The Heart of the Berkshires The Inn at Stockbridge

Inn at Stockbridge Attracts Wonderful Guests

2009-07-08T16:41:00.008-04:00

Alice & Len Schiller, owners of the Inn at Stockbridge continue to enjoy running the Inn mainly because of the wonderful people that constantly choose to make the Inn at Stockbridge in the Berkshires part of their travel plans. Its always amazing how the referral network works. Nina McLemore and Donald I Baker attorney & Counselor for Baker & Miller visited the inn over the 4th of July weekend. They asked a friend, realtor Nancy Shulman of owner of Bloomberg Realty where to stay. Nancy referred them to us and they were thrilled.
Nina McLemore owns designs and operates her own clothing and accessories line from NYC. Her line of clothing is designed by women with fashion and business expertise, for smart confident women on the go. They are designed using beautiful and distinctive European fabrics in natural fibers, or Asian silks. She is known for her stunning jackets which I immediately spotted as being unique and very recongizable. Nina started her business 6 years ago and prides herself that her clothing is made in the USA. Prior to her own venture Nina was the creator of Liz Claiborne Accessories which she ran for 15 years.
Donald I Baker, lives and works in Washington DC. He is the former assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice and former professor of Law at Cornell. Donalds specialty is in antitrust issues.
Nina & Don met through a law school professor in 2001. Both Nina & Don expressed the wish that they met sooner in life and wished they had stumbled upon the Inn at Stockbridge sooner as well. We look forward to welcoming back Nina & Don and we are thrilled that we had the pleasure of meeting two wonderful people.

Best Staff in the Berkshires at The Inn at Stockbridge

2009-07-06T16:30:00.003-04:00

Alice & Len Schiller, owner innkeepers of the Inn at Stockbridge want to acknowledge their staff as the "Best in the Berkshires".
Pictured from left to right is Xiomara, Edith, Ivon & Lourdes. This team serves our guests breakfast, assists in breakfast preparation, performs cleanup and then services the guest rooms as well as help maintain the grounds. They always have a smile on their face and are pleased to be at your service.
In the other photo Alice, Len and Sandra, our resident manager are photoed with the staff.
It takes a team effort to assure prompt courteous service, good food, clean rooms and the wonderful surroundings that we deliver at the Inn at Stockbridge.
We are very grateful to have such a wonderful team which is at you service. Please visit the Inn and see for yourself.

Alice & Len Schiller Enjoy the Berkshire Theatre Festival

2009-07-02T18:12:00.004-04:00

Last night Len & Alice Schiller owners of the Inn at Stockbridge had the pleasure of seeing the Einstein Project at the The Berkshire Theatre Festival. This was truly a unique wonderful production, different from anything we ever saw. The Einstein Project by Paul D'Andrea & Jon Kleinand directed by Eric Hill is a fascinating look at one of the Titans of the 20th century: Albert Einstein. This truly unique theatrical experience seeks to humanize and contextualize a man that we all think we know. Through conversations with his son Edmond and his colleagues, we are truly able to visualize the man who, however reluctantly, ushered in the Atomic Age.
The Inn at Stockbridge is less then a mile from the BTF and as owner innkeepers and Berkshire residents we thrilled with this years program. We already saw the Faith Healer and Broadway by the Year and look forward to the entire season when we will see the Prisoner of Second Ave & Ghosts on the main stage and Candide and Sick in the Unicorn Theatre.
We are thrilled that the Berkshire's has so much to offer the guests at our Inn and they can truly enjoy Culture in the country.

Breakfast at the Inn at Stockbridge with Special Guests

2009-06-25T20:05:00.004-04:00

Alice & Len Schiller, owners of the Inn at Stockbridge, Bed & Breakfast are always pleased when we can welcome special friends of our guests to join us for breakfast at the Inn. We were pleased to welcome Elayne Bernstein & Sol Schwartz the other day. I had the pleasure of meeting Elaine & Sol at Shakespeare & Company in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. The theatre is named for Elayne Bernstein who is a trustee of Shakespeare & Co. Elayne and Sol spotted the young man Stephen Pilkington in New York at an Apple Store where he was working. They struck up a conversation and spotted his talent and brought him to Shakespeare & Co. Stephen is an extraordinary actor and is very grateful to Elayne & Sol for this opportunity. Elayne & Sol are a wonderful couple who found each other later in life. Frances Martinson, from our previous blog related how Sol proposed to Elayne at Shakespeare and Co. several years ago.

Frances also related how Elayne moves her car in Manhattan for alternate side of the street parking in order to save money on a garage and thus be able to donate more to Shakespeare & Co. Meeting wonderful people is what Len and I love about owning the Inn at Stockbridge. Who knows who we will have the pleasure of meeting tomorrow. Perhaps You

The Inn at Stockbridge, Shakespeare & Co and Special Guests

2009-06-22T16:39:00.006-04:00

The Inn at Stockbridge Bed & Breakfast in Stockbridge Ma has been very fortunate to have had some wonderful repeat guests over the years. Alice & Len Schiller, owners of the Inn for fifteen years consider many of their guests special friends who they have grown fond of. One of these special ladies is Frances Martinson. Frances & her late dear husband Paul have and continue to be a part of our inn family since we arrived. The Martinsons have been an integral part of Shakespeare & Co since its founding. Frances's late husband Paul was a big supporter of Shakespeare in the Park since the 60's. Martinson Hall in the Public Theatre is named after him. They have been Trustee's of the Public Theatre and have been trustee's of Shakespeare & Co for over 30 years. Frances continues to be a great supporter of Tina Packer and all her efforts to make Shakespeare & Co what it is today.
Frances is also philanthropic in New york City as well. She is a trustee of the Pearl Theatre as well as a trustee of the American Folk Art Museum.
I had the pleasure of seeing two of Shakespeare & Co shows this season . Yesterday I went with Frances to see "Pinter's Mirror", three one act plays by Harold Pinter as well as " the Actor's rehearse the Story of Charlotte Salomon. This tells the mother daughter story, artistic journey and ultimate tragedy of Charlotte Salamon. I would highly recommend both productions.
A visit to the Berkshire's, a stay at The Inn at Stockbridge and a visit to Shakespeare & Co should be on your to do list this summer. After all if Frances supports both the Inn at Stockbridge and Shakespeare & Co it must be the best.

Visit the Cultural Berkshires and stay at The Inn at stockbridge

2009-06-20T18:35:00.003-04:00

Culture in the Country is in full swing for the 2009 summer season. Stay at the Inn at Stockbridge and enjoy it all. Alice & Len Schiller, owners of the Inn had the pleasure of attending two shows at the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge already.
Faith Healer by Brian Fried and directed by Eric Hill. It was described by The New York Times as" Intricate and self contradicting, the narrative has the addictive pull of a detective yarn" It is the story of Francis Hardy as he travels across the British Isles performing a series of almost vaudevillian faith healings along with his wife Grace and loyal manager Teddy. This is playing until July 4.
We also saw Broadway by the Year, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel produced in special arrangement with the Town Hall in New York City. Enjoy this cabaret style show performed by an all star cast as they sing the best songs from Broadway Shows of the 1930's and 1964. This will be performed until June 27.
We are anxious to see their other productions as well. The Einstein Project, Prisoner of Second Ave, Ghosts, Candide, Sick and Red Remembers.
We will make sure to keep you informed.

Visit American Icons while staying at the Inn at Stockbridge

2009-05-28T12:16:00.005-04:00

Visit the Inn at Stockbridge near Lenox MA and Hancock MA and enjoy Four American Icons with an American Icons Pass.

Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum of Stockbridge MA, The Mount Estate & Gardens of Lenox Ma, Chesterwood, National Trust for Historic Preservation of Stockbridge MA and The Hancock Shaker Village, City of Peace, in Hancock MA. All Four American Icons are located within a few miles of the Inn at Stockbridge.
Pick two pass..$26, Pick three pass, $36 or American Icons pass $46.

This pass is available May- October 2009. A pass is valid for 4 days including date of purchase. Pass may be purchased at any of the four sites.

A visit to the Inn and these American Icons will indeed be a memorable experience to enhance you stay in the Berkshires of Western MA.

Cultural Partnerships in the Berkshires this Summer

2009-05-17T17:21:00.004-04:00

Art, nature and music come together in perfect harmony in the Berkshires and the Inn at Stockbridge this summer. No trip to the Inn is complete without visiting the Clark and Tanglewood. they are so easy to get to from the Inn at Stockbridge-just a 45 minute drive through the bucolic Berkshire Hills for Stockbridge to williamstown and with their special offer of only $45 for two Clark admissions and two Tanglewood lawn tickets its very affordable.

The Clark features an outstanding collection of Impressionast, American and Old Master paintings set among 140 scenic acres with hiking and walking trails. On view this summer, Dove/O'Keeffe: Circles of influence and through the Seasons: Japanese Art In Nature.

Maestro James Levine returns to Tanglewood this summer with dynamic programs including an all Tchaikovsky opening, as well as Mahler's Sixth Symphony and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.

The Berkshires is rich with museums and other cultural events, abundant outdoor recreation and world renowned festivals alive with music, theatre, and dance. a trip to the Inn at Stockbridge should be on you must do list this summer.

* Clark admission tickets are valid June 7-September 7, Tanglewood lawn tickets valid for all BSO and Boston Pops concerts (excludes Popular Artist Series)

Mothers Day at the Inn at Stockbridge

2009-05-10T18:59:00.004-04:00

Alice & Len Schiller, owners of the Inn at Stockbridge, an elegant Inn of 16 guest rooms located in Stockbridge, heart of the Berkshires, are thrilled that their daughters Ilana & Felicia along with their husbands Don & Moty joined them to celebrate Mothers day. It is also a wonderful time to celebrate Alice's birthday which was earlier in the week.
Alice is thrilled that her daughters and their husbands are thoughtful, caring loving. "Always a mom, who is there for me and cares about the big and little happenings in my life, someone whose advise makes decisions easier, whose concern lets me know she cares and whose love is appreciated every day."
Don & Ilana joined Alice as they visited the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge for their annual plant sale. It goes without saying that they made purchases of beautiful annuals and perennials for the Inn.
Breakfast in the beautiful dining room was enjoyed by all. Baked eggs with havarti & dill, glorious morning muffins and a fresh fruit salad along with the best Ethiopian yirgacheffe coffee was enjoyed by all. It was lovingly prepared by Sandra MacDonald, resident manager with the assistance of Edith Morales, head housekeeper and breakfast server.

M is for May & Mothers Day at The Inn at Stockbridge

2009-04-15T22:22:00.003-04:00

Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible. ~Marion C. Garretty, quoted in A Little Spoonful of Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul

Alice, Len & Sandra want you to bring that special lady to the Inn in May for Mothers day. We want to hear why your mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, or friend is special and hope that you want our readers of this blog to know as well.
As our thank you for telling your story, if you visit the Inn during the month of May for a two night stay and we feature your story we will reward you with a gift certificate of $100.00 towards a future stay.

Share your love with our readers and let your special lady know how much you love her.

Engaged at The Inn at Stockbridge

2009-04-05T14:04:00.008-04:00

Patrick Harney & Alethea Pieters are thrilled to announce their engagement on April
3,2009. Patrick was so anxious to propose to Alethea and wanted it to be perfect. Alice & Len Schiller and Sandra MacDonald arranged for champagne and a cheese platter to welcome them into the Rockwell Suite at The Inn at Stockbridge.
Patrick & Alethea met in June 2007 through some mutual friends at The Tavern on the Water in Charlestown. Upon being introduced to Alethea, he immediately asked her out on a date.
Alethea works for Governor Duval Patrick as director of appointments and Patrick works as a trust officer at the PNC Bank.
In order to surprise Alethea Patrick told her they were visiting his brother in NY. It was from his brother that he heard about the Inn. He told Alethea that the should stop in Stockbridge to see the Cultural Berkshires. Little did she know that he was planning on proposing at the Inn. They were on the phone after the proposal to announce their engagement to friends and family. A June 2010 wedding is planned.

Alethea and Patrick plan on visiting the Inn at Stockbridge often. Alethea is a violinist and Patricks sister sang with the Tanglewood Chorus. A love of music runs through their blood.

We wish Patrick and Alethea a wonderful life together and are thrilled that the Inn at Stockbridge will be a memorable place for them.

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Anniversary Specials at The Inn at Stockbridge

2009-04-03T13:33:00.004-04:00

Spring is here at The Inn at Stockbridge. The new buds are peeking through, the days are longer and life is good. Len & Alice Schiller are entering their 15th year as owner of the Inn at Stockbridge. Alice and Len are also celebrating their 38 anniversary. As a celebration we are offering some great specials. Please check our our anniversary specials
The Berkshire cultural institutions are announcing their new seasons and it looks great.
Keep checking this blog as I announce exciting things that are happening in the Berkshires. Our Stockbridge Bed & Breakfast is ready for you to be our guest.

Artist, Norman Rockwell & The Inn at Stockbridge

2009-02-23T14:14:00.005-05:00

It was a great thrill to have artist illustrator Enido Michelini, his wife Wilma and daughter Vanessa visit the Inn last week. Enido has been a great admirer of Norman Rockwell for many years. Enido started his career as an illustrator in in his native Brazil. Enido has had a Norman Rockwell book published in 1971 that he has admired over the years and has always wanted to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum.As a gift to her father, Enido's daughter Vanessa surprised her father with a birthday gift to the Inn. The family visited the museum and it lived up to all their expectations. The family now resides in Florida and Enido continues to be an artist and has his works displayed in several galleries.

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We Love Repeat Guests at The Inn at Stockbridge

2009-02-18T19:16:00.009-05:00

Alice & Len Schiller, owner/innkeepers of The Inn at Stockbridge have had the distinct pleasure of running the Inn for over fourteen years. Over the years we have come to know many of the guests that have stepped through our doors. This is what we enjoy most about innkeeping.

Kim & Doug Feest first came to the Inn as a young married couple in 1997. Over the years they have returned many times. Doug remembers walking through the barn when it was under construction with Len. He really admires the finished product. Over the years Kim and Doug have stayed in many rooms and are amazed how we upkeep and maintain the property. Doug & Kim now have a 7 year old daughter Isabella.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Doug & Kim over breakfast. We talked about losses, divorces of friends and family, moving and health issues. It was as if we were old friends catching up. They told me how a night at the Inn renews and refreshes them to face lifes challenges.

Doug works for Clydel as a production tool maker and Kim is employed at the Hartford group as a team lead.

Kim and Doug hope to return to the Inn when they need a break in the near future and I will enjoy catching up with old friends.

Valentines Day at The Inn at Stockbridge

2009-02-16T16:57:00.004-05:00

Rahul & Lulu joined The Inn at Stockbridge and the Berkshire Elegant Country Inns on a carriage ride for Valentines day. Rahul is an attorney in Washington DC and travelled by train to spend the weekend with his girlfriend Lulu who lives in NYC. Rahul & Lulu met in Law school at the University of Michigan in 2005. They were in the same class during the first year and started dating. They dated throughout law school and took jobs that caused them to have a long distance relationship. Rahul works in the health care law and Lilu in corporate law. They started talking with another couple who is an employee at firm for which lulu is working on a buy out. Its a small world at the Inn and people usually find a connection.

Rahul comes from Indian ancestry and was raised in New Jersey and Lulu is Taiwanese.and raised in Georgia.

Rahul and Lulu wanted to go to the Berkshires and found the Inn. Living in big cities they wanted to go to the country. They were thrilled to actually see the stars.

Len & Alice Schiller wish to congratulate Rahul is is being sworn in to the NYS Bar on Tuesday. We hope the this wonderful couple manage to be together and hope to see them at the Inn again.

Family Ski Weekend at the Inn at Stockbridge

2009-02-02T14:06:00.004-05:00

We've just enjoyed the company of our recent guests, Joe, Sr., Carey and Joe, Jr.Persico.

Joe, Sr. and Carey met at a friend's party almost 20 years ago and Joe retired in 2005 from the NYPD. He remembers working the morning of 9/11 in 2001 and saw the second plane hit the second tower of the World Trade Center. One of his most rewarding jobs was working as a youth officer for a Catholic High School making sure the kids at school were safe from nearby gang related activities.

Carey currently works at Bath & Body Works in Plainview, NY. A few years ago when Jane Pauley had her own T.V. show, Carey was one of the featured guests to have a make-over and continues her stylish look to this day! One of Carey's favorite BBW products is the Chapped Hand Cleaner by C.O. Bigelow, which are featured products at all Bath & Body Works locations. C.O. Bigelow is America's oldest apothecary and was founded in 1838. The oldest location is nestled in the heart of New York's Greenwich Village. Famous and historical individuals like Eleanor Roosevelt, Mark Twain and Thomas Edison have all entered the doors of this prominent apothecary store for their personal care needs.
Joe and Carey's handsome 17 year old son, Joe, Jr., is a senior at Massapequa High School and is the president of the Key Club. He volunteers with his mom at their church and is looking to go to college for chemical or civil engineering.

Joe and Carey found out about the Inn at Stockbridge by visiting the Butternut Ski Resort website and were attracted to our location, conveniently located right off Route 7. We're so happy they made the Inn at Stockbridge their family weekend getaway and look forward to welcoming them back!

Meet Sandra Resident Manager at The Inn at Stockbridge

2009-01-29T12:01:00.006-05:00

Sandra MacDonald is the resident manager here at the Inn at Stockbridge. Originally from Seattle, by the time she was 21, she was co-managing a 52 unit renovated high-rise residential/commercial apartment building with a 4 star Italian restaurant, and was the office manager for a successful renovation company in downtown Seattle.

After working a number of years in the real estate business, owning and managing several homes and rental properties, she enjoys creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for others to feel at ease and have the pleasure of relaxing. She thoroughly enjoys getting to know people and finding out about their life stories.

In growing up with her mom in the restaurant business for over 40 years, through a bit of osmosis and a little elbow grease, Sandra has become pretty creative in the kitchen as well and now specializes in gourmet vegetarian cuisine. She makes a scrumptious vanilla-orange liquor French toast and brandied fruit compote that will undoubtedly put a smile on your face and make you feel glad you didn't miss breakfast!

Aside from creating beautiful environments, whipping up something special in the kitchen and hosting guests, Sandra enjoys being involved in the Berkshire community and working with a group called Volunteers for Change. She enjoys the outdoors and loves to go biking, hiking, swimming and tending gardens. She enjoys reading an Edgar Allen Poe poem by a crackling fire in the fall, or a romantic and spiritual poem by Rumi any time of the year.

Some of her favorite childhood memories are picnicking and hiking at Mt. Rainier with family and friends, camping in and around the Puget Sound and Eastern Washington areas, and attending the Scottish Highland games to compete in the Scottish Highland Dance competitions. Her studies include interior design, business, Holacracy, Feng Shui, and holistic therapies.

Honeymoon, New Zealand, Hawaii and the Inn at Stockbridge

2009-01-26T16:13:00.005-05:00

Dale & Deanna Summerville took a much needed belated honeymoon at the Inn at Stockbridge. Dale's & Deanna's love story started at Stonybrook University. Dale came to Stonybrook in 2001 on a track scholarship sponsored by Asics from Waiuku New Zealand. He was on the track team for 4 years as an undergrad and was in the world championships. Deanna was a graduate student originally from Georgia. The two met by coincidence an accounting class in 2006. Dale was a student of finance and Deanna studied art history. Deanna loved Dale's accent and the two started talking about New Zealand. Dale & Deanna did visit Dale's parents in New Zealand in 2007.

Dale and Deanna travelled through Europe and got married on November 8, 2008 in Maui in a small chapel at the Grand Wailea resort. Forty six friends and family attend the festivities and 26 guests came from New Zealand.

Dale is employed by Bloomberg financial as a financial analyst and Deanna is employed by Punch fashions as merchandiser of their jewelry. Dale & Dianna live in New York at the present time however both are from small towns and the hope to live in New Zealand to raise a family someday.

Alice & Len Schiller, owner innkeepers, of the Inn at Stockbridge are thrilled that Dale & Deanna decided to visit the Inn for their belatedhoneymoon and wish this beautiful couple much success in the future. We are confident they will succeed at whatever they do.

A BabyMoon at The Inn at Stockbridge that Started in Camp Lenox

2009-01-18T13:48:00.006-05:00

Jeremy & Victoria Traster met at camp Lenox in the Berkshires in 1998. Both Jeremy and Victoria had a great fondness for the Berkshires that started in 1993 when Jeremy first attended camp there. Jeremy continued going to the camp that he loved so much and became a counselor there in 1996. It was by divine intervention that Victoria became a counselor there in 1998.

Victoria came from Lincolnshire England to be a counselor at Camp Lenox at the recommendation of a friend who was a counselor the previous year. Jeremy and Victoria met at camp the first year. They stayed in touch throughout the year when Victoria went back to England for her studies. Both Jeremy and Victoria returned to camp the next two summers and continued their studies during the year, Victoria at Liverpool

University and Jeremy at the University of Pennsylvania.

After college Victoria moved to Washington DC where she was a nanny and then moved to Philedelphia to be with Jeremy. The couple went back to London so Victoria could attend graduate school. Jeremy and Victoria then returned to the states and Jeremy attended Law School at Seton Hall University and Victoria attended NYU for education.

Jeremy and Victoria finally tied the knot on January 8, 2005. Jeremy is now a lawyer with Cahill & Gorden and Victoria is a teaching artist with the New Victoria Theater.

Jeremy and Victoria came to the Inn at Stockbridge for a babymoon and to celebrate their fourth anniversary. They are expecting thir first child in March. Jeremy and Victoria live in Brooklyn with their dog Charlie, a Cavachon.

Jeremy has a bit of trivia to share about Joe's diner. While a camper at Camp Lenox he frequently went to Joes diner and always ordered the same sandwich, which Joe named a JT special. The JT special is chicken cutlet, cheddar cheese, hot peppers, lettuce and russian dressing on a hard roll.

Alice & Len Schiller are thrilled that Jeremy and Victoria chose the Inn at Stockbridge to celebrate their babymoon and anniversary. We know they will be wonderful parents and hope that their children continue to go to camp Lenox and they visit us again soon.

Governor Deval Patrick visits the Inn at Stockbridge

2009-01-14T18:56:00.009-05:00

Len & Alice Schiller, owners of the Inn at Stockbridge Bed & Breakfast of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts are thrilled that governor Deval Patrick held a coffee klatch at the Inn on January 7, 2009.
The event was organized by Michael Forbes Wilcox who is very active in politics in the Berkshires, and Sandra MacDonald, resident manager of the Inn. The event was attended by 60 invited guests who are supporters and active participants in the Democratic party.

It was a wonderful experience to meet Governor Patrick and to hear him speak in an upbeat manner about politics in general and his initiatives in Massachusetts. He made it a point to listen to the concerns of the attendees.

Brendan Ryan, special assistant to the Governor, and Clare Kelly were involved in the organization. John Walsh, chairmen of the State Democratic Committee spoke about the grass roots type of government and involvement that is working so well.

At the baby grand piano for this event was Jessica Roemisher. Jessica provided wonderful background music for the attendees that arrived early. This set the tone for a wonderful tone for the evening.

It was a great experience for Alice & Len Schiller to open up the Inn for this event and we are thrilled to have met Governor Deval Patrick at our Inn. We hope to be able to do more of this in the future.

Love in many hemisphers comes to the Inn at Stockbridge

2009-01-11T12:13:00.005-05:00

Len & Alice, owners of the Inn at Stockbridge B&B, are thrilled that the Inn attracts diverse and international guests from around the world.
Stian & Amy Lovseth met in Australia when they were both students of business at the University of Sidney & Bond. Amy is from from Berverly Farms, MA & Stian is from Oslow, Norway.

Amy & Stian although from different continents and from different schools met by strange circumstance while Amy somehow was giving Stian a lift to Melbourne. Through this ride they decided to date even though they were living 14 hours apart. Amy & Stian were fortunate to hook up 12 times before Stian was going back to his home in Norway. Stian decided he wanted to see Amy again and headed back to Australia and they moved in together. Stian's visa ran out and he was forced to go back to Norway.

Stian was determined to be with Amy so he traveled to Boston where he proposed on June 21, 2001. Amy moved to Norway and they were married in October of that 2001 and then proceeded to have a blessing ceremony in Scotland at Dalhousie. Amy & Stian lived in Norway for 2.5 years and then moved to Manhattan where they currently reside. Stian presently is employed by the Norwegian Bank in NYC and Amy is employed in Maritime Insurance in Jersey City.

Amy does her homework on every decision that she makes and after a careful search of many Inns in the Berkshires she chose to come to the Inn at Stockbridge. We thank you Amy & Stian for visiting us and wish you good fortune on whichever hemisphere you end up on. Please visit us again.

Craig and Alexandria Return to the Inn at Stockbridge

2009-01-07T11:44:00.005-05:00

Craig and Alexandria Gilbert live in the West Village in New York City and have stayed with us at the Inn at Stockbridge 6 times. They enjoy getting away from the city and love the peaceful atmosphere at the Inn. The have always take the same room in the barn.

They first came to the Inn when they first started dating. Craig and Alexandria got married on May 27, 2006 and continue to return every year to keep the romance alive in their relationship.

They have established traditions in their visit to the Inn. The go for dinner to the Old Inn on the Green, one of our favorite places as well. A visit to the Berkshires also includes dinner at the Red Lion Inn and movies at the Triplex in Great Barrington. Craig and Alexandria also include lots of R&R in their stay.

Craig is employed as an investment banker at Lyndon advisers in NYC and Alexandria is a guidance counselor at the Richard R Green High School of Teaching in NYC.

Alice and Len Schiller, owners of the Inn at Stockbridge, thank our loyal guests Craig and Alexandria for their continued patronage and hope to see them again in the 2009.
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Love and Food come together at The Inn at Stockbridge

2009-01-05T20:55:00.009-05:00

Kevin McCracken & Chiyona Murano came to the Inn to see an old friend Sandra MacDonald our new resident manager. Kevin & Sandra are friends from enlighten next a spiritual community in Lenox.

Kevin lives in the building in NYC where Chiyono owns a Japanese restaurant called Chiyono's. The restaurant is at 328 East 6th St. Kevin knew there was something special about the food at Chiyono's, Japanese style home cooking. After several dining experience at the restaurant Chiyono asked Kevin to go out for a drink and he was thrilled. The relationship just bloomed.

Kevin is a contractor whose philosophy is "we improve peoples lives by improving their homes." Kevin's company is called interior transformations.

While visiting the Inn, Kevin & Chiyono had a great day sking at Jiminy Peak. When in New York Len & I can't wait to visit Chiyono and dine on some of her specialties such as vegetables and Gorgonzola cheese, squid sashimi or filled pork dumplings.

Its a privilege being the Innkeeper at the Inn at Stockbridge and having wonderful guests like Kevin & Chiyono visit us.