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 talented Chef Xavier Jones owns two popular local restaurants and is launching a new business—but his journey hasn’t been easy. What you need is for one person to believe in you, he says. He explains here, and his story may just inspire you to be that one person for someone who needs it.
We found this circa 1954 photograph of Norman Rockwell in The Eagle’s archives.
A few words about Heirloom Lodge from our contributing editor says it all.
Stunning vistas, ponds for swimming, rushing waterfalls, even a tree shaped like Yoda—these hills have it all.
Klocke Estate—a new brandy distillery, farm, and culinary destination—is putting down roots in Claverack, New York, and building a brand that will just get better with age.
With dozens of farm stores in the Berkshires and neighboring counties, there’s sure to be one—or more!—near you.
Question: Which does the Berkshire region offer—rich culture, natural beauty, or a great education? Answer: all of the above. If you’re considering area schools for your children, our guide will help you navigate the options.
How Matt Rubiner became the “Cheese Boy” of Great Barrington
Since putting down roots in Williamstown a decade ago, Tu Le has taken on many roles: farmer, chef, florist, designer. Everything he does is about creativity and community—and this summer, he’s everywhere.
The Osofsky family has been in the dairy business for three generations—and counting. The story of Ronnybrook Farm is as rich as the fresh milk they sell in their glass bottles.
We asked some of our talented local leaders what they’re hoping to see, do, and eat this season when they’re not at work. You’ll want to use their recs to inspire your own beautiful Berkshires summer.
With Solid Sound, TOURISTS, and, of course, Wilco, John Stirratt—the band’s bassist—has embraced the art of the unexpected. He gave us the scoop on his Berkshires-based passion projects.
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