Stockbridge, MA – The Land Trust will hold our annual meeting on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM. This event is open to members and to the public. This year, the meeting site will be at Chesterwood, one of the gems of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. There is ample parking at the site, and light refreshments will be served. Besides very brief business at the meeting, we will hear more about the history of Stockbridge as it pertains to the lands between Monument Mountain and West Stockbridge Mountain. This year’s speaker is Joshua Hall, Assistant Curator & Genealogist of the Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives.
Lastly, we would very much like to hear from anyone who might be interested in joining in our work to preserve and improve our wonderful town. If you would like to learn more about opportunities to become involved, please email us at info@stockbridgelandtrust.org.
About the Stockbridge Land Trust:
The Stockbridge Land Trust is a nonprofit corporation that was established in 1987. It has a fifteen-member governing board and an active membership of over four hundred local residents and friends. The mission of the Land Trust is to encourage and promote the preservation of land and the natural, historic, and community resources in the town of Stockbridge – including open space, forest land, farmland, wetlands, waterways, historic structures, and affordable housing.
For additional information, the Stockbridge Land Trust can be contacted at PO Box 1063, Stockbridge, MA 01262 or via email at: info@stockbridgelandtrust.org.
Chesterwood is located at 4 Williamsville Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, just off Route 183 in the Glendale section of Stockbridge.
From East, Boston (two-and-a-half hours) or Springfield (one hour)
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) West, getting off at exit 10 in Lee (formerly exit 2). At the light at the end of the ramp, turn left onto Route 20 East and then immediately turn right onto Route 102 West. Follow Route 102 West into Stockbridge Center (about five miles). Continue going west on Route 102 (Main St). Shortly after going through town, you will turn to the right to stay on Route 102 West for approximately 1.8 miles. At the flashing light, make a left onto Route 183 South (Glendale Road).
Approximately 1/4 of a mile past the Norman Rockwell Museum, turn right onto Mohawk Lake Rd. Take your first left onto Willow St, continue up the hill and onto a dirt road (this is now called Williamsville Rd). Chesterwood will be on your right with a large sign at the entrance to the main parking lot.
From New York City (two-and-a-half hours)
Take either the New York State Thruway or the Taconic State Parkway to I-90 East. Follow I-90 East to exit B3 – Route 22. Go south on New York Route 22 to Massachusetts Route 102 East. Stay on Route 102 East through West Stockbridge. Continue on Route 102 East approximately 5.5 miles until you come to a blinking light at the intersection of Route 183. Make a right at the blinking light onto Route 183 South.
Approximately 1/4 of a mile past the Norman Rockwell Museum, turn right onto Mohawk Lake Rd. Take your first left onto Willow St, continue up the hill, onto the dirt road, (this is now called Williamsville Rd). Chesterwood will be on your right with a large sign at the entrance to the parking lot.
From Hartford (one-and-a-half hours)
Take I-91 North to the Massachusetts Turnpike. Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) West, getting off at exit 10 – Lee. At the light at the end of the ramp turn left onto Route 20 East and then immediately turn right onto Route 102 West. Follow Route 102 West into Stockbridge Center (about five miles). Continue going west on Route 102 (Main St.). Shortly after going through town, you will turn right to stay on Route 102 West for approximately 1.8 miles. At the flashing light, make a left onto Route 183 South.
Approximately 1/4 of a mile past the Norman Rockwell Museum, turn right onto Mohawk Lake Road. Take your first left onto Willow Street, which becomes Williamsville Road, a dirt road. Chesterwood will be on your right with a large sign at the entrance to the parking lot.
From West, Albany (one hour)
Take I-90 east to exit B3 – Route 22. Go south on New York Route 22 to Massachusetts Route 102 East. Stay on Route 102 East through West Stockbridge. Continue on Route 102 East approximately 5.5 miles until you come to a blinking light at the intersection of Route 183. Make a right at the blinking light onto Route 183 South.
Approximately 1/4 of a mile past the Norman Rockwell Museum, turn right onto Mohawk Lake Rd. Take your first left onto Willow St, continue up the hill, onto the dirt road, (this is now called Williamsville Rd). Chesterwood will be on your right with a large sign at the entrance to the main parking lot.
From North
Route 7 runs north to south through the Berkshires. Follow Route 7 South to Stockbridge. Turn right onto Route 102 West and follow through Main Street Stockbridge. Shortly after going through town, you will turn to the right to stay on Route 102 West for approximately 1.8 miles. At the flashing light, make a left onto Route 183 South.
Approximately 1/4 of a mile past the Norman Rockwell Museum, turn right onto Mohawk Lake Rd. Take your first left onto Willow St, continue up the hill, onto the dirt road, (this is now called Williamsville Rd). Chesterwood will be on your right with a large sign at the entrance to the main parking lot.
From South
Route 7 runs north to south through the Berkshires. Follow Route 7 North into Stockbridge. Turn left onto Route 102 West at the stop sign next to The Red Lion Inn. Shortly after you make the left turn, you will turn to the right to stay on Route 102 West for approximately 1.8 miles. At the flashing light, make a left onto Route 183 South.
Approximately 1/4 of a mile past the Norman Rockwell Museum, turn right onto Mohawk Lake Road. Take your first left onto Willow Street, which becomes Williamsville Road, an unpaved road. Chesterwood will be on your right with a large sign at the entrance to the main parking lot.
From The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge Center (five minutes)
Go west on Route 102 (Main St.). Shortly after going through town, you will turn to the right to stay on Route 102 West for approximately 1.8 miles. At the flashing light, make a left onto Route 183 South.
Approximately 1/4 of a mile past the Norman Rockwell Museum, turn right onto Mohawk Lake Rd. Take your first left onto Willow St, continue up the hill, onto the dirt road, (this is now called Williamsville Rd). Chesterwood will be on your right with a large sign at the entrance to the main parking lot.