Massachusetts

Martha’s Vineyard Winter Weekend Retreat

You may not think of Martha’s Vineyard as a winter getaway, but you should. In early February, my wife, Grace, and I escaped the New Hampshire winter for a weekend in Edgartown, Massachusetts. It wasn’t the kind of island retreat most often thought of when the snow flies. But it suited us just fine. The […]

Massachusetts

Perfect Weekend In The Berkshires

Outdoors and in, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts have an appeal all their own. Our guide to the perfect Berkshires weekend is here to help inspire your next visit.

Massachusetts

Perfect Weekend In The Berkshires

Outdoors and in, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts have an appeal all their own. Our guide to the perfect Berkshires weekend is here to help inspire your next visit.

Massachusetts

The Curious Tale of Asa Snow

Few towns are without their oddities, and the “ghost town” of Dana, Massachusetts, is no exception. His name was Mr. Asa Snow.

Massachusetts

The Berkshires in Summer | My New England

From Tanglewood picnics to modern art, this collection of favorite things to do in the Berkshires in summer offers the perfect blend of old and new.

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Ruth Gordon Jones Quote | Knowledge & Wisdom

Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection “Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use.” —Ruth Gordon Jones (born October 30, 1896, in Quincy, Massachusetts; died 1985 in Edgartown, Massachusetts). Although most famous to today’s audiences for her performance in the 1971 cult classic movie Harold and Maude, Ruth Gordon enjoyed a 70-year career as […]

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