2019 Tanglewood Festival Late Additions and Our Spring Lodging Special
April 20th, 2019 by Corey A. Edwards
The weather is warming and so, too is anticipation for this year’s Tanglewood Music Festival. A number of concerts have been added to Tanglewood’s Popular Artists Series and we here at Applegate Inn have unveiled our Spring Fever Lodging special! Tanglewood Music Festival may be primarily known as a celebration of classical symphonic, chamber, and […]
Spring Has Sprung at Berkshire Botanical Garden
April 13th, 2019 by Corey A. Edwards
The signs of spring are all around us right now: blossoms, birdsong, and the annual opening of the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Berkshire Botanical Garden is open all year ’round – but their display gardens are only open May 1st through October 11. Berkshire Botanical Garden (BBG), in Stockbridge, MA, is one of the oldest public […]
Bash Bish Falls and Other Magnificent Berkshires Waterfalls
March 22nd, 2019 by Corey A. Edwards
Applegate Inn is just down the road from Massachusetts’ highest waterfall, Bash Bish Falls. In fact, we’re surrounded by magnificent Berkshires waterfalls and spring is the perfect time to visit them! There’s nothing like an active waterfall to refresh and rejuvenate your spirit. The soothing sight and sound of water cascading down over rocks and […]
So Many Great Things To Do In Lee MA
March 15th, 2019 by Corey A. Edwards
The Berkshires of western Massachusetts offer something for everyone, no matter the season. Why, the things to do in Lee MA alone could keep you busy! Applegate Inn is a four-season retreat located in the town of Lee, in the heart of the Berkshires. Our diverse and beautiful region is well worth exploring, and Applegate […]
Visit Ioka Valley Farm In March For Massachusetts Maple Month!
February 22nd, 2019 by Corey A. Edwards
It’s almost March and that means Massachusetts Maple Month! Come celebrate this sweet season with a visit to a local sugar house, like Ioka Valley Farm! The Maple sugaring season in Massachusetts is a short one, typically running from mid-February to mid-March. This is the time when temperatures rise enough for the sugar maple sap […]
Get Your Tickets for the 2019 Tanglewood Popular Artists Series
February 8th, 2019 by Corey A. Edwards
Snow is falling outside my window as I write this but I am warmed with thoughts of the upcoming 2019 Tanglewood Popular Artists Series of concerts. Brian Wilson’s Pet Sounds, James Taylor for the 4th, Star Wars, The Goo Goo Dolls, and many others are on the summer schedule. Tanglewood Music Festival is always worth […]
Come Ski the Berkshires of Western MA
January 21st, 2019 by Corey A. Edwards
Thinking of enjoying a skiing getaway this winter? Great idea! Applegate Inn is conveniently close to many of the area’s best winter-sports resorts and has a variety of winter lodging specials to choose from. Come ski the Berkshires and save! There’s nothing quite like a Berkshires skiing getaway. Whether you’re a fan of downhill, cross-country, […]
Enjoy A Berkshires Romantic Getaway This Valentine’s Day!
January 11th, 2019 by Corey A. Edwards
Enjoy a Berkshires romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day and save with Applegate Inn’s Romance Package lodging special! The ageless and quintessential beauty of the Berkshires lend themselves to all manners of romance. Our quiet and friendly villages are filled with wonderful shops, galleries, museums, and theatres. Our dining scene provides a wealth of options, from […]
Highlights of the 2019 Tanglewood Schedule
December 21st, 2018 by Corey A. Edwards
The 2019 Tanglewood schedule has been announced and tickets go on sale the morning of February 10th. Now is the time to make your plans for Tanglewood season 2019! The announcement of the Tanglewood schedule is always an exciting and eagerly anticipated event. As the summer home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) the annual […]
Applegate Inn’s New Year’s Eve Berkshires Lodging Special
December 10th, 2018 by Corey A. Edwards
Ring in 2019 in style with a Berkshires getaway and save! Applegate Inn’s New Year’s Eve Berkshires Lodging Special is just our way of saying Happy New Year! No matter the season, there’s always a reason to visit the Berkshires and our Select Registry inn makes an excellent home base from which to explore. We […]
Berkshire Museum Festival of Trees 2018 – Often Heard
November 17th, 2018 by Corey A. Edwards
Berkshire Museum Festival of Trees 2018 – Often Heard opens today, November 17th, and runs through January 6th, 2019. Come see more than 100 dazzling Christmas trees, each decorated to depict a popular song. The annual Berkshire Museum Festival of Trees is a popular Christmas Tree decorating event. The festival sees local businesses, schools, and […]
Norman Rockwell Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas 2018
November 5th, 2018 by Corey A. Edwards
Come to the Berkshires this holiday season and step into a scene from one of Norman Rockwell’s most famous paintings! The 29th annual Norman Rockwell Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas Weekend is scheduled for November 30th through December 2nd, 2018! Norman Rockwell loved the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, eventually settling in Stockbridge. Rockwell spent his […]
Berkshires Getaway Lodging Specials at Applegate Inn
October 26th, 2018 by Corey A. Edwards
There is never a bad time to visit the Berkshires but Applegate Inn’s collection of lodging specials sure makes taking a Berkshires getaway easier on your wallet! Autumn may be one of the best times to visit the Berkshires. The summer crowds are gone, the fall colors are lovely, and there are still plenty of […]
Berkshires Fall Foliage Day Trips and Drives
October 12th, 2018 by Corey A. Edwards
October is here and the scenery is bursting with color. When it comes to leaf peeping, nothing beats the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Now is the time to come and enjoy the best of the Berkshires fall foliage! October is THE month for viewing the peak fall foliage here in western Massachusetts. The Berkshires fall […]
Visit and Explore Naumkeag Gilded Age Cottage and Gardens
September 28th, 2018 by Corey A. Edwards
Naumkeag, in Stockbridge, MA, is one of the Berkshires’ original gilded-age “cottages” and a National Historic Landmark. Come marvel at the Gilded Age splendor at the estate’s terraced gardens, landscaped grounds, and magnificent architectural details. Naumkeag is a quintessential Berkshires country estate of the Gilded Age. It was built in 1885 as a summer estate […]
Norman Rockwell Museum – Parrish, Wyeth, and Rockwell Exhibit
September 22nd, 2018 by Corey A. Edwards
“Keepers of the Flame,” the current exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, has been receiving rave reviews – but is only up for one more month. Fans of Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, and Rockwell owe it to themselves to catch this exhibit before it comes down October 28th, 2018. This recent exhibit at […]
Come Travel the Berkshire Cheese Trail!
August 24th, 2018 by Corey A. Edwards
Come discover a world of amazing flavors when you set out along the Berkshire Cheese Trail. Makers throughout the Berkshires, from Williamstown to Great Barrington, Plainfield to Old Chatham – produce exceptional, artisanal, small-batch cheeses, some of which you’ll find nowhere else! The recent farm-to-table movement that swept the nation has helped to bring great, […]
Lee Founders Weekend 2018 – Come Join In the Fun!
August 13th, 2018 by Corey A. Edwards
The town of Lee, MA turns 241 in 2018 and our annual birthday celebration – Lee Founders Weekend 2018 – is scheduled for Friday, September 14th, through Sunday, September 16th, 2018. Come out and help us celebrate during this popular, annual Berkshires event! Lee Founders Weekend is always a great time. Lee celebrates the town’s […]