The trees have started to turn here, but fall foliage is not yet peaking in the Massachusetts Berkshires. Now is the right time to plan a trip here during peak season. Our Berkshires Bed and Breakfast tends to fill in October, when the surrounding forests are decked out in dazzling reds, oranges, and yellows. Plan [...]
We are honored and downright pleased to announce that Applegate Inn, our Berkshires Bed and Breakfast, has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. “The Certificate of Excellence is awarded to qualifying accommodations… listed on TripAdvisor that maintain a high overall user rating and a high volume of recent and quality reviews.” (TripAdvisor) We’d [...]
Many folks who stay at our Lenox Massachusetts Bed and Breakfast arrive in the Berkshires expecting to find relief from the stifling summer heat of Boston or New York City, and they do. They arrive expecting to find unparalleled art and cultural offerings, and they’re not disappointed. Some guests arrive at our Berkshires Bed and [...]
When was the last time you were spontaneous? 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. People of all ages find the Massachusetts Berkshires [...]
The Massachusetts Berkshires is truly a unique environment. The setting is pastoral, with rolling farmland, mature forests, and some of the oldest mountains in the country. The Appalachian Trail passes close to our Berkshires Lodging – evidence of the remarkable opportunities for outdoor recreation that exist in the region. Yet unlike many areas where nature [...]
Earth, Wind, and Fire is on their 40th Anniversary World Tour. They play at Tanglewood on June 25, 2011 at 7 p.m. This promises to be an extraordinary event. People are already booking rooms at our luxurious Berkshires Lodging. (Note to drivers: We’ll share our secret short-cut to Tanglewood with guests of our Lenox MA [...]
On June 16, 2011, chefs from the best Farm-to-Table restaurants in the Berkshires will prepare a special Shaker dinner at Hancock Shaker Village. The meal will feature Shaker dishes and highlight local ingredients. It promises to be a singular event. The Shaker Farm-to-Table Dinner could be a delightful addition to a summer getaway at our [...]
Most mothers don’t go into the business of motherhood for the glory. They don’t become mother’s because of the great pay and the good hours. They do it for love. In truth, rewards of motherhood are many and great. Cuddles are priceless, as is the joy of watching a child grow. Yet from time to [...]
The Berkshire Botanical Garden opens for the season on May 1, 2011. Each year we know that spring has truly arrived once the Botanical Garden opens. We look forward to it – not just as a herald of warm weather, but because of the many fine events offered at the gardens. The season opens with [...]
Our Berkshires lodging is close to four wineries, all of which offer wine tasting. Many of our guests enjoy visiting these Berkshire wineries during their stay – especially in the spring, when it is hard to predict whether to bring skis or hiking boots along for a vacation in the Massachusetts Berkshires. Berkshire and Hudson [...]