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
Frontwoman of indie group Habibi, fixture of the DJ booth, solo recording artist, and die-hard soccer fanatic, the unstoppable Rahill Jamalifard is doing summer right
If it wasn’t for her, our family would’ve never put down stakes here and our daughter would’ve never experienced the strongest sense of community she had ever felt
Festivals, gallery openings, and everything else happening 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.
An ice cream obsessive has the scoop on the best ice creams of the Berkshires
Ian Purkayastha shares his knowledge of the world around us—the amazing things it has to offer if only you pay attention and know what to look for
Inside the theatrical, waste-free world of the Heirloom Fire chef
For Berkshire firefighters, the kitchen—where venison tacos and chicken parm are on the menu—is where the crew becomes a family
There’s an art to making it look easy—meet the servers who never spill, forget, or stop caring
Inspired by a mother who mastered the art of hunting down hidden treasures, the author has cultivated her own antiquing habit.
Want to know something quirky? There are at least 10 different speed limits between Craryville and Great Barrington. And it’s only 11 miles between them.
A hyper-local shopping list to make the season even brighter
Celebrating the Fourth at Chapin takes you back to where democracy began
Local artist residencies are making their programs accessible to moms and dads—and their crafty kids.
For Alfredo Paredes, every room is a narrative. His new Hudson studio is his most personal chapter yet.
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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