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General Information:
Hilltop Orchards Hilltop Orchards – home of the well-known apple orchard and Furnace Brook Winery -- has opened a new x-country ski and snowshoe center this season. Set on 200 gently sloping acres in Richmond, Massachusetts, trails will be groomed within the orchard for both classic and skating-style skiing and snowshoeing, great for beginner and intermediate skiers. The scenic 20-mile views into the southern Berkshires are breathtaking!

Hilltop Orchards welcomes skiers and non-skiers alike:

  • Ski on groomed and tracked trails through the orchard including skating and snowshoe
  • Warm up by the fire in the Barrel Room day lounge
  • FREE tasting of Furnace Brook Wines
  • Farm Winery Store, featuring hot cider, fresh baked goods and cheeses
  • $10 trail fees with free pass for ski touring at nearby Hancock Shaker Village*
  • Open Fri-Sun 11am-5pm (other days available for groups)
  • Guests of the owner’s Garden Gables Inn in Lenox ski FREE throughout the season – see Getaway Packages at www.gardengablesinn.com for details.

    Rentals are available at the nearby Arcadian Shop in Lenox (413-637-3010 www.arcadianshop.com) or Plaine’s in Pittsfield (413-499-0204 www.plaines.com).
    *Nearby Hancock Shaker Village is also offering cross-country ski touring this season – the purchase of a $10 trail fee at Hilltop Orchards will entitle skiers to receive a pass to ski for free at Hancock Shaker Village on the same day. Visit www.hancockshakervillage.org or call 800-817-1137.

    Hilltop Orchards Directions:
    Less than 10 miles from downtown Lenox and less than 5 miles from Hancock Shaker Village, 1 mile west on Rt 295 from the junction of MA-41
    From NYC: Taconic Pkwy to Exit for Rt 295 in Chatham, turn right onto Rt 295 and follow east for 10.7 miles
    NY Thruway, Exit 21A to I-90/Mass Pike East to Exit for B3/Rt 22 towards Austerlitz for 2.7 miles then right onto Rt 295 for about 2 miles
    From Boston: Mass Pike west Exit B3/Rt 22 (follow above)
    For Further Information:
    Phone: (800) 833-6274
    Web site: www.HilltopOrchards.com
    Postal Mail:
    Hilltop Orchards
    508 Canaan Rd / Rt 295
    Richmond, MA 01254

    Snow Report:
    Weekend 3/14/08 - 3/16/08 Open for hiking this weekend. Great backcountry trails! Will reopen skiing with more snow. Open Friday- Sunday 11-5. Relax by the fireplace with hot cider or a glass of wine in the Barrel Room Lodge.Free Wine Tasting!800-833-6274 www.hilltoporchards.com www.furnacebrookwinery.com www.gardengablesinn.com
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