General Information:
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:

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, $6 for 12 and under, season passes $60

Open Fri-Sun 9am-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.

New Yudon snowshoe rentals are available for $19 at Hilltop Orchards. Rentals of cross country skis 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).


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:
Due to the recent warm weather we are closed for the season. We will reopen trails for hiking in May! Thank you ! Open Thursday- Sunday 11-5. Free wine tasting www.furnacebrookwinery.com- New this year 2.7km loop designed by Biathlon Olympian John Morton