Archive for the 'outdoor activities' Category

Skiing Catamount

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Catamount Ski Area in Great Barrington, MA, is just 30 minutes from our luxury Bed and Breakfast Berkshires. As of this writing there are 24 out of 33 trails open and 4 out of 6 lifts carrying skiers to the top. A couple of the trails are not groomed and moguls are already forming. It [...]

Golf Vacations in the Berkshires

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Our Berkshires bed and breakfast is right across the street from Greenock Golf Club, in historic Lee, Massachusetts. It’s a fabulous 9-hole course first designed in 1895, and redesigned in 1927 by Donald Ross, one of the most influential people in American golf history. Even more important, it is a fun course to play.

Hike Along the Housatonic

Monday, July 12th, 2010

An hour south of our Lenox MA bed and breakfast in Connecticut, the Appalachian Trail follows the Housatonic River for several miles. We hiked it in May, and were astounded by the multitude of colorful wildflowers along the trail and the lovely views of the river and valley. Start west of Cornwall Bridge, and join [...]

Have an Adventure in the Massachusetts Berkshires

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Catamount Ski Area has closed for the season, but Catamount Adventure Park is open for business. It is quite close to our Lee, MA bed and breakfast; sleep late, eat well, have an adventure, and still be back in time to gather in the parlor for a glass of wine.

Horseback Riding in the Berkshires

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

One of the best ways to feel thousands of miles from the city is to mount a horse and head into the Berkshires. There is something inexplicably regenerative about riding horses in the woods. Memories of sitting in traffic or standing in the subway fade away with each clopping step of the horse. Attention is [...]

Hike the Appalachian Trail

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

If you have always dreamed of hiking part of the Appalachian Trail, let us help you realize that dream. The Appalachian Trail passes close to our Lenox MA bed and breakfast. Stay with us while you plan your trip, and sink into a hot tub back at the inn at the end of the day. [...]

Berkshire Mountain Biking

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Spring is a fun time to mountain bike in the Berkshires. The trails aren’t crowded, the weather isn’t too hot, and the woods are shimmering with new growth. There are well over 100 mountain biking trails in the Central and Southern Berkshires. In fact, there are easily a dozen trails close to our Lenox bed [...]

The Call of the Berkshires

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Mount Greylock— Originally uploaded by drummerboy1214 Temperatures are climbing and snow is melting. Spring is here. You can hear the Berkshires calling to you from Boston, Hartford, and NYC. Your legs are yearning to stretch out along a trail. You want to hear birds, not traffic. It’s time to take a break from city living. [...]

Western Massachusetts Brevets

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

It’s true, there is still snow on the grounds of our Lenox MA bed and breakfast, but that doesn’t stop intrepid bikers from riding centuries in March. A brevet is an organized, long distance bicycle ride. It is not a race, but is rather a test of each rider’s endurance. The designated routes are unmarked; [...]

Ski in Western Massachusetts

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Less than 10 miles from our Lenox bed and breakfast is Canterbury Farm Ski Area. They have 22 km of groomed trails perfect for ski skating, cross-country skiing, and even snowshoeing. The trails make their way along brooks and through the woods, guaranteeing a peaceful and lovely outdoor experience. There is a good deal of [...]