Where are the best scenic foliage drives in the Berkshire? Great question. Fall in the Berkshires is a feast for the eyes. Picture waves of reds, oranges, and golds sweeping across the hillsides painting the forests and mountain slopes in … Continue reading
The 5th Annual Berkshire Fermentation Festival presented by Berkshire Ferments is coming up September 22, 2019 at its new location, Ski Butternut. This day-long celebration brings together fermentation enthusiasts from around the region to educate and inspire others in an … Continue reading
“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple.” – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Streets filled with vendors offering everything apple and more, that’s what … Continue reading
Nothing heralds the beginning of summer in the Berkshires than the opening of local farmers markets. Strawberries, blueberries, and melons straight from the garden nestled beside glistening fresh vegetables and fragrant flowers. It’s a sight for sore eyes after a … Continue reading
What could be better than a day spent paddling along the beautiful Housatonic River in the Berkshires? Many of the guests of the Staveleigh House Bed & Breakfast pack their own gear for a day on the water, taking advantage … Continue reading
With a gorgeous hilltop setting and a track record of incredible performances, the summer season of Jacob’s Pillow is definitely a highlight in the Berkshires. This year’s performances will run from June 19-August 25, 2019. Jacob’s Pillow hosts the oldest, … Continue reading
This May 5, raise a margarita toast for Cinco de Mayo at one of these Mexican restaurants, both located in nearby Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The margaritas at Xicohtencatl Mexican Restaurant are outstanding, and representative of the quality of dishes you … Continue reading
It is always one of the most popular concerts of the summer at Tanglewood, the Berkshire’s favorite outdoor venue. Mark your calendar now for James Taylor in concert, July 3 and 4, 2019. Now a Berkshire resident, Taylor has earned … Continue reading
Walk down a brick-lined path in downtown Great Barrington and enter through the door that says “Taps, Cocktails and Victuals” and you will have arrived at 20 Railroad Public House. Everything about this long and narrow restaurant feels cozy and … Continue reading
Chirping, hooting, tweeting, twittering—you’re in for a revelry of sweet sounds when you take to the woods for birding. Here in the Berkshires, springtime is ideal for spotting a wide variety of birds, some peeking out after a cold winter, … Continue reading