Berkshires Foliage Trip - Nature and Art, long weekend adventure🍁

🍁 Join Us for a Spectacular Fall Foliage Getaway in the Berkshires!

Mid-October is peak foliage season in the Berkshires, when rolling hills glow with vibrant reds, oranges, and golds. Alongside stunning nature, you’ll enjoy charming New England towns, rich local culture, and visits to some of the region’s most celebrated art museums.
This weekend will be a perfect mix of scenic hikes, art, culture, and fun group activities.

✨ This is an à la carte event —you’re welcome to join all or just some of the activities, and arrive/leave according to your own schedule.

Hotel Information:

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Oak n’ Spruce Resort Berkshires
🔗 Hotel Website: https://shorturl.at/5p41i?

The resort features spacious suite-style rooms and great amenities, including mini golf, swimming pools, hot tub, game room, and a bar.

• Please book your own room ASAP, and confirm in a comment that you have booked a room.
• Dates: Check-in Thursday, Oct 16 – Check-out Sunday, Oct 19
• Rate: $180 per night (current rate; subject to change). Since this is peak season, early booking is strongly recommended.

📅 Agenda:

Mitti and I are very excited to meet everyone at our Berkshire Getaway!
Below is the detailed agenda for the weekend. Please review carefully so we can make the most of our time together.

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Thursday, October 16
5:30 PM – Meet & Greet at the resort lobby
Get familiar with the resort facilities and catch up with everyone.
7:00 PM – Dinner at The Station Gastropub
📍 109 Railroad St, Lee, MA 01238
(About a 10-minute drive from the resort)

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Friday, October 17
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Bash Bish Falls Hike (~3 miles, easy/moderate)
📍 Bash Bish Lower Trail Parking Lot
Address: 396 NY-344, Copake Falls, NY 12517
Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can group up.
It’s about a 50-minute drive from the resort—plan to leave before 9:00 AM. We’ll start the hike on time.
What to bring:
Dress in layers, wear waterproof hiking boots, and bring at least 1 liter of water, snacks, and optional hiking poles.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Visit Mass MoCA Art Museum ($25 admission)
Lunch is available at the museum café.
📍 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
4:30 – 6:30 PM – Stroll through downtown North Adams
6:30– 8:30 PM – Dinner at PUBLIC Eat + Drink
📍 34 Holden St, North Adams, MA 01247
9:30 PM – Get-together and drinks at the resort bar, featuring Live Music and Karaoke night.

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Saturday, October 18
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Pleasant Valley Audubon Sanctuary Hike (4–5 miles, 850 ft elevation, moderate)
📍 472 W Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA 01240
Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can group up.
It’s about a 30-minute drive from the resort, so plan to leave by 9:15 AM. We’ll start the hike on time.
What to bring:
Dress in layers, wear waterproof hiking boots, and bring at least 1.5 liters of water, snacks, and optional hiking poles.
🎟️ A $5 donation is suggested for a daily pass at the preserve.
1:30 – 4:00 PM – Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum ($25 admission)
Explore the galleries and the artist’s historic home.
Light lunch is available at the café.
📍 9 Glendale Rd, Stockbridge, MA 01262
4:30 – 7:00 PM – Explore the picturesque town of Lenox
7:00 – 8:30 PM – Dinner at Bistro Zinc – Modern French Restaurant
📍 56 Church St, Lenox, MA 01240
9:00 PM – Evening gathering & activities at the resort

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Sunday, October 19
10:00 AM – Hotel check-out
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Stroll & lunch in Stockbridge, including a visit to the historic Red Lion Inn
📍 30 Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262
The stroll begins at 11:00 AM at the Red Lion Inn.
Enjoy and explore downtown Stockbridge at your leisure.
2:00 PM – Depart for home

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✨ We’re so excited to share this fabulous fall foliage getaway in the Berkshires with all of you! ✨

Disclaimer:
This is a casual group outing organized by volunteers. We are not professional guides. By joining this event, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks (including injury or property damage). You agree that you are fully responsible for your own safety, well-being, and belongings during the event. By participating, you release the organizer(s) and fellow participants from any liability. Please come prepared with appropriate gear, water, and anything else you may need.