A western MA B&B near Mohawk Trail and whitewater rafting
A western MA B&B near Mohawk Trail and whitewater rafting


Penfrydd Farm is located convenient to all that western Massachusetts and southern Vermont have to offer.

This area is heaven for antique hunters!  Your host can share the location of several of his favorite shops.

This is an explorer's paradise. Detailed area maps are available for those who enjoy getting lost on country roads. This is where you'll discover the real New England as it has been for over two hundred years. Far from the bustle of traffic and franchise restaurants, you'll fall in love with this area.


ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS:
Hiking and X-Country Skiing:

A Western Massachusetts B&B near x-country skiingJust across the valley from the farm is the H.O.Cook State Forest with miles of wide, manicured unpaved roads, suitable for X-country skiing or for hiking.  Catamount State Forest, an undiscovered gem, is only 10 minutes away.  There's a beautiful lake at the top of the mountain.

Or you might enjoy a visit to Northfield Mt Recreation Area - Manicured X-Country skiing, well-developed hiking trails - 35 minute drive.
Whitewater Rafting/Kayaking:

Penfrydd is a frequent overnight home to those who enjoy the thrill of whitewater rapids at Zoar Gap in nearby Charlemont, MA. You will need to book rafting trips well in advance with either outfitter listed below:

Outfitter
Approx. Driving Time
Crabapple Whitewater
20 minutes
Moxie Outdoor Adventures
Contact info@moxierafting.com
Zoar Outdoor
30 minutes
Downhill Skiing:

Location
Approx. Driving Time
Berkshire East
30 minutes
Mt Snow / Haystack
35 minutes
Click HERE for Fly Fishing Guide Service


VISIT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES:
Institution
Approx. Driving Time
Amherst College
45 minutes
University of Massachusetts
45 minutes
Smith College
45 minutes
Hampshire College
45 minutes
Mt Holyoke
50 minutes
Stoneleigh-Burnham
25 minutes
Northfield - Mt Hermon
35 minutes
Deerfield Academy
30 minutes


ENOY THE ARTS / MUSIC / MUSEUMS:
Institution
Approx. Driving Time
Marlboro (Vt) Music Festival
20 minutes
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (North Adams, MA)
1 Hour
Williamstown (MA) Theatre Festival
1 Hour
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
(Also in Williamstown, MA - a real treasure, with one of the largest collections of Renoir in the world)
1 Hour
Lenox, MA, site of Tanglewood, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and nearby is Shakespeare & Company, the Berkshire Theatre Festival, and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
1 1/4 Hours
Historic Deerfield
30 minutes


VISIT NEARBY TOWNS AND ATTRACTIONS:
Destination
Approx. Driving Time
Yankee Candle Company Factory and Store - Deerfield, MA
35 minutes
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory - Deerfield, MA
30 minutes
Greenfield, MA - our nearest large community
20 minutes
Northampton, Amherst, MA- the five college area is rich in cultural diversity and artistry
45 minutes
Shelburne Falls, MA - a charming New England village of artists and shops
20 minutes
Wilmington,Dover, VT - a delightful area for all ages
30 minutes
Brattleboro, VT - I'll show you the shortcut through the woods to this great "city".
30 minutes


For reservations:
Contact us at Info@penfrydd.com


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