Tonight: Second to last “Dine at 9″ special to support our local food pantry!

Another night of the great campaign put together by DINE (Distinctive Inns of New England). Those staying here tonight through the Dine at 9 program are helping out our local food pantry. So, you stay the night for $109 (plus tax) and you help us make a difference in the life of a hungry family.

We will also be participating in the program for the month of May as well! So, come stay with us and feel good about helping the food pantry.

Call the inn directly for reservations:  (413) 637-2532. You must mention this special in order to get the discount.

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We’re back! Piano Bar Re-opens Tonight.

We’re back from our winter break and so excited to be bringing you the best live music in Lenox once again. Join us tonight for Rob Kelly with Barbara Ween, tomorrow night for Rob Oates and Kate, then Saturday night for Sherri James Buxton! As always, full bar and light fare is available during the show and no cover. See you soon!

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Spring is in the air!

What a beautiful time of year — the flowers are starting to make their entrance, the air is crisp and the sun is warm. To add to the newness of Spring, visit the Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm, just down the road in Pittsfield.

Hancock Shaker Village kicks off its 2013 season with Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm April 13 – May 5. This spring celebration is one of the most exciting times of the year at the Village, when scores of baby lambs, piglets, calves, goats, ducklings, and chicks arrive at the historic Round Stone Barn. Visitors get to meet and greet the baby animals from 10am – 4pm daily. The Discovery Room offers fun Shaker-themed craft activities, including basket weaving, making and decorating seed packets, and weaving on a small loom. Historic buildings in the core of the Village are open for self guided exploration, as well as our hiking trails and expansive gardens.

For more information, visit their website at http://babyanimals.hancockshakervillage.org/hours-admission/

Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm

Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm

Happy Passover!

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Bobbie Mac Veety!

Great picture of Bobbie Mac Veety performing in our Piano Bar this winter — and have you ever seen a guitar like that before? So cool!

Bobbie Mac Veety at the Gateways Inn Piano Bar

Bobbie Mac Veety at the Gateways Inn Piano Bar

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Bobbie Mac Veety at the Gateways Inn Piano Bar

A favorite recipe to share: Challah French Toast Soufflé

Everyone is going to be excited about this! A favorite recipe here at the Gateways Inn: Challah French Toast Soufflé with Fresh Berries and Creme Fraiche is now posted on our website! If you haven’t been lucky enough to have it here at the Inn, then here’s your chance to try it at home. Bon Appetit! View the recipe on our website here.

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Enjoy the last few weeks of winter with us!

Spring is on its way, but there’s still plenty of winter fun to be had! One of our favorite places is just a half hour north: Jiminy Peak Mountain. Enjoy these last few winter weeks from atop their mountain. They offer skiing, riding and an adventure park. Not to mention that they are the only resort powered by their own wind turbine. Come enjoy your last minute winter getaway!

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Lenox (and the Gateways Inn) Honored as One of New England’s Best Food Towns

That’s right — Lenox was #7 on Go Local Worcester.com’s top 25 Best Food Towns, with a shout-out to the Gateways Inn about our Weekend Culinary Retreats in their Extra Points section! Just another reason to visit Lenox and see all that is has to offer. Read the full article here.

 

Lenox ranked as a top food town!

Lenox ranked as a top food town!

 

Full house in our Piano Bar

The fabulous Deborah Zecher at the Gateways Inn Piano Bar!

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Mark Kelso to perform Saturday night!

We are proud to announce that the final show of our winter season will feature Mark Kelso! Join us this Saturday, March 2nd at 7:30pm in our Piano Bar. No cover and our light fare menu will be available during the show.

Mark Kelso to perform at the Gateways Inn

Mark Kelso to perform at the Gateways Inn