Jiminy Peak is close to our Mass Bed and Breakfast.

Now that the holidays have passed and the cold days of winter are stretching before us, it’s time to think about ski getaways in the Berkshires. Our Berkshire B and B is close to several terrific downhill ski areas.

• Ski Butternut, in Great Barrington, is about 12 miles from the inn.

• Catamount Ski Area, in Hillsdale NY, is about 20 miles from here.

• Jiminy Peak, up in Hancock, Massachusetts, is about 30 miles from our inn.

Although we haven’t received a healthy dose of snow since the Great Halloween Blizzard of 2011, all three ski areas are open, and all are making snow.

Ski Butternut is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends 8:15 to 4 p.m. This area also offers snow tubing on holidays and weekends.

Catamount Ski Area is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m (it opens at 8:30 on weekends); night skiing is offered Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m.

Jiminy Peak is open open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (opening at 8:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays). Live music frequently entices skiers to linger after leaving the slopes of Jiminy Peak. A full calendar of events is listed at Jiminy Peak.

Skiers who stay at our Mass Bed and Breakfast Monday through Friday will receive two free lift passes for Butternut Ski Area, or discount passes to Jiminy Peak. If you’d rather ski Catamount, take advantage of our three night, $50 Special Package and put the savings towards your ski tickets. Details about these and other specials are available on our Bed and Breakfast Berkshires Specials page.

Why not stay for several days and try all three ski areas? Folks who are traveling from New York City, Hartford, or Boston may find that stretching out a weekend makes the most sense; instead of driving out here every weekend, come out here every other weekend for three days. Less driving, more skiing. Wonderful.

Spend a quiet New Year's Eve in the Berkshires with the person you love.

The New Year’s Eve special at our luxury Berkshire Bed and Breakfast includes champagne and hors d’oeuvres on New Year’s Eve, candlelit gourmet brunch on New Year’s Day, and a decanter of Brandy and chocolates in your room. Guests who stay more than one night will be treated to wine and cheese the other evenings, and candlelit breakfasts the other mornings.

Curl up next to the person you love and watch flames flicker in the fireplace. Talk quietly together of your dreams and aspirations, your shared memories, and your future plans. Indulge in hour after hour of each other’s company. Delight in one another.

Let someone else do the partying this year. Leave the boisterous New Year’s Eve parties behind in the city. Embrace tranquility and romance in the Berkshires.

Please call 800.691.9012 to speak with us about our New Year’s Eve Specials.

The beauty of the Berkshires.

We’re enjoying the view while it’s here. The sun is expected to be with us for most of the week and temperatures are climbing. Already the snow is beginning to recede.

Nonetheless, this little taste of winter has invigorated everyone. Children and adults have been out in force with their sleds. People are lining up at ski areas such as Jiminy Peak, Catamount Ski Area, and Canterbury Farms Nordic Center. None of the ski areas are open yet (in spite of having received 12 to 18 inches of snow over the weekend) because ground temperatures are too warm, but we don’t think skiers will have to wait long.

In the meantime, let’s enjoy the wild mood swings of Mother Nature while we can. We encourage folks to take advantage of our Berkshires Bed and Breakfast Spur of the Moment Special. Arrive here within 24 hours of booking your 2 night stay and you’ll receive 15% off your entire stay. If you’re office is still closed due to lack of electricity or your home is cold and dark, hop in your car and find warmth at the Applegate Inn.

Sit by the grand fireplace in our parlor, where in the evening we serve a selection of wine and cheeses. Remember the best part of winter – cozy evenings by the fire after days of brisk outdoor activity. You’ll find yourself looking forward to the next snow fall.

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Father’s Day is this weekend, on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Celebrate in style. Throw the family in the car and head to our Berkshires Lodging. If you live in Boston, New York City, or Hartford, you’ll be here soon.

Picture dad dozing by the pool this weekend.

People of all ages find the Massachusetts Berkshires enchanting. There are art galleries and museums galore, miles of trails for hiking, meandering country lanes to cycle, and extraordinary music and dance performances. Dad may enjoy a round of golf at Greenock Country Club, which is just across the street from our inn. He may find horseback riding in the Berkshires thrilling. Or he may prefer to relax at the inn by day, dozing by the pool, so he’ll have plenty of energy for an evening out.

If you are a family with young children, give us a call. We welcome children 12 years or older in all of our rooms, and we welcome children under 12 in some of our rooms. If you can’t imagine spending Father’s Day away from the kids, bring them along. They’ll find the Berkshires great fun.

Take advantage of the “Spur of the Moment Special” at our Lenox MA Bed and Breakfast. Call today, and you’ll receive a 15% discount on your stay this weekend. Call 800-691-9012.

Romance packages at our Berkshires Bed and Breakfast include:

• in-room fireplace, ready to warm cool evenings
• sumptuous gourmet dinner for two, served here at the inn
• split of champagne
• fine chocolates

Take advantage of the Romance Packages at our Berkshires Bed and Breakfast, through May 2011.

This spring, a romantic getaway in the Berkshires may include long walks through our gardens, or a horseback ride through the woods. It may consist of golf in the morning and afternoons in Stockbridge and Lenox.  It may even include a night with the Metropolitan Opera (live in HD) at The Clark Art Institute.

Some folks prefer to spend most of their time relaxing at our Berkshires Bed and Breakfast. It is a such a peaceful place for guests traveling from cities like Boston and New York. Evenings by the piano give way to lazy mornings and decadent breakfasts. Bring the person you most love.

Please see our Berkshires lodging specials for details about our Romance Packages. Call (800) 691-9012 to make a reservation.

Enjoy a soak at the inn after your massage.

Whether you think your soul needs to relax or not, you probably agree that a massage would feel awfully good about now. Think how much better it will feel when it’s part of a vacation at our Lee MA Bed and Breakfast – when you won’t have to do dishes, make beds, or clean. Think one word: pampered.

Our Bed and Breakfast Berkshires offers a Spa Indulgence Special in conjunction with nearby Soul Spa. Enjoy a 10% discount on deep tissue massage, facial rejuvenation, aromatherapy or reflexology. Your soul is bound to feel good.

Cuddle by the fire while you're here. We do.

Take advantage of our Berkshires Romance Package, which includes two nights in a room with a fireplace, chocolate and champagne, and a sumptuous three-course dinner for just the two of you. Please see our Bed and Breakfast Specials for more details.

A romantic getaway means different things to different people; fortunately our corner of the Massachusetts Berkshires has an abundance of outdoor recreation, cultural activities, and fine dining. Spend your days skiing at Catamount Ski Area, Jiminy Peak, or the Canterbury Farms Cross Country Ski Center. See the latest exhibits at the Clark Art Institute, MASS MoCA, or the Norman Rockwell Museum.

Our guests are always welcome to simply relax at our luxury Lenox MA lodging. Play games, play the piano, or cuddle by the fire as much as you like. Our goal is to help you enjoy a wonderful romantic Valentine’s Day with the person you most love.

Our simple Spur of the Moment Package makes for substantial savings: if you book a room 24 hours (or less) before your arrival you’ll receive a 15% discount on your entire stay. So go ahead, be spontaneous!

We’re currently offering a few interesting Mid Week Lodging Specials. If you travel midweek (Sunday through Thursday) from now until May 15, 2011, choose one of the following packages:

• Sleep Inn – Ski Out: receive two free lift passes to Butternut Ski Resort or discount passes to Jiminy Peak (Monday through Friday)

• Dinner is Served: enjoy a complimentary dinner for two at The Old Inn on the Green (Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday evenings).

• February is for Chocolate Lovers: enjoy a complimentary bottle of Furnace Brook Winery’s Blanc de Blancs bubbly and a sinfully good chocolate treat.

From now through June 25, 2011, enjoy deep discounts on two and three night stays at our inn. Our Three Night $50 Special is available seven days a week: stay two nights and the third night is just $50. Our Two Night Special is available Sunday through Thursday: the second night is discounted $75 (King bedrooms) or $50 (Queen bedrooms).

Please visit the Specials and Packages page to learn more about all the current specials at our Bed and Breakfast Berkshires. You’ll find we offer Culture in the Country, Spa Indulgence Packages, and many interesting Add-Ons. You may just find a compelling incentive to travel to the Berkshires.

Reconnect with your spouse during the holidays at our luxury bed and breakfast.

How do you make the person you love feel special during the busy holidays? Whisk your sweetie pie away to our Berkshires bed and breakfast luxury lodging.

Sometimes we forget to make time for our closest companions during the holidays. It’s easy to become preoccupied with hosting events for friends and family. All free time is suddenly devoted to cleaning house, cooking for dozens, shopping, wrapping, and all-around preparing. Our calendars fill with events booked at home and away, and while you may be with your spouse, you may not have time to actually be with your spouse. It’s different.

Sound familiar?

Our Romance Package, offered now through May, 2011, may be the best gift of the season for both you and your lover. Clear your calendar of all obligations and spend two nights at our romantic bed and breakfast Berkshires. Our inn is surrounded by picturesque historic towns and lovely New England landscape. Spend your days exploring Stockbridge and Lenox hand in hand, where you can be together while shopping for others. Or fill your lungs with fresh air in nearby Beartown or October Mountain State Forests.

Our romance package includes a sumptuous three course dinner for two and lodging in a room with a fireplace. Call (800) 691-9012 for more details, and find out just why Applegate Inn was given an A+ for best place to kiss in the Berkshires.