Great place to meditate and meet others who are interested in a contemplative lifestyle. Beautiful…read morespace right near Haymarket and across from Thorne's

This center has been around the Northampton/Amherst area since about 1977, I hear. If I had known…read morehow much they offer, I'd have explored it much earlierthan I did. Although I've just been exploring for a short time now, this is my take: Warm, empowering, and deeply penetrating approach to meditation, and its affect on society, one's individual life, and the arts. Free (!?!) meditation instruction is available, both beginning and ongoing, if requested. I attended an open house, which seems to be a monthly thing. I meet with a meditation instructor that I clicked with, about once a month, to talk about my practice experience. Their web site shows the diversity and accessibility of their program offerings. Well worth the effort to check it out.

I really enjoyed the 90 minutes I spent here. Not only was the tour guide engaging and very…read moreknowledge, but I genuinely appreciated learning about Edith. Prior to the visit, I never heard of Edith Wharton, but I developed so much respect for her after attending this tour. The house and grounds are also both gorgeous. Highly recommend!

This is a really cool house where much of it is open for touring. You can do a self-guided or…read moreguided tour, and since much the furniture is reproduction, you can sit on them, which is really uncommon in old houses. So it's just like sitting on fancy old furniture. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable in explaining Edith Wharton's personal and professional life. There was also quite a bit of the history after Wharton moved out and before it became a museum. The tour goes a little quickly, but you're allowed to go read signs and look around more after the tour. There is also a cafe and gardens on sight. On a nice day, it's perfect to walk around. It's a bit out in the country, but it's a nice site to visit.

A great place for an afternoon outing. Walk around the extensive grounds, enjoy the art, and have a…read moremeal in the glass-walled café surrounded by nature. We've attended a couple of their scheduled events. The beautiful, modern, minimalist auditorium incorporates the surrounding landscape seamlessly. Excellent acoustics and high-end electronic equipment help the speakers and performers give their best. A recent sold-out lecture by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer was inspiring, challenging and warmly entertaining. It was followed by a marvelous chamber music concert featuring a collection mostly contemporary works influenced by a connection with nature. Grace Farms' mission is to support nature, arts, justice, community and faith. It's a much-appreciated place to refocus and refuel in these difficult times.

I am OBSESSED with Grace Farms. This is the perfect day trip from NYC. It was only an hour and a…read morehalf by train to New Caanan and a 15-minute car ride to Grace Farms from the train. We had an amazing experience here. It was amazing to be surrounded by nature and gorgeous architecture/ interior design as well! Obviously loved the food as well and would recommend Grace Farms to everyone.

Magazzino is a museum in Cold Spring, NY that displays Postwar & Contemporary Italian Art. We…read morevisited this space on a Saturday "day trip". When we first arrived at Magazzino, staff let us view the Antonio Marras and Maria Lai: Llencols De Aigua Installation- this will be there until January 2026. All of us visitors were then told that some areas are not open to the public at this time. This promopted the woman at the front desk in this specific building to state that museum general admission is 1/2 price per person ($10 instead of $20) and that she could only take one form of payment. Because we wanted to pay cash, we were told that we can pay admission in the next nearby building w/ separate staff. It was nice weather that day, & we enjoyed walking on the property to the next building. Although a portion of the space was closed to patrons, we got to see some artwork w/ in Robert Olnick Pavilion, which was created in 2023. This included the Arte Povera which is their Permanent Collection. The architectural design of Magazzino Italian Art is modern & beautiful in its simplicity. Magazzino has lots of campus-style open space w/ beautifully massive windows & gorgeous greenery. A water feature & open walkway between one gallery to another completes the nice minimalist aesthetic. Favorite Masterpieces : Michelangelo Pistoletto -Stracci Italiani,2007 Michelangelo Pistoletto- Siera di giornali, 1966-2017 Luciano Fabro - Italia all' asta, 1994 Luciano Febro - Due nudi crescendo le scale, 1987-1989 Luciano Fabro - Efeso II, 1986 Marisa Merz - Senza titolo, undated Mario Merz - Che fare?, 1968-1973 Mario Merz - Igloo con vortice, 1981 Giuseppe Penone - Albero di 3 metri, 1988 Giulio Paolini - Mimesi, 1976-1988 Giuseppe Penone - Unghia e marmo, 1988 (placed outside on greenery made of marble & glass) Magazzino Italian Art has outside tables & chairs. We sat for a bit and enjoyed the fresh air and views. We had to get a picture of the words "Reject Racism" etched onto the entrance door before our departure. What a good way to end our visit! magazzino.art @magazzinoart

I love this museum. It is worth visiting for the architecture alone. The beautiful light filled…read morespaces are the perfect backdrop to any artwork that they choose to exhibit. Also right up the hill from the museum, you can visit a collection of donkeys. Don't miss this Hudson Valley gem.

We did not see a show. We were there for the small museum. A $10 donation is suggested. It's not a…read morebig exhibit but it's interesting for any fan of the great Kate. The town is very proud of their native star. You can self guide or have a docent tour. They have a small gift shop. I recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Our first visit to The Kate was a delightful experience. We are planning to return in a few weeks,…read moreand we urge others to take look for themselves. We went to see Noel Paul Stookey, the surviving member of Peter, Paul and Mary, and his 90-minute concert was a great joy with new songs and of course some of the PPM classics ("If I Had a Hammer" and "Puff, the Magic Dragon," for instance). His standing ovation was richly deserved. We'll be eagerly heading back to see several more performances in the theater later this year. The theater is officially the Katherine Hepburn Cultural Center honoring the award-winning actress who lived close by before her death in 2003. There is a small museum on the ground floor that is a lovely tribute to her. It shows off some of her costumes, artifacts from her long Hollywood career, letters, etc. There's also a small gift shop and a bar nearby where beverages alcoholic and non may be purchased (and taken upstairs to the theater). The theater is reached by stairs or an elevator and seats close to 300 people with remarkably good sightlines from every seat that we could see. There's a friendly staff to guide the way, and everything about the concert-going experience for us was first class. The front of the theater is attractive and very imposing with steep steps. Happily that isn't how you have to get it. Instead, walk around to the side and enter there close to the box office and the museum. There's lots of parking on the street and in lot off the street. It's all free. Speaking of money, we found the ticket prices here to be quite reasonable. Our tickets were $59, and that's not too far off from other performances we checked. It seems to us a good value. And Old Saybrook is an attractive area; the broad, tree-lined Main Street has lots of restaurants and shops for pre- or post-concert enjoyment.

My first time with tarot, and I didn't know what to expect. Nadine set me at ease and explained she…read morewasn't going to tell my future or anything, but we would do the reading and see what resonated with me. She didn't ask me anything about myself at first, so that she wouldn't be biased when she did the reading. But afterward we discussed the cards, and she listened to me with so much empathy and insight. And I loved the poem that synthesized the reading and our talk. I did this sort of on a whim but it turned out to be a valuable experience.

With the colder months setting in and the depletion of sunlight, confusion had hovered over me. To…read moreregain some clarity i asked for N's( they/ them) guidance. I thought about 2 questions that intertwined with one another as i shuffled the deck before handing the cards over to them. I kept my questions within myself. N, placed the cards down studied them, mumbling some "hmmmms." Flipping each card and explaining the placement and each picture's meaning( ex: the hermit, time w self to gain clarity) the answers seemed to unfold right before my eyes! The reading felt open minded and v focused on my needs. It was therapeutic to say the least. N's choice of words and focus made me feel as if i was a star/ sun. In this sometimes dark world its helpful to have someone like N showing me my potential to clear my own path! Thank you!!!!

I use the Art Space to have my proposal party the day I got engaged to my fiance. The location is…read moregreat and easy to find in inside the Art space you feel as if you're in a painting. The owner was beyond accommodating he clean up the Art Space prior to the event. He also included tables and chairs that I was able to use to seat my guest a refrigerator to store any kind of food and or beverages in speakers to hook up a phone or laptop to to play music in lieu of a DJ. The price per hour that I paid was phenomenal for the art space that I was renting. It's just the right space to hold 30 to 40 people comfortably and did I mention that he has central air that keep my family nice and cool while enjoying a great evening. I wish him nothing but success in the near future and will be recommending him to anybody that is in need of a space to have a baby shower a get-together a sip and paint just about anything in life to Bridgeport creates. Located in the historical arcade mall on Main Street in Bridgeport Connecticut it's a great place to have a good time

This center for art and ideas is my home away from home. They have access to traditional and urban…read morecontemporary art as well as serve as hosts to performers of all disciplines. They are open on evenings and weekends and are usually very informed about the goings on in the downtown area.

Love this small gallery! Hidden gem with very cool exhibits that pass through. Staff is pleasant…read moreand quiet. Any questions you have they are glad to assist. The gallery also provides print outs on the featured exhibits and the stories behind the art. This time around I was able to catch exhibits by Pamela Stockamore , Retrospective. Sydney Morris , Nova. Last my fav out of all three Scott Richter, A melody of unrelated things. Kudos to all the artist. Good exhibit! I'll be back of course !

From the owner: To Champion and nurture artists at all stages of their careers and to empower a diverse community…read morethrough the presentation of inspiring exhibitions and educational initiatives.