org 11
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EVENTS · Spring / Summer / Fall / Winter 12 EVENTS Spring Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm, Pittsfield · Spring / Summer Fall / Winter High Mud Comedy Festival, North Adams 3rd Thursdays, Pittsfield Daffodil Festival at Naumkeag, Stockbridge The Bulb Show, Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge
Summer Berkshire International Film Festival, Great Barrington/Pittsfield Berkshire Jewish Film Festival, Lenox Berkshires Arts Festival, Great Barrington Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show, Stockbridge Shakespeare in the Park, Pittsfield
Fall Berkshire Botanical Harvest Festival, Stockbridge Country Fair at Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield Josh Billings Triathlon, Lenox Lee Founder’s Weekend, Lee Lenox Apple Squeeze, Lenox Pittsfield CityJAZZ, Pittsfield
Mount Greylock Ramble & Ramblefest, Adams North Adams Fall Foliage Parade, North Adams Winter Berkshire Botanical Garden Holiday Marketplace, Stockbridge Bright Lights, Lenox Festive, North Adams Holiday Shop, Sip & Stroll, Great Barrington Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, Stockbridge 10 x 10 Upstreet Arts Festival, Pittsfield Thunderfest, Adams Williamstown Holiday Walk, Williamstown Winterlights At Naumkeag, Stockbridge
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