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.
When we put cookbook author, culinary star, and Hillsdale neighbor Dan “Grossy” Pelosi on the cover of our Fall issue, we knew a celebration was in order.
Alison Larkin found her soulmate in the Berkshires, and lost him just as they were building a life together. Her journey is a reminder to live fully.
With field after field of antiques, mid-century treasures, and curiosities galore, Brimfield is always worth the trip. Our writer shares her tips for making the most of it.
At this new store in Sharon, Connecticut, every item tells a story.
Mother and daughter Linda and Carly Shafiroff have built more than complementary businesses in the Berkshires—they’re creating a family legacy and a vision for the region’s future.
The FreshGrass Annex at Porches Inn expands the creative campus, offering musicians and travelers alike a new way to experience North Adams.
Shh…local designers reveal some of their favorite craftspeople and home specialists—so you can use these pros, too.
Film and fashion power couple Christo Morse and Lauren Gabrielson have created a Stockbridge getaway where family life takes the spotlight.
Greenagers’ 2nd Annual Summer Gala celebrated the commitment and creativity of Greenagers youth while raising vital funds to continue creating opportunities for young people. Thanks to our youth crew members and students for sharing their experiences, and to the community that showed up to support them.
The annual Summer Gala in the Village was a spectacular evening with horse-and-carriage rides, cocktails and music in the garden, a stunning sunset off the Round Stone Barn, a delicious dinner, and a night full of stars.
PS21’s annual gala welcomed more than 200 guests to its Pavilion Theater, raising $330,000 in support of programming. The evening honored Francis J. Greenburger with the inaugural PS21 Polestar Award, presented by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Assemblymember Didi Barrett. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, an auction, and performances, with Parker Posey and Marina Abramović among those in attendance.
WAM’s elegant brunch featured a performance of songs from Silhouettes, a brand-new musical by Jordan Ealey with music by Ari Afsar. The benefit celebrated the nonprofit’s work at the intersection of art and activism, where women and girls have equal opportunities and equal access to learning, earning, expression, and aspiration.
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