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.

📅 Tentative Agenda:

(subject to change depending on weather)

Thursday, Oct 16

• 5:00 PM – Hotel check-in
• 6:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at a local restaurant
• 9:00 PM – Welcome gathering & activities at the resort

Friday, Oct 17

• 10:00 AM–12:30 PM – Hike Bash Bish Falls (4 miles, moderate, beginner-friendly). This is the highest waterfall in Massachusetts—spectacular in foliage season.
• 1:00–4:30 PM – Visit MASS MoCA art museum https://massmoca.org/ ($25 admission). Lunch available at the café.
• 5:00–9:00 PM – Explore North Adams downtown, with dinner at a local restaurant.
• 10:00 PM – Drinks & socializing back at the resort

Saturday, Oct 18

• 10:00 AM–12:30 PM – Hike Pleasant Valley Audubon Sanctuary (4–5 miles, 850 ft elevation, moderate but beginner-friendly).
• 1:00–4:00 PM – Visit the Norman Rockwell art museum https://rockwellmuseum.org/ ($25 admission). Explore the galleries and the artist’s historic home.
• 4:30–8:00 PM – Explore the picturesque town of Lenox, with dinner at a local restaurant.
• 9:00 PM – Evening gathering & activities at the resort

Sunday, Oct 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.
• 2:00 PM – Depart for home

More details will follow as attendance is confirmed—check back for updates.

✨ We are so excited to share this fabulous fall foliage getaway in the Berkshires with you! ✨

Oded & Mitti

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.