The House

The house is a very large 3 story structure built using post and beam construction. The first floor is essentially one large room that contains the kitchen, dining area, and ample room for relaxing, dance, lectures, or yoga. Also on the first floor is a private room used for meditation, instruction, and music. This room is also used comfortably by people in wheelchairs. The second floor consists of 4 guest bedrooms, a sitting area, and large central bath. The third floor has two guest bedrooms, another large bath, and is the home of your hosts. The rough cut beams, natural wood floors and trim, and white walls create a beautiful, rustic, and serene space. Each room is tastefully decorated, original art decorates the walls, and plants are found everywhere. Outside one finds a 6 person hot tub/spa, walking trails, and fire pits for drumming, story-telling, and ceremony. The house is situated on 45 acres of woodlands surrounded by stone walls and a small apple orchard, and is abutted by State forest and Audubon land.

9 MOUNTAIN offers a ideal setting for retreats and workshops. Its a place that is removed from the everyday challenges of life and is conducive to meditation, exercise, healing, and learning. This gracious house was built as a healthy space with natural materials and every attempt to minimize toxins. Each room has ample views of the great outdoors to enhance the natural atmosphere. There are 6 bedrooms to handle 25 people very comfortably. Three bedrooms are dorm style and contain beautiful bunk & single beds and the other 3 private bedrooms contain queen/double beds and are tastefully decorated and very comfortable.

Surrounding Area

Plainfield is a very small town. Just over 500 people live here amongst the woodlands and farms. Hiking, mountain biking, and running on the miles of dirt roads and many nearby parks and state forests are a great pasttime. Windsor Jambs Park, Savoy State Park, Hawley State Forest, and Notchview Reservation are all just a few minutes away. The Deerfield River offers rafting, canoeing, kayaking and some of the best fly fishing anywhere. Plainfield Pond is a serene mountain lake and has a sand beach for swimming. Summer time in the Berkshires brings many art & cultural events. Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony, is a 30 minute drive and Jacob's Pillow presents world class dance performances. The fall foliage is outstanding and winter brings a lot of snow. Numerous cross-country skiing areas a just a few minutes drive away. Berkshire East ski area is 15 minutes away for good local downhill skiing and snow boarding. Adventurous souls can try snowshoeing and XC skiing from our backyard into miles of woods where we've tracked moose, turkey, deer, fox, black bear, owls, coyote, and bobcat.

Deborah and Davio also have available for rental in the summer, "Crooked Pond Cabin", a peaceful, private summer getaway.

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