Shaker Meadows Bed and Breakfast
Shaker Meadows, on fifty-acres ringed by the Berkshire hills, offers a 1790s farmhouse, perfect for group retreats and families, with six bedrooms, three baths and a full kitchen. The remodeled Creamery building has three guest suites with private entrance, kitchen, bedroom(s), sitting area and outdoor seating. In summer, Tanglewood and the Berkshire towns of Lee, Lenox, and Stockbridge are a 15-20 minute drive. Summer theatre, concerts, museums, restaurants and hiking trails abound, and we provide guest passes to our local town beach on Queechy Lake. We provide picnic tables, grills, and lawn games, and we welcome your pet(s).
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Countryside
- Mountains
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Albany, NY (30 miles Northwest)
- Directions to property:
From New York City:
Take the Taconic State Parkway north about one and one half hours to the exit marked “Route 295 – East Chatham.” The exit also reads “Last Exit Before Toll.” Take Route 295 east to the intersection with Route 22. Take a left onto Route 22 north and drive four miles north to Shaker Meadows on your left.
From Boston:
Take Route 90 (The Massachusetts Turnpike) west to the first exit in New York State, Exit B3. It will be marked “Rte.22 – Austerlitz -New Lebanon”. Take ExitB3 and turn right at the end of the ramp onto Route 22 north towards New Lebanon. Take Rte.22 north 7 miles to Shaker Meadows on your left. - Nearest major airport: Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County) 40 miles
- Directions from airport:
Leave Albany Airport onto Peter J. Delasandro Boulevard
Follow Peter J Delasandro Boulevard to CR-151/Albany Shaker Road. Turn Left on CR-151/Albany Shaker Road and follow it almost a mile to the I-87 South ramp. Follow I-87 South to Exit 1 (I-90 East/I-87 South/I-90 West) towards Albany/Boston/New York/Buffalo – Take the Exit and then STAY LEFT at the fork in the ramp Merge onto New York State Throughway East and go about 12 miles to Exit 11A (Nassau-Rte 20 EAST) Take that exit onto Rte. 20 East.
Take Route 20 East through Nassau, West Lebanon, and Center Lebanon (about 15 miles) until you reach the junction with Route 22 (There is a white Congregational Church on the right). Turn right onto Route 22 South and drive exactly one mile to Shaker Meadows on your right. There is a small sign, lit at night, that is a copy of the logo on our website .shakermeadows
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 12 guest accommodations (12 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 190.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 210.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
- Other Accommodations: Suites
The Creamery Building has three comfortable suites, all with private entrance. They offer one or two bedrooms with king or queen beds and living rooms with additional accommodation on daybeds and sofabeds. Excellent for couples or families, the Creamery sleeps up to fourteen guests. The Creamery also houses the dining room, function hall, office and innkeeper's quarters.
Our 18th century farmhouse, great for couples, groups, retreats or family reunions, features six bedrooms, three baths, a living room/library with gaslog fireplace, dining room, kitchen, porches and lawn with picnic area. Reserve a single room with private bath or rent the whole house (6-12 guests), for your Tanglewood Music Festival or Jiminy Peak ski getaway.
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8am - 10 am
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
- Lunch is available by special request for $12.00
- Dinner is available by special request for $16-22.00
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas
- Limited accommodations for guest pets (Pets are allowed in private suites)
- Children are welcome
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (Full deposit required or guaranteed by credit card)
- Check in time is 3PM and Check out time is 11AM
- Cancellations:
Cancellations accepted up to two weeks prior to single room reservation or four weeks prior to group reservation. Deposit is refunded for any accommodation which we are able to rebook. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Berkshire Visitor's Bureau
- Columbia County Lodging Association
- Chamber of Commerce
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Jean and Sean Cowhig
The music at breakfast is likely to be Celtic in flavor; Sean plays folk guitar and the bodhran, or Irish drum. There is a tuned Henry Miller piano in the party room, and the inn hosts acoustic music workshops several weekends each year featuring Delta Blues and fingerstyle guitar. - The innkeepers speak: English
- There is one cat on the property
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Shaker Historic Village, Tanglewood Music Festival, Jiminy Peak Ski Area, Berkshires Summer Theatre, Mount Greylock State Reservation, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, bonfires and barbecues on-site, roller skating and skateboard rink, miniature golf, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental
New Lebanon Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from New Lebanon, New York.