Berkshire Eagle Photographer Ben Garver chats with Arlo Guthrie about his photos.…
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Everything you need to know before bringing home a tannenbaum By Jenn Smith POWNAL, Vt. After years of planning, patience and careful cultivation, Golden Acres Farm in Pownal, Vt., has transformed into a happy little choose-and-cut Christmas tree spot. “I absolutely love…
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Friendsgiving celebrations provide alternative traditions, food options By Francesca Olsen NORTH ADAMS, Mass. It started as a housewarming party held the day before Thanksgiving, in a spacious apartment above Dottie’s Coffee House in Pittsfield. Autumn Bragan, a food blogger and passionate host,…
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The New England Historic Genealogical Society estimates that 10 million Americans are direct descendants of Mayflower passengers. Only 37 of those passengers have descendants.…
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NightWood The MountLenox, Mass.Nov. 19 – Jan. 3 NightWood is a sound and light experience that will transform the property into a fantastical winter landscape for the holidays. Inspired by the natural beauty and architecture of The Mount, NightWood will immerse visitors…
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I’ve rediscovered my love for the day trip. Over the past few years, our family abandoned the day trip in favor of an overnight stay of at least a night, if not two or three. The overnight stay, for us, meant we…
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Locally sourced apples fuel the Berkshire Cider Project By Mike Walsh NORTH ADAMS, Mass. It starts with an apple. Or, more specifically, an apple cider doughnut. A girl named Kat was enjoying one at Hilltop Orchards in Richmond when someone snapped a…
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Macoun and gala and McIntosh, oh, my!
It's apple season, and with so many delicious varieties to choose from in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont, it's difficult to know what you're picking and what that apple is best used for (besides taking…
Before heading out to a local orchard or farm for an afternoon packed with “pick-your-own” fun, there are a few things you should know.…
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Overcome COVID-19 cabin fever at your local apple orchard By Bob Audette Across Southern Vermont orchard managers are preparing for an unprecedented pick-your-own apple season. “Consumers are looking for local food and they also are looking for fun experiences,” said Vermont Agriculture…
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