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Category Archives: In the North Quabbin area
There’s Liquid Gold in Them There Trees
When people think about gold, they think about the California Gold Rush, but early Americans found another kind of gold right here in the Maple trees of New England. The art of turning sap into Maple Syrup has been around … Continue reading
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
Posted in In the North Quabbin area, nature, Recommended
Tagged bear, Central Massachusetts, clamber hill, conservation land, coyote, deer, fisher cat, fox, Harvard Forest, inns, moose, nature, north quabbin, Paul Rezendes, Walnut Hill tracking & Nature Center, wildlife, wildlife tracking
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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
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
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
Posted in At the Inn, In the North Quabbin area, Recommended
Tagged fine dining, garlic, garlic festival, Gilroy Garlic Festival, Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, Inn at Clamber Hill, Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, L'aglio di Voghiera, north quabbin, north quabbin garlic and arts festival, Orange MA, Orange Massachusetts, Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival
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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
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
Posted in In the North Quabbin area, Recommended
Tagged agricultural fair, church fair, clamber hill, country fair, Franklin County Fair, greenfiled ma, hardwick ma, Harwick Fair, massachusetts, New England, north quabbin, Petersham MA, Petersham Old Home Day, Spencer Fair, spencer ma, springfield ma, The Big E
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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
A little old “Yankee Engine-uity”
One of the little known but great events in the North Quabbin area is the annual Engine Show. The 34th Yankee Engine-uity Show sponsored by the Central Massachusetts Steam, Gas and Machinery Association. will take place on June 26th and … Continue reading
