Archive for April, 2009

The mother of all Mother’s Days at a Berkshires bed and breakfast

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

You love your mother. You love the mother of your children. You are soon to be a mother. You hope to be a mother. No matter what your situation, we know it isn’t always easy to find the right way to thank the mother in your life, and tell her, really tell her, how much [...]

Dining near Tanglewood

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

The concierge service we offer at our Berkshires lodging is something unique to Applegate Inn. We know and love many of the great restaurants in the area, and enjoy helping our guests find the perfect dining experience. If you like Mediterranean food, we might send you to the charming Cafe Lucia where you will enjoy [...]

Brief History of Tanglewood

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Tanglewood takes it name from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Tanglewood Tales”, which Hawthorn wrote in 1850 while staying in a little red house by the shores of Lake Mahkeenac, on grounds owned by the Tappan family. The head of the Tappan family was so charmed by Hawthorn’s book that he re-named his property in honor of [...]

Berkshire Gardens

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Spring is indeed coming to the Berkshires, and a great place to experience spring is at our Berkshires Bed and Breakfast. The days have been warming the earth and the flowers are starting to show their appreciation. The grounds of the Applegate Inn are a great place to witness the arrival of spring. [...]

Tanglewood Festival Opening Night

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

There are a lot of great ways to enjoy the Tanglewood Music Festival, and if you are a die-hard fan, you might want to waste no time and head to the Koussevitzky Music Shed on July 3 for Tanglewood’s openingĀ  night. James Levine with be the featured conductor that night.
The program with be Tchaikovsky that [...]