Great Escapes: A Rejuvenating Retreat in the Berkshires, Then and Now
Posted on August 12, 2022Written by Andrea Park
Updated on April 30, 2023
Written by Andrea Park
for Barron’s Penta
August 12, 2022
Photo Credit: James Baigrie
Edith Wharton and her peers flocked to the Berkshires during the Gilded Age for a respite from New York City, and the Western Massachusetts region has been a restorative destination for the well-heeled ever since. Skiing and snow-capped pine trees, spring blossoms, cool summer air, and breathtaking fall foliage make the Berkshires an attractive place to visit year-round, while wellness centers, museums, and performance arts venues offer plenty to do indoors.
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