This review is for the CSA, compost delivery, and the maple syrup season pancake breakfasts…read more Our CSA experience got off to a rocky start because we had trouble paying our balance online because there wasn't an option for the right amount. But once that was sorted it has been pretty epic. Lots and lots of in-season fresh veggies, "market style" so you pick what you'll use more of, and the farm partners with a few places to offer some things they don't grow themselves (e.g. peaches). Pick up has been smooth and consistently easy. The only small downer has been the "pick your own" section in the lower fields. There's inadequate signage and a lot of times when we go to look for things on the week's board we can't find them or they are picked out. Once or twice l've seen other customers pick things not on the board which always makes us a little sad. This "added benefit" of the CSA has just mostly not worked for us. We had compost delivered by the farm once. Getting notified about the delivery took awhile, but once we were scheduled communication was clear and the delivered product has seemed to be excellent at helping our plants grow. Lastly, we have gone to the farm for pancake breakfasts with maple syrup. Go hungry! These pancake meals have been a good fit for our family: plenty to eat, casual and no frills, and tasty. We don't go regularly (because I can make pancakes at home) but it's a nice little splurge for a day when no one has to cook or clean.

Surprise, surprise, they are open today. The farm store has…read morebeen transformed into a dining room. New this season is a sit down breakfast. Nice open, bright area with background music. Today was buffet as it's maple sugar weekend with larger crowds. Plans are probable cook to order as the season progresses. Delicious oven baked fluffy scrambled eggs, blueberry & plain pancakes, French toast, their own ham & sausage, maple cured kielbasa, smoky 2 bean baked w/ their bacon and maple of course. Farm made no added sugar apple sauce w/cinnamon of local grown apples. Coffee, tea, orange juice available. On the tables, 3 varieties of syrup. Everything was served hot and super satisfying. Check their Facebook & website for hours.

The service was excellent. My sister had clams and the main part if the dish was noodles. I had…read morea marinara and Ragu would be better. the stars are given because of the service not the food.

Omg this is my neighborhood restaurant, I just have to say for all…read moreMy summer clients , don't miss out on Tia one, and I swear the Raspberry infused Jalapeño Margarita is the best drink I have ever had! 10 stars all around!!!

I forgot to take a picture of my lunch. But I did take a great picture of the view. The food was…read moregood and everybody enjoyed it very much.

Best part of this place was probably the beautiful views! Worst service ever and food was just…read moresub-par. The best part of it was the drinks and the appetizer. We ordered fairly on time. No water, no bread. Had to ask for water. Our appetizers came quickly. The caprese salad was delicious. Then about a half an hour later our waitress comes out advising they were out of the venison. My husband had ordered it. She left to get the menu (when she should have had it with her) came back, my husband ordered the haddock. She said ok, left and came back about five minutes later advising that they were out of that too. At this point my husband had to look at the menu. Our waitress apologized for the inconvenience and explained how more than several dishes were not available and that they had to close the restaurant an hour earlier due to this. My husband settled on the salmon. By the time we got our food, it was cold. I ordered scallops. And I should have taken a picture - it was pathetic. It looked like an appetizer it was so small. The asparagus was cold, and the scallops had no flavor. I ate a few bites but it was so disappointing. The salmon was also just ok. Nothing special. Our waitress assured we would get dessert fast if we wanted it but we didn't wanna bother considering everything. She apologized again, saying she would talk to the manager and that he would come over to talk to us. He never did come over. They took off my scallops from the bill at least. But this was by far the worst experience ever. A few small suggestions and the experience may have been better - provide water at the beginning, we shouldn't have had to wait 1/2 an hour to get some, bring us the bread, we shouldn't have to ask for it and during the wait it should have been offered as a courtesy for the absurd long wait and frustration for not having the meal my husband wanted, and if you say a manager would come over, they should come over. The meal started out ok but it just got worse and worse. My husband and I paid our bill quickly and left. He had to get me food elsewhere as I was still very hungry.

Our daughter had her wedding here this past weekend and it could not have been a better experience!…read more Nicole, who runs the Lake House is a cornerstone of why this place is so special and works so well. Nicole is not only incredibly organized and thorough but she gives tremendous advise too. The cottages are lovely and spotless due to her focus on the details and big picture. With Nicole as manager, we are considering renting some of the cottages for an extended family winter vacation. Nicole and everyone on her team are courteous and helpful, setting a wonderful tone. The neighborhood is just ok but once you walk onto the property, you'll see why its a little oasis, right on the lake. The cottages are lovely --modern with full nice kitchens, fireplaces, comfortable beds, etc. We used local vendors which worked out so well! They all had worked on the property and with each other so it was flawless. We had such a good experience, we're considering renting some of the cottages for a family reunion. Thank you to Nicole and her team for helping create such a magical experience!

Gorgeous luxury lake house cottages. We stayed at the Artist cottage. 2 double bed n 1 pull out…read morecouch. So technically can sleep 6. Cory the groundskeeper Keri's the place pristine. Anything you need he can accommodate. He brought the grill in front of our house so we can have bbq. I love the lake access n all the things you need for water sport. Kayak, paddle buses, canoe, paddle boat. Amazing. After all you daily activities a sit in front n watch the sunset. We also rented a pontoon boat to explore the lake. It was an snacking vacation

Reviewing BHCC for their function hall/wedding accommodations. We recently got married here (on…read more9/15). From start to finish, throughout the planning process, I have to say that everything here went perfectly. Lori, their function coordinator/event planner/savior, is a godsend. She is so accommodating, flexible, patient, and organized, I couldn't have dreamed of working with anyone better. She knew what questions to ask, just anticipated our every need. We only had to meet with Lori once, in order to finalize all the little details. She is a true professional, and I can't even imagine how things would have turned out without her. The space itself is also beautiful. Having grown up in Pittsfield, I tend to take for granted the hills, foliage, and overall beauty of the area. The building itself is new (within a few years), with super high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a great deck off the back, overlooking the golf course and mountains. I think the food was good, I barely had time to eat, as we were making table visits for much of dinner. Friends and family told us it was all good though. There was never a long line at the bar, and the staff working the wedding were always around if anyone needed anything. I would highly recommend BHCC to anyone planning a wedding out in Western MA. While not the most luxurious place in the area, what you get for your money just can't be beat. They do tend to book well in advance, so take that into consideration when deciding.

I also recently attended a wedding here. This seems to be quite the place to attend weddings…read more This seemed like a pretty good venue to use for a wedding. The golf course and pool were open during the whole time, but that did not bother me at all. The dinner served at the wedding reception was a bit of a mixed bag. I liked how they cooked the meat, but was less of a fan of the gravies used, they were a little greasy and bland. Not a huge fan of the cooked carrots (overcooked for my tastes?) The salad was okay, but I've had better. The cheesecake was top-notch! I also liked the small red potatos--that was a dish that I thought was well-prepared. But my main comment on the food overall was that it was too bland...I recognize that it's New England, but I like more spices and herbs on my food. Also, see the note below about the herb garden--I think the kitchen here could improve their food by using some fresh herbs that are being grown on the grounds. I also want to note two unrelated things about this country club that I really like: (1) There is a very well-kept herb garden on the grounds of the building. Someone has some impressive gardening skills! It looks beautiful; I hope someone is using it. The kitchen here is missing out if they are not availing themselves of this wonderful garden! (2) The grounds have considerable wild habitat, which attract a number of birds. The golf course is teeming with bluebirds! Come shortly before dusk, and look carefully, and you will see them flying around. At one point I saw six bluebirds at once. Kudos to the management here for keeping a good amount of wild habitat intact (including wetlands, shrubbery, and numerous planted trees) to support a healthy local bird population. So overall, I think this place is decent.

Whitney Center for the Arts is awesome, affectionately known as "The Whit." And let me tell you,…read morethe Whit is "happening." They've got everything. Visual Arts, 2 Galleries, each gallery has a new show every month. They've got musical concerts of all genres. Additionally, they have their staple events such as Cabaret @the Whit, Opera Notte @the Whit, Classical Music Series @the Whit, live Comedy @the Whit, Theatrical performances, etc. They also have a wonderful discussion series: Talking Books @the Whit and Talking Arts @the Whit. Depending upon the performance, such as Cabaret, which is set up in a "Bistro" Setting, where you can order delicious light apps and beer and wine at a very reasonable prices. The Whit, also host First Fridays Artswalks' Afterparty; and now they will be hosting the official Afterparty of the Third Thursdays of PIttsfield. It is a non-profit organization, and they do lot of community work, as well. Go check it out, and sign up for their event update so you don't miss out on a great events. Sincerely, Dorian (Dara) Gray