I'm so glad I found Meadow Farm Equipment!…read more For me owning a house in the Berkshires has meant lots of yard, garden, and driveway work. Once I got a truck, I found myself coming here several times a week to purchase mulch, driveway mix, gravel, compost, topsoil. They also sell chainsaws, weedwackers, and leaf blowers (they are official Stihl, Husqvarna, and Echo dealers). The mulch, compost, and top soil I picked up from them was great quality! The best I have seen from anywhere! Even better, their prices are great and they deliver! The customer service is great! I've worked the most with, Alex and Jen, if I arrive at 7:01am or 4:55pm they are always fast, pleasant, courteous, and professional. The staff has been super knowledgeable about their products. When I went in to look at a new chainsaw Alex asked me a bunch of questions to better understand my needs before making recommendations. (The prices were very competitive to what I've seen at big box stores.) I had them repair my weedwacker, they did the work quickly (called me to let me know it was ready) and it works better than ever. FYI, it seems like they repair pretty much everything, sharpen chainsaw blades, and work on lawn mowers and tractors.

I love stores like this! If they don't come out to greet you - give a holler into the office out in…read morethe garage! They are knowledgeable about their products and have a wide selection of replacement parts for your yard equipment. We got a few yards of dirt and organic compost one year. There were a few things in the compost I wouldn't consider organic - wire, plastic... check out a higher grade compost in a bag for vegetable gardens. The prices were fair and delivery was fast. Their location is cool convenient right on 102 but the end of the drive could use some fill in the pot holes. Drive slowly. We go back because they are locally owned and like to support our community. One thing I've learned since moving from the west coast is - northeast customer service is not the same as west coast or southern hospitality.

Lovely Farmers Market in the beautiful Berkshire town of Great Barrington. We were staying in a…read morehotel nearby and really enjoyed our visit to this farmers market, which is tucked away on a side street and is walkable from anywhere in the downtown area. There were cheese vendors, a bread vendor, live music, fruit & vegetable vendors, flower vendors, a mushroom vendor, and craft vendors as well. Great place to grab something freshly made to eat and sit and enjoy the warm, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere. We'll definitely visit again the next time we're in the area.

Love this farmers market - not a giant one by any means but plenty of great produce and some local…read morecrafters. If you come here, you absolutely need to get a breakfast sandwich. Fresh local eggs with onion jam and arugula on a delicious brioche bun. I tried it with some hot sauce this time and stopped by the hosta hill stand to get hot sauce to take home! Love the maple vendor as well as their maple cream is amazing and best I've ever had!

While vacationing in The Berkshire in Massachusetts, we discovered this remarkable marketplace…read more The authentic Italian products and fresh items is real. They serve great breakfast and lunch options. Their service with a smile is refreshing while on vacation. The store ambiance is quite pleasant and updated.

5 stars for AWESOME selection & top-quality items = so wonderful to be able to shop from so many…read morelocal vendors in one location! 4 stars for ambience = this place feels "authentic," and just what it needs to be! It's always fun to shop here. 3 stars for price = expensive! We appreciate that quality doesn't come cheap, but prices are definitely steep. (To stretch our dollars, we like to purchase "standard items" from nearby Market 32 or Stop & Shop, then come to Guido's for the special stuff.) 2 stars for the anxiety-inducing parking lot = narrow lanes & tight parking spots, many cars coming from all directions, and even crazier traffic now that Starbucks has opened next door! It's nice that Guido's staffs "traffic directors" in the parking lot during especially busy shopping days, but it's still a hair-raising experience to get in and out of this location... (There is extra parking up the hill behind the store, but walking up & down the slippery sidewalk in winter isn't always desirable.) Weighted average = 4 stars overall :-)

a great feeling of community. wonderful vendors with great selection of different items.read more

If you live in Woodstock or happen to be there on a Wednesday between June and the end of October,…read moredo yourself a favor and take a stroll through the Woodstock Farm Festival between 3:30 and dusk. Actually, if you live here you are probably cursing me right now in hippie speak because you have been coming here for 20 years.* Actually, if you live here, you probably aren't looking up your favorite farmer's market on Yelp so I'll just have at it. In 12-15 vendors or so you will find everything that you need to eat healthy and well. From meat to vegetables to fruit to other more savory items (pie, honey), you can easily do your shopping for the week sans beverages. It's an extremely friendly and community oriented atmosphere, accepting of anyone who wants to partake in the festivities. As a side to the market on Maple St., there is a flea market area where there are also food vendors, tents and picnic tables to enjoy your food and some live music. If you are lucky, you will even get to witness some dancing that has probably been going on here since the actual Woodstock. Get a couple tacos from Black Eyed Suzies and do yourself a big favor and get some pretzel bread from that nice lady with the pretzel stand. If you really want to treat yourself, get a chocolate filled pretzel croissant. Actually, get three and send me one...or all three. With Woodstock not full of too much to do at night, this market that spills over into the evening is the perfect opportunity to eat, shop, mingle with the locals and enjoy the cross section of Woodstock that makes it such a relaxing and inviting place to spend some time. _____________ *Sorry.

Stopped here on my way north to grab some apple cider donuts. 6 for $5.75 or $1 each. They were…read morevery good and the friends I bought them for loved them. I didn't find the service friendly or warm but they were a little busy.

The produce was excellent... my only critique is that it is cash only (I didn't see a sign) and I…read moredidn't know until it was time to pay I got a dirty look from the older female cashier when as a courtesy, I went to return the item I could not afford back on its original shelf. As for the items that remained and paid for ...: when I placed a produce item with the cardboard container in my bag I was scolded that the container remains with the store. I wasn't aware and I had not seen another person in front of me demonstrating that you do not take the cardboard container. I was a first time customer that did not know the particular nuances of this store and a little bit of grace would have gone a long way.

It is the size of a postage stamp, and if you have ever been to union square farmers market in NYC,…read moredo not come expecting that. What you will get here is a curated selection of local vendors with pretty much all you need. The only thing missing was a bakery stand IMO. Reasonable prices, too.

Great small market filled with local vendors. Many other farmers markets bring in people from far…read moreaway to make a large space. This market is on the smaller size with between 12-20 vendors. But, they are great choices of people, many of whom operate in Pittsfield or adjacent towns. I am a huge fan of Square Roots Farm, Hilltop Orchards and Cricket Creek Farms. Hardly a week goes by that I do not get something from each of them. Many others are also great. Here is a tip -- if you have the time -- go to both this market and the one in Lanesboro at the Berkshire Mall. They are at the same time and are only a few miles apart. The difference is that most of the Lanesboro vendors get their produce from the Pioneer Valley (Springfield / Northhampton / Amherst region). Their growing season is a little different. So, sometimes you will find fresh strawberries in one market and fresh blueberries in the other.

We stopped in West Stockbridge for a quick casual lunch. Tiffany's Cafe was just that! When I saw…read morethe fried bologna sandwich on the menu, I knew I had to order it. I grew up eating fried bologna sandwich, a sandwich you don't typically see on a deli menu. The cafe is quaint with only a few tables inside and outside so, if you have more then 4 people in your party, you may have not be able to sit together. The staff is friendly but, did seem a bit flustered with the influx of people (we had 6 in our party).

We had a fabulous visit! The chef salad was delicious and a great portion. The onion rings and…read morehamburger were a hit as well. Not pictured was a turkey club that was massive!

From flowers to soaps, vegetables to donuts, fruit to teas, knives to artisan creations, tie-dye…read moret-shirts to smoothies and chili dogs, the South Windsor Farmers Market has it all!! Set in the open Nevers Road Park, this market offers a variety local goods and a fun morning. When my friends and I walked over from nearby parking areas (which were plentiful and easy to get to), the smells of freshly cooked donuts from Faddy's Donut Shop and the sounds of a Grateful Dead tribute band met us. After grabbing some donuts, instead of sitting in the nice rest area set up near the band, we began down the line of stands. We found a little of everything we wanted and more!! We grabbed a couple slices of pie from Granny's Pie Factory, a brown butter dark chocolate chip cookie from LaBrioche Bakery, a couple of jars of homemade artisan teas from Whole Harmony, and a bouquet of freshly picked flowers from the Syme Family Farm. Shopping here can get a bit pricey, for example, a South Windsor Farmers Market tote bag was $5; however, you're supporting local businesses, many of which don't have storefronts. It's well worth chipping in a few extra bucks with the quality of the goods and the personal attention you receive at the stands. I would rather save my money and spend it here than at big chain stores that don't need it. Every vendor we went to, especially the individuals at the Syme Family Farm and the Whole Harmony stands, were extremely kind and helpful. The vendor of Whole Harmony allowed us to try a couple of teas he had out as well as the lavender lemonade (all of which were extremely delicious); he also told me how to properly steep the teas and gave me a loyalty card that offers a free jar after ten purchases. The vendors at the Syme Family Farm stand told me how they handpicked each flower, and wrapped up my bouquet--which was thoughtfully put together with care--and put it in a plastic baggie with wet paper towels around the stems to keep the flowers hydrated after I asked if they would be all right since we were not going directly home. I was very impressed by these two vendors' professionalism and kindness. The South Windsor Farmers Market is definitely a farmers market you need to check out!! It's open every Saturday in the morning (which is an extremely convenient and great time) from the middle of June until the middle of October. The organization running also has a list of what vendors will be there each week on a document on the website. You'll really enjoy every minute of being at this market, and you will undoubtedly find spectacular goods!!

Best, freshest vegetables, fruit, cheeses, meat and amazing artisanal local bread. Great fun for…read morekids as well with different activities every week. Highly recommended for the whole family