WHITMAN WOODS
VACATION IN THE BERKSHIRES
Guest Comments
February 14, 2010 - February 21, 2010 Came to escape the world. What a great refuge! Everything was excellent! You have a beautiful home with a lot of amenities. Hopefully I can get back again maybe this time with my boys. --Christine |
February 11, 2010 - February 14, 2010 We want to thank you so much for a wonderful stay. The house was perfect with everything we needed. We hope to come visit again soon. Skiing was great at Jiminy Peak. --The T. Family |
February 6, 2010 - February 9, 2010 Thank you Peg & Bob for a wonderful long weekend. This was a gift from my boyfriend, and it was a fantastic one. We went skiing, hiking (his first winter hike; first hike ever actually), enjoyed making delicious meals and cozying up by the fire. This house was so conducive to relaxing and made all of those activities much more enjoyable. And the house is truly fully stocked (been to some rentals where that meant the kitchen had one pot) -- it makes it feel more like home. I also lengthened my reading list after browsing your books! If only I had more time! The long weekend flew by in a whirl of cozy contentment. We had a great time and look forward to coming back! --Adrianna & Jeff |
January 15, 2010 - January 18, 2010 Martin Luther King Weekend 2010: Thank you so much! We had a great time. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. A lovely get-a-way! --Sheila & Todd Comfortable house and easy access to the slopes made for a very nice ski weekend. --Anne I had a great time reading and enjoying your jazz cd collection while the rest of the crew went skiing. --Gayle Comfy, cozy, and remarkably well-equipped cabin in the woods. What a welcome retreat from the daily grind and frenetic city! Thank you for sharing! --Kate |
December 27, 2009 - January 3, 2010 Over the past ten years or so we have stayed in numerous rental homes near ski areas throughout New England. Whitman Woods is without question one of the most welcoming, homiest, well-stocked, clean and comfortable homes we have ever visited. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The snowy weather helped provide excellent ski conditions as well! Overall we had a wonderful week and hope to visit your beautiful home again soon! --The T. Family |
December 23-26, 2009 The three nights we've spent here were too short to fully enjoy all the offerings of this cozy little retreat. Everything we needed was here, and we've enjoyed cooking and relaxing by the fireside. It's been the perfect spot for our family to spend Christmas together. We love the private location but also appreciated the short drive to Williamstown and to Greylock. My husband ran from the north end of the reservation to the south entrance on Christmas afternoon–13 miles!–while the rest of us went for a respectable hike a few miles into the south end of the park. It was great to return to a warm cabin and enjoy Christmas evening sitting by the fire and listening to the great selection of music. Thanks so much for a memorable Christmas 2009. --The C. Family |
December 6-9, 2009 We feel fortunate that we were able to stay here "between seasons." It was a perfect place for our mini-family renunion. Everything we needed was here. The accommodations were great. With some snow and some cold weather, we had a fire each night, warming up the living room and our conversation. Loved the variety of music and books for our short stay, too. Thanks. --The S. Family |
November 25-30, 2009 After a 5 1/2 hour ride, what a wonderful, cozy home to find! Our kids loved the toys and movies. They settled right in. My son especially loved the play structure and the train tracks! My husband and I enjoyed sitting out on the deck and looking at the stars. Thanks so much. We will be in touch to do this again. --The D. Family |
November 5-8, 2009 Thank you for opening your rental home to us. We had a wonderful time. The kids enjoyed all the toys and movies that you had here. We hope to come back again to ski in the winter. --The O. Family |
October 16-19, 2009 We have enjoyed our time here very much. It was a great venue for my husband's 70th birthday. Our family from England enjoyed it too! Thank you for providing such a peaceful, comfortable place to celebrate with family. --Karen What a place to reach documented old age! Wonderfully comfortable in a perfect setting. And we had no hint that the selection of books and music would be so good that we needn't have brought any of our own. --Martin |
September 17-20, 2009 We had a great time at your home. It was our first visit here. The experience was awesome. Your home was comfortable, cozy and was everything we looked forward to. This trip was a family reunion and your home was a perfect place. Look forward to visiting again. Thank you. --The R. Family |
August 15-22, 2009 Thank you so much for sharing this lovely vacation spot. We enjoyed it immensely. --Jude & Family |
August 8-15, 2009 This was our first year here and we loved it! The house has everything anyone could need. Thanks so much for keeping the place neat and tidy. Despite a bit of a rainy week, we were able to make the best of it. Thank you for everything and we hope to be back next summer -- maybe for 2 weeks! --Colleen & Manny Homeaway Review: "We just got back and the house is amazing! There is nothing you need to bring except food! The place is immaculate and there is more than enough room for a family of 4 or 5 (maybe more but it was just the 2 of us). We definitely want to go back next year for 2 weeks! The area is beautiful and there is plenty to do, even when it rains! We miss it a lot and can't wait to go back again." |
July 18-25, 2009 We're here for the third year in a row and it was the best visit yet. We went to Mass MOCA, the Clark, WCMA, Tanglewood, the Berkshire Theater Festival and Naumkeag. Most mornings, we took a brisk hike up and down Whitman Road (somewhat more challenging than our daily 3 mile walk in suburban Boston); most evenings we were happy to hang out in the living room, reading or watching movies. This was a great break from our usual routine -- much enjoyed and much appreciated. Thank you! --Anne & Ken |
July 11-18, 2009 Just a belated note to tell you everything went fine on our visit and we had a great time. I really appreciate your music and my IPOD now has some of your great music on it. Some of that 50's jazz is just about perfection, if you ask me. --Bob |
July 4-11, 2009 Wonderful place–great to relax on the deck or in the living room–nice eclectic set of books and music–from Beethoven to mysteries–fine location for hikes in the Greylock area and accessible to Williamstown and Lenox. Thoroughly enjoyed our week! --Jane & Jed February 14-21, 2009 We would like to thank you very much for allowing us to use your home. We had a great time. Your home is well equipped. Even though we brought a ton of stuff, it was nice to know that you already had your home prepared. Skiiing was great. Since your home was so close to the mountain, we were able to go home for lunch, relax and ski again. We took a walk through the woods and drove on the lake. It snowed while we were here and when we woke up, the driveway was already cleared. We would love to use your home again. Thanks. --The G. & R. Families January 9 - February 12, 2009 We had a great time at your house playing outside, making a fire and skiing. Thank you soooo much. We loved the winter here. Have a great summer! --The G. Family December 12-14, 2008 Your home was perfect for our first ski trip of the season! It was a wonderful stay here, but too short. It would've been wonderful to enjoy this cozy getaway a bit longer. We will always have our fabulous memories of celebrating a little girl's 12th birthday here in Whitman Woods. --Scott & Family December 20, 2008 - January 3, 2009 You have a great place and a wonderful location. We had lots of fun! --Cathy & Paul October 5-11, 2008 It has truly been a wonderful week. We were looking for quietude, away from cell phone connections and other intrusions--we found it here. The house is well equipped for just about everything and all was in good working order. We hope to return soon. --Jerry & Darlene August 9-16, 2008 We're packing up to head back to Boston after another wonderful vacation at Whitman Woods. We had a great time here (even with the seemingly non-stop rain this week) and look forward to returning often! On a personal note, we celebrated our 25th anniversary while staying here and it was a beautiful spot to mark that occasion. Thanks so much for providing such a lovely house and for keeping it so well-stocked with anything that any guest might need. We greatly appreciate your efforts to provide your guests with a unique, relaxing and refreshing experience. Thanks! P.S. Love the Berkshire Book! --Anne & Ken July 26 - August 9, 2008 We enjoyed our stay at Whitman Woods. The location was ideal and the house was cozy and comfortable. We hope to return next year to the beautiful Berkshires. --Gail, David, Joann & Dan July 12-19, 2008 Thanks for a memorable week; we had a great time! --Naomi & Family June 28 - July 5, 2008 We truly enjoyed staying in this house. It felt as comfortable as our own home. Thank you for furnishing it with the games, toys and movies that the kids enjoyed, as well as the books, DSL and grill that the adults enjoyed. The Berkshire book was very helpful and the fully stocked kitchen added a high level of convenience. --The C.'s & G.'s October 19-23, 2007 We had a wonderful time here in your very comfortable home. As an added bonus, you threw in perfect weather! Our almost-2 year old son was also in heaven here: the train set downstairs and outdoor toys and multicolored leaves for kicking and jumping in were a huge hit. We felt very comfortable letting him run around freely in your safe backyard. We reluctantly return to our hectic life in NYC. We hope to return soon! For future guests we recommend: 1) Ioka Farm; 2) Five Corners for picnic fixings; 3) Mount Greylock; 4) The Cascades – a beautiful short hike in North Adams suitable for small children. --Bianca, Adam & Owen October 15-17, 2007 Thank you – we had a lovely time and the house was very comfortable. Could I suggest a gate to go across the top of the stairs – we had a small, very curious and crawling baby, it would have been a great help. Otherwise, so well appointed. Thanks! --Tom & guests from Australia September 28-30, 2007 We had a great weekend and spent all day Saturday at Jiminy Peak. We’re all tired but happy. Your house is great. We felt right at home. Thank you. --Marylou, Tom, Kevin, Pat, Daline, Kaily September 14-16, 2007 Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We loved the lived-in feel, the comfortable rooms. You have an excellent place here! --J&H&B&M&B September 2-9, 2007 We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We hiked all the way to Money Brook Falls yesterday. My mom and sister enjoyed being here also. Thanks for letting me know about Colorful Stitches in Lenox – it’s a great yarn store. I’m still trying to convince Geoff to retire around here. --Mo & Geoff August 19-26, 2007 Thank you for this special home in this beautiful location. It was the perfect retreat in the midst of our friend’s hectic wedding schedule. We had a wonderful time at all events and relaxing in between at Whitman Woods. We hope your vacation was as enjoyable as ours was! --Julie & Bob August 12-18, 2007 We’ve had a fantastic time. Your attention to detail has meant we have wanted for nothing. The wonderful books and décor have made us feel at home. The brilliantly researched information (plus all the links on your web site) saved time for us to concentrate on the wonderful sights and sounds of the area. Eating a meal in the glorious seclusion of the woods listening to Thelonius Monk is an experience we will be repeating to our friends in England. We look forward to coming back soon. Thank you. --Paul, Brigit, Sam & Eloise August 5-12, 2007 This was the relaxing week all together we were all hoping for – and all needed! The lay-out of the house was perfect for our group and we enjoyed being with nice collections of books, toys, CD’s and games. A friend who came by is certainly contacting you for next year – she loved the house too! Thank you for making this a lovely, comfortable place to stay. --Vera (NY), Melissa, Victor& Felix (San Francisco), Irene & Bernard (Paris) and Vic (Washington DC) July 29 – August 5, 2007 It’s with mixed feelings that we head back to Boston today. We’re looking forward to getting back to our beloved Kitty and our garden – but we’re very sad to be leaving Whitman Woods. We had an idyllic week here – our best ever in the many years that we’ve been visiting the Berkshires. We especially enjoyed sitting on the deck or in the living room on cool evenings. We also slept very well in your comfortable beds. When we could pry ourselves away, we visited the Williams College Museum, Chesterwood in Stockbridge and Field Farm near Five Corners in Williamstown where we hiked through forests and meadows (and were glad we remembered the bug spray). Future guests might like to know some of our favorite eateries: --Ye Olde Forge, just down Route 7 in Lanesboro. Great wings and other appetizers and a great beer selection. --The ‘6 (1896 House) in Williamstown – a big airy barn of a place that’s warm and friendly and relatively inexpensive. --The Water Street Grille on Route 2 in Williamstown – we had a nice last-night-of-vacation dinner there last night. Ken allowed himself one of their burgers as a rare treat and recommends it highly; I always get the chef’s special pasta. All in all a wonderful week. We’ll be back! --Anne & Ken July 15-29, 2007 Thank you for opening up your forest “retreat” to us. What a wonderful place! We enjoyed your fabulous book and music collection. We made great use of “Nature Walks in the Berkshire Hills”, taking most of the easy/moderate hikes listed in this area – and saw almost no one. We saw two good and one fantastic play at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, and laughed heartily at the Capitol Steps show at the Cranwell Resort in Lenox. The Norman Rockwell Museum was truly amazing (as was the Clark); we found other gems worth seeing, too. All in all a wonderful two weeks in a gorgeous setting. Thanks. --Karen & Bob July 8-15, 2007 We had a great time here! It’s a beautiful spot and such a comfortable and well stocked living space. The week flew by! We enjoyed walking down to the farm, sitting out on the deck. Christopher loved the “rec room” in the basement. We found a great place for breakfast on Route 7 going towards Pittsfield (right side) “Bob’s” I think “Country Kitchen”. Great food! Thanks for everything. --Scott, Christine & Christopher June 27 - July 4, 2007 We have enjoyed our stay very much. The terrace is wonderful, and our city kids enjoyed the little playground as well as the playroom downstairs. The house is wonderful and comfortable. We might be back! --Claudia & Andrew June 17-24, 2007 We’re home!!! We could not have chosen a more peaceful, serene and beautiful home. Such a comforting and cozy home (with the correct touches). Great literature, fine music, fun movies – plus, we made some great gourmet meals. We read and visited much of Bill Tague’s photos. Lake Pontoosuc, Mount Greylock, Jiminy Peak, Cherry Plain State Park and pottery at Bennington, VT made us feel at home. We can’t wait till next year. --Linda & Joe June 1-3, 2007 A lovely home and setting! --Mike & Lucy May 25-27, 2007 Although we reached the house at 12 midnight on the 26th, the driveway (long and winding) raised everybody’s spirits. Entering the house just felt like we were already part of the extended family. The deck was perfect for nice weather usage and we took full advantage till late into the wee hours of the morning. We hope to be back sometime soon! --Nitin, Rohan, Renoi, Shanth, Anoop, Ashwi & Mukund May 11-13, 2007 Though our stay was short we enjoyed the comfort of your home during our golf trip to the Berkshires. --Garry, John, Jim & Carl April 26-30, 2007 We had a great weekend hiking, cooking on the grill, playing cards. Most of all the house was a very comfortable and homey place for us to stay – very clean, very comfortable. We hope to come back again next year. Thank you so much. --Sean, May, Joe, Lee, Mike, Myra, Don, Marie April 2-8, 2007 We had a great time here. It was perfect for our family and we spent a lot of time sledding with the kids and making fires in the fireplace. We hope to come back! --Nira & Xavier December 21, 2006 - April 2, 2007 We had a great winter and really enjoyed your home. The mountain was great and we plan on coming back. Thanks again! --Tom, Nancy, Drew & Connie September 8-10, 2006 Your Whitman Woods house was the perfect Berkshire oasis and best 30th birthday headquarters we could have asked for. Thank you for being friendly and helpful. We’re already plotting a return visit. Next time, we’ll hike to the top of Greylock when there’s less thunder and lightning. You guys have the perfect base camp. --Veronica, Amy, Lysa, Emily, Leonora & Christie August 12-19, 2006 Thank you for a wonderful vacation with our family. --Jack & Nancy
call or email for daily, weekend & seasonal rates For reservations contact: Bob & Peg Ronnow 413-458-5022 ronnow@taconic.net |