When the food and festivities of Thanksgiving Day are  over, there are still things to do  for the rest of the weekend in the Berkshires.  Lenox is hosting the Antiques and Collectibles Show all weekend, and Brook Farm Inn is offering free tickets to guests.  The Berkshire Bach Society has their 5th annual Messiah Sing on Saturday, November 28th.  Then there’s the hilarious Pantaloons performance, an annual Thanksgiving treat.  This year they’re performing  “Puss In Boots.”  Combine your stay at our Berkshires bed and breakfast with a performance, or some real shopping bargains at the Prime Outlets in Lee.

Brook Farm Inn, a Berkshires bed and breakfast, is really proud that the Berkshires have been ranked #7 by National Geographic Traveler magazine, out of 133 top vacation destinations in the world!  The ranking was based on  a number of criteria including historic preservation, sustainable tourism, food, and cultural integrity.  The bottom line is that the area, according to one expert, “seems to have the right balance of picturesque towns, arts offerings, and well-protected natural beauty.” At Brook Farm Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts, we couldn’t agree more.  We’re glad to help our friends and our guests become familiar with all the surroundings.

Pamela Lanier’s B&B website has posted the story of how we, Linda and Phil, came to live in Lenox, Massachusetts and to be the innkeepers of Brook Farm Inn.  Click here to see it!

http://www.lanierbb.com/innkeeper-story-Linda_and_Phil_Halpern-bb9066.html

The 25th Annual Festival of Trees
November 14 – January 3

Each year, the Berkshire Museum spruces up the galleries with scores of festive trees decorated by community organizations, businesses, and school children. This year, to mark the Festival’s Silver Anniversary, the trees have been inspired by the theme Silver Bells.

The Festival of Trees is a time-honored Berkshires custom that Brook Farm Inn guests have enjoyed every holiday season.  Ask us for more information, or see www.berkshiremuseum.org

Next weekend, starting Friday night November 13th, there’s lots to do in the Berkshires.  On Friday at 8PM at the Mahaiwe in Great Barrington, see the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats, with their formidable feats of daring and balance.

On Saturday, November 14th, go to Simon’s Rock College at 8 PM to hear Chorus, doing works by the Beatles.

And on Sunday, November 15th, the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield presents the Berkshire Symphony Orchestra at 2 PM, with works by Vaughn Williams, Brahms, and Berio.

Wow!  Take your pick or go to all of them — Brook Farm Inn staff will be here to welcome you.