Guidebook for Plainfield
Food Scene
If you're coming through town, the Creamery is a must! It is a food CO-OP and grocer with plenty of seasonal veggies and meats from local farms and delicious local ice cream, homemade sandwiches, prepared foods, beer and wine,
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Old Creamery Co-op
445 Berkshire TrailIf you're coming through town, the Creamery is a must! It is a food CO-OP and grocer with plenty of seasonal veggies and meats from local farms and delicious local ice cream, homemade sandwiches, prepared foods, beer and wine,
Daily bakery with terrific breads and treats, along with sandwiches a homemade pizza. Live music on Sat nights and a small selection of beer and kombucha on tap.
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Bread Euphoria
206 Main StDaily bakery with terrific breads and treats, along with sandwiches a homemade pizza. Live music on Sat nights and a small selection of beer and kombucha on tap.
Ashfield Lakehouse
141 Buckland RdThis a fun place to grab a drink and a bite.
Elmer's is a cafe and restaurant with some of the best brunch in the area. I don't recommend it highly for dinner if you have high standards, though the environment truly makes up for any lack in service.
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Elmer's Store
396 Main StElmer's is a cafe and restaurant with some of the best brunch in the area. I don't recommend it highly for dinner if you have high standards, though the environment truly makes up for any lack in service.
Parks & Nature
Less than 2 miles away, Windsor Jambs is a true gem of a spot, home to cascading waterfalls and beauty galore. I've traveled in many parts of the world and the beauty and cleanliness of these waters are at the top of the list. As with all the places around here, please be respectful. Do not leave trash or leave your mark. Thank you.
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Windsor Jambs
Less than 2 miles away, Windsor Jambs is a true gem of a spot, home to cascading waterfalls and beauty galore. I've traveled in many parts of the world and the beauty and cleanliness of these waters are at the top of the list. As with all the places around here, please be respectful. Do not leave trash or leave your mark. Thank you.
Picturesque swimming. It's a public beach but it's hardly ever crowded. Also has an area for small boats.
Plainfield Pond
Picturesque swimming. It's a public beach but it's hardly ever crowded. Also has an area for small boats.
Hands down, Bash Bish is the most epic waterfall in MA.
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Parc Estatal de les Cascades de Bash Bish
Falls RoadHands down, Bash Bish is the most epic waterfall in MA.
Open nearly everyday of the year until 4pm, the Smith Botanic gardens are not to be missed if you are planning an adventure in NoHo. Take an hour to walk the trails by the Smith pond and river and another hour to explore the many greenhouses. A personal favorite.
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Smith College Botanic Garden
16 College LnOpen nearly everyday of the year until 4pm, the Smith Botanic gardens are not to be missed if you are planning an adventure in NoHo. Take an hour to walk the trails by the Smith pond and river and another hour to explore the many greenhouses. A personal favorite.
Entertainment & Activities
It's hard to describe Earthdance, however it is the primary reason that I moved to Plainfield. Earthdance is an artist-run workshop, residency, and retreat center focused around improvisational dance and social action. There are often ongoing programs and workshops along with solo-residencies. Check out: www.Earthdance.net
Earthdance
252 Prospect StIt's hard to describe Earthdance, however it is the primary reason that I moved to Plainfield. Earthdance is an artist-run workshop, residency, and retreat center focused around improvisational dance and social action. There are often ongoing programs and workshops along with solo-residencies. Check out: www.Earthdance.net
Downhill ski, snowboard, cross country and a jaw dropping-ly cool mountain tracks. Need I say more.
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Berkshire East Mountain Resort
66 Thunder Mountain RdDownhill ski, snowboard, cross country and a jaw dropping-ly cool mountain tracks. Need I say more.
Arts & Culture
Nine Mountain is a retreat center and community gathering place, perfect for hosting groups of 25 or less or for larger events like weddings and gatherings. Visit: https://ninemountain.com/ to learn about their upcoming programs.
Nine Mountain Retreats
9 Mountain StreetNine Mountain is a retreat center and community gathering place, perfect for hosting groups of 25 or less or for larger events like weddings and gatherings. Visit: https://ninemountain.com/ to learn about their upcoming programs.
The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in a converted factory building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art and performing arts in the United States and it's well worth whatever amount of time you can spend there. Also take a look at their concert and event calendar.
Phone: (413) 662-2111
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Mass MoCA Way
Mass MoCA WayThe Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in a converted factory building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art and performing arts in the United States and it's well worth whatever amount of time you can spend there. Also take a look at their concert and event calendar.
Phone: (413) 662-2111
"Books you don't need in a place you can't find." Their tagline says it perfectly. The Bookmill is a great place to spend an hour or an entire day. Delicious local food and a beautiful view to match. A perfect day includes brunch at the Bookmill, visit to the Peace Pagoda and then a stop through NoHo or swimming at the pond on the way back to the house.
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Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield Rd"Books you don't need in a place you can't find." Their tagline says it perfectly. The Bookmill is a great place to spend an hour or an entire day. Delicious local food and a beautiful view to match. A perfect day includes brunch at the Bookmill, visit to the Peace Pagoda and then a stop through NoHo or swimming at the pond on the way back to the house.
Sightseeing
Ahhhh the Bridge of Flowers! If you like flowers, water and old New England towns, you'll never want to leave. I fall in love with Shelburne Falls every time I visit. Perfect for a morning or afternoon adventure, meal and local shopping.
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Pont de les Flors
22 Water StAhhhh the Bridge of Flowers! If you like flowers, water and old New England towns, you'll never want to leave. I fall in love with Shelburne Falls every time I visit. Perfect for a morning or afternoon adventure, meal and local shopping.
The New England Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist peace pagoda open year round and free to visit. It was the first Nipponzan-Myōhōji Peace Pagoda to be built in the United States in 1985. It truly is one of the most relaxing and peaceful places to be. If you go, please consider making a donation. A personal favorite.
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The New England Peace Pagoda
100 Cave Hill RdThe New England Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist peace pagoda open year round and free to visit. It was the first Nipponzan-Myōhōji Peace Pagoda to be built in the United States in 1985. It truly is one of the most relaxing and peaceful places to be. If you go, please consider making a donation. A personal favorite.
Shopping
Like fine knives and cookware? Lamson's forged knives are some of the best period and have been based on MA for just over 115 years. This is their outlet store, which beyond being a neat place to visit can also lead to some great finds. Check the back left corner of the store for "seconds" which are incredible knives with minor defects, often marked down as much as 50%. Budget for $50-200 and you'll go home with some incredible finds.
Lamson Factory Outlet Store
45 Conway StLike fine knives and cookware? Lamson's forged knives are some of the best period and have been based on MA for just over 115 years. This is their outlet store, which beyond being a neat place to visit can also lead to some great finds. Check the back left corner of the store for "seconds" which are incredible knives with minor defects, often marked down as much as 50%. Budget for $50-200 and you'll go home with some incredible finds.
Essentials
This is the closest gas station to the house. Equally as essential are the fresh indian samosas which are homemade everyday. $3 a pop!
Sangar General Store
1895 MA-9This is the closest gas station to the house. Equally as essential are the fresh indian samosas which are homemade everyday. $3 a pop!