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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:
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.
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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