Monthly Archives: November 2009

Raven Black, White Nights & Red Bones

If you’re tired of holiday shopping after Black Friday and looking for good books to read, try award winning British mystery writer Ann Cleeves.  Ann stayed at the Inn last year when she was on her US tour for the … Continue reading

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Decorating for the Holidays

What happens when you’re a florist’s daughter? You spend time in your father’s florist shop during the holidays or you don’t get to see him! The side benefit is that you learn holiday decorating from a pro. The pro is … Continue reading

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It’s apple cider time

Thanksgiving in New England means not only Apple Pie but also Apple Cider. There are many small orchards in the area that produce wonderful cider. Mark and I are lucky to be connected to two different local orchards because both … Continue reading

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Beauty and the Beast at the new Eagle Hill Cultural Center

Petersham is a small town of less than 1300 people and Hardwick out neighbor to the south is similar. But, Hardwick has an exciting new Culture Center at Eagle Hill School that is filling it’s 463 seat theater with The … Continue reading

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Another Successful Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

The weather was gorgeous and over 150 people turned out to shop at the Petersham Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! 17 local vendors and artisans gathered together to create a unique shopping experience. This took place at the three lovely inns in … Continue reading

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Jacob’s Hill is a wonderful hiking spot

Mark and I finally had a day to relax last Sunday and we took the dogs and went hiking. Someone from North Quabbin Woods had told us how beautiful the overlook from The Ledges is. Although we have hiked part … Continue reading

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Athol Bird & Nature Club Calendar

Are you a birder? The North Quabbin area of Central Massachusetts is an ideal spot for bird watching. And if you want more information about it you can contact the Athol Bird and Nature Club. But what I really wanted … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Harvest Festival at Red Apple Farm

Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA is a popular tourist destination in the fall, but this weekend is something extra special. Saturday and Sunday is the Thanksgiving Harvest Special with food, fun, games and music all weekend long. Special events … Continue reading

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We’re back with a Petersham Holiday Shopping Extravaganza!

Returning this Sunday is the second annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! A unique opportunity for a relaxed shopping experience. Held at three beautiful inns, Colonial Hill Alpaca Farm, the Inn at Clamber Hill, and Winterwood at Petersham. Seventeen unique vendors and … Continue reading

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