Category Archives: Recommended

Events recommended by Mark or Deni Ellis of Clamber Hill

Tracking….an ancient art

Have you ever gone outside early after a snow storm?  I love to do that and discover all the neighbors I did not know about.  Not being very educated in the art and science of wildlife tracking, I need the … Continue reading

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The Definition of Romance

Everyone knows what romance is right?  Start asking your friends and see how consistent the answers are.  Romance is actually something that is everyone’s ideal, but very hard to define.  Looking it up in the dictionary you will find such … Continue reading

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Cider, the perfect Thanksgiving Beverage

And if you want to sample the Clamber Hill Cider before trying the recipe — just stop by our Open House on Sunday December 5th between 1 and 4 pm. Continue reading

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Fall Foliage, New England’s Main Event

New Englanders sometimes take the wonderful fall foliage for granted. Having lived in New York City, Charleston SC and Cologne, Germany before coming to New England, makes one appreciate just how beautiful the change of seasons is here in Massachusetts. … Continue reading

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Theater in the Hills

When someone mentions theater, most people think Broadway. Or here in Massachusetts people think Boston. However there is a wonderful gem of a theater right here in the center of Massachusetts called The Cultural Center at Eagle Hill. The Cultural … Continue reading

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The Popular “Festival that Stinks”

Garlic Festivals occur all over the world. Some have been in business for over 20 years. Some of the larger ones are the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California, L’aglio di Voghiera in Ferrara, Italy and the Isle of Wight … Continue reading

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Fishing the Quabbin

Ever since we moved to Petersham in 1997 we have known that the Quabbin Reservoir is a special place. In fact, the natural beauty of the North Quabbin area is one of the reasons that we purchased the Inn at … Continue reading

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Football Season, Baseball Season, Fair Season

Agricultural or country fairs were to farmers and rural communities what the Superbowl or the World Series are to the sports fans today, the big social events of the season. Fairs were social gatherings but in the beginning mostly business … Continue reading

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Isolated Mountains — favorite hiking spots

The weather is absolutely perfect for hiking. It’s been a while since I’ve told you about area hiking trails. One of the most famous places to hike in the area is Mt. Monadnock. When we moved to Petersham, MA from … Continue reading

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Music in Massachusetts

When people think about music in Massachusetts — they think Tanglewood — or the Boston Symphony Orchestra –or the Boston Pops Orchestra — and all with good reason — fantastic music. But music in Massachusetts is much more widespread. Many … Continue reading

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