With a fresh layer of snow, the best of winter in the Berkshires is happening now. The snow-covered mountains sparkle in the sunlight and brilliant stars light up the night sky. It’s a picture-perfect time to visit western Massachusetts. Cozy up in front of a warm fire at our elegant country retreat or strike out for some wild outdoor fun in our winter wonderland.
Play Outdoors
Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
With 4 top-notch ski resorts in the neighborhood, finding your groove on the slopes is easy. Travel north to Jiminy Peak or Bousquet Mountain for an exhilarating day carving your way down a challenging black diamond run. Or meander south to Ski Butternut or Catamount Mountain to mix it up in a terrain park.
Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Nothing gets the heart pumping like cross-country skiing or snowshoeing through the woods. And at the Canterbury Farm Ski Touring Center, you can traverse 22 kilometers of groomed trails through dense forest with a summit view of Mount Greylock. Bring your own equipment or rent on site.
Sledding and Tubing
Relive your youthful enthusiasm for sledding or tubing down a steep hill with the wind in your hair and a smile on your face. It’s a rush for sure on that downhill ride. But if you prefer to skip the long uphill trek pulling your sled behind, head to Bousquet Mountain and let their Carpet Lift whisk you to the top. A 450-foot run down any of 8 different lanes will take your breath away.
Stay Inside
Museum Hopping
World-class museums pepper the hills of western Massachusetts. From European masterpieces to iconic American illustrations, the quality and quantity of art galleries and museums in the Berkshires are second to none. Spend the day wandering the art world at any one of these magnificent art centers.
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Williams College Museum of Art
Mass MoCA
Berkshire Museum
Norman Rockwell Museum
Schantz Galleries
Wine Tasting and Touring
Dashing through the snow is fine, but sipping and swirling a vintage glass of wine can be just as much fun. Perhaps you didn’t know that the Berkshires is home to 5 quality wineries. Each location produces an excellent variety of award-winning wines. Designate a driver and explore the main streets and back roads of the Berkshires in the hunt for an exceptional bottle of wine to decant back in your room at the Inn.
Craft Breweries
Similarly, craft brewers abound in the Berkshires. Each of the 6 breweries located within a 15- to 45-minute drive of our Inn offers a unique style of beer. Some even produce hard cider, a different take on brewing. Plan your route accordingly to sample the best of the Berkshire brews.
Baby, it’s cold outside, but that won’t deter you from having a blast on a winter getaway to the Berkshires. Whether you play inside or out, the best of winter in the Berkshires is waiting for you here at the Devonfield Inn. Pack up your snow toys and woolies for a trip to western Massachusetts this season. Our winter wonderland is just what the doctor ordered.
Updated: January 2022
