Welcome to Shaker Meadows, a historic 18th century Berkshires farm set on 50 acres. The 18th C farmhouse and 4 apartments in the 1940s creamery can host 36 guests-- 15 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, 6 kitchens, hot tub, huge lawns, fire pits, hiking trails, sport court, lawn games. Fewer than 10 mins to Hancock Shaker Village, 15 mins to Tanglewood’s concerts or Jiminy Peak—a wonderful base for exploring the art, music, beauty, and history of the Berkshires. Kid- and pet-friendly.
Shaker Meadows farmhouse and creamery are nestled in 50 acres of land that includes forested mountains, farmland, and a willow-lined pond that feeds into the Shaker Meadows wetlands.
The buildings include:
1789 farmhouse: 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, 11 guests
1940s southern creamery building, 4 apartments:
Creamery: 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 9 guests
Loft apartment (Birch): 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 5 guests
Loft apartment (Spruce): 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 5 guests
Attached carriage house: 1 bedroom, large living room with futon bed, 1 bath, 6 guests
Guests at Shaker Meadows are welcome to use the 1/2+ mile of walking paths around the fields, hiking paths in the woods, the spacious lawns on the north and south sides of the buildings, and the shared grill and fire pit.
Know before you book:
-WiFi & cell coverage: Cell coverage is uneven in rural NY and varies by provider. You may have very weak cell coverage depending on your provider.
Wifi: We have upgraded to the ISP's highest level of service. We have consistently been able to have multiple adults on video conferences for hours at a time. However, some guests have reported inconsistent access to Wifi, possibly influenced by so many people in the area working from home and using video.
-Noise: State Rt 22 runs right past the farm (see aerial map). The noise from the road is audible.
-Pets: We allow guests to bring well-behaved pets with them. Guests with allergies may want to be aware that buildings may have previously had pets in them.
-Animals & bugs: Keep in mind that Shaker Meadows is a farm with lots of animals and insects around. You may be able to see deer, fireflies, rabbits, barn swallows, and redwinged blackbirds...and may also encounter ladybugs (who love to come inside where it's warm), mosquitos, and ticks. We recommend wearing bug spray when exploring the outdoor spaces! We clean the farmhouse consistently, but bugs and critters often find their way inside, so please help us by keeping doors closed.
-No commercial use, loud parties: We do not allow guests to make bookings with clients or use the AirBnb for commercial purposes. Large or loud parties are prohibited. Permission required from hosts before inviting additional guests.
