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.
In an engaging roundtable discussion at The Mount, local experts talk wedding trends and gala planning, revealing the secrets to staging stylish, seamless celebrations in the heart of the Berkshires.
If you’re looking for some very special gifts—or just want to celebrate the creativity of your neighbors—these local makers likely have the perfect things. The only hard part will be giving them away.
As she trains for the upcoming Olympic season, the world’s best skier is adding new dimensions to her story. She has just launched a podcast, is engaged to fellow racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, and has family roots growing even deeper in the Berkshires. She recently told The B about all three.
The shops at our local cultural organizations are full of great finds. We scouted them all and, from MASS MoCA to the Norman Rockwell Museum, we’ve got your gift list covered.
Stock and style a cart with local finds—from spirits to shakers—and you’ll always be ready for a Berkshires-worthy gathering.
Chef Erica Allen explores what it means to be true to your heritage, one dessert at a time.
For MacKimmie Co. in Lenox, Doris and Vytas Barsauskas travel the world to curate a selection of heirloom-quality textiles and goods that bring beauty and craftsmanship home.
In the Berkshires, picking out your Christmas tree isn’t an errand—it’s an adventure, with fresh air, family, hot cocoa, and that satisfying moment when you find the tree.
Prospect, the new “landscape hotel” in Egremont, brings serene style and ecological purpose to the Berkshires—with community gathering spaces and lake views worth lingering over.
These venues, designers, caterers, and florists can help bring your vision to life.
Hannah and Drew celebrated their September 2025 wedding at The Mount in Lenox, blending timeless Berkshires charm with a meaningful modern Paebaek ceremony during their Firefly Gastropub rehearsal dinner. Surrounded by family, history, and gorgeous gardens, their day unfolded as “absolutely blissful.”
Matt Baumgartner didn’t set out to run a wedding venue—or star in a reality show. But the magical June Farms is ready for its close up.
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