There’s something magical about the light in the Berkshires as the sun begins to set. Stroll through the Village, visit the barn, hike the Farm & Forest Trail, and soak up the golden hour views while enjoying a selection of wines from Dare Bottleshop and sample a selection of cheeses and meats from High Lawn [...]
Thursday, June 25 8:30-10 pm Registration fee: $20/$15 for HSV members Join Mass Audubon at the Village to explore the fascinating lives of fireflies. Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. After a presentation about the unique lives of these diverse insects, we'll take [...]
Woven Willow Garden Obelisk DATE: Saturday, June 27, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 5 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $175/$155 for HSV members). MATERIALS FEE: $25 payable directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop Do you have a special garden with climbing plants? In this workshop, make a tall handwoven garden obelisk out of [...]
Tuesday, June 30 8:30-10 pm Registration fee: $15 for adults; $10 for children ($13.50 for HSV member adults; $9 for HSV member children) Join staff from Mass Audubon to experience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short outdoor presentation, [...]
NEW OFFERING: Market or Harvest Basket Workshop DATE: Saturday, July 11, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 4 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $60/$54 for HSV members. Includes admission to the Village. MATERIALS FEE: $20 materials fee payable directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop. This basket is plenty big enough for the trip to [...]
Back Porch Concert and Cookout Saturday, July 11 Bar opens and cookout begins at 5:30pm and serves all evening Concert begins at 6pm The Nields, a Massachusetts folk band featuring sisters Nerissa and Ketryna, delight audiences with their unparalleled blend of pop craftsmanship, folk sensibility, and influences of ‘60s classic rock and ‘90s alternative. Woodlife [...]
HAUNTED HANCOCK Time: 8 pm An after-hours, spine-chilling evening of ghosts and mystery. Walk the dark paths of the village with an expert guide, hear tales of ghostly sightings, and discover the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. Allow 90 minutes. Tours are recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Tour covers about 1/4 [...]
Broom Workshop: Short Wooden Handled Hearth Broom DATE: Saturday, July 18, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 1pm REGISTRATION FEE: $70/$63 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village This delightful wooden handled broom is a fun mid-size broom that has multiple uses. You will make a short handled broom with a finished [...]
Advanced Oval Boxmaking: Tall Boxes (#4 & #5) Date: Saturday-Sunday, July 18-19, 2026 (two-day workshop) Time: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials) Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making taller, larger oval boxes (sizes 4 & 5). This workshop is a great next [...]
There’s something magical about the light in the Berkshires as the sun begins to set. Stroll through the Village, visit the barn, hike the Farm & Forest Trail, and soak up the golden hour views while enjoying a selection of wines from Dare Bottleshop and hors d’oeuvres from a local Berkshires chef. Between sips & [...]