Design Within Reach
August 24, 2026
Inside Meadow House, a new design clubhouse—where everything’s for sale
Meet the people and places that make the Berkshires thrive—community stories, local businesses, and culture with heart.
Inside Meadow House, a new design clubhouse—where everything’s for sale
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
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
Welcome to our new series celebrating people making a mark in the Berkshires. In this first installment, we talk to a new generation of residents fusing tradition with transformation—and breathing new life into our region.
In the hills of the Berkshires, Rufus and Henry Taylor were raised with music and meaning. Now they’re finding their own rhythm.
Meet Michelle Kaplan, Curator of Novelty and Local Experiences
The Literary Legend Brings Authors, Thought Leaders, and Lively Discussions to Edith Wharton’s Storied Estate
You can’t make yarn without shearing a few sheep—or in the case of Lila’s Mountain Farm, a few hundred. If you want to keep your crafts truly local, this is one good starting point.
How the Berkshire brothers engineered a legacy of quality and giving
Recreation, jobs, housing— it takes a creative, multi-faceted approach to revitalize a community. And that’s what Dave Mixer and Mill Town Capital are bringing to Pittsfield.
The Berkshires has long been a destination for summer society.
A beauty expert pares down—from a natural look to a true minimalist approach—as she discovers what really matters.
In my 50s, as I became more fully “me,” I found the best place to nurture that evolution.
CHP Berkshires has evolved with the needs of Berkshire residents.
More than a café, Wander Berkshires is dedicated to creativity and connection.
As it turns out, embracing a hobby can help you tune into your desires in some surprising ways.
Supporting our many worthwhile organizations does good—for everyone.
Summer is the loveliest—and also hands-down busiest—season, especially for those whose jobs are in the culture sector.
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.
Back on March 28, Ali Louis Bourzgui, a shy, heart-throbby, 24-year-old crowned with a whirlwind of dark, curly locks, stepped out from the subway and onto one of the world’s most iconic crossroads—42nd and Broadway, in Manhattan. Within a few hours, he would yield to the inevitable: his dreams coming true. That evening, he debuted in the title role in “The Who’s Tommy,” at the Nederlander Theatre in the heart of the Times Square theater district.
A singer who’s settled here shares what it’s like to perform in our intimate and authentic venues.
Our columnist shares her family’s routine for a beautiful evening on the lawn (and you’ll want to borrow these ideas).
Hats off to Karema Almeida of Karema Deodato Millinery—or, rather, hats on. She combines old-world craftsmanship with a modern sensibility for handmade hats that are effortlessly wearable.
Bon Dimanche may mean “Good Sunday” in French, but any day’s a good one to stop by this eclectic new gem on Railroad Street in Great Barrington. Calling it a store doesn’t begin to capture the je ne sais quoi of the place, which is equal parts retail establishment, art installation, and studio.
After 13 years, our columnist shares the secret of what went wrong with his nuptials—and in the end, what really matters.
Use local flowers at your big event and you’ll not only have gorgeous displays, you’ll support our local farmers.
In the Gilded Age, a wedding was a clear indication of social position and pecuniary strength—as we see in this pair of nuptial events.
Like her sister Eileen, Annie Herrick has warm memories of cold Berkshire winters and growing up with siblings that loved to ski.
Eileen Shiffrin—herself a masters ski racer, not to mention the celebrated longtime coach of her daughter, Mikaela Shiffrin—developed her passion for the sport and outdoor adventure right here in the Berkshires.
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