C O N T E N T S / / S P R I N G 2 0 2 4
26 features
12 Joan Baez The legendary singer and activist talks about her life and new film , and shares a poem from her
forthcoming book . By Anastasia Stanmeyer
20 Race Brook Lodge A confluence of influences in the backwoods of Sheffield . By Taylor Staubach
26 Fashion with Compassion The superb style of Vicki Bonnington and BerkChique ! By Taylor Staubach
32 Stories That Need to Be Told
Marty Baron on Collision of Power . By Anastasia Stanmeyer
OGDEN GIGLI stories
38 The Shaker Woman Mother Ann Lee ’ s arrival in America , and a look into Sassafras . By Laura Mars
44 The Revival of a Historic Estate
Aston Magna transforms into Chesterfield . By Erin DeCelle
2 Scribbled Note
6 Shout Out
This , that , and the other things
8 10 minutes with ...
R & B artist Raiche and the Berkshires
10 Music at Your Fingertips
Old Mill Road acquires Music in the Berkshires
18 Spring Awakens
The Berkshires in the shoulder season
54 biz413 / Next Gen
Elegant Stitches ’ father-son team
56 biz413 / Profile
Custom campervans with style
61 biz 413 / Interview
Pittsfield Mayor Pete Marchetti
66 Outdoor Rec 413 / Feature
A springtime hike at Bartholomew ’ s Cobble
70 Outdoor Rec 413 / A Checklist
Essentials , extras , and tips for a day hike
71 Outdoor Rec 413 / Feature
The new Greylock Glen Outdoor Center
74 Outdoor Rec 413
NE Youth Cycling at Holiday Brook Farm
78 Berkshire Bites
Gordy Hebler ’ s rockin ’ catering company
84 Walking Our Talk
Empowering women , one circle at a time
87 On the Town
NAMI Berkshire County ’ s cupcake fundraiser
88 The Art of It
Embrace the One You Love by Ilene Richard
ON THE COVER Joan Baez and I Am a Noise , photo by Dana Tynan , courtesy of Joan Baez / Diamonds & Rust Productions