The inn at Stockbridge, A Long Way From Home

Alvin & Sue Weinstock travel to the Inn at Stockbridge Bed & Breakfast in Stockbridge from Edmonton Canada. Al & Sue spent eleven days with us and we already miss them. Al says he comes for the music and stays at the Inn for the people. The Berkshires and the inn are their favorite places in the world and they would not choose to ever give up this vacation. "Carmina burana" by Carl Orff was featured at Tanglewood on August 8 and the Weinstock's commented that it was as if they heard it for the first time. They commented that it was a thrill to see another guest Sol Berg on the screen as he sang in the Tanglewood Festival chorus. It is a small world that Sol studied medicine in Edmonton. Al & Sue also enjoyed the James Galway concert as well as Mark Morris. While at the Inn at Stockbridge they went to Capital Steps. A trip to the Clark and viewing the Georgia O'Keefe exhibit was also a highlight. Al & Sue also met up with family from near & far in the Berkshires. The whole crew enjoyed a barbecue on October Mountain. Eleven days was not enough time to capture everything that happens in the Berkshires.

Al commutes to Calgary and consults as an oil sands advisor to the executive VP on removing oil from sand. Sue enjoys her retirement as is involved in Mah Jong, two book groups and is happy to enjoy family and friends. Sue & Al look forward to returning next summer. They commented that the Inn brings together people from all walks of life and closes the circle of life.

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)