Who hasn’t daydreamed about ditching their hectic urban life and moving out to the country? If you’re feeling that rural itch (and I don’t mean poison ivy) check out these gorgeous shots of the Massachusetts countryside. They just might convince you to pack your bags.
- Your honey is bee-to-bottle fresh. Nothing sweeter than that. (Saltbox Farm, Concord)
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- Because this is what your backyard looks like.
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- These wooden boardwalks seem to be everywhere and it’s amazing. (Cornell Farm, South Dartmouth)
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- Because picking a Christmas tree out of a pile in the Home Depot parking lot just isn’t the same. (Deerfield)
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- Because the the farm stands and farmers’ markets are outstanding. Do you know what it’s like to shop for tomatoes fifty feet from where they were grown??? It’s life-changing. And definitely marinara-changing.
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- Spring in the Berkshires is almost too gorgeous to handle. Almost.
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- Because rural Massachusetts knows how to live that front porch summer life. (The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge)
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- The freesias are fresher and the roses smell sweeter.
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- Because a perfect fall day involves picking apples, not Netflix movies.
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- Speaking of which…apple cider donuts.
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- Classic stone walls around every corner.
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- Who needs a crowded petting zoo when the herd lives down the street?
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- Wide open skies and low light pollution make for brilliant sunsets and sunrises.
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- The quaint country store is alive and well.
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- Because getting lost in the city isn’t nearly as fun. (Davis Farm and MegaMaze, Sterling)
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- Local cows mean the freshest milk and the best ice cream you’ve ever had.
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- Winter turns everything into a postcard-perfect scene. (McGuire House, Ashburnham)
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- Downtowns are still filled with family-owned shops and friendly faces. (Railroad Street, Great Barrington)
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- You’re close enough to amazing winter sports spots to be able to have spontaneous ski day.
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- People still remember how to slow down (perhaps grab a frappe) and have warm conversation. Community still matters. (Shelburne Falls Ice Cream Parlor)
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What’s your favorite thing about rural Massachusetts? Have any hidden countryside gems we should know about? Share with your friends and let us know in the comments!
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