I stopped by for a prayer and was pleasantly surprised the church was open even outside of mass…read moretimes. Im hoping to stop by again & light some candles and offer some prayers.

This is a very beautiful Roman Catholic church of old world beauty and charm in the heart of the…read morePioneer Valley. On display is an impressive collection of relics and an impressive representation of the Latin Mass is offered though today it is nearly impossible to find any longer a true Latin Mass or a truly orthodox Roman Catholic Church. It is imperative that our Church ask the prayers of parishioners for the intentions of the Holy Father, rather than "Pope Francis" if true orthodoxy is to be honored with Benedict XVI remaining the "irrevocable" pope. Perfect Catholic tourism.

This past Ash Wednesday we attended a Mass at this parish and I have to say that we thoroughly…read moreenjoyed the community here. The church itself is gorgeous and the priest here was incredible. Overall, it was great to spend an evening here and we felt welcomed even thought this isn't our parish.

Holy Family is the Parish that I attend now that we are living in Western MA. I have to say that I…read morelove the Mass here at this church. I really appreciate the way in which Father Philippe holds Mass and the way in which he can connect with you as a member of the Parish. This Parish also hosts a lot of unique community events which strengthen the community and the faith.

The best coffee hour in town. Very friendly people.The Service is Episcopalian but fairly relaxed…read more The music is outstanding with an excellent organ.

St. James Episcopal Church in Greenfield is a gorgeous building and the parish members here are…read morepolite, as well as welcoming. The church itself is beautiful and we enjoyed per time here. We also thoroughly enjoy going to their parish events like their annual craft fair.

Whitney's Pantry is amazing!! You get laundry detergent and toilet paper (two rolls of double roll…read moreScotts. And the food they serve at the community meal is alway's tasty!

This is the best meditation retreat center on the east coast & was founded by Jack kornfield,…read moreSharon Salzburg and Joseph Goldstein to name a few.

I was so excited to take a 7 day silent meditation retreat for my Birthday to deepen my practice in…read moreZen buddhism. Unfortunately, after booking my retreat and scheduling my transportation, I had a flight emergency that left me unable to attend. Instead of working with me to roll over my fully paid for retreat to another week (my ideal) or refunding me, they charged a $200 cancellation fee. That left a bad taste in my mouth and I wish I had the desire to try again in the future, but not sure if that will be the case.

Admission at the Peace Pagoda is free and I believe it is open until dusk…read more After parking, there is a decent little hike to get to the grounds. The path is not paved and is not stroller friendly so keep that in mind if you have young kids or mobility concerns. For handicapped individuals, you can carefully drive all the way up to the temple. There is no official parking there but there is room to park. Once you arrive, you'll find a Buddhist peace pagoda, a temple, a pond, a zen garden, and other peaceful areas to explore. The pagoda was built in 1985 and expanded over the years. You can spend 20 minutes here or hours depending on your state of mind. I've been coming here for over 20 years and it's still one of my favorite places to slow down. The koi pond with the lily pads and frogs is always a highlight. I brought my 6 year old son and he was in awe of the temple, the monk drumming, and the quiet nature of the area. He kept talking about it afterward and said it was one of his favorite places he has been to in a while. The pond area almost has a maze like quality to it and the trees behind the grounds feel like a forest waiting to be explored so he especially loved exploring the grounds. Visitors can go inside the temple but keep in mind there are prayer times and other events happening. This is an active spiritual place so people should be quiet and respectful while visiting. There is no food available and I am not sure about public bathrooms. Expect little to no cell service, not just here but in Leverett in general.

A lovely pastoral setting to reflect, and meditate, the Peace Pagoda has lovely rock garden, and…read morethe temple is beautiful. The atmosphere around the compound, shrines, and ponds is one of complete serenity. Prayer ceremonies take place in the early morning, and the evening. It was great learning that there was this lovely Buddhist temple located in the area that we were traveling. Your GPS is your friend to find this wonderful serine location, it is difficult to find without...