Imaginative Octogonal Glass Treehouse on Seven Private Acres near Great Barrington, MA

The tree house encourages peace and human interaction. There is a browsing library, and nature walks close by. The site is a wonderful base for visiting the best of the Berkshires, a mountainous area home to a number of cultural attractions and splendid nature destinations. Close to Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Great Barrington, and historical sightseeing. Or guests can stay at the house watching the seasons pass though the floor to ceiling windows, cook in the full kitchen, and catch sun on the back deck surrounded by seven wooded acres. Glampers can step out for an afternoon walk or hike part of the Appalachian trail nearby. The house is located at the top of Otis Ridge, which is perfect for learning how to ski for kids. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy visiting the nearby Upper and Lower Spectacles Ponds, where guests who bring kayaks and canoes can paddle along the water. Adventure-seekers can enjoy winter sports like skiing and snowboarding in the colder months. Alternatively, guests can also choose between more social and urban activities, like visiting the well-known Saturday market in Great Barrington, a historic New England town that's a quick 20-minute drive from the glamping site. CULTURAL Jacobs Pillow Dance Performance Space / 358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA 01223 MASSMoCA Museum of Contemporary Art / 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247 Tanglewood Music Performance Boston Symphony / 297 West Street, Lenox, MA 01240 SHOPPING Yellow House Books Amazing collection of vintage books, 252 Main St. Great Barrington. Mix on Main Uniquely curated selection of Antiques, Midcentury, 725 Main St, Rt 7, Shefield OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLOSE TO THE HOUSE Upper Specticle Pond – you can drive in or walk dirt road in off of Rt. 23. Short forest walk close to the house with a lovely pond at the end. Not crowded. Great for cross country skiing in winter. HIKES Appalachian Trail, Bear Town State Forest, Monument Mountain, Bish Bash Falls SWIMMING SKIING Otis Ridge (just down the hill) night skiing, lift tickets are very affordable. Butternut 20 minutes going towards Great Barrington. Catamount 30 minutes toward great Barrington with night skiing. Jiminey Peak 45 minutes north. PLACES OF INTEREST The Mount Edith Wharton’s home in Lenox.