If you fly fish, you know the joy of finding perfect little places with cool pools and pockets where fish love to linger. The Berkshires area has a wealth of such places due to our many rivers, streams, lakes, and … Continue reading
The leisurely days of fall provide an ideal excuse to head out for a tour on the Berkshire Beer & Cider Trail. The trail features locations in New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts, including five that are convenient to Staveleigh House … Continue reading
While driving through the Massachusetts Berkshires is a joy any time of year, it’s hard to compete with the colorful displays of autumn. The radiant reds, oranges, and yellows that light up the hills and valleys are the best show … Continue reading
It seems hard to imagine now, but fall is just around the corner and that means Harvest Time at the Berkshire Botanical Gardens, October 6-7, 2018, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The annual autumn fest encompasses the entire 15-acre site with a … Continue reading
Set amidst the history and lore of the Berkshires is one of the best modern art museums in the country, MASS MoCa. The museum is located in North Adams, Massachusetts, and would be a perfect stop to make on your … Continue reading
From the fresh local veggies it uses to the much-lauded wine list, Cafe Adam just seems to consistently do things right. When we recommend this Great Barrington, Massachusetts, restaurant to our Staveleigh House guests, we know they will come home … Continue reading
It may not be the easiest of our local hikes, but the Race Brook Falls Trail is definitely one of the prettiest. The enjoyable trek is a highlight of a visit to Mt. Everett State Reservation here in the Berkshires. … Continue reading
Not only have the number of farmers markets in the Berkshire area increased, but the bounty of goods they sell has as well. From fresh produce to fine crafts, farmers markets are not just for locals, but a place where … Continue reading
The hills are alive with the music of Verdi during the Berkshire Opera Festival, August 25-31, 2018, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Now in its third year, the 2018 fest brings one of opera’s favorite stories to the stage—Verdi’s Rigoletto. A timeless … Continue reading
There is ice cream, and then there is SoCo Creamery. The long-standing company in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is an ice cream lover’s dream-come-true. And in a recent survey, SoCo Creamery was named the number one ice cream shop in Western … Continue reading