Winterlights Returns to Naumkeag

08:00AM / Friday, November 17, 2023Print Story | Email Story

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The event known as Winterlights will have three Trustees of Reservations' properties awash in holiday light displays starting Nov. 24.

Tickets are now available to purchase online.

This year, Winterlights returns to Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens in North Andover, Naumkeag in Stockbridge, and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton.

The immersive holiday light displays also feature festive music and seasonal treats. In 2020, Winterlights was named a top 10 Public Holiday Light Display in the country by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Winterlights landed at number six on the list, which includes holiday light shows from across America.

"The magic and joy of Winterlights attracts thousands of visitors to these three special places each year," said Katie Theoharides, president and CEO of The Trustees. "We are grateful that so many families chose to make holiday memories with us these last several years, and we are eager to welcome them back this holiday season."

Naumkeag will operate the show through Jan. 6. The shows run from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays at all three sites.

Each year, The Trustees add new elements to Winterlights with displays comprised of hundreds of thousands of energy-efficient LED holiday lights interspersed throughout the properties.

This is the sixth year for Winterlights, and the event sells out quickly. Interested visitors are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon. Member Day is Dec. 9 and Trustees' members will enjoy a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and double discounts in the properties' gift shops, perfect timing for holiday shopping.

Tickets are discounted for Trustees' members and on Wednesdays and Thursdays. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, adult tickets are $20 for members or $25 for non-members, and children's tickets (Age 3-13) are $7 for members and $12 for non-members. On Fridays through Sundays, tickets are $25 for adult members and $30 for non-members and children's tickets are $7 for members and $12 for non-members. Children aged 2 and under are admitted for free.

The timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance at www.thetrustees.org/winterlights. Tickets are not available on-site.

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Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington Businesses

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and state Rep. Leigh Davis are ready to chop wood out back of Pleasant and Main.

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll did some holiday shopping on Main Street last week after announcing millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds.

She was glad to see an array of small-business owners thriving, and the eclectic items that Great Barrington has to offer.

"We know that the vibrancy of communities can often be defined by what's happening on Main Street," she said.

"It's great to be here in Great Barrington and see so many independent entrepreneurs who are running really, not only fun, but businesses that are doing well, and we want to try and find ways to uplift and support that work moving forward."

State Rep. Leigh Davis coordinated a business tour with Pleasant and Main Cafe and General Store, Robbie's Community Market, and Butternut Ski Mountain. While downtown, Driscoll also stopped at Robin's Candy and Rob's Records and Audio.

Earlier that day, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $33.5 million in federal CDBG funds at the Housatonic Community Center. Great Barrington, in conjunction with Egremont and Stockbridge, has been allocated $ 1.25 million to rehabilitate approximately 14 housing units. A new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community designation for its Housing Choice Initiative was also launched.

Davis emphasized the significance of the state announcing these dollars in the small village of Housatonic.

Craig Bero, founder of Pleasant and Main, prepared desserts and hors d'oeuvres for the group at his cozy cafe across the street from the Housatonic Community Center. Bero opened more than a decade ago after migrating from New York City, and Pleasant and Main offers sustainable, organic meals for an affordable price while enjoying the museum of antiques that is the restaurant.

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