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The Federal House Inn of Stockbridge Massachusetts is ideally located in the beautiful Berkshires of Western Massachusetts at the base of Beartown Mountain State Forest. We are one mile from Stockbridge MA and minutes from other Berkshire attractions such as, Tanglewood, The Norman Rockwell Museum, Naumkeag, Jacob's pillow, Shakespeare & Co., The Berkshires Theatre Festival, The Williamstown Theatre Festival, fine antiques, shopping, skiing at Ski Butternut, hiking, and biking.
The inn is a beautifully restored, historic 1824 Berkshire country inn / bed and breakfast with bright sunny guestrooms, three with fireplaces. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast in our elegant dining room each morning and relax in our comfortable library/den.
"We have stayed in inns all over the world. The hospitality at The Federal House Inn is the best!"
~ Michael and Angela Gamble, Essex England
Four Reasons To Stay At The Federal House Inn - Hospitality is the best: Upon arrival your every need will be attended to as you thoroughly enjoy your comfortable room and private bath.
- Complimentary wine, hors d'oeuvres and new friends: At 5 PM each day guests gather in the beautifully furnished living room where French wine and hors d'oeuvres prepared by Kolleen are served. Wonderful people stay at the Federal House Inn and many new friends are made here. When you return in the evening, fresh baked goodies, coffee and hot tea, await you.
- Candlelight Breakfast: You will be served a delicious three course candlelight breakfast which includes fresh juice, coffee (grown in India and prepared by a local producer), a fresh fruit course and a gourmet hot entrée.
- Close to all theaters, museums, hiking, biking, skiing and shopping venues: Just 1 ½ miles to downtown Stockbridge, 5 to 15 minutes to Tanglewood, (summer home of the Boston Symphony), Norman Rockwell Museum, Jacob's Pillow Dance, Shakespeare & Co. Berkshire Theater Festival, The Colonial Theater, Barrington Stage Company, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Ski Butternut, Bousquet Skiing, Jiminy Peak Skiing, New England's best Prime Outlets, and much more.
The Federal House Inn is a wonderful place to relax while enjoying the sophistication of the
historical atmosphere. It was built in 1824 by Thomas O. Hurlbut who built this gracious brick beauty with gorgeous wood floors and large windows that invite you to admire the scenery of the surrounding lawns. Located in the heart of the Berkshires, The Federal House Inn also has a handsome living room and a special breakfast room where you can peacefully enjoy your morning meal. All rooms are lavishly decorated with beautiful antiques that only add to the old colonial manor feel. The Inn is strategically located in an area with lots of historical and cultural events, making your experience at the Federal House one of entertainment and delight.Breakfast at the Inn
You will love our fresh roasted coffee with its nutty, chocolaty finish. Fresh juice and seasonal fruit will be followed by gourmet hot entrees such as our signature croissant French toast with spiced apples and Berkshire eggs benedict.
A recent guest from Baltimore said; "Many thanks for a wonderful stay.
It was as if we were staying with particularly gracious friends, who
happen to provide marvelous food. We look forward to our next stay." -
Music & Dance Tanglewood
Tanglewood, the idyllic Berkshire summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, offers classical, jazz and popular concerts daily June through Labor Day. ...LenoxJacob's Pillow Dance Festival
The premier festival of ballet and modern dance, currently celebrating their 70th Anniversary. "The Hub & Mecca of Dancing in North America" - Time. ...BecketArt
Norman Rockwell Museum
The largest collection of original Norman Rockwell art, with changing exhibitions of other illustrators and Norman Rockwell's studio. ...StockbridgeClark Art Institute
Art museum and research center with French impressionist, Old Master and American paintings, and excellent special exhibitions. ...WilliamstownMASS MoCA
The country's largest contemporary art center featuring a vast array of performances and exhibitions housed on a 19th century factory campus. ...North AdamsTheater
Berkshire Theater Festival
Professional performances in the Berkshires on the historic main stage, Unicorn Theatre and BTF Plays! Theatre for Young Audiences. May through October. ...StockbridgeShakespeare & Company
Artistic Director Tina Packer. The Silver Anniversary season presents 12 plays in 3 new theatres in Lenox Center through November. ...LenoxColonial Theater
Presents a wide variety of dramatic and musical performances ...PittsfieldBarrington Stage Company
Presents the best in summer theater ...PittsfieldHistory
Chesterwood
Beautiful estate and home of Daniel Chester French, sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial. Visit the studio, garden, woodland walk, museum shop. May-Oct, Daily 10-5 ...Stockbridge Hancock Shaker Village
200-year-old original Shaker village. 21 historic buildings, Shaker furniture, round stone barn and craft demonstrations. Informative tours daily. ...HancockOutdoor Activities
Ski Butternut
Winter Family Skiing, XC Skiing, Summer Concerts, Arts Festival, Fireworks, Berkshire Mountain Music Festival, Berkshire Jazz Festival & more. ...Great BarringtonBerkshire South Recreation
Hiking, canoeing, fitness center, swimming poolsOctober Mountain State Forest
At 16,627 acres, nearby October Mountain is the largest state forest in Massachusetts. Great for hiking, fishing and canoeing. -
Our Inn is small and perfect for an "intimate" wedding. 
Your ceremony can be in our beautiful living room in front of the black marble fireplace between two matching French doors, or weather permitting, on the front lawn with the pillared facade of the Federal House as an impressive backdrop. A small reception is available to be held in the inn after (or before) the ceremony where drinks and appetizers can be served. The wedding party and guests can easily walk across the street to Perigee Restaurant where dinner (rehearsal or wedding) and a larger reception could be held.
We are able to host up to 21 guests in our 9 guest rooms. All of our rooms sleep two with the exception of the Skylight Suite which sleeps four [and has two baths] and the first floor Billiard Suite which also has a pull out couch suitable for one person. If the total Inn is rented for the wedding, we provide the romantic Hurlbut Suite free of charge for the wedding couple. Stays at the Federal House all include gourmet candle lit breakfast and wine and appetizers served each evening.
Additional Services (catering and additional event planning) are available through the Perigee Restaurant located just across the street or we can provide further referrals for tent rentals, wedding consultants and caterers. Additional rooms (13) are also available at two other B&B’s [Historic Merrell and Hoplands Guest House] in the immediate area (easy walk to our inn and the Perigee Restaurant). Please contact us at 1 800 243 1824 for more information and to check date availability.
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After 35 rewarding years in education, both in the United States and in four countries overseas, Kolleen and Brian Weinrich are thrilled to be running an established and successful inn. They provide the warm hospitality and welcoming experience guests have come to expect when staying at the Federal House. They bring to the inn their diverse backgrounds and exposure to a variety of countries and cultures.
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From Boston:
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (90) west to Exit #2 (Lee). Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp and take a quick right onto Route 102 West. Drive 3 miles and the Federal House Inn is on your right.From New York:
Take the Taconic Parkway north to I-90 East. This becomes the Massachusetts Turnpike. Take exit #2 (Lee). Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp and take a quick right onto Route 102 West. Drive 3 miles and the Federal House Inn is on your right.From New Jersey:
Take the New York State Thruway (1-87) north to I-90 East. This becomes the Massachusetts Turnpike. Take exit #2 (Lee). Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp and take a quick right onto Route 102 West. Drive 3 miles and the Federal House Inn is on your right.