The Local Life

Join the Club

Blame it on the A-list appeal or a genuine desire for unlimited Finnish sauna sessions, members-only programs are taking off in these parts

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The Big Cleanup

From decluttering to getting fit to
pursuing happiness, here are seven
ways to organize your life and
experience a true spring awakening

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PICKLEMANIA!

Pickleball gets under your skin in the best possible way. Inside the Berkshires’ fastest-growing, good-for-you obsession.

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Gather Round

Though he may be best known for his comfort food recipes and exuberant personality, Dan “Grossy” Pelosi’s creativity extends to his living space. His Hillsdale home is a joyful gathering place, filled with bright colors, patterned wallpaper, artwork, and an abundance of light, from dawn until dusk.

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The B’s List: Design

In the third installment of our series with top local talents and tastemakers, we gathered a group of interiors experts—designers, retailers, product developers, and an architect among them—for a conversation about Berkshires style that was both inspired and inspiring.

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The Scene – High Summer 2025

Catch a glimpse of the season’s most dazzling gatherings—from elegant galas to community fundraisers—that brought people together across the Berkshires in support of art, culture, and connection.

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Digging Deep

How a horticulture course helped me reconnect with nature and find joy and meaning in learning again.

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Cooking from All Four Corners

Celebrated chef David Israelow brings a reverence for food and finely tuned technique to his highly anticipated new restaurant in Chatham, New York. Here’s a sneak preview.

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Where to Eat Now

We asked three of our favorite foodies for their go-to restaurants. The result: this highly opinionated guide to the latest and greatest in the Berkshires and beyond.

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Picnic Perfect

Event curator Lauren Fritscher of Berkshire Muse shares picnic setups that turn any Berkshires outing into a moment of ease, beauty, and presence—ideal for long, languid summer days.

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The Cook’s Garden

Kevin West’s new book is an artful and practical guide to growing what you wish and savoring what you grow—rooted in wisdom, soil, and the simple pleasures of a well-tended life. Get a first look here.

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