Berkshire Farm and Dairy Guide
Berkshire Experiential Farms Guide
Connect to the spirit of our region by exploring the land where our food is grown and experiencing the culinary rewards that follow. Pick a basket of sun-ripened berries, meet newborn calves at a historic dairy farm, or sample world-class artisan cheeses curated by a master cheesemonger, you right at the center of our thriving local agricultural scene. Pack your sturdy shoes, bring your appetite, and discover these five incredible stops just a short drive from your front door!
🚜 High Lawn Farm (Lee)
Located just two miles down the road from Berkshire House Stay, this historic, third-generation dairy farm is an absolute local treasure and a dream destination for cheese lovers. Visitors can walk right into the calf nursery to meet the baby Jersey cows, view the high-tech milking barn, and stop by the Farmstead Creamery store to grab fresh farm-made ice cream or an incredible artisanal cheese and charcuterie board to enjoy right on the lawn while watching the herd graze against the mountains.
🧺 Taft Farms & Windy Hill Farm (Great Barrington)
Make a morning out of visiting these two iconic, neighboring multi-generational family farms located just 15 minutes south of the house. You can visit and feed the friendly farm animals and wander the massive greenhouses at Taft Farms (don't leave without trying their famous scratch-baked goods), then head right down the road to Windy Hill Farm to explore 70 acres of stunning horticultural grounds and take part in their popular seasonal pick-your-own fresh blueberry excursions.
🧀 Rubiner’s Cheesemongers & Grocers (Great Barrington)
While not a working pasture, no Berkshire dairy journey is complete without a pilgrimage to this world-renowned, iconic culinary destination located in a historic former bank building downtown. Run by one of the country's most respected cheesemongers, the shop features an extraordinary, expertly selected cave-aged collection of local and international artisan cheeses, cured meats, and specialty dry goods, making it the ultimate spot to pack a gourmet picnic for your weekend adventures.
🌿 Mountain Pasture Farm (Becket)
Located just one town over from Lee, this lovely, certified organic fruit and berry farm is hidden away in the scenic woods of Becket. It offers a wonderfully peaceful, off-the-beaten-path setting where visitors can escape the crowds to pick their own organic blueberries in the summer months or fresh apples later in the autumn season.
🏛️ Hancock Shaker Village (Pittsfield)
This historic landmark is a fully functioning heritage farm where visitors can experience the deep agricultural roots of the region. Walk through the iconic Round Stone Barn, interact with heirloom livestock, take part in unique agricultural workshops, and see traditional Shaker farming methods come to life across sprawling, picturesque fields.
📆 Plan Your Getaway
If you're looking for a cozy home base right in the center of the Berkshires to start your adventures, check out Berkshire House Stay Availability and start planning your perfect weekend. lovers.