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.
The B Fall Issue Launch Party, TEDx Berkshires, Norman Rockwell Firehouse Celebration, and LitNet’s Celebration of Friends lit up the Berkshires with community, culture, and creativity this season.
Supporting our many worthwhile organizations does good—for everyone.
Nick France and Kevin Turner celebrated their September wedding at Taconic Ridge Farm in Hillsdale, New York, with rustic elegance, Hudson-inspired favors, and a romantic fall aesthetic.
The Smokler family celebrated their son Shalev’s bar mitzvah at the Apple Tree Inn in Lenox, with vibrant décor, equine-themed treats, and a heartfelt Berkshire weekend.
Natalie Czelusniak and Yuji Callahan celebrated their September wedding at Tanglewood with 600 origami cranes, ikebana florals, and their dogs as ring bearer and flower girl.
A vibrant wedding at The Mount blended Edith Wharton inspiration, heirloom jewelry, and bold fall colors, as writer Duncan Riddell and designer Anna Nearburg celebrated with family, friends, and their infant daughter.
A magical Lenox winter wedding at Ventfort Hall blended Gilded Age elegance with après-ski charm, complete with candlelit dinners, roaring fires, and a perfect snowfall.
Discover Berkshire Cider Project in North Adams, where champagne-style ciders meet local flavor. Taste at Greylock WORKS or join the Cider Club for seasonal bottles shipped nationwide.
Discover the story behind Chocolate Springs in Lenox, where chocolatier Joshua Needleman layers artistry and passion into every creation. From Earl Grey truffles to on-site production, this beloved café is a Berkshire destination for locals and visitors alike.
You’ll fall for Tommy B’s Slice Shop in Craryville—it’s a taste of NYC right here.
Using skills honed in London’s iconic tailoring houses, Siân Jones is creating bespoke garments right here in Great Barrington.
Berkshires fashion staple Tony Chojnowski, founder of Lenox’s Casablanca and other boutiques, shares timeless shopping advice—from investing in quality basics to choosing pieces you truly love.
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