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
A solo walk in the woods can be invigorating, but rambling with a pack can provide an even greater rush
A burgeoning birdwatcher offers a crash course for the Berkshires’ bird-curious
In the Berkshires, keeping chickens is practically a rite of passage. I never thought I’d join in—or have these hens matter so much to me.
Pickleball gets under your skin in the best possible way. Inside the Berkshires’ fastest-growing, good-for-you obsession.
This local designer is dreaming up snazzy alternatives to the mass-produced fast furniture that you always end up regretting
At The Ranch Hudson Valley, rigorous hikes, plant-forward meals, and otherworldly service add up to something more powerful than pampering
A fashionable francophile’s new spot is the latest in a boom of elevated vintage offerings
A mysterious 1958 photo from Pontoosuc Lake in Pittsfield has resurfaced—and The B is asking the Berkshires community to help identify the boys behind this nostalgic local moment.
A Pittsfield mother-daughter duo stirs up motion and self-confidence
Dope Ass Pickleball Shoes, but it could be. Thanks to a laser focus on performance and classic design, home-grown DAPS is well on its way to becoming the lifestyle shoe for the pickleball crowd.
An insider’s guide to the Berkshires’ most exciting cultural events of the season.
For school-age sweethearts Molly Coleman and Jack Vickery, their June 28, 2025, wedding was a full-circle moment.
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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