What to Do
The Stockbridge area is blessed with a line-up of cultural attractions that rivals that of many metropolitan areas: internationally renowned summer festivals of music, theatre, and dance; major art museums and galleries, and historic homes and gardens. The spectacular Berkshire countryside that provides a backdrop for the cultural showcase is itself a destination, with numerous trails and back roads for hiking, cycling, bird watching, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Guided tours and local train rides are offered during the summer season.
Antiques & Galleries
An American Craftsman Gallery
36 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA. 01262
(413) 298-0175
Berkshire County Antiques & Art Dealers Association
PO Box 621
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-3070
www.bcaada.com
info@bcaada.com
This association was created in 1973 to help visitors make shopping for antiques a pleasant and enriching experience.
Hoffman Pottery
103 Great Barrington Rd/Rte 41
2 miles South of Downtown
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
413-232-4646
www.ehoffmanpottery.com
elaine@ehoffmanpottery.com
Venture off the beaten path and be enchanted by a magical forest of contemporary works that dance with energy, creating rhythm all their own!
Hotchkiss Mobiles
8 Center Street
PO Box 373
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-0200
www.artmobiles.com
joel@artmobiles.com
Indoor and outdoor mobiles designed by nationally known mobile artist Joel Hotchkiss are on display at the Hotchkiss Gallery in West Stockbridge. Also featured is Jewelry, American Crafts and "Perks" Gallery Cafe.
Schantz Galleries
3 Elm Street
PO Box 569
Stockbridge, MA. 01262
(413) 298-3044
www.schantzgalleries.com
contact@schantzgalleries.com
Contemporary art glass by 40 artists including CHIHULY, DAILEY, KUHN, MORRIS & TAGLIAPIETRA. Formerly Holsten Galleries.
Farmers Market
West Stockbridge Farmers Market
Harris Street (Merritt Green)
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(917) 209-0926
www.weststockbridgefarmersmarket.org
Local Produce! Fabulous Food! Entertainment! Fun! Meet the farmers every Thursday 3:00PM to 7:00PM...Rain or Shine... From May 23rd to October 10th...Don't Miss It!
Historic Sites
The Bidwell House Museum
100 Art School Road
PO Box 537
Monterey, MA 01245
413) 528-6888
www.bidwellhousemuseum.org
bidwellhouse@gmail.com
The Bidwell House Museum re-creates the history of family life in the Berkshires in the frontier setting of the 1750’s. Colonial life comes alive in an authentic all restored salt box surrounded by 18th & 19th century furnishing. 192 acres. Summer program . Trail walks. Heirloom vegetable garden . Picnic tables
Chesterwood
4 Williamsville Road
PO Box 827
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3579
www.chesterwood.org
chesterwood@nthp.org
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio
92 Hawthorne Street
PO Box 2256
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-0166
www.frelinghuysen.org
info@frelinghuysen.org
Hourly guided tours of American Cubists' home and art collection on 46-acre estate next to Tanglewood. July-October
The Mission House
19 Main Street, one block west of the intersection of Rts. 7 & 102
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3239 ext 3000
http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/berkshires/mission
westregion@ttor.org
Journey back in time at this Colonial-era house and museum, a National Historic Landmark that tells the story of the Stockbridge Mohicans and missionary John Sergeant. Learn what happened here where Stockbridge began. Trace the many trails of the Mohicans to their present day home. Indian Museum open daily spring-fall 10am-4pm. Guided house tours at 10am & 11am daily in summer (except T & W) and on fall weekends and holidays. NEW in 2011 – additional summer weekend tours at 12noon, 1pm, 2pm.
The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home
Route 7 at Plunkett Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 551-5111
www.edithwharton.org
info@edithwharton.org
Open daily, 10 am-5 pm through October 31. Guided tours of the house and gardens available weekends and Memorial Day thorough May and daily starting June 1. Visitors are also welcome to take self-guided tours through the house and gardens. The Mount hosts many special events open to the public. Visit EdithWharton.org for additional information and daily schedule.
National Shrine of Divine Mercy
Eden Hill, 2 Prospect Hill Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3931
(413) 298-3910
www.thedivinemercy.org
dmshrine@marian.org
Naumkeag House & Gardens
9 Route 183
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-8138 (May-Oct)
(413) 298-3239 ext 3000
www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/berkshires/naumkeag.html
westregion@ttor.org
Experience Gilded-Age style and splendor at this marvelous estate, renowned for its whimsical gardens and rare Berkshire “Cottage.” Open daily 10 a.m. – 5pm., mid May – mid Oct. Also, don’t miss the Mission House at 19 Main Street, another historic site managed by The Trustees of Reservations.
Museums
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Inc.
E. End of Housatonic Street
PO Box 2195
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2210
www.berkshirescenicrailroad.org
The Clark
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-2303
www.clarkart.edu
info@clarkart.edu
The Clark is home to exceptional French Impressionist, Old Master, and American paintings in a beautiful rural landscape.
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-4481
www.massmoca.org
info@massmoca.org
Housed on a restored 19th century factory campus, we are the country's largest center for contemporary art including performances year-round.
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Route 183
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-4100
The world's largest collection of original art by America's favorite illustrator. Changing exhibits of works by Norman Rockwell & other artists.
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum
104 Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3206
www.gildedage.org
info@gildedage.org
Ventfort Hall was built in 1893 as a summer cottage by George and Sarah Morgan, sister of J.P. Morgan. The mansion is open all year.
Williams College Museum of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive Suite 2
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 597-2429
www.wcma.williams.edu
wcma@williams.edu
One of the finest college art museums in the country, the Williams College Museum of Art houses over 13,000 works that span the history of art.
Gardens
Berkshire Botanical Garden
7 West Stockbridge Road
PO Box 826
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3926
An oasis of beauty featuring landscaped display gardens of native and exotic plants, greenhouse and gift shop.
Music
Berkshire Choral Festival
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8526
www.choralfest.org
bcf@choralfest.org
Four Concerts, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Air-Conditioned Venue, Campus of Berkshire School. Tickets $20-$45.
Tanglewood
West Street, Route 183
Lenox, MA 01240
(888) 266-1200 box office
(617) 266-1492
(413) 637-5165 After 6/15
Tanglewood is the idyllic summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra offering daily music concerts from June 27th to September 1.
Dance
Jacob's Pillow Dance
358 George Carter Road
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 243-0745 box office
(413) 243-9919
www.jacobspillow.org
info@jacobspillow.org
Premier festival of world’s best ballet, modern & culturally specific dance. “The Hub & Mecca of Dancing in North America” – Time Magazine.
Theatre
Berkshire Theatre Group:
Berkshire Theatre Festival & Unicorn Theatre
6 East Street
PO Box 797
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5576
(413) 997-4444 box office
www.berkshiretheatregroup.org
info@berkshiretheatre.org
Celebrating 81 summers in Stockbridge presenting Broadway performers in New York quality productions.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0100 box office
(413) 644-9040 main office
Dynamic year round performing arts center, listed on National Register of Historic Places. Exciting music, amazing dance, first class performances, fun family events. Metropolitan Opera Broadcast “Live in HD,” classic movies and more.
Recreation/Sports
Berkshire South Regional Community Center
15 Crissey Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-2810
www.berkshiresouth.org
info@berksiresouth.org
BSRCC is a nonprofit organization open to all. Our facility includes aquatics, fitness & cultural programs for everyone.
Berkshire Wine Tasting Tours
Lenox, MA
(413) 637-1224
Join us and discover unique vineyards. Guided tours, wine tasting and lunch await your palate. Thursdays-Sundays April-November. Savor the experience.
Cranwell Resort, Spa AND Golf Club
55 Lee Road
Lenox, 01240
(413) 637-1364
www.cranwell.com
info@cranwell.com
Capitol Steps performing July - Sept. 4, nightly at 8:00pm (exc. Tues.)
AAA Four Diamond Resort, Spa, in/outdoor pool, 18-hole golf course, Golf Digest School, tennis, x-c skiing, & 3 restaurants.
Laurel Hill Associaton - Trails
PO Box 24
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Download a brochure with trail descriptions and map.
The Laurel Hill Association is the nation's oldest village improvement society, founded in 1853. They maintain three Stockbridge Trails; The Mary Flynn Trail, Laura's Tower Trail and Ice Glen Trail.
Shopping
Boutiques, galleries, and charming shops line the streets of Stockbridge, a picturesque village that still looks much the way it did when artist Norman Rockwell was working in his studio overlooking Main Street. From upscale clothing to antique jewelry, unique gifts to specialty foods & wine, original art to home furnishing this area offers something of interest to antique lovers, souvenir hunters or serious art collectors, alike. Browsing through the unique shops of Stockbridge is a favorite pastime in any season of the year.
Clothing, Gifts, Home, Jewelry
Charles H. Baldwin & Sons
1 Center Street
PO Box 372
West Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 232-7785
www.baldwinextracts.com
jackie@baldwinextracts.com
Since 1888, manufacturers of vanilla extract, maple table syrup & more. Old time candies, toys, greeting cards, baking ingredients & miscellaneous sundries. Open year round.
Heirlooms Jewelry
The Mews Off Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-4436
www.heirloomsjewelry.com
robin@heirloomsjewelry.com
An eclectic selection of fine antiques, estate & contemporary jewelry from the Victorian, art nouveau, Edwardian, art deco, retro & modern periods. An assortment of diamonds & precious stones, one of a kind artistic amber pieces, sterling silver and unique decorative accessories. Come visit this jewel box of a shop!
Mutability In Motion
The Mews - Off Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3471
www.mutabilityinmotion.com
mutablemotion@gmail.com
A shop of artful elegance for body, home & spirit featuring an array of affordable, handcrafted goods from area artisans.
The Red Lion Inn Gift Shop
30 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5545
www.redlioninn.com
innkeeper@redlioninn.com
Food & Lodging since 1773. 110 charming rooms. Contemporary regional cuisine. Pink Kitty gift shop. Lion's Den Pub & more!
Seven Arts
44 Main Street
PO Box 520
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5101
www.rockwell-stockbridge.com
andy@rockwell-stockbridge.com
A really fun shop featuring 3000 CD's at $7.99, Norman Rockwell items, Wee Forest Folk, and the best of pop culture.
Side Tracks II
8 Elm Street
PO Box 517
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5100
Retail Gift Shop with something for everyone
Vlada Boutique
17 Elm Street
PO Box 1468
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3656
Williams & Sons Country Store
38 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3016
An old fashioned emporium including imported teas, jams, jellies, maple syrup, homemade cookies, blue calico dinnerware, penny candy & more.
Country Curtains Retail Shop
30 Main Street at The Red Lion Inn
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5565
www.countrycurtains.com
dearjane@countrycurtains.com
America's favorite ready-made curtain shop, choices for every style of window and home. Plus-bedding, lamps, rugs, prints and more!
Food/Beverage
Barrington Coffee Roasting Company
955 South Main Street, Suite 1
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(800)528-0998
www.barringtoncoffee.com
barth@barringtoncoffee.com
Elm Street Market
4 Elm Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3634
www.elmstreetmarket.com
info@elmstreetmarket.com
Groceries, News, Videos, Beer, Wine, Sundries, Midge's Counter, Open 7 Days
High Lawn Farm
535 Summer Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413)243-0672
www.highlawnfarm.com
mail@highlawnfarm.com
High Lawn Farm is located in the center of Berkshire County, the 1300 acre farm exemplifies the unequalled beauty of the Berkshires and continues the heritage of dairy farming in our region. Our Jersey farm products are great tasting, highly nutritional, natural Jersey milk.
Nejaime's Stockbridge Wine Cellar
3 Elm Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3454
www.nejaimeswine.com
swc@nejaimeswine.com
The area's largest selection of fine wines, discount liquors, specialty brews & abundant gourmet food items - Monday - Saturday: 9AM-9PM, Sunday: Noon - 5PM
Theresa's Stockbridge Café & Main Street Market
40 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 0126
(413) 298-3915
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sandwiches, Pizza, Mediterranean-Italian Food, Picnic Baskets & more.
West Stockbridge Farmers Market
Harris Street (Merritt Green)
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(917) 209-0926
www.weststockbridgefarmersmarket.org
Local Produce! Fabulous Food! Entertainment! Fun! Meet the farmers every Thursday 3:00PM to 7:00PM...Rain or Shine... From May 23rd to October 10th...Don't Miss It!
Other
The Floor Store
12 Main Street
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-7175
www.the-floorstore.com
info@the-floorstore.com
Residential & Commercial retail floor coverings and installations - Custom work is our Specialty!