Andris Nelsons and his wife Kristine Opolais May 16, 2013 – Andris Nelsons has been appointed the 15th Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since its founding in 1881. The announcement was made today by Chairman of the BSO Board of Trustees Ted Kelly, BSO Board of Trustees Vice Chairs Stephen B. Kay and [...]
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Weekend Special $99 for Second Night
March 29th, 2013 by philhalpern
Enjoy a romantic two-night Berkshires getaway in a lovely Lenox B&B. Book any room and the second night is only $99.00! This special is available Friday, Saturday or Saturday, Sunday. This special offer is good only for reservations made for arrival June 7th-9th or June 15th-16th (Cannot be combined with other specials or third party gift [...]
Robert Jacob former owner of Brook Farm Inn
March 13th, 2013 by philhalpern
We are sad to hear of the passing away of our friend Bob Jacob. Bob and his wife Betty are former owners of Brook Farm Inn. Bob and Betty came by the inn about a year after we bought the inn and introduced themselves. Pictured above Bob is reading some of his poetry at [...]
Edith Wharton’s Birthday Bash Jan. 26 in Lenox, MA
January 23rd, 2013 by philhalpern
Brook Farm Inn is lucky to be right near The Mount, a Berkshires treasure. This was the home of author, Edith Wharton. It’s usually open to visitors May through October, but this weekend there will be a special event. Bring your party hats and musical horns, and be there on Saturday, January 26 from 11 [...]
Lenox Valentine Event – Chocolates and Romantic Storytelling
January 22nd, 2013 by philhalpern
Valentine’s Day brings to Lenox, MA the traditional romantic event at Brook Farm Inn, our Victorian B&B. All guests who reserve between February 14th and February 17th will receive complimentary chocolate-dipped strawberries. And on Saturday, February 16th, a professional storyteller will perform folktales with romantic themes during teatime in our firelit library. ******************************************************************************************
Melissa Etheridge at Tanglewood
January 17th, 2013 by philhalpern
Come to Lenox in the Berkshires for these concerts. Tickets go on sale January 22. Melissa Etheridge Live Friday, June 21, 7:00pm, Shed Melissa Etheridge has been a core Island Records artist since the release of her critically acclaimed eponymous RIAA double-platinum debut album. For several years, Etheridge’s popularity built around such memorable songs as [...]
Snow in the Berkshires!
December 23rd, 2012 by philhalpern
Yesterday we went hiking on Yokun Ridge near Olivia’s Overlook. We took the Walsh Trail, which is a nice loop with beautiful vistas of the freshly fallen snow on the mountains and woods surrounding Lenox MA. Yokun Ridge is one of the many trails within minutes of our Brook Farm Inn bed and breakfast. The [...]
New Year’s Celebration in the Berkshires
December 17th, 2012 by philhalpern
Celebrate 2013 by joining us at Brook Farm Inn, Lenox, MA, for a special Berkshires weekend! It’s romantic and cozy by our fireside, with the snowy (we hope) mountain scenery outside. Our traditional Champagne Brunch will be served on New Year’s Day for guests staying at the inn. Another New Year’s tradition is the Berkshire [...]
Tanglewood 2013 — See the Schedule Now
December 8th, 2012 by philhalpern
Even though it’s December holiday season, here in Lenox, MA we’re looking forward to the summer of 2013. The BSO’s Tanglewood schedule has been announced! Link to it from the homepage of Brook Farm Inn www.brookfarm.com.
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA APPOINTS ANDRIS NELSONS
“On The Town” Comes to the Berkshires in June
Berkshire International Film Festival May 30-June 2