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A Dreamy Berkshires Babymoon Guide 🌿

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Lauren S

A little love letter to the Berkshires for expecting parents looking to slow down, get outside, eat well, and soak up some beauty before baby arrives. 🌿 From peaceful lakes and gentle nature walks to farm-fresh ice cream, cozy restaurants, live musi...

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Get Outside!

🍦 SLOW + SWEET BERKSHIRE THINGS

🧖‍♀️ REST + BE PAMPERED

🎶 MUSIC + CULTURE

🍴 EAT SOMETHING DELICIOUS

✨ A LITTLE BABYMOON DATE

Get Outside!

The Berkshires are meant to be experienced OUTSIDE. These are some of my favorite places to breathe the mountain air, wander without an agenda, dip your feet in the water, and get a little dose of Mother Nature, without requiring an intense pregnant-...

The best way to spend the summer! Float in a tube and let the waters hold you.

Berkshire U-Drive Boat Rental

This bird sanctuary has been my happy place since I was a little girl. You can spot beavers, deer, snakes, and occasional black bear!

Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

n easy, beautiful wander. Gorgeous gardens, flowers, little pathways, and plenty of places to slow down and take it all in. Perfect for a low-key babymoon afternoon when you want to be outside without committing to a big hike. Grab a coffee beforehan...

Berkshire Botanical Garden

🍦 SLOW + SWEET BERKSHIRE THINGS

The wholesome Berkshire magic. Farm stands, cows, ice cream, picnics, scenic drives, and those simple little experiences that somehow end up being your favorite part of the trip. Slow down and romanticize it.

You can pet the adorable cows, and they have the most delicious ice cream. And the views are EPIC!

High Lawn Farm

The best hot chocolate in town. Make sure to ask for whipped cream topping!

Chocolate Springs Cafe

🧖‍♀️ REST + BE PAMPERED

Because if there was ever a time to be pampered, it's on your babymoon. Massages, spas, lounging, good food, and places where your only responsibility is to receive. Check with each spa about pregnancy-safe treatments when booking.

If you want to splurge on some relaxation, this is the place to do it! Full list of spa options as well as gym and rooms to stay.

Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa

World renowned resort and spa. Day passes can be a bit pricey, but so so so worth it! Get yourself a pre-natal massage

Canyon Ranch Lenox

🎶 MUSIC + CULTURE

One of my favorite things about the Berkshires is how much art and culture is tucked into these mountains. Live music under the stars, incredible museums, historic estates, and plenty of places to wander, listen, look, and be inspired.

The home of the Boston Symphony. If you want you and your baby to be serenaded, this is the place!

Tanglewood

Wander this adorable museum with the most Norman Rockwell Art installations in the world. Romantic and fun!

Norman Rockwell Museum

🍴 EAT SOMETHING DELICIOUS

Good food is absolutely part of the experience. These are some of my favorite spots around Lenox and the surrounding towns for cozy breakfasts, long lunches, date-night dinners, and little treats in between.

Yummy cafe eats right in downtown. Grab a cupcake and tea and take a walk in the historic downtown.

Haven

I could eat this every day. And they have delicious bubble teas!

Amazing Pho

✨ A LITTLE BABYMOON DATE

For when you don't want to plan anything—just pick one and go. A few easy little Berkshire date ideas that combine good food, beautiful places, and plenty of time to just be together before your family grows by one. 🥹

Grab a pic-nic and wander the grounds of Edith Wharton's home. You can tour the inside for an admission fee as well.

The Mount | Edith Wharton Cultural Center - Lenox

Stroll the adorable shops and yummy eats in downtown Great Barrington.

Great Barrington