Category archive: edith wharton
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“In our hurried world too little value is attached to the part of the connoisseur and dilettante.” ~ Edith Wharton How to survive winter is a topic we love to talk about. It hasn’t been much of winter here lately, until recently. I happen to like winter for the most part, and sometimes –…
1407.16
How beautiful is it to do nothing, and then to rest afterward. After a very busy spring, I think this quote sums up what the rest of our plan is for summer! With most gardening and house projects behind us for the season, it is time to enjoy all of the Berkshire splendor and beauty….
1908.13
“Summer’s lease hath all to short a date.” William Shakespeare You know the saying, “August is the Sunday of Summer,” well at Crabtree Cottage we are packing every last minute into this “day” that is for sure. Our guests have been seeing plays, concerts at Tanglewood, and world class dance, at Jacob’s Pillow. In…
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The kiss of the sun for pardon, The song of the birds for mirth,– One is nearer God’s heart in a garden Than anywhere else on earth. Dorothy Frances Gurney There are so many free activities to enjoy in the Berkshires. The beauty of this Spring weather has had us outside for hikes, garden tours,…