Local Shrine is a Place of Inspiration, Peace and Serenity
STOCKBRIDGE – Sometimes a quest for peace, quiet, and inspiration can be found almost as close as one’s own backyard.[media-credit id=3 align=”alignright” width=”225″][/media-credit] Berkshire residents can enjoy 350 acres of…
Baseball and museums fill a day trip to Cooperstown
From time to time, The Beacon will run feature stories on day-long excursions for Berkshire County residents. Everyone deserves a fun day now and then, but with the sluggish economy,…
NOFA conference held this weekend
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Those interested in sustainable agriculture should consider attending NOFA-New York’s Winter Conference this weekend. Taking place at the Saratoga Hilton Jan. 25-27, the 31st annual winter conference will…
Warhol’s world and lacy lingerie
As a couple of amiable and aging widowers, we love to ramble around Berkshire County and environs in search of new people and cultural experiences. These past couple of weeks were…
Unique items for sale at Vermont flea market
WILMINGTON, VT. – People who enjoy looking for treasures still have time to enjoy the outdoor Wilmington Antiques and Flea Market. It will be open until the weekend after Columbus…
‘Last blast of the summer’ coming to Massachusetts
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Eastern States Exposition, better known as “The Big E,” takes place from Sept. 14-30 at the Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Mass. The fair is quite unusual because…
An easy getaway with lots to do, see and taste
BERNARDSTON – These days, with the economy less than ideal, a lot of people are opting to spend vacation days close to home instead of traveling for weeks at a…
Take the trip to the Newport Wine and Food Festival
For the past several weeks I have been passing out brochures about the Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival to all of my Berkshire friends, as well as displaying them…