Race Brook Lodge, Sheffield

The hotel's on-site restaurant, The Stagecoach Tavern, serves dinner and a prepared-to-order breakfast. The breakfast menu includes fresh fruits, home-baked muffins, and creative dishes such as chicken salad bites and vegetable frittatas. Coffee, tea, and snacks like cookies and coconut macaroons are available throughout the day.

Race Brook Lodge offers a seasonal outdoor pool and an on-site sauna for guest use. Guests have direct access to hiking trails leading to Race Brook Falls, a 2-hour hike from the lodge. The property also includes a cold plunge, fire pit, and outdoor dining areas.

All guest rooms are non-smoking and include a private bathroom with free WiFi. Rooms lack televisions and hair dryers, encouraging guests to unplug and enjoy the natural setting. The accommodations range from lodge rooms to separate cottages, each with eclectic furnishings and private outdoor spaces such as decks or nooks.

The lodge is located in Sheffield, 30 km from Norman Rockwell Museum and 37 km from Tanglewood Musical Center. Within 15 km is the Holley Williams House Museum, and Cranwell Spa & Golf Club is 37 km away. Great Falls and Canaan Village Historic District are each 17 km from the property.

The barn space hosts live music performances, jazz brunches, and outdoor concerts. Wellness events such as yoga retreats and workshops are held on the property. Guests also have access to board games and a communal fireplace in the main lodge.

Dining: The Stagecoach Tavern with prepared-to-order breakfast

Wellness: Seasonal outdoor pool, sauna, cold plunge, and fire pit

Activities: Direct hiking trail to Race Brook Falls

Location: 30 km from Norman Rockwell Museum, 37 km from Tanglewood

Entertainment: Live music in the barn space and wellness events

Rooms: Non-smoking, private bathrooms, no TVs for a nature-focused stay