“The retreat brings people together, builds community in the forest, gets participants outside and off their screens, and uses nature sustainably to heal and inspire minds and souls,” stated Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Michael Zafros. Retreat registration closes on July 30.
The Hill neighborhood in Great Barrington has well-lit sidewalks, houses that sit close together and wide streets, making it ideal for children at Halloween, but its popularity was sealed more than 20 years ago by the haunted house on Hollenbeck.
BerkShares help to build regional identity, raise awareness about the importance of local ownership, and empower community-based economic decision-making.