Flower Hill Farm Bed-and-Breakfast
and Retreat
Williamsburg,Massachusetts
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Our Western
Massachusetts Eco-Friendly Vegetarian/Vegan B&B and Retreat is a 1790
restored farmhouse with an attached artist/writer studio and barn (flower
arranging and painting studio). The buildings are surrounded by rambling organic gardens, forest,
marvelous sky and landscapes, cross-country skiing and snow shoeing on a
twenty-acre hillside (ten acres are in wildlife conservation) in the
foothills of the Berkshires just six miles west of Northampton,
Massachusetts. We have three
private, spacious, charming and imaginative guest suites/apartments. All offer
wireless internet connection. |
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The second-floor
suite/apartment is very private and includes a bright bedroom with a queen-sized bed,
private bath, small sitting room/library, studio with single sofa bed, kitchen,
dining nook and a balcony. Every window offers great views. There are two
chairs at the top of the stairs so that you may comfortably remove shoes, as
we do not wear shoes inside. |
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Our equally
private downstairs suite/apartment is the heart of the farmhouse. It has a queen-sized
bed, fireplaces, private bath, A full private kitchen, hardwood floors, private
living room with a large fireplace, single day bed, and an eastern wall of windows and door,
allowing great views of the sky, lush hills and gardens. A private outdoor seating
area is just steps out the door. Upon entering the downstairs private
entrance, there are chairs to sit on and comfortably remove shoes. |
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The romantic
artist/writer studio is a very private spacious room with a European feeling.
It has high ceilings, beautiful hard wood floors, large glass doors looking
out on eastern views and patio garden, a full bed, claw foot tub with wand
(no shower), W.C., antique table, chairs and tiny kitchenette. Striking
photographs of the metamorphosis of the Monarch butterfly cover the walls.
Flowers are not included as shown in picture if you would like a flower
extravaganza please give plenty of notice. Please remove shoes once inside. Separately or
together, the three suites make for an ideal getaway for those seeking
privacy and quiet in a charming, eco-friendly country atmosphere. Family
reunions are welcome. Writers, artists or others in search of a comfortable,
inspiring retreat are welcome for independent extended stays. |
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A Continental
certified-organic vegetarian / vegan Breakfast is offered to B&B guests. We
offer fresh baked muffins - which in season may be jazzed up with our own
high bush blueberries, currants and raspberries - fruit, juice, tea and fresh
ground organic/fair trade coffee. Breakfast is brought to your suite. Flower Hill Farm
is committed to supporting local organic farmers/growers. We buy only
certified organic foods. Our coffee and teas are organic and fair trade. If you are an independent guest we hope you will do the same. We do not use
pesticides or any chemical fertilizers at Flower Hill Farm. Be sure to stop by the BLUE HOUSE CAFE on your way to and from Flower Hill for organic fair trade expresso and vegetarian breakfast, lunch and Friday early dinner. Stock up on some of their homemade baked goods. Wi-Fi too! |
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Outside the walls
of the old farmhouse and studio nature abounds with wonders. There are no
pets here, but many butterflies, songbirds, fireflies, grouse, wild turkey, woodcock and other creatures of the wild live in our
gardens and forest. Guests enjoy breathtaking views -- sunrise, moonrise and
stargazing too! Woodland and garden paths along with a country road offer
inspiring walks... Don't miss a moonlight walk through the gardens. Hundreds of varieties of plants, shrubs, ornamental and
fruit trees add to your outdoor experience throughout the seasons. |
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Northampton,
home to Smith College and the Paradise City Arts Festival, is only 15 minutes
away, while Lenox/ Tanglewood, Stockbridge, MOCA, Becket, with Jacobs Pillow
and Williamstown/Clarke Museum, are an easy 45 minutes to one-hour drive. The surrounding
hilltowns are filled with great bookstores, excellent restaurants and both
famous and unknown writers and artists who have seasonal open studios and
sales. Writers' workshops such as Patchwork Farm, yoga, dance and other
creative ventures abound in the valley and hilltowns. Snow Farm and the New
England Craft Program are five minutes from Flower Hill Farm. |
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Historic
Deerfield, with the Deerfield Inn and Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory;
Buckland/Shelburne Falls, with The Bridge Of Flowers and Potholes; Montague,
with the Montague Book Mill; Worthington, home to the Sevenars Music
Festival; Cummington, with its popular Country Fair, The William Cullen
Bryant Homestead, and Greenwood Music Camp; and Windsor, with the Notchview
Cross Country Ski Center are all but 15-20-30 minutes away along scenic country
roads. Flower Hill
Farm, is only 10 minutes away from an Audubon Sanctuary and the DAR state
forest with walking trails and lake for swimming, kayaking, cross country
skiing and snow shoeing; Chapel Brook Falls with rock climbing, hiking and
waterfalls is just down the road 7 minutes. |
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We welcome
families and extended stays. Our home is perfect for vacations and getaways.
A collection of puzzles, books and magazines are available.
All of our rooms have original art with an ongoing art show supporting local
artists, which is a fundraiser for American Friends Service Committee. Let us
know if you need anything to make your stay more comfortable or enjoyable. |
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RATES
AND TERMS Our B&B Retreat is unique in that we offer full
kitchens and a kitchenette with our suites. Some guests prefer the privacy
and convenience of being *independent, thereby not partaking of our
breakfast/ B&B. For those wanting their own private getaway. Reservations only. Special rates for one week or longer. DEPOSITS PAYMENT CANCELLATIONS POLICIES
Your Hosts: Carol
Duke and Sean Duke-Crocker |
