“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.
In his letter to the editor, Peter Dudek writes: “The [Berkshire] museum has hardened itself against any criticism. No one can sway them. Welcome to the new museum.”
The Feigenbaum Foundation is providing $2.5 million in support of the Berkshire Museum’s New Vision campaign, the largest single gift to the museum since its founding in 1903.
"This is a creative community that thrives with the inspiration and energy of hundreds of concerts, performances and exhibits throughout the year, as well as the educational and thought-provoking programs created through the CPB. All would be jeopardized if the nation no longer celebrated or supported the arts as integral to our democracy.”
--- Beryl Jolly, executive director of the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington
BerkShares are now available throughout Berkshire County. “BerkShares resonate strongly with our own company’s values.”
--- Charlie O’Brien, president and CEO at Adams Community Bank.
"Economic gardening really starts in your backyard, and we really like the way that BerkShares create a virtuous circle, in which we can recirculate money in our local economy."
-- Van Shields, executive director of the Berkshire Museum
