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Finding Fall Foliage Everywhere
Nick Maslow
02of 09Embracing Simple LuxuriesNick MaslowCan’t stay atDorinda Medley’s glamorous Berkshires home, Blue Stone Manor? No problem! I hung my hat atTourists, a lovely hotel and riverside retreat in North Adams. If my room didn’t have such a comfortable mattress and lowkey luxuries like a rain show and remote-controlled window coverings, the largely natural-wood interiors, which mirror the woodsy surroundings, would have made me feel like I was camping. And then there’s the delicious room service, which you can order via text message. Treat yourself to a breakfast burrito, complete with local eggs and thick bacon, or the rye waffle, topped with whipped ricotta and whiskey cherries.
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Embracing Simple Luxuries
Can’t stay atDorinda Medley’s glamorous Berkshires home, Blue Stone Manor? No problem! I hung my hat atTourists, a lovely hotel and riverside retreat in North Adams. If my room didn’t have such a comfortable mattress and lowkey luxuries like a rain show and remote-controlled window coverings, the largely natural-wood interiors, which mirror the woodsy surroundings, would have made me feel like I was camping. And then there’s the delicious room service, which you can order via text message. Treat yourself to a breakfast burrito, complete with local eggs and thick bacon, or the rye waffle, topped with whipped ricotta and whiskey cherries.
03of 09Indulging Like DorindaNick MaslowDorinda Medleyonce tweeteda photo of Patisserie Lenox’s scrumptious selection, writing in the caption, “I. Want. One. Of. Each.” I also wanted one of each when I visited this charming French pastry shop in picturesque Lenox, Mass., but I settled on a delightful raspberry tart and passionfruit macaron from executive pastry chef Jean Yves—and it transported me to Paris. Medley and I aren’t the only big fans. According to thePatisserie Lenox website, “Among the people who have indulged in his dessert masterpieces were Paul Newman, Julia Child, Raquel Welch, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Anthony Queens, and many others.”
03of 09
Indulging Like Dorinda
Dorinda Medleyonce tweeteda photo of Patisserie Lenox’s scrumptious selection, writing in the caption, “I. Want. One. Of. Each.” I also wanted one of each when I visited this charming French pastry shop in picturesque Lenox, Mass., but I settled on a delightful raspberry tart and passionfruit macaron from executive pastry chef Jean Yves—and it transported me to Paris. Medley and I aren’t the only big fans. According to thePatisserie Lenox website, “Among the people who have indulged in his dessert masterpieces were Paul Newman, Julia Child, Raquel Welch, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Anthony Queens, and many others.”
04of 09Shopping LocalNick MaslowOne of the best things about visiting new areas is popping into local shops that offer creations unlike anything you’d find in a big-box retailer. While walking around North Adams' adorable downtown, I stopped intoWallaSauce, a streetwear brand that uses recycled fabric to make one-of-a-kind pieces. The space is shared with artist and weaverMegan Karlen(seen here), of Conscientious Cloth. Inside you’ll likely find her hard at work on her loom, making fabric for everything from vibrant scarves to hand towels.
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Shopping Local
One of the best things about visiting new areas is popping into local shops that offer creations unlike anything you’d find in a big-box retailer. While walking around North Adams' adorable downtown, I stopped intoWallaSauce, a streetwear brand that uses recycled fabric to make one-of-a-kind pieces. The space is shared with artist and weaverMegan Karlen(seen here), of Conscientious Cloth. Inside you’ll likely find her hard at work on her loom, making fabric for everything from vibrant scarves to hand towels.
05of 09
Scoring Mouth-Watering Treats
06of 09Enjoying Nights on the TownNick MaslowThe Berkshires offer cute and cozy dining options, likeGramercy Bistro, a lovely farm-to-table restaurant in Williamstown. I’m no dining critic, but let’s just say I devoured the Coq Au Vin.
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Enjoying Nights on the Town
The Berkshires offer cute and cozy dining options, likeGramercy Bistro, a lovely farm-to-table restaurant in Williamstown. I’m no dining critic, but let’s just say I devoured the Coq Au Vin.
07of 09Exploring in ComfortNick MaslowTraversing the mountains can be stressful for whoever is driving, but I was more relaxed at the wheel thanks to the ventilated massage seats in the Lincoln Black Label Navigator. Yes, you can get a massage while driving!
07of 09
Exploring in Comfort
Traversing the mountains can be stressful for whoever is driving, but I was more relaxed at the wheel thanks to the ventilated massage seats in the Lincoln Black Label Navigator. Yes, you can get a massage while driving!
08of 09Breaking Out the Flannel to Take a HikeNick MaslowIn this era of constant screen time, I found the perfect excuse to unplug: a stroll through the Tourists hotel’s 80-acre forest campus. My favorite moment was crossing a bridge over the river and realizing that everything in sight was pure nature.
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Breaking Out the Flannel to Take a Hike
In this era of constant screen time, I found the perfect excuse to unplug: a stroll through the Tourists hotel’s 80-acre forest campus. My favorite moment was crossing a bridge over the river and realizing that everything in sight was pure nature.
09of 09Taking Some Berkshires Style HomeNick MaslowThough I visited Lenox, Mass. for the pastries, I soon learned that the quaint town offers many cute shops, includingDesign Menagerie. Filled with beautiful clothing, glassware, linen and books, it’s the kind of place where you can easily spend an hour combing through the shelves and baskets. I showed restraint but ended up purchasing a handcraftedLinneacandle,Cashmere, which has been filling my apartment with the scent of chamomile, amber woods and patchouli. Every time I light it, I’m reminded of a relaxing weekend in the Berkshires, a peaceful and gorgeous place to which I’ll surely return.
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Taking Some Berkshires Style Home
Though I visited Lenox, Mass. for the pastries, I soon learned that the quaint town offers many cute shops, includingDesign Menagerie. Filled with beautiful clothing, glassware, linen and books, it’s the kind of place where you can easily spend an hour combing through the shelves and baskets. I showed restraint but ended up purchasing a handcraftedLinneacandle,Cashmere, which has been filling my apartment with the scent of chamomile, amber woods and patchouli. Every time I light it, I’m reminded of a relaxing weekend in the Berkshires, a peaceful and gorgeous place to which I’ll surely return.
source: people.com
