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
Did you attend sleepaway camp in the Berkshires? Submit your camp memories—Color War victories, first kisses, and lifelong friendships—to The B.
Berkshire native Ali Louis Bourzgui’s voice can electrify Broadway or soothe in folk harmony. His new album with Resident Lightweight reveals a softer, more personal side.
Style and romance took the lead at the October 12, 2025, wedding of Claudia Laslie and Adam Mucci.
Sascha Malas and Aaron McIntyre met on a Birthright trip to Israel in 2019, when she was living in Chicago and he was based in New York City. But they have a soft spot for the Berkshires and upstate New York.
A joyful, art-forward celebration at MASS MoCA, where a Somerville couple brought their love of creativity, food, and hosting to the heart of the Berkshires.
Brenna Nimkoff and Tommy Kealy struck gold, weather-wise, on their wedding day, July 19, 2025.
When Molly Hess and Max Prum got married on October 19, 2024, they snuck off before the reception to go bowling at Greylock Bowl (now King Pins).
Back in his jewel box of a building in Great Barrington, Tim McClelland handcrafts exquisite rings, bracelets, and more—the old-fashioned way.
A collective love story, told by and for the Berkshires.
From garden ceremonies to grand weekends, The B’s Grand Wedding Album is a living collection of Berkshire love stories—past and present. We invite you to share yours and help us celebrate the many ways love has been honored here.
A Lenox wedding rooted in family tradition, Allie and Dan’s Berkshires celebration blends Gilded Age elegance, local heritage, and timeless romance.
With a vision that helped define modern wedding photography, John Dolan brought emotion and authenticity to the genre—and finds home and harmony right here in the Berkshire community.
Bridal stylist Caroline Thorpe Goldberg of Little White Looks helps brides, moms, and ’maids find their style—so they can skip the search and enjoy the fun.
One newbie embraces the sport—“dead bugs” and all—and winter magic in the Berkshires.
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.
This year’s celebration honored patrons of the arts Carrie and David Schulman, and featured a special performance by Broadway’s Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer. The evening’s record-breaking proceeds will support BSC’s area of greatest need and its Education Fund, which includes the Playwright Mentoring Project, now in its 25th year.
This year’s theme, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, transported attendees into Shakespeare’s play with theatrical performances, interactive activities, and an atmosphere that immersed guests in the magic of the Garden’s high season. Proceeds directly support BBG’s efforts to expand access to nature-based education for local children.
Close to 600 attendees gathered for a reception, held at the Castle Street freight yard, and a performance by Broadway star Aaron Tveit inside the historic theater. Gala donations and ticket sales raised $400,000 to support the nonprofit’s general operations. An additional $160,000 from the event’s paddle raise will support the Mahaiwe’s intimate new Indigo Room venue.
The 2025 Summer Celebration was a record-breaking success, coinciding with a memorable Shed performance of Romeo and Juliet, with music by Prokofiev and stage direction by Bill Barclay. Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Andris Nelsons conducted. Cocktails, dinner, and after-party were held in tents behind Highwood Manor.
Though he may be best known for his comfort food recipes and exuberant personality, Dan “Grossy” Pelosi’s creativity extends to his living space. His Hillsdale home is a joyful gathering place, filled with bright colors, patterned wallpaper, artwork, and an abundance of light, from dawn until dusk.
In the third installment of our series with top local talents and tastemakers, we gathered a group of interiors experts—designers, retailers, product developers, and an architect among them—for a conversation about Berkshires style that was both inspired and inspiring.
The Berkshires come alive with farm fun, fright nights, art, music, and much more. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss a thing.
Catch a glimpse of the season’s most dazzling gatherings—from elegant galas to community fundraisers—that brought people together across the Berkshires in support of art, culture, and connection.
Whether you’re in it for the views, the exercise, or the camaraderie, biking in the Berkshires offers something for every kind of rider.
How a horticulture course helped me reconnect with nature and find joy and meaning in learning again.
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