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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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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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Birding, the #1 sport in America

Did you know that birding is the #1 “sport” in the US? I didn’t. My husband told how popular birding is and I didn’t believe him but research shows that  51.3 million Americans are into birding and that figure probably … Continue reading

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Take a Hike– at Rock House Reservation

There are twelve Trustees of Reservation properties in the Central Region of Massachusetts, all great places to hike and all close to the Inn. But the name Rock House Reservation has always intrigued me. And after finally getting there I … Continue reading

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Massachusetts is going “Green”

Green is a color, green is a lifestyle, green is nature’s way of telling us that spring has arrived. And spring has definitely arrived in Petersham Massachusetts. The Swamp Pinks and the Daffodils came out just in time for Easter. … Continue reading

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Looking for a little spring on a snowy day? Try Magic Wings!

Being an Inn located in Petersham has advantages and disadvantages. We are an attractive destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts but often times potential visitors think there will not be enough to do in Central Massachusetts. The result is … Continue reading

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When it’s cold out there–opt for some indoor attractions

It has been 12 years since we opened the Inn at Clamber Hill in central Massachusetts. Moving here from Germany, we knew nothing about the area or the state, so we started exploring. We discovered early on that North Hampton … Continue reading

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Fresh Snow–a perfect opportunity for Cross Country Skiing

Central Massachusetts has a fresh covering of snow this morning making it a perfect day to go cross country skiing. The book “Skiing the Pioneer Valley” provides a list of great places for cross-country skiing. This includes 8 Cross Country … Continue reading

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Winter Time “Blues” in Petersham, MA

The blues is a music genre that started at the end of the 19th century in the southern United States. Fred Lilliankamp, otherwise known as Fish Fry Fred will be performing a history of the blues at Petersham Memorial Library … Continue reading

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