Alice & Len Schiller Enjoy the Berkshire Theatre Festival

Last night Len & Alice Schiller owners of the Inn at Stockbridge had the pleasure of seeing the Einstein Project at the The Berkshire Theatre Festival. This was truly a unique wonderful production, different from anything we ever saw. The Einstein Project by Paul D'Andrea & Jon Kleinand directed by Eric Hill is a fascinating look at one of the Titans of the 20th century: Albert Einstein. This truly unique theatrical experience seeks to humanize and contextualize a man that we all think we know. Through conversations with his son Edmond and his colleagues, we are truly able to visualize the man who, however reluctantly, ushered in the Atomic Age.
The Inn at Stockbridge is less then a mile from the BTF and as owner innkeepers and Berkshire residents we thrilled with this years program. We already saw the Faith Healer and Broadway by the Year and look forward to the entire season when we will see the Prisoner of Second Ave & Ghosts on the main stage and Candide and Sick in the Unicorn Theatre.
We are thrilled that the Berkshire's has so much to offer the guests at our Inn and they can truly enjoy Culture in the country.

Breakfast at the Inn at Stockbridge with Special Guests

Alice & Len Schiller, owners of the Inn at Stockbridge, Bed & Breakfast are always pleased when we can welcome special friends of our guests to join us for breakfast at the Inn. We were pleased to welcome Elayne Bernstein & Sol Schwartz the other day. I had the pleasure of meeting Elaine & Sol at Shakespeare & Company in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. The theatre is named for Elayne Bernstein who is a trustee of Shakespeare & Co. Elayne and Sol spotted the young man Stephen Pilkington in New York at an Apple Store where he was working. They struck up a conversation and spotted his talent and brought him to Shakespeare & Co. Stephen is an extraordinary actor and is very grateful to Elayne & Sol for this opportunity. Elayne & Sol are a wonderful couple who found each other later in life. Frances Martinson, from our previous blog related how Sol proposed to Elayne at Shakespeare and Co. several years ago.

Frances also related how Elayne moves her car in Manhattan for alternate side of the street parking in order to save money on a garage and thus be able to donate more to Shakespeare & Co. Meeting wonderful people is what Len and I love about owning the Inn at Stockbridge. Who knows who we will have the pleasure of meeting tomorrow. Perhaps You

The Inn at Stockbridge, Shakespeare & Co and Special Guests

The Inn at Stockbridge Bed & Breakfast in Stockbridge Ma has been very fortunate to have had some wonderful repeat guests over the years. Alice & Len Schiller, owners of the Inn for fifteen years consider many of their guests special friends who they have grown fond of. One of these special ladies is Frances Martinson. Frances & her late dear husband Paul have and continue to be a part of our inn family since we arrived. The Martinsons have been an integral part of Shakespeare & Co since its founding. Frances's late husband Paul was a big supporter of Shakespeare in the Park since the 60's. Martinson Hall in the Public Theatre is named after him. They have been Trustee's of the Public Theatre and have been trustee's of Shakespeare & Co for over 30 years. Frances continues to be a great supporter of Tina Packer and all her efforts to make Shakespeare & Co what it is today.
Frances is also philanthropic in New york City as well. She is a trustee of the Pearl Theatre as well as a trustee of the American Folk Art Museum.
I had the pleasure of seeing two of Shakespeare & Co shows this season . Yesterday I went with Frances to see "Pinter's Mirror", three one act plays by Harold Pinter as well as " the Actor's rehearse the Story of Charlotte Salomon. This tells the mother daughter story, artistic journey and ultimate tragedy of Charlotte Salamon. I would highly recommend both productions.
A visit to the Berkshire's, a stay at The Inn at Stockbridge and a visit to Shakespeare & Co should be on your to do list this summer. After all if Frances supports both the Inn at Stockbridge and Shakespeare & Co it must be the best.

Visit the Cultural Berkshires and stay at The Inn at stockbridge

Culture in the Country is in full swing for the 2009 summer season. Stay at the Inn at Stockbridge and enjoy it all. Alice & Len Schiller, owners of the Inn had the pleasure of attending two shows at the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge already.
Faith Healer by Brian Fried and directed by Eric Hill. It was described by The New York Times as" Intricate and self contradicting, the narrative has the addictive pull of a detective yarn" It is the story of Francis Hardy as he travels across the British Isles performing a series of almost vaudevillian faith healings along with his wife Grace and loyal manager Teddy. This is playing until July 4.
We also saw Broadway by the Year, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel produced in special arrangement with the Town Hall in New York City. Enjoy this cabaret style show performed by an all star cast as they sing the best songs from Broadway Shows of the 1930's and 1964. This will be performed until June 27.
We are anxious to see their other productions as well. The Einstein Project, Prisoner of Second Ave, Ghosts, Candide, Sick and Red Remembers.
We will make sure to keep you informed.

Visit American Icons while staying at the Inn at Stockbridge

Visit the Inn at Stockbridge near Lenox MA and Hancock MA and enjoy Four American Icons with an American Icons Pass.

Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum of Stockbridge MA, The Mount Estate & Gardens of Lenox Ma, Chesterwood, National Trust for Historic Preservation of Stockbridge MA and The Hancock Shaker Village, City of Peace, in Hancock MA. All Four American Icons are located within a few miles of the Inn at Stockbridge.
Pick two pass..$26, Pick three pass, $36 or American Icons pass $46.

This pass is available May- October 2009. A pass is valid for 4 days including date of purchase. Pass may be purchased at any of the four sites.

A visit to the Inn and these American Icons will indeed be a memorable experience to enhance you stay in the Berkshires of Western MA.

Cultural Partnerships in the Berkshires this Summer

Art, nature and music come together in perfect harmony in the Berkshires and the Inn at Stockbridge this summer. No trip to the Inn is complete without visiting the Clark and Tanglewood. they are so easy to get to from the Inn at Stockbridge-just a 45 minute drive through the bucolic Berkshire Hills for Stockbridge to williamstown and with their special offer of only $45 for two Clark admissions and two Tanglewood lawn tickets its very affordable.

The Clark features an outstanding collection of Impressionast, American and Old Master paintings set among 140 scenic acres with hiking and walking trails. On view this summer, Dove/O'Keeffe: Circles of influence and through the Seasons: Japanese Art In Nature.

Maestro James Levine returns to Tanglewood this summer with dynamic programs including an all Tchaikovsky opening, as well as Mahler's Sixth Symphony and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.

The Berkshires is rich with museums and other cultural events, abundant outdoor recreation and world renowned festivals alive with music, theatre, and dance. a trip to the Inn at Stockbridge should be on you must do list this summer.

* Clark admission tickets are valid June 7-September 7, Tanglewood lawn tickets valid for all BSO and Boston Pops concerts (excludes Popular Artist Series)

Mothers Day at the Inn at Stockbridge

Alice & Len Schiller, owners of the Inn at Stockbridge, an elegant Inn of 16 guest rooms located in Stockbridge, heart of the Berkshires, are thrilled that their daughters Ilana & Felicia along with their husbands Don & Moty joined them to celebrate Mothers day. It is also a wonderful time to celebrate Alice's birthday which was earlier in the week.
Alice is thrilled that her daughters and their husbands are thoughtful, caring loving. "Always a mom, who is there for me and cares about the big and little happenings in my life, someone whose advise makes decisions easier, whose concern lets me know she cares and whose love is appreciated every day."
Don & Ilana joined Alice as they visited the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge for their annual plant sale. It goes without saying that they made purchases of beautiful annuals and perennials for the Inn.
Breakfast in the beautiful dining room was enjoyed by all. Baked eggs with havarti & dill, glorious morning muffins and a fresh fruit salad along with the best Ethiopian yirgacheffe coffee was enjoyed by all. It was lovingly prepared by Sandra MacDonald, resident manager with the assistance of Edith Morales, head housekeeper and breakfast server.