My Fantasy of Being a Berkshires Farm-to-Table Gardener
August 27, 2026
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.
It’s an exciting moment for a sculptor who will turn 96 in July—and who only began his art career in his 80s.
When you want all the flavor, but none of the buzz. With zero-proof drinks catching on, we asked three local experts—wine and spirits purveyors
You can’t make yarn without shearing a few sheep—or in the case of Lila’s Mountain Farm, a few hundred. If you want to keep your crafts truly local, this is one good starting point.
Everyone can sip in style with the rise of delicious craft mocktails.
How the Berkshire brothers engineered a legacy of quality and giving
Recreation, jobs, housing— it takes a creative, multi-faceted approach to revitalize a community. And that’s what Dave Mixer and Mill Town Capital are bringing to Pittsfield.
With the abundance of resources and expertise right here in the Berkshires, nurturing your well-being is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
The Berkshires has long been a destination for summer society.
Tina Whitmore built a Berkshires business for knitters nationwide.
Whether you’re traveling in from afar or want to stay close to home, the region’s resorts, hotels, inns, and B&Bs will provide a relaxing escape—and access to everything that the Berkshires has to offer. Here are some to consider for your next getaway.
Doctor Sax House may be new to the scene, but with its chic setting and welcoming events, it’s catching on fast.
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