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Weekend Outlook: Looking Green This Weekend

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
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There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including St. Patrick's Day celebrations, art, live music, and more. 
 
Editor's Picks
 
32nd Annual St. Patrick's Parade and Irish Fest
Downtown Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
Time: Saturday, 1 p.m.
 
Annual parade kicks off with more than 40 marching bands and floats at 1 p.m. from Wood Park and down and around Main Street. An Irish festival with Burns Moore Bridge Band begins at noon at the Hoosick Armory, Full Tilt plays from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Hoosick Falls Eagle Club and Toss the Feathers starts at 1 p.m. in the Walloomsac Taproom. Various vendors will be open and a Cousins Lobster truck will be at the Armory.
 
More information here 
 
Maple Fest
Hopkins Forest, Williamstown
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 
This annual event at 271 Northwest Hill Road highlights the maple sugaring process, and features tree tapping and wood splitting demos, a chance to see the evaporator in action, syrup tastings, live music, and more. Shuttle vans will also leave from behind the Paresky Center at Williams College every 15 minutes starting at 10.
 
Free and open to the public. More information here
 
Multiple Days
 
St. Patrick's Day Celebration Weekend
Hudpuckers Pub & Grill, Pittsfield
March 13 through 17
 
There will be specialty cocktails and food specials, including Irish egg rolls, shepherd's pie, and corned beef dinners and reubens. Additionally, there will be St. Patrick's Day swag giveaways. 
 
Reservations encouraged; more information here
 
Irish Street Food Pop-Up
Mass MoCA Way, North Adams
March 16-17, 5 to 10
 
Casita serves up its second annual St. Patrick's Day celebration starting with a pop-up on Sunday at 5 inspired by late-night eats and streetside fare in Dublin such as curry cheese fries, spice bags and reimagined classics like shepherd's pie and boiled dinner. On Monday, it's more traditional Irish dining. Doors open at 5.
 
More information here. 
 
The Bulb Show 
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge
Feb. 21 to approximately March 23
 
The garden's celebration of beauty, renewal, and the magic of nature's rhythm continues. The Fitzpatrick Conservatory will be open daily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
 
The show features hundreds of flowering bulbs, including classic favorites like tulips, daffodils, and grape hyacinths, as well as lesser-known varieties. 
 
More information here
 
Friday 
 
Trans Art Workshop
141 North St, Pittsfield,
Time: 6 p.m. 
 
The Berkshire Art Center is opening its doors of the Pittsfield location to host the organization's seeing rainbows Trans Art Workshop. 
 
Every fourth Friday, build, draw, sketch, or paint with the trans and non-binary community. More information here
 
Musical Bingo
Bluebird & Co., Hancock 
Time: 8 p.m. 
 
DJ Pup Daddy will be at the restaurant hosting its musical bingo featuring 75 mainly up-tempo songs from movies of the 70s, 80s, and 90s such as Grease, The Breakfast Club, and The Lion King. 
 
More information here.
 
TomKat Performance
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield 
Time: 7 p.m. 
 
The band TomKat will be performing a range of music from classic hits to country tunes. More information here
 
Lexi Weege and JJ Slater Performance
Hot Plate Brewing Co., Pittsfield 
Time: 7 p.m. 
 
The brewery is celebrating being named in USA Today as the third best new brewery in the country with a performance by rock, blues, and soul performers Lexi Weege and JJ Slater. More information here
 
St. Paddy's Sip & Glaze
Shire Glass Co., Great Barrington
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
 
The 21-plus event welcomes people to paint their own pottery, led by local ceramicist Patsy Cowen, who will demonstrate techniques, tips, and tricks. 
 
Tickets for the workshop start at $50, and a $10 deposit is required to secure a spot. Information here
 
Saturday 
 
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
 
New York's Slambovian Circus of Dreams will perform its rootsy, rockin' psychedelia. Tickets range from $27.38 to $30. More information here
 
Bill Chapman Trio Performance
Dorothy's Estaminet, Pittsfield 
Time: 5 to 10 p.m. 
 
The restaurant is collaborating with Core Kitchen residency at Dorothy's. Core Kitchen with Sarita and Ray will be taking over Dorothy's kitchen. 
 
There will be live music from Bill Chapman Trio, who will perform original funky tunes, jazz standards, and classic songs. More information here
 
Taconic High School Craft Fair 
Taconic High School, Pittsfield
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
 
The theater program is holding a craft fair. Information here
 

A symposium held at Mass MoCA in 2019. 
Representation and the Public Record
Mass MoCA, North Adams 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
The event will gather artists, historians, and designers to discuss how people and groups are shown in public discussions. They will also explore how public records affect this representation. 
 
The day will feature presentations and discussions focused on investigative journalism, archival research, and data analysis. 
 
More information here
 
 
Flower Crown Workshop
393 North St., Pittsfield
Time: 
 
Craft a personalized flower crown with guidance from an expert who will demonstrate how to assemble a floral arrangement. Have a glass of wine from Balderdash while you create.
 
Tickets are $50. More information here
 
Sunday 
 
Live Irish Music and Dance 
The Store at Five Corners, Williamstown
Time: 1 p.m. 
 
The store is holding its monthly Traditional Music Jam. This month features dancers from Scoil Rince Breifne O Ruairc, an Irish dance school in Pittsfield. 
 
Admission is free and additional parking is available next door at the Williamstown Historical Museum and across the street at Bloedell Park.
 
More information here
 
St. Patty's Day Party
Bousquet, Pittsfield
Time: Noon
 
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with skiing and music as part of the resort's annual St. Patty's Day Party. The event features live music from Jack Waldheim, Irish-themed food and drink specials at Drifters, and festive decorations like green snow.
 
More information here
 
Snowshoe Trek in Boreal Forests
The Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center, Windsor
Time: 9:30 a.m. 
 
Aimée Gelinas, Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center director and naturalist, will lead a trek on its recently conserved land featuring a new round trip trail and bridge and a cascading waterfall. 
 
The event will include winter Boreal/Northern forest tree identification, wildlife tracking and forest ecology. 
 
Tickets are $20 per person. There is a $5 snowshoe rental fee or participants can bring their own snowshoes. 
 
Email the center to register. More information here
 
Sunday Breakfast Buffet
160 Forest Park Ave., Adams
Time: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 
 
Have breakfast with the Berkshire Lodge of Masons at the American Legion. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, potatoes, bacon, coffee, water and juice
 
The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. 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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