Get Your Game on with a Game of Golf

By: amjorsfeldt

It’s the perfect time of year to go golfing. The 1896 House has 2 great golf courses less then 5 minutes away from the inn and 2 more with in close driving distance.

Taconic Golf Club (less then 5 minutes from the Inn)|

19 Meacham Street

Williamstown, MA 01267

413-458-3997

Website: http://www.taconicgolf.com/

Originally designed in 1927 by Wayne Stiles of Stiles & Van Cleek, our par-71 course was renovated in 2009 by renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse of Hanse Golf Course Design, Inc., Golf Magazine’s 2009 Architect of the Year. Taconic Golf Club is located on land owned by Williams College and is operated by an independent board of directors.

Rates: http://www.taconicgolf.com/play-taconic/greens-fees/

Waubeeka (less then 5 minutes from the Inn)

18 Hole Public Golf Course
Routes 7 and 43
South Williamstown, MA 01267

413-458-8355

Website: http://www.waubeeka.com/

Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Waubeeka-Golf-Links/226353307797

The base elevation of the golf course is 850 feet with the Taconic Range on the West side, the Brodie Mt. Range on the South, the Hoosac Range (includes Mt. Greylock, at 3,491 feet the highest point in Mass.) to the East and the Green Mountains of Vermont to the North. T'hecounty seat city of Pittsfield is 15 miles to the south and Bennington, VT, is 20 miles to the north. New York's Capital District is 35 miles to the west.

Rates: http://www.waubeeka.com/tee-times/

Forest Park Country Club (less then 25 minutes from the Inn)

Forest Park Ave.

Adams, MA 01220

413-743-3311

Website: http://forestparkadams.com/

Forest Park Country Club is a nine hole golf course located in Adams, MA.  Forest Park Country Club is open to the public.  We are a user friendly, yet challenging course. Forest Park Country Club was founded in the year 1900 is one of the oldest clubs in the United States!   We are located near the base of scenic Mt Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts.  We have a Function Room that can host parties up to 100 people.  Forest Park is open for guest play from 8:00AM until sunset everyday.

Guest Rates http://forestparkadams.com/rates/

Mt. Anthony Country Club (less then 25 minutes from the Inn)

180 Country Club Drive

Bennington, VT 05201

802-442-2617

Website: http://www.mtanthonycc.com

Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mt-Anthony-Country-Club/118078876815

Established in 1897, Mt. Anthony Country Club is nestled in the green Mountains and it's located in the heart of Historic Old Bennington. The course has gone through a renovation under the direction of Golf Course Architect, A. John Harvey, of the RBA Group. The new changes take full advantage of the spectacular Green Mountain location and challenge players at every level. The restoration includes new shaping of bunkers and tee complexes. A systematic agronomic program continues in all existing grass areas, fairways and greens which results in a superb quality of the turf. Come and enjoy the new Mt. Anthony. A monumental Golfing Experience!

Guest Rates http://www.mtanthonycc.com/golf.html Non-members can register 3 days in advance.

Things to do this weekend around Williamstown

Saturday July 21, and Sunday July 22, 2012

Oh, Canada 

MASS Moca, 87 Marshall St, North Adams, MA    

Oh, Canada:Featuring works by over 60 artists across Canada, this exhibition seeks to create talks about contemporary Canadian artwork. A 450 page book accompanies the exhibition, guiding readers through Canada, its topography and artists.

http://www.massmoca.org/event_details.php?id=663

Saturday July 21, 2012

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Williamstown Theater Festival - Nikos Stage

1000 Main St, Williamstown, MA     

Last of the Red Hot Lovers: Middle-aged restaurant manager Barney Cashman has a pleasant enough existence, but his marriage provides no passion. He hopes to get away with an exhilarating afternoon that would provide a satisfying memory. However, his lack of relevant skills leads to three meetings with three different women.

http://wtfestival.org/calendar/2012-07-21

Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Marble Walk at the Natural Bridge State Park

North Adams, MA (less then 15 minutes from the 1896 House)

Take a walk with the Park Interpreter to discover the natural geologic features and the remains of the marble quarry that once operated at Natural Bridge. Offered every Programs are free and start at the Natural Bridge Visitor Center with a $2.00 parking fee.

Runs every Sunday and Saturday until October 8, 2012

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/nbdg.htm

Sunday, July 22

The Clark Lecture Series at the Clark

Author Reading with Natalie Dykstra.  Her new biography Clover Adams: A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life, Natalie Dykstra illuminates the life of Clover Adams, socialite, amateur photographer, and wife Henry Adams. Dykstra will present a free, illustrated talk on Clover’s life and photographs.  A book signing will follow the event.  3pm.

http://www.clarkart.edu

One, two, three, Zip! - Ziplining!

Under an hour from the inn, zipline tours at Berkshire East offers three different tours, one of New England’s largest zipline destinations and one of the top ten in the US and check out some other videos of the zipline tours at http://www.youtube.com/user/berkshirezip

Choose from one of three zip line canopy tours

Base Tour , Mountain Top Tour or Valley Jump

Check out more information about these tours at http://www.berkshirezip.com/

Phone reservations can be made with a BECT customer service representative at 413-339-6618 during normal business hours. Online reservations may be made at any time.   Walk up guests are welcome, but cannot always guarantee you a spot on the same day, so its best to make reservations. 413-339-6618 or book online at http://reservations.berkshireeast.com/express/reservation/results.jsf?typeID=1

Check out some facts on what to wear and more at http://berkshireeast.com/zip_faq

And find them on Facebook and Twitter too!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkshire-East-Canopy-Tours/94318020786 and

https://twitter.com/#!/BerkshireEast

Berkshire East Ski Area/Berkshire East

66 Thunder Mtn. Road Charlemont, MA

413-339-6618

Get Out and Raft!!!

photo courtesy of imma

The hottest days of summer are coming and what better way to cool off on a hot summers weekend, then go rafting!! Crab Apple White Water Rafting is about 45 minutes from the inn, perfect for an all day adventure or a morning or afternoon break. They also offer kayaking

Crab Apple Whitewater offers dam controlled whitewater rafting and kayaking in the Berkshires on the Deerfield River. Family owned and operated since 1983, Crab Apple features great river guides, riverside base camps and state-of-the-art equipment. Trips range from Mild to Wild, Full Day or Half Day

Crab Apple Whitewater

http://www.crabapplewhitewater.com/massachusetts/index.shtml

2056 Mohawk Trail, Charlemont, MA 01339

Massachusetts Base Phone Number 413-625-2288

Crab Apple offers several different options for rafting and ‘yaking:

Deerfield River - Fife Brook Section

Full Day Trip - 10 miles

Class I-III whitewater, Minimum age 8, delicious picnic lunch

Deerfield River - Monroe Bridge Section

Full Day Trip

Class III-IV whitewater, Minimum age 15, awesome cookout lunch

Deerfield River Funyaks

Half-Day Trip - 8 miles

Class I-II whitewater, Minimum ages 5 for double, 10 for single, riverside snack

Deerfield River Half-Day Family Raft Trip

Half-Day Trip - 8 miles

Easy Class I-II whitewater, Minimum age 5, riverside snack, optional cookout

Check out their helpful tips on what wear after the trip and what to bring with you!

http://www.crabapplewhitewater.com/faqs.shtml#3 and http://www.crabapplewhitewater.com/faqs.shtml#26  and for any questions you have about the trip before and after at http://www.crabapplewhitewater.com/faqs.shtml

Williamstown Theatre Festival starts this week!

The 2012 summer season starts on June 26^th with The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People. Directed by David Hyde Pierce

The play runs from June 26 through July 14, 2012

For tickets: http://www.wtfestival.org/buytickets

The Williamstown Theatre Festival has an interesting history spanning over 58 years. The theatre was started in 1955 by Ralph Renzi, the then News Director of Williams College, and David C. Bryant, chairman of the College’s active drama program. Read more at http://wtfestival.org/history

2012 On the Main Stage:

The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde

June 26 – July 14

Directed by David Hyde Pierce

Far From Heaven

July 19 – 29

Book by Richard Greenberg

Directed by Michael Greif

A Month in the Country By Ivan Turgenev

August 1 – 19

Directed by Richard Nelson

2012 On the Nikos Stage:

The Blue Deep By Lucy Boyle

June 27 – July 8

Directed by Bob Balaban

Last of the Red Hot Lovers By Neil Simon

July 11 – 22

Directed by Jessica Stone

The Elephant Man By Bernard Pomerance

July 25 – August 5

Directed by Scott Ellis

WHADDABLOODCLOT!!! By Katori Hall

August 8 – 19

Directed by May Adrales

Here Lies Love

June 21, 22 & 23 @ 8pm, June 23 & 24 @ 3pm

The Hunter Center at MASS MoCA

Written by David Byrne

Directed by Alex Timbers

Other 2012 Events:

For a full updated list of “More” events, please visit http://www.wtfestival.org/2012/morefest

The architectural award-winning ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance is the summer home of the Williamstown Theatre Festival.  Located on the campus of Williams College, the building offers a modern theater experience.  Its Main Stage “courtyard” proscenium has 512 seats, is air conditioned and provides disabled access. 1000 Main Street, Williamstown, MA, only 5 minutes away from the 1896 House Inn.

Jacob’s Pillow, A Berkshire’s Gem

In the Berkshires we are getting ready for the seasonal opening of Jacob’s Pillow. On

June 16, the 80th Anniversary Season Opening Gala (http://www.jacobspillow.org/festival/2012/06/gala-2012/) was held marking the opening of the season. Celebrating eight decades of dance, it featured international renowned performers followed by a dinner and live auction.

Jacob’s Pillow offers free outdoor performances for the young and old. Check out their

Inside/Out series, performances by emerging and established dance companies and presentations by dancers of every Wednesday through Saturday at 6:15pm.

For the full schedule please visit http://www.jacobspillow.org/festival/insideout-schedule/index.php Performances start Wednesday, June 20.

Inside/Out moves to an indoor studio in the event of rain and seating is very limited indoors. Please call the Box Office at 413-243-0745 the day of the performance after 5:30 PM to learn if the performance has been moved to an indoor venue.

Ticketed performances begin June 20^th as well on a variety of stages.

2012 Schedule:

Mimulus, June 20-June 24, 2012

Circa, June 20-June 24, 2012

Morphoses, June 27-July 1, 2012

Kidd Pivot Frankfurt RM, June 27-July 1, 2012

Vertigo Dance Company, July 4-July 8, 2012

LeeSaar The Company, July 4-July 8, 2012

Borrowed Light by Tero Saarinen, July 11-July 15, 2012

The Men Dancers: From the Horse's Mouth, July 11-July 15, 2012,

Hong Kong Ballet, July 18-July 22, 2012

Luna Negra Dance Theater, July 18-July 22, 2012

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, July 25-July 29, 2012

Jessica Lang Dance, July 25-July 29, 2012

Royal Winnipeg Ballet, August 1-August 5, 2012

Jonah Bokaer & David Hallberg, August 1-August 5, 2012

Trey McIntyre Project, August 8-August 12, 2012

Dance Heginbotham, August 8-August 12, 2012

Compagnie Käfig, August 15-August 19, 2012

Liz Gerring Dance Company, August 15-August 19, 2012

A Jazz Happening,August 19, 2012

The Joffrey Ballet, August 22-August 26, 2012

Doug Elkins and Friends' Fräulein Maria, August 22-August 26, 2012

For more information please visit:

http://www.jacobspillow.org/festival/events/ticketed-performances/

Jacob's Pillow Dance

358 George Carter Road

Becket, MA 01223

Box Office, March 3-August 28

Phone: 413-243-0745

http://www.jacobspillow.org/

Also check out: "Never Stand Still: Dancing at Jacob's Pillow"

Never Stand Still, a documentary about Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Mass., and its founder Ted Shawn. http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/reviews/specialty-releases/e3ieebd34100228bb43bff0ad4af13ffa6f

Get revved up this coming weekend for the British Invasion!

Once again the town of Lenox is going hold a three day festival, the Berkshire British Motorcar Festival, a lovely combination of antique cars with a dash of John Steed and Mrs. Peel. 

The festival is held this Father’s Day weekend, starting on Friday, June 15^th and going through the weekend until Sunday, June 17^th.

The event starts on Friday with a motorcar parade from the Shakespeare & Company to Main Street, and then kicks of the Main Street Party, sponsored by the Lenox Chamber of Commerce. 007 will be on hand to oversee the Sean Connery look alike competition.

All of the cars will be on display at the Shakespeare & Company grounds and a Judged Competition will take place based on appearance. There will be a complimentary shuttle service between the Shakespeare & Company grounds and Main Street, provided by the local chamber. Area shops and restaurants will offer special British themed options.

For more information please visit: http://berkshiremotorcarfestival.com/events/index.html