Get a taste of Spring in the middle of the Winter

And while you’re here take advantage of our “Play Hookey” Special

Stay any Friday & Saturday & get the consecutive Sunday or Thursday 1/2 price!

(Valid all Ski Season except Holiday weeks!)

In the chill of January most people start dreaming of warmer weather. Take a break from the cold and visit a touch of spring at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, under an hour from the 1896 House Inn, perfect for a short day trip and then come back and sit by the fire at the 6' House Pub for dinner.

Magic Wings has an online coupon for $2 off Adult Admission

*Effective Tuesday, January 3 through Sunday, February 5.

http://www.magicwings.com/index.php?id=208

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory

http://www.magicwings.com/

281 Greenfield Road (Routes 5 & 10)

South Deerfield, MA   01373

(413) 665-2805

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens consists of an 18,400-square foot facility that includes a 8,000-sq. ft. glass conservatory filled with butterflies, moths and tropical vegetation.

The conservatory maintains an 80-degree tropical-like environment all year round. It features a Koi pond in the center with a waterfall. Some 3,000 butterflies of all colors, shapes, sizes and varieties are at the conservatory.

Regular Hours of Operation:

Closed Monday & Tuesday

Wednesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

While your at Magic Wings, check out their restaurant and browse their lunch menu here http://www.magicwings.com/index.php?id=126 and check out their cool Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Magic-Wings-Butterfly-Conservatory/106827612675357

Things to do on New Year's Eve at the 1896 House

If you are staying in-house check out our New Year's Menu http://the6housepub.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-years-eve-specials-and-some-drink.html for a great New Year's Eve dinner and then get in some night skiing and enjoy Jiminy Peak's New Year's Eve Celebration. (Jiminy Peak is approximately 20 minutes from the 1896 House)

Get in some skiing before the torchlight parade which starts at 10:00 PM, followed by fireworks.

Ski Area Hours, New Year's Eve (12/31) 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM

http://www.jiminypeak.com/

For the New Year check out the 1896 House's ski and stay packages at http://www.1896house.com/id59.htm

Have Fun Shopping and Save!

Even if you are not going to be able to spend Christmas at the 1896 House Inn, come visit us mid week and take advantage of the after Christmas sales in the area. Especially big is the Lee Outlet, (less then 45 minutes away) After Holiday Sale. The sale goes from December 26, 2011 through January 2, 2012.

Extended hours the day after Christmas of 7:00 am to 9:00 pm and 9:00 am to 9:00 pm December 27-December 30, the outlets will have savings of 25-65% off everyday prices. http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/sales.asp?id=81

Exit 2 on Route 20 East in Lee, Massachusetts. For more information visit www.premiumoutlets.com/lee or call 413-243-8186.

While your visiting the Berkshires, Use BerkShares and Save on Shopping and help support the local Berkshire businesses at the same time! Save 5% on any or all of your shopping in the Berkshires by using our local currency BerkShares. It’s fun, it's unique, it supports our local economy and you can only find it in the Berkshires! To find out where you can purchase BerkShares and to see a full list of Berkshire businesses accepting this local currency, visit http://berkshares.org

Have a fun day shopping and then  return to the '6 House Pub! and enjoy a delicious dinner in our cozy tavern!

What a time to visit Williamstown! Make a reservation at http://www.webervations.com/magic-scripts/resbook.asp?memberid=1896 for the 1896 House Inn or call 413-458-1896 or Toll Free:  888-999-1896

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, is under an hour from the 1896 House Inn and a great place to visit if you are looking for things to do outside of Williamstown while staying at the 1896 House. The World Famous Vermont Country Store http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/ and the Manchester Designer Outlets http://www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com/ are local to Hildene as well as antique shops and art galleries, including the Manchester Hot Glass Works http://www.manchesterhotglass.com/ which has some absolutely beautiful glass works (perfect for Christmas Gifts)

From December 1 through January 2 the house will be decorated and staged as though it were Christmas Eve, 1912, one of the years Robert, Mary and family spent the holidays at their Vermont retreat. From the candlelit windows, winterberries and greenery that greet guests at the port cochere to the center hall yuletide floral arrangement, bursts of evergreen fastened with burgundy satin ribbon and a Christmas tree replete with Victorian ornaments, a sense that the family is preparing for Christmas morning has been created. Greeting cards, stockings hung on the mantle, wrapped parcels and even the menu for Christmas dinner portend of wonderful things to come on Christmas day. During regular hours, 9:30 to 4:30, interpreters and staff are on hand to answer questions about Hildene’s history and its famous residents.

His father was born in a log cabin and called from the humblest rank in life to preside over our nation during the most momentous period of its history. One generation later, Robert Todd Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood, became Chairman of the Pullman Company, the largest manufacturing corporation at the turn of the 20th century. He built his Georgian Revival mansion in 1905 in the scenic village of Manchester. It became home to only Lincoln descendants until 1975, longer than any other Lincoln residence. It is the Great American Story.

You should allow approximately 3 to 4 hours for your visit.

House Visits

Your visit includes a brief video in the Welcome Center, a self-guided tour of the Lincoln home, listening to the 1,000-pipe Aeolian organ and access to the Hoyt Formal Garden. You'll also want to visit the Cutting and Kitchen Gardens, the observatory, Hildene Farm, and the exhibits. Guided Tours are offered at noon each summer day, by appointment at other times and on occasion when docents are available.

Hours and Rates

Open Daily 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Begin at the Welcome Center

Tickets: $16/Adults - $5/Youth - Children under 6 & Members/Free

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas (December 24, 25) and Easter

Please Note: ONLY service dogs are allowed on property.

Mid-December to Mid-March

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Weather Permitting

9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Information courtest of the Hildene Website http://www.hildene.org

Check out their Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hildene-The-Lincoln-Family-Home/193532381410

And some of Hildene's holiday photos at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150494085861411.429708.193532381410&type=1

Williamstown Holiday Walk 2011

The Holiday Walk runs from December 2-4, 2011

While your here, check out our special packages including a Lunch with Santa and Christmas Tree Adventure Packages

A fun selection of activities at the Holiday Walk Weekend includes a Reindog parade, Tree lighting. Horse drawn wagon rides, Story telling, a craft fair and so much more!!

Then return to the '6 House Pub! and enjoy a delicious dinner in our cozy tavern!

The Holiday Walk is put together by the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce & Holiday Walk Committee

Check out the full schedule at http://williamstownchamber.com/2010/08/williamstown-holiday-walk/

Check out some photos of past year's Reindog parade!

http://www.iberkshires.com/phototable.php?ss_id=1318&p=0&page=7

2011 Christmas Tree Adventure Packages

What a family oriented tradition for the Holidays!   

Come to the country, stay together in a comfortable cozy room and take a wagon ride through the fields to cut your own fresh Christmas Tree!

If you come Dec 2-3, have a pancake breakfast or lunch with Santa (extra) at the Tree Farm.   The kids will LOVE it!

Then visit another farm that features live Alpacas and a farm store. Unique Alpaca and maple products make great and thoughtful gifts!  Shop in town during our Holiday Walk or hit the Outlet Malls!  

We are centered between the Lee Outlet

Mall and the Manchester Outlets,

45 minutes in each direction!

Our fun "Holiday Walk" in Williamstown Dec 2, 3 & 4 has lots of

Holiday cheer, events, entertainment & shopping for the whole family!   

Visit http://williamstownchamber.com/2010/08/williamstown-holiday-walk/

 for a schedule of events.

Then return to the '6 House Pub! and enjoy a delicious dinner in our cozy tavern!

$229 ~Two Night Package Includes:

Two night stay in any room with 2 beds

Full Hot Breakfast Buffet each morning

Free Cut Your Own Christmas Tree (up to 8'),

(or a $45 Gift Card to the Alpaca Store)

$25 Gift card to the '6 House Pub!

*$ 229/per room includes all taxes & gratuity

*2 Adults and up to 2 Children under 10

$10 extra for Children over 10

$149~ One Night Package includes:

 One night stay in any room with 2 beds

Full Hot Breakfast Buffet

Free Cut Your Own Christmas Tree (up to 8'),

(or a $45 Gift Card to the Alpaca Store)

$25 Gift Card to the '6 House Pub!

 *$149/per room includes all taxes & gratuity

Holiday Vacation Special

Stay any 5 consecutive nights during the Holiday Vacation Week (Dec. 23-Jan. 1)

and save 15% off your room rate!  (Valid Dec 23-Jan 1)

Click here to view all of our 1896 House Inn 2011/2012 Ski Specials

1896 House Ski Packages

Skiing One Day Only? DON'T WANT A PACKAGE?

"Special" Ski & Supper Package

"Super" Ski, Sip, & Sup Package

"Splurge" Ski, Sip & Supper Package

He "SKI"---She "SPA" Special

"Suite Sensation" Package

Sleigh Ride & Supper" Package, a new package at the 1896 House

Take some time out of your busy Berkshire itinerary, bundle up and take a 45 minute scenic ride through an alpaca farm with a team of Belgian Horses. The view is gorgeous with a spectacular scene of Mt. Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts!  You will come to a cozy cabin in the woods where you will be treated to hot chocolate! When you return to the Inn, you will enjoy a delightful winter supper at the 6 House Pub!  Package includes a Sleigh Ride for 2, hot chocolate, and a $35 Gift Card to the Pub.

Add $60 to Room or Luxury Suite Rate.

Children Add $7 each

Check out our other packages at http://www.1896house.com/romanceandspecial_packages.htm

Make a reservation at http://www.webervations.com/magic-scripts/resbook.asp?memberid=1896 or call 413-458-1896 or Toll Free:  888-999-1896

What a time to visit Williamstown, stay at the 1896 House Inn and eat yummy food at the 6' House Pub.