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.
When a gallerist and an emerging artist became friends, it was rewarding to them both.
Your dog may fill up your camera roll—or have an Instagram account all their own—but a painting might happen to capture their essence best, as our writer discovered.
Our region is rich in history that’s captured in statues, memorials, and markers. Don’t just drive or walk by—pause and learn from them. Here’s a look at nine to get you started.
Living with art you love is a pleasure everyone deserves. Art consultant William Li has tips for demystifying the buying process and finding the pieces that are just right for you.
The Berkshires is spoiled with world-class arts institutions—it’s not easy to take it all in. We asked six museums for a secret sight that most people miss, as well as tips for making the most of a visit.
Roots Rising has empowered local teens for a decade—and the organization itself is flourishing with a new farm of its own in Pittsfield.
Kelly and Bryan Binder’s boutique hotel, Doctor Sax House, is a stylish spot meant for relaxing—and maybe even dancing.
We tagged along with some hungry shoppers to see what they pick up at their local farmers markets.
Lidey Heuck, local author of “Cooking in Real Life,” shares some of her go-to recipes for simple summer entertaining.
There’s nothing better than sliced summer tomatoes with a sprinkle of salt and drizzle of oil—except maybe this recipe for tomato galette.
Meet Gwendolyn VanSant—local leader in the continued quest to advance equity and justice. Her life’s work is improving the lives of others.
There are lessons to be learned from tending to plants—and they’re not necessarily what you might think.
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