DISCO UNDER THE DOME: STUDIO 18 at the Lenox Library A night of 70s favorites featuring groovy DJs spinning the hits, cash bar with roll-back pricing, and the SuperFly VIP Lounge – all presented by the Lenox Library Association! DATE: Saturday, January 30th, 2010 TIME: 8:00 PM to after midnight LOCATION: The Sedgwick Reading [...]
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Holiday Celebration at our Berkshires Bed & Breakfast
December 28th, 2009 by philhalpern
Among the lovely guests who stayed at Brook Farm Inn for Christmas, was a wonderful family group. It was great fun to host these family members ,who played the piano and sang during our tea time — mulled cider actually, instead of tea for a change – and gave us permission to share this song which [...]
Raptor has Breakfast at Brook Farm Inn
December 17th, 2009 by philhalpern
A few weeks ago, before our grounds became snow covered for the winter, a guest noticed a large bird in the wooded area outside the breakfast room window. Brook Farm Inn is located in the heart of the Berkshires, so more than 30 species of birds common to Massachusetts have been sighted on our property. [...]
A Theater Performance in the Berkshires: Cindy Bella (or the Glass Slipper)
December 8th, 2009 by philhalpern
Shakespeare and Company is presenting a magically updated spin on the classic family folktale. Children of all ages will enjoy a contemporary, urban, romantic fairytale about a streetwise accordion player and the handsome cosmopolitan Prince who falls head over heels for her. “Cindy Bella” was presented as a work-in-progress last year, and now returns for its [...]
"A Christmas Carol" in the Berkshires
December 3rd, 2009 by philhalpern
The Berkshire Theatre Festival is offering a holiday treat! Dickens’ classic will be performed just minutes away from Brook Farm Inn, Lenox MA. A Christmas Carol runs from December 12-30. Please note the special “movie pricing” nights on Sunday, December 20 and Monday, December 28 where all seats are only $10! Order your tickets at (413) [...]
Lenox Thanksgiving Antique and Vintage Collectible Show
October 30th, 2009 by philhalpern
Friday,Saturday, Sunday…November 27th, 28th and 29th Lenox Village will celebrate Thanksgiving in New England with an “Antique and Vintage Collectible Show” at the Historic Lenox Town Meeting Hall. The Lenox Chamber of Commerce is helping the environment of the future by recycling the past with “Treasures and Memories of Olde”. Silent Auction will highlight [...]
Events at The Mahaiwe
October 21st, 2009 by philhalpern
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is in Great Barrington, 20 minutes from Brook Farm Inn. Here’s the exciting lineup for the next couple of weeks! TimesTalks: Conversation with novelist John Irving “Live in HD” Wednesday, October 28 at 7pm $17 / $15 Mahaiwe Members We very excited to bring you another great live HD digital cinema [...]
Fall Foliage Update
October 6th, 2009 by philhalpern
The leaves are changing. Northern Vermont has peaked and the brilliant colors are coming toward the Berkshires. On our home page you can link to suggested driving tour to see the best scenery. There is also an interactive peak foliage map from the Boston Globe. or you can click on the links below. According to the [...]
Descendant of 1914 Owner Comes for a Visit
September 30th, 2009 by philhalpern
To us (Linda and Phil), owning Brook Farm Inn, in Lenox Massachusetts, is more than running a business. It’s also the maintaining of the building’s rich history. We researched the history of the inn through deeds, maps, and historical newspaper clippings (also very dusty ancient tax records in the basement of Town Hall), and the [...]
Fall Foliage Forecast
September 27th, 2009 by philhalpern
The Boston Globe is predicting a brilliant fall foliage season. The rainy weather this past summer combine with the cool dry weather in September will yield brilliant colors in October. Many of the trees in our yard are turning yellow, gold and red. Below are links to the Globe article and a link to a [...]
Favorite Berkshires Restaurant Opens Pittsfield Location
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Summer Play: Revels and Revelations
