A Bed and Breakfast Carriage House Inn located in Housatonic, Massachusetts
Halfway between Great Barrington, MA and Stockbridge, MA
Attractions
Location is the key word. Situated in the heart of the Berkshire mountains, we truly have the best of both worlds when it comes to location and cultural activities for our guests.
During the summer months, the area is home to the well known Boston Symphony Orchestra performing at Tanglewood in nearby Lenox. Famous author Edith Wharton, whose estate is known as The Mount, is also located in Lenox. This is where the areas foremost theatrical ensemble — Shakespeare & Company performs many classic plays from the famous playwright. The theater is also blossoming with sites such as : Jacob’s Pillow, and The Berkshire Theater Festival. A short ride will bring you to Hancock, where Hancock Shaker Village is situated. You can tour the grounds of this quaint village and experience the Shaker way of life for yourself. You may even arrive in time the attend the annual auction of Shaker items! If antiques are your fancy, an abundance of fine antique shops will capture your attention in the Great Barrington and Stockbridge area.
Fall hiking in the nearby mountains provide a spectacular display of colors that the Berkshires are famous for, and color is a word that brings to mind the deep red glory of Bartlett’s‘ Orchard apples, where fresh cider and homemade pies are available in abundance. Also in the Autumn months, the Fall Foliage Crafts Fair at the Berkshire Garden Center in Stockbridge is an entertaining way to spend the day. In September, the annual Josh Billings’ road race in Gt. Barrington is held.
Winter offers many snow covered trails just a few miles from us at Butternut Ski Area. We have super ski packages to offer you. December is Christmastime in Stockbridge and the Festival of Trees at the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield will delight you with the largest assortment of uniquely decorated trees in the area. Winterfest in Gt. Barrington is also a terrific attraction to see in the immediate area.
Favorite Business Links
The Cat Tea Corner
www.catteacorner.com
Tea Bunnies.Com
www.teabunnies.com
Wonderful selections of teas
Francis Kelsey Chamonix Mountain & Ski Guidewww.nosiesta.net
Francis Kelsey- UIAGM Internationally certified
Chamonix mountain and ski guide.
Inside Track Tourswww.insidetracktours.com
by Francis Kelsey
Berkshire Lodging Association
www.berkshirelodgings.com
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Christine & Steve Kelsey – Innkeepers
325 North Plain Road, Route 41 ~ Housatonic, Massachusetts (MA) 01236
Halfway between Great Barrington, MA and Stockbridge, MA
Telephone: 413-274-6149 ~ FAX: 413-274-6296 ~ Toll Free: 800-536-1186
Email: [email protected] ~ Website: www.christinesinn.com