There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, parties, live music and more.
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High Lawn Farm Community Day
535 Summer St., Lee
Day: Saturday
Time: 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The dairy farm will be celebrating its 100th anniversary over the next three months with a variety of events.
The farm will be kicking off its anniversary events with a community day this Saturday that will feature tastings of its newest specialty products and free behind the scenes guided tours of the farm.
The tours have limited availability and are first come, first serve. More information here.
Friday
First Fridays Artswalk
Downtown Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
First Friday Artwalk is expanding this year with new programming including an Art Market on Dunham Mall, live music in Persip Park, and live art demonstrations.
The event features a dozen art shows and exhibits on view at venues around downtown Pittsfield. Most of the art is on display throughout July.
During the event, participants will have the opportunity to meet the artists. Download the Downtown Pittsfield Inc. app from the Google Play or App Store to get a virtual walking tour.
Participating venues include Beacon Cinema, Berkshire Art Center, Clock Tower Artists, Hot Plate Brewing Co., Hotel on North, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, and more.
For a complete list of participating venues and artists visit the Art Walk website.
First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 until 9 p.m.
Historic Eagle Street will be closed to make room for live music, fun games, chalk drawing and more. Enjoy some cuisine outside from Jack's Hot Dogs and Village Pizza.
Bring your bike and participate in a ton of fun bicycle activities including getting safety tips, free bike lights, and more. More information here.
Taproom Music
Bright Ideas Brewing, North Adams
Time: 7 until 9 p.m.
There will be a free performance by folk singer Tony Lee Thomas. More information here.
Common Craft Night
Common Folk, North Adams
Time: 6 until 8 p.m.
Create art in a creative space with like minded individuals whether it's crocheting, painting, sewing. More information here.
Movies Under the Stars
Adams Visitors Center
Time: 8:30 p.m.
The Adams Events Committee presents "Clifford the Big Red Dog." Bring a chair or blanket, lawn opens for seating 7:30 and the movie begins at dusk.
Saturday
Greylock Photography Group
Taconic Trail State Park, Williamstown
Time: 10 a.m.
Enjoy and capture nature whether you're a seasoned photographer or a novice looking for a place to shoot and hike. Bring your camera, cellphone, or tablet and meet at the parking lot on Route 2 West in Williamstown. Download map here.
Most of this free 90 minute to 2 hour hike has open fields so bring or wear sunscreen and bug repellent. Food and water will not be provided.
Visit the library with your kids for the opportunity to see the Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Company fire trucks. More information here.
Learn about Ferns
Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center
Time: 8:30 until 11 a.m.
Naturalist and Director Aimee Gelinas will teach hikers on how to identify over 10 species of woodland ferns on this easy walk.
Fern guidebooks will be available for purchase at the program for $20 per person. Registration is required at aimee@gaiaroots.com.
Blueberry Festival
Quonquont Farm, Whately
Time: 11 to 4
Quonquont Farm, at 9 North St., Whately, is open for pick-your-own blueberries and flowers. Fest features food trucks, ice cream, beer tasting, full bar and seasonal drinks, music by TJ & the Peepers, and a pollinator tour.
Enjoy some hotdogs, burgers, and sausage on a grill as you peruse through trucks and cars.
There will be trophies awarded to the top 15 vehicles. There is a $15 entry fee for show cars and spectators are free. Information here.
Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 10 until 3 p.m.
Visit Mount Greylock Visitor Center for a self guided indoor scavenger hunt.
The scavenger hunt hand-outs are available at the lobby desk. More information here.
Sing for Your Slumber
Tourists Welcome, North Adams
Time: 8 p.m.
Award-winning folksinger and guitarist Lisa Bastoni performs on the lodge deck. Shows are free but artists donations encouraged. Seating is first-come, first-served; refreshments available for purchase.
The North Adams market is open every Saturday and offers produce and baked goods from local retailers including Red Shirt Farm, Fahey Family Farm, Bohemian Nouveaux Bakery, Mon Artistic Pets, and more.
Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine.
Each week the market will have fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods by local vendors. Participants can shop for flowers, and artisan goods while listening to music and participate in family activities.
Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors. More information here.
Berkshire Area Farmers Market
Berkshire Mall parking lot, Lanesborough
Time: 8 to 2
The market is open every Saturday and features produce and products from Western Mass farms. More information here.
Lenox Farmers Market
80 Church St., Lenox
Time: 11 to 3.
This market is open every Friday and features fresh produce, breads, artisanal & specialty foods and crafts, and more. The market accepts SNAP. More information here.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: This Luxury Home Has Plenty of Amenities
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
LENOX, Mass. — Are you looking for a big house to enjoy your days with a big movie theater, a sauna, and more? Then this is the house for you.
Built in 2004, this seven-bedroom, and nine-bathroom home is 7,073 square feet on more than an acre. The home comes with an elevator to the lower level to access a theater, sauna, gym, wine cellar, massage room, and its very own soda fountain.
The home also has a guest house with a saltwater pool. A multi-car garage greets you with heated floors.
The this home is listed for $4,950,000 and is located in the 125-acre, gated Pinecroft compound.
We spoke to Leslie Chesloff, the listing agent with William Pitt Sotheby's.
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
Chesloff: This gated Berkshire stone estate truly redefines luxury living in the Berkshires. What sets it apart is the rare combination of resort-style amenities and complete privacy. The property offers Canyon Ranch-level wellness living with a full spa experience at home — including a sauna, massage room, and gym — plus an eight-seat hi-def theater with wine cellar for entertaining. The heated, gunite saltwater pool and spa are complemented by a fully equipped pool house with a guest suite and complete kitchen, perfect for extended family or guests.
What was your first impression when you walked into the home?
The moment you step inside, you're struck by the quality and craftsmanship — those 300-year-old reclaimed timber floors set an immediate tone of authenticity and warmth. The scale is impressive but never overwhelming; this is a home designed for gracious living, not just show. The natural light, cathedral ceilings, and thoughtful flow between spaces create an inviting atmosphere that balances grandeur with genuine comfort.
How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home?
This home feels like a private wellness retreat meets sophisticated family estate. There's a serene, spa-like quality throughout — enhanced by features like the sauna, steam shower, and massage room — but it never feels clinical or cold. The Berkshire stone exterior and reclaimed timber floors ground the home in a sense of place and permanence. It's designed for people who appreciate the finer things but want to actually live well — whether that's screening a film in the eight-seat theater with wine from your own cellar, hosting poolside gatherings, or simply unwinding in your own spa sanctuary.
What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?
This is perfect for the discerning buyer who values wellness, privacy, and culture in equal measure. I envision someone who spends their days hiking or exploring the Berkshires, then comes home to unwind in the sauna or pool. They might entertain guests in the theater wine room, host multi-generational gatherings with family staying in the pool house guest suite (which has a full kitchen), and appreciate being minutes from Tanglewood, world-class dining, and Berkshire arts.
This could be an executive looking for a primary residence with work-from-home flexibility (there's an office/bedroom suite), a wellness-focused family, or empty nesters who want to host adult children and grandchildren in style and comfort.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
Picture Saturday morning: you're sipping coffee on the terrace overlooking your heated saltwater pool, planning a day at Tanglewood. Your guests are making breakfast in the pool house kitchen — they have their own private retreat but are steps away when you're ready to gather. Evening arrives, and you screen a favorite film in your eight-seat theater, selecting a perfect bottle from your wine cellar. This isn't just a home; it's a lifestyle that brings resort-level wellness, entertainment, and hospitality to your doorstep — all within a secure, maintenance-free compound where nature meets luxury.
Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?
Absolutely. The home includes an elevator for multilevel accessibility, which is both practical and forward-thinking. The lower level is exceptionally well-conceived — a true entertainment and wellness wing featuring the eight-seat hi-def theater, wine cellar, sauna, gym, massage room, and even a charming soda fountain. The gourmet kitchen has been recently updated, customized wet bar, while outdoor living is elevated with the heated gunite saltwater pool/spa, firepit, and that incredible pool house with guest suite and full kitchen. Also, new HVAC system and heated driveway.
Thoughtful details like cedar closets, steam showers, central vacuum, and backup generator show this home was built to the highest standards.
You can find out more about this house on its listing here.
*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.
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