The Berkshires cultural scene is well known to our guests, who enjoy concerts, theater, museums and galleries here. At Brook Farm Inn, in Lenox Massachusetts, we’re proud that James Taylor is among the local residents. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival is another of our neighbors, where we and our guests enjoy modern dance performances. So we’re [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Berkshires’
Shakespeare & Co. Offers Presidents’ Weekend Entertainment
February 14th, 2011 by philhalpern
It’s here! The Mystery of Irma Vep. Among the Presidents’ Weekend offerings in the Berkshires, is this play at Shakespeare & Co. You can walk there from our Lenox B&B. “Even a bouquet of wolfsbane could not keep laughter from the door. A masterpiece.” (The New York Times) The notorious Kevin G. Coleman is back [...]
Earth Wind and Fire at Tanglewood
January 15th, 2011 by philhalpern
When all the snow melts in the Berkshires at Brook Farm Inn bed and breakfast, we will have Earth Wind and Fire. Yes, the popular Jazz and R&B group from the 70′s will be appearing at The Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox Massachusetts. The performance will be on Saturday June 25th at 7:00 PM. Tickets [...]
Colonial Carriage Weekend
September 30th, 2010 by philhalpern
October first through the third is Colonial Carriage Weekend in the Berkshires. This will be our fourth drive, continuing the Gilded Age tradition of Coaching in the Berkshires. The Berkshires, of western Massachusetts, known for its natural beauty, provided a favorite coaching setting for many members of the Coaching Club of New York at the [...]
Capitol Steps at Cranwell
July 22nd, 2010 by philhalpern
We saw the Capitol Steps troupe perform at the Cranwell Resort in Lenox MA last night. Capitol Steps has been coming to the Berkshires for several years. Every year they get funnier. This year’s troupe consists of five talented and professional performers who satirize public and political figures in witty song parodies. Everyone is a [...]
Berkshire Horseback Adventures Visits Brook Farm Inn
May 15th, 2010 by philhalpern
Today we had a visit from our friends Brian and Charlotte from Aspinwall Adult Equestrian Center. They stopped by on two beautiful Icelandic horses. They dropped off some brochures for Berkshire Horseback Adventures. Many of our guests enjoy riding along the beautiful shaded trails of Kennedy Park and Lenox Mountain. You can enjoy breathtaking views [...]
Happy Birthday / Anniversary Package
April 8th, 2010 by philhalpern
Celebrate a special day in the Berkshires with champagne (or sparkling cider) and a personalized cake. With some advanced notice we will have the bubbly on ice, and a decorated cake waiting in your room upon arrival. Cost $35.00 **********************************************************************
Snow Falling on Brook Farm Inn
March 2nd, 2010 by philhalpern
February ended with several snow falls with varying amounts of accumulation. The attached video was taken in the back yard of Brook Farm Inn during one of the recent storms. The local towns have done a good job keeping the roads clear and our guests have been enjoying great downhill and cross country ski conditions. Linda and I have [...]
Snowman Sighting in the Berkshires
December 12th, 2009 by philhalpern
The pristine snow that fell in Lenox a few days ago resulted in the sighting of these winter friends at Brook Farm Inn. The Berkshires are now ready for cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The ski areas are making their own snow to add to nature’s bounty, and the scenery is great!
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA APPOINTS ANDRIS NELSONS
“On The Town” Comes to the Berkshires in June
Berkshire International Film Festival May 30-June 2