Off to Tanglewood. Its early in the season and so we experienced a festival just coming to life.
Unfortunately that meant that our hotel "The Apple Tree Inn" had not quite come out of hibernation and so we were given a room that reeked of damp and mould. There was not much surprise when we complained. To compensate they gave us the whole the main house - 30 bedrooms plus dining and reception areas!
As the rain and hail thundered down, the 30 roomed house trembled and shook and we did our best to make ourselves "at home."
The next day the rain eased and we were explore the town. For many years Lenox has been the summer home for the rich and famous. Mansions and Art Galleries litter the streets. We visited one which was derelict but has been lovingly restored. Our hearts loved some of the artworks but sadly our pockets didn't!
And so to Tanglewood. Summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra this is an incredible place. Every summer thousands of people come to hear jazz, classical music, watch dance, take part in workshops and see their favourite performers. The list of It is huge. Set in wonderful gardens and surrounded by the Berkshires it is a stunning destination. If you have time take a tour here.
We were there to see the Mark Morris Dance Group and we were not disappointed. See a video here.
It is such an unusual performance space. The whole back wall lifts up so that people picnicking on the hill at the back can watch the performance.
Such an uplifting performance and nice to be only 5 minutes away from our own 30 roomed mansion!
Unfortunately that meant that our hotel "The Apple Tree Inn" had not quite come out of hibernation and so we were given a room that reeked of damp and mould. There was not much surprise when we complained. To compensate they gave us the whole the main house - 30 bedrooms plus dining and reception areas!
As the rain and hail thundered down, the 30 roomed house trembled and shook and we did our best to make ourselves "at home."
The next day the rain eased and we were explore the town. For many years Lenox has been the summer home for the rich and famous. Mansions and Art Galleries litter the streets. We visited one which was derelict but has been lovingly restored. Our hearts loved some of the artworks but sadly our pockets didn't!
And so to Tanglewood. Summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra this is an incredible place. Every summer thousands of people come to hear jazz, classical music, watch dance, take part in workshops and see their favourite performers. The list of It is huge. Set in wonderful gardens and surrounded by the Berkshires it is a stunning destination. If you have time take a tour here.
We were there to see the Mark Morris Dance Group and we were not disappointed. See a video here.
It is such an unusual performance space. The whole back wall lifts up so that people picnicking on the hill at the back can watch the performance.
Such an uplifting performance and nice to be only 5 minutes away from our own 30 roomed mansion!
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