Here in Franklin County, we are so lucky to have a variety of delicious eateries, who use fresh, local products. Wells Provisions in Charlemont is no different in that category. They use all local products such as coffee from Barrington Coffee Roasting Company, meat from Freeman Farms in Heath, vegetables from Good Bunch Farm, maple syrup from Winston Sugar House and more. Yet on top of all that, Wells Provisions brings a whole new flavor to the area. 

Wesley and Levi Janssen moved their family of five to Western Mass last year from New Orleans, where they had built their careers in the restaurant business. Now they are offering their fine dining New Orleans style dishes in a casual Western Mass hilltown environment. 

The menu at Wells Provisions includes classics from their home in the South such as Gumbo, Po-Boys, cajun poutine, and shrimp & grits. You can stop in for a delicious meal or pick up a gourmet ready-to-heat meal from their fridge and bring it home to enjoy. They offer a full breakfast menu, lunch menu, and they even have an ice cream window for scoops of local Maple Valley, Bart’s, and Snow’s ice cream. 

Check out my Community Video below showing my own visit to Wells Provisions with some words from Wesley and Levi. I highly recommend visiting this wonderful addition to our local business community. 

Visit their website at wellsprovisions.com for more information such as the menu, hours of operation, and stories from the Janssens in their blog.

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Now you can enjoy fresh Tree House Brewing craft beer without having to drive all the way to Charlton. Local favorite brewery, Tree House Brewing, opened a new location in Deerfield a few weeks ago. Tree House offers a variety of award-winning fresh beer, cold brew, and seltzer. Now, it’s even easier to enjoy their delicious beverages fresh from the tap with their new location in Franklin County.

The new location is ideally situated near activities like rafting or fly fishing on the Deerfield River, hiking at Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, cycling along scenic Route 5 or the Mohawk Trail, skiing at Berkshire East and more. It’s a great place to visit to enjoy a fresh, locally made craft beer after a day outside or visiting beautiful places like Historic Deerfield or the Village of Shelburne Falls. 

Visit the new tasting room at 1 Community Place, South Deerfield, MA. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time. Bookings are essential at this time in order to visit the taproom. Once inside the brewery, you can also order a house-made pizza to enjoy with your drinks. It’s also easy to pick up an order of their delicious brews with their online ordering system. To make a reservation, place an order, and see their hours of operation, visit treehousebrew.com/visiting-deerfield. 

Cheers!

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This weekend, you can be a part of a 100-year-old Greenfield tradition. The Greenfield Winter Carnival Centennial Celebration is happening this Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6, 2022 with events all over Greenfield, Mass and even some events happening all month [...]

While it might take you a bit more effort to get out of the warm and cozy house in the winter than in the summer, you’ll find that when you do it is totally worth it. In Franklin County, we are so fortunate to have a bunch of beautiful outdoor places to enjoy a scenic wintry landscape, while we stay active. Here are some local favorite [...]

While in the past people generally chose to sell their homes in the spring, these days it is better to keep your home listed during winter. Here are 5 reasons why it is better to sell your home [...]

Enjoy a magical holiday experience at the Deerfield Inn this season with a carriage ride through Historic Deerfield. Muddy Brook Farm is offering private 30-minute carriage rides. Bring your friends and loved ones for a scenic wintry ride down a quintessential New England street. 

The cost per ride for up to 4 people is $50 and $5 extra per each additional person up to 8 people. Be sure to bring your own blankets to stay cozy and warm while you enjoy this wonderful outdoor activity in the country. 

Then, head inside by the fireplace for a delightful meal at Champney's Restaurant, a charming New England restaurant and tavern. 

Book your carriage ride ahead by calling 413-774-5587 and visit champneysrestaurant.com for more details.

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If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a [...]

This holiday season, give the gift of a Franklin County Gift Card to your friends and loved ones. This versatile gift allows them to choose whether they want to dine out in Turners Falls, purchase a unique handcrafted item from a shop in Shelburne Falls, have an adventure in Charlemont, or spend it with any of the other participating [...]

The Franklin County Festival of Trees, a three-weekend holiday season event starts today, Friday, November 26, 2021. The festival, which began in 2016, had to take a year hiatus last year due to the pandemic, but is happily returning this year. For the next three weekends, on Fridays 5-8 pm and Saturdays 12-6 pm, the Festival of Trees will be at Aromatic Fillers, 253 Greenfield Road in Deerfield, Massachusetts.

There will be as many as 100 or more decorated trees which have been sponsored by local families, individuals, and businesses. Attend the festival and enjoy the beautiful display of trees, plus enjoy exciting performances throughout the event. Purchase raffle tickets and enter the raffle for your favorite trees. At the end of the three weeks, on Sunday, December 12, a winner for each tree will be chosen. 

The idea behind the Festival of Trees, coordinated by April Healey and the Kiwanis Club, is to bring people together in a positive and joyous way while raising money for projects and programs which support the community. In previous years, the money raised benefited programs like Warm the Children, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter, United Way of Franklin County, Stone Soup Café, Community Action Pioneer Valley and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin. This year, the goal is to raise $30,000 for community grants.

Be sure not to miss this beautiful event and support local holiday fundraising. For more information, visit the Franklin County Festival of Trees Facebook page.
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Get in the holiday spirit with a beautiful display of holiday lights at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. The Annual Light Up the Fairgrounds event returns this holiday season. Load up the car and drive to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield and you’ll be amazed by the fantastic lights display.

Light Up the Fairgrounds is happening November 26, 27, 28 and December 3, 4, 5, and 10, 11, 12. Cars are welcome from 5 pm to 9pm. The entrance fee is just a minimum donation of $5 per car. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Franklin County, Franklin County Sheriff's Office Regional Dog Shelter, and the Franklin County Fairgrounds. 

For more information, check out the event page on Facebook.

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