Full moon

Full Moon Hike at Notchview with Adventure East

Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Hike at Notchview in Windsor, MA, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. This approximately three hour hike features mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among red spruce and northern… Read More

backstairs tour

Behind the Blue Curtain: Backstairs Tour of Naumkeag

Step behind the blue velvet curtain that hid the servants’ staircase and discover the secrets of running a Gilded Age country estate. Beginning in the work yard, guests will visit rarely-seen areas of Naumkeag as they ascend from the basement kitchen to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the way… Read More

Mohicans, Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour

New England’s Colonial history—from the perspective of the colonists as well as the indigenous peoples who preceded them—comes alive inside the home to the first missionary to the Mohicans. This National Historic Landmark was originally built around 1742 by the Rev. John Sergeant, the first missionary to… Read More

Naumkeag

Designing for Delight: A Garden Tour of Naumkeag

Explore stunning terraces and garden rooms with sweeping views of the Berkshire Hills as our passionate garden guides share the stories behind the creation of this iconic estate. These popular tours take visitors beyond the blooms to focus on the fascinating history of the Choate family, the vision of landscape… Read More

backstairs tour

Behind the Blue Curtain: Backstairs Tour of Naumkeag

Step behind the blue velvet curtain that hid the servants’ staircase and discover the secrets of running a Gilded Age country estate. Beginning in the work yard, guests will visit rarely-seen areas of Naumkeag as they ascend from the basement kitchen to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the way… Read More

meditation

Cancelled – Mindfulness Meditation at Naumkeag

Come and experience an enjoyable flow of guided meditation, walking, meaningful conversation and community, in this 8th annual summer series facilitated by Sandrine Harris. Enjoy deepening your connection with the natural surroundings and views at the gardens of Naumkeag, while learning how to meditate with ease. No prior experience… Read More

naumkeag house tour

Inside Naumkeag: A Guided House Tour

Step into the Gilded Age at Naumkeag, the Choate family’s summer estate in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This guided house tour invites you through richly appointed rooms filled with original furnishings and art, offering a window into the lives of Joseph Hodges Choate—a distinguished lawyer and U.S. Ambassador—his wife Caroline, an artist… Read More

Naumkeag

Designing for Delight: A Garden Tour of Naumkeag

Explore stunning terraces and garden rooms with sweeping views of the Berkshire Hills as our passionate garden guides share the stories behind the creation of this iconic estate. These popular tours take visitors beyond the blooms to focus on the fascinating history of the Choate family, the vision of landscape… Read More

backstairs tour

Behind the Blue Curtain: Backstairs Tour of Naumkeag

Step behind the blue velvet curtain that hid the servants’ staircase and discover the secrets of running a Gilded Age country estate. Beginning in the work yard, guests will visit rarely-seen areas of Naumkeag as they ascend from the basement kitchen to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the way… Read More

backstairs tour

Behind the Blue Curtain: Backstairs Tour of Naumkeag

Step behind the blue velvet curtain that hid the servants’ staircase and discover the secrets of running a Gilded Age country estate. Beginning in the work yard, guests will visit rarely-seen areas of Naumkeag as they ascend from the basement kitchen to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the way… Read More