
My Fantasy of Being a Berkshires Farm-to-Table Gardener
Let’s just say that growing my own food was harder than I thought

Let’s just say that growing my own food was harder than I thought

The ‘DIY and iterative’ restaurant Paige’s Place turns out food that’s better than good

Oh how I still yearn for the Holy Grail of milkshakes

For your dining pleasure, a tasting menu of new restaurants, pop-ups, food trucks, and more—impeccably curated by one of our favorite food writers

Discover the performances, exhibitions, theater productions, dance, music, and cultural experiences featured at Passport to Summer. Click each organization’s logo below to explore their summer programming and purchase tickets for events across the Berkshires and beyond.

It’s embarrassing, really: The sheer amount of world-class culture spread across the hills, lawns, barns, and mansions of the Berkshires.



An oral history of the Berkshires’ beloved film festival, told by the people who wrote, directed, and produced it into existence

Restaurateur Molly Lyon-Joseph brings new life to a beloved Lenox landmark in a space that feels like home

Locally designed and sustainably crafted Hikas are lighting up the trails

Illness closed one practice and opened another. Once a pediatric dentist, the author now makes her debut as a novelist.

Turning a favorite hike into a daily routine, our writer discovers how repetition sharpens attention and deepens connection with nature—and herself

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

Come browse with us on a marathon book crawl across the Berkshires


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

Take a breath, cool down, and join us for a roundtable with local health professionals discussing everything from “well-briety” to “bathhouse deserts”

Hancock Shaker Village’s outgoing director, Carrie Holland, isn’t leaving quietly

They came as kids, fell in love with the Berkshires, and realized they’d found the place they were always looking for

These five Berkshire restaurateurs have stood the test of time. You’ve probably been to one (or more) of their places, and you’ll likely be going back again. Here, they tell us why.

There are many ways to be an activist—supporting this theater group is one.

Great Barrington’s Sprout Brothers Nurture a Family Legacy

The busiest Berkshirites need a break! We asked local leaders what they’re excited to do during their downtime—and their lists are packed with music, art, hikes, and good eats. Here’s how they plan to soak up the season. Consider it your guide to summer fun.

Welcome to our new series celebrating people making a mark in the Berkshires. In this first installment, we talk to a new generation of residents fusing tradition with transformation—and breathing new life into our region.

In the hills of the Berkshires, Rufus and Henry Taylor were raised with music and meaning. Now they’re finding their own rhythm.

Nearly five years after a devastating fire claimed the Doris Duke Theatre at Jacob’s Pillow, the Berkshires dance institution unveils its forward-looking replacement, at once technologically cutting-edge and rooted into the earth.

At a cabin on Lee’s Upper Goose Pond, lives intertwine for a few hours as Appalachian Trail hikers take in Berkshires’ beauty.

The Williamstown Theatre Festival revives Tennessee Williams’ classic Camino Real this summer (July 17–August 3), directed by Dustin Wills and starring Pamela Anderson. Part of WTF’s bold new season of world-class theater in the Berkshires.

From BIFF’s Berkshire Bank Announcement Party in Lenox to Images Cinema’s Red Carpet fundraiser in Williamstown, Berkshire events celebrated arts, film, and community with style this spring.

Meet Michelle Kaplan, Curator of Novelty and Local Experiences

The Literary Legend Brings Authors, Thought Leaders, and Lively Discussions to Edith Wharton’s Storied Estate

Berkshires’ town trees provide shade and beauty—meet a few of the dedicated crew that keeps them growing strong.
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