The Man Who Made Queen Victoria Smile: A Naumkeag House Tour
Join us for a jaunt through Naumkeag, the Gilded Age, and the life of Joseph Choate, a prominent attorney and ambassador to the UK during the reigns of Queen Victoria and her son, King Edward VII. On this special house tour, learn about Choate’s influential career and bittersweet personal life… Read More
Mission House Guided Tour
Tour the c. 1742 home of Reverend John Sergent, the first missionary to the local Mohican community, and learn about the founding of “Indian Town,” a colonial experiment in assimilation. Each 45-minute tour begins in the courtyard behind the house. Space is limited, and pre-reservation is encouraged. Free… Read More
Mindfulness Meditation at Naumkeag
Join local meditation teacher Sandrine Harris for this grounding class in the Naumkeag gardens. Participants will learn various techniques for settling their minds, relieving stress and gaining a deeper connection with nature. Each class will have both sitting and walking components. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat,… Read More
Free Admission: August Adventures with Highland Street Foundation
Admission to Naumkeag on August 7th is FREE for all guests as part of the Highland Street Foundation and the August Adventures Program. Pre-registration is required, however, admission is FREE to all. Naumkeag, located in the heart of the Berkshires is a historic Gilded Age estate known for its elegant… Read More
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour
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 kitchens to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the way… Read More
Sunset Yoga at Naumkeag
Join YogaLee for a creative, fun, flowy vinyasa yoga class while you soak in one of the best sunsets in the Berkshires! This class will be a dynamic, vinyasa-style flow suitable for all levels that is intelligently sequenced from start to finish. (Blocks will be… Read More
Forest Bathing: Mindfulness in Nature with Adventure East
Unplug for a few hours and take a rejuvenating stroll through the forest with us. This is a gentle and mindful outdoor experience that will allow you to connect deeply to the healing powers of nature. You will saunter along woodland trails, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds all… Read More
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour
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 kitchens to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the way… Read More
Mindfulness Meditation at Naumkeag
Join local meditation teacher Sandrine Harris for this grounding class in the Naumkeag gardens. Participants will learn various techniques for settling their minds, relieving stress and gaining a deeper connection with nature. Each class will have both sitting and walking components. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat,… Read More
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour
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 kitchens to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the way… Read More
Sunset Yoga at Naumkeag
Join YogaLee for a creative, fun, flowy vinyasa yoga class while you soak in one of the best sunsets in the Berkshires! This class will be a dynamic, vinyasa-style flow suitable for all levels that is intelligently sequenced from start to finish. (Blocks will be… Read More
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour
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 kitchens to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the way… Read More