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
(413) 298-3275 Fax
Hoffman Pottery
103 Great Barrington Rd/Rte 41
2 miles South of Downtown
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
413-232-4646 Phone/Fax
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
(413) 232-0210FAX
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.
Inner Vision Studio
17 Cone Hill Road
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-4027
(413) 232-7937 Fax
www.innervision-studio.com
kaa100@aol.com
Delightful, Rural, Artist-owned Gallery featuring the photography, watercolors and drawings of Berkshire artist Karen Andrews . A magical place for Art!
Hours: Sat. & Sun. June 26-August 29 1-5pm or by appointment
Directions: One mile north on Swamp Rd. from West Stockbridge center, 1st left Cone Hill Rd., 2nd left Furnace Rd.
Schantz Galleries
3 Elm Street, P.O. Box 569
Stockbridge, MA. 01262
(413) 298-3044
(413) 298-3275 Fax
www.schantzgalleries.com
contact@schantzgalleries.com
Contemporary art glass by 40 artists including CHIHULY, DAILEY, KUHN, MORRIS & TAGLIAPIETRA. Formerly Holsten Galleries.
Historic Sites
The Bidwell House Museum
PO Box 537
100 Art School Road
Monterey, MA 01245
(413) 528-6888
(413) 644-9997 FAX
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
P.O. Box 827
Off Rte. 183
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3579
(413) 298-3973 Fax
www.chesterwood.org
chesterwood@nthp.org
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio
P.O. Box 2256
92 Hawthorne Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-0166
(413) 637-9790 Fax
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 Mount, Edith Wharton's Estate and Gardens
2 Plunkett Street, on Rt. 7 just south of Rt. 7 & 20 intersection
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-1899
Elegant 1902 mansion and magnificent formal gardens designed by Edith Wharton, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and authority on architecture, interior design and gardens. Final season of "Designers Salute The Mount," featuring main rooms by leading international designers.
Open daily 9 a.m. -5 p.m., May-Oct.
Summer lecture series. Terrace Caf�. Shop.
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
Trustees of Reservations
P.O. Box 792
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3239
(413) 298-5239 Fax
www.thetrustees.org
westregion@ttor.org
The Trustees of Reservations, a nonprofit conservation organization owns and cares for Naumkeag on Prospect Hill Rd. & The Mission House on Main St.
Museums
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Inc.
P.O. Box 2195
E. End of Housatonic Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2210
www.berkshirescenicrailroad.org
The Clark
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-2303
(413) 458-2324 Fax
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
(413) 663-8548 Fax
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 Glendale Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-4100
(413) 298-4142 Fax
The world's largest collection of original art by America's favorite illustrator. Changing exhibits of works by Norman Rockwell & other artists.
Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age
104 Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3206
(413) 637-8805 Fax
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.
Gardens
Berkshire Botanical Garden
P.O. Box 826
Rtes. 102 & 183
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3926
(413) 298-4897 Fax
An oasis of beauty featuring landscaped display gardens of native and exotic plants, greenhouse and gift shop.
Music
Tanglewood
West Street, Route 183
Lenox, MA 01240
(888) 266-1200
(617) 266-1492
(413) 637-5165 After June 15th
(617) 638-9436 Fax
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
358 George Carter Road
Becket, MA 012
(Mailing address: PO Box 287, Lee, MA 01238)
(413) 637-1322 Admin. Office
(413) 243-0745 Box Office
(413) 243-4744 Fax
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 Festival
P.O. Box 797
Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5576
(413) 298-3368 Fax
www.berkshiretheatre.org
info@berkshiretheatre.org
Celebrating 81 summers in Stockbridge presenting Broadway performers in New York quality productions.
Recreation/Sports
Berkshire South Regional Community Center
15 Crissey Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-2810
(413) 528-5260 Fax
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
(413) 637-4364 Fax
www.cranwell.com
info@cranwell.com
Capitol Steps performing July 3 - 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
P.O. 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
P.O. Box 372
West Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 232-7785
(413) 232-0114 Fax
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!
The Red Lion Inn Gift Shop
30 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5545
(413) 298-5130 Fax
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
P.O. Box 1468
Elm Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3656
Williams & Sons Country Store
P.O. Box 656
Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3016
(413) 298-3516 Fax
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
(413) 243-1067 Fax
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!
Sweaters Etc
P.O. Box 616
5 South Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-4286
(413) 298-4486 Fax
Food/Beverage
Barrington Coffee Roasting Company
955 South Main Street, Suite 1
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(800)528-0998
(413)528-0614 fax
www.barringtoncoffee.com
barth@barringtoncoffee.com
Elm Street Market
Elm Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3634
(413) 298-0257 Fax
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
(413)243-4299 fax
www.highlawnfarm.com
highlawn@berkshire.net
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
P.O. Box 642
3 Elm Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
800/946-3987
(413) 298-3454
(413) 298-4082 Fax
www.nejaimeswine.com
winejam@vgernet.net
The area's largest selection of fine wines, discount liquors, specialty brews & abundant gourmet food items - Open Mon.-Sat. 9am- 9pm.
Peace Love & Chocolate
36 Main Street (The Mews Off Main)
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-0020
www.peaceloveandchocolate.biz
ali@peaceloveandchocolate.biz
Chocolate, Coffee, Gelato Cafe
Theresa's Stockbridge Café & Main Street Market
40 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 0126
(413) 298-3915
(413) 298-5465
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sandwiches, Pizza, Mediterranean-Italian Food, Picnic Baskets & more.
Other
The Floor Store
12 Main Street
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-7175
(413) 232-4659 Fax
www.the-floorstore.com
info@the-floorstore.com
Residential & Commercial retail floor coverings and installations - Custom work is our Specialty!