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Dream Away Lodge Reopening in 2023 Under New Ownership

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BECKET, Mass. — The historic Dream Away Lodge is expected to reopen in the spring under new ownership.

It was announced on Sunday that former owner Daniel Osman sold the restaurant to The Dreamaway Lodge RE LLC. 

The plan is to bring back everything that the Dream Away is known for and make it even better.

"The intention is to return the Dream Away to service and to offer all the things we did before but even better — great food, great music, a beautiful place to make a wedding, retreat, or private event, an awesome outing for you and your friends, your partner, your lover, your grandma or your kids," according to a press release from the new owner.

"The Dream Away will once again be the Berkshire's magical spot — so close and yet so far, the secret place your either know about or don't!"

The new ownership group is reportedly comprised of Scott Levy, Sheryl Victor Levy, Daniel Giddings and April Wilson, with Scott Levy the signatory on the limited liability corporation's registration. The purchase closed last Tuesday for $615,000 according to documents on file with the Middle Berkshire Registry of Deeds. 

The storied Dream Away Lodge featured numerous folksingers and songwriters in its nearly 100-year history, including Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, and Bob Dylan.

It closed during the pandemic and Daniel Osman, its owner for the past quarter-century, recently put it up for sale. It includes the 200-year-old farmhouse, restaurant, music/event room, and grounds.

Earlier this year, the property was subject to a glamping proposal but after loud opposition from residents, the applicants withdrew the special permit application.

More information is expected to come soon. Employment inquiries can be sent to hello@thedreamaway.com.

 


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Lee Announces Plans for 250th Anniversary Celebration

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
LEE, Mass. — The town of Lee was founded on Oct. 21, 1777. Exactly one year before its 250th anniversary, officials announced the launch of events to honor its history and the people and organizations that make it special. 
 
"Lee250 is a chance to celebrate our history, support the businesses that serve our community today, and invest in Lee's future. We encourage businesses and residents alike to get involved because the more we participate the more we can accomplish together," said Alex Heddinger, Lee Chamber of Commerce executive director.
 
The declaration on Wednesday featured remarks from the 250th Anniversary Committee that was established a couple months ago, Town Administrator Christopher Brittain said. 
 
The committee is currently made up of more than 25 people ranging from business owners, local officials, youth and nonprofit representatives to community members at large.
 
Its four subcommittees will be organizing events throughout the year, including concerts, historical photo displays and exhibitions, a citizens' parade, all culminating in a block party. 
 
"We hope this will be the largest celebration in the history of the town of Lee, and we want the entire community to be a part of it," Town Planner Brooke Healy, who chairs the birthday communication souvenirs subcommittee. 
 
The block party is planned for Oct. 21, 2027, exactly 250 years after the town's establishment and will feature live music, food trucks, a "spectacular drone show" and a communitywide celebration in downtown Lee, described by Healy as the "heart" of the town. 
 
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