Alice's Reflections on the Summer

Today is the end of our 13th summer as innkeepers at the Inn at Stockbridge. This has been a wonderful summer , however I am glad it is over. We need a rest. Len has been wonderful, he is totally devoted to the Inn. he spends every waking moment either at the inn or thinking about it. He really needs a rest. We are off to Cape Cod tomorrow for a three day vacation, a busmans holiday. Rest and relaxation for the innkeepers.
One of our guests, who are frequent guests visited us again this weekend. Kent McKamy just returned from a three month trip around the United States and out west towards Washington State. He shared his trip and photos in his blog
www.kentsusdrive.typepad.com
It is wonderful to have guests like Linda & Kent to share life events.
We have our annual end of the summer picnic today in otis. it will be great to spend the day with our local friends and unwind while feasting our eyes on the Otis Resovoir.
The Berkshires are beautiful and perhaps after Labor day weekend it is the most beautiful as the evenings get cooler to prepare for the fall and the spectacular changing of the leaves

End of Summer Wrap -Up

I can't believe its already Labor Day Weekend. What a summer its been. From a business standpoint its been our best ever. The guests have been great. Its always wonderful to see our repeat guests. We also enjoy seeing new guests who we hope will soon become repeat guests. Our staff is wonderful, Annette continues to be our eyes and ears and our right hand. She always is on top of everything anticipating.
Ivon, Edith, Luz, Mercy & Javier have been great. It is because of them that the inn continues to look great.

Len, our daughter Felicia, Joy and our good friends Elaine & Stan went with us to see James Taylor at Tanglewood last weekend. He does a great show and always pleases his audience.

The physical plant of the inn continues to present its challenges. Imagine on a summer weekend no water. The pump on the well was hit by lightening. We had water by the end of the day. Imagine flushing toilets with water from the pool. it was camp Inn at Stockbridge for one day. The guests were great and thought it an adventure.

On a sad note I lost my mother Shirley Yanofski. She was ill for a while it was both a blessing and a loss. I can no longer visit her and hold her hand. May she rest in peace.

Wonderful Summer In the Berkshires

It is great to be in the Berkshires and owner of the Inn at Stockbridge Bed & Breakfast. Our guests have been wonderful. It is great to see our long term guests who are now friends. The weather has been wonderful, Tanglewood has been the best ever. Last night was Tanglewood on Parade. Imagine James Levine, Keith Lockhart, John Williams, the 1812 overture and fireworks all in one night on the great lawn. That was last night another great evening.
On Tuesday I had the pleasure of going with my hiking group to the Becket Quarry for a wonderful hike. The quarry was once in operation and it is now a park. It was a wonderful time for all. My Berkshire friends are great.
I continue to play Mah Jong with my regular group as well. Yesterday I lost.
Its great to be able to operate the Inn and enjoy the Berkshires at the same time.
Life is wonderful.