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I took advantage of a slower schedule over the holidays and spent a couple of days at Kripalu in the Berkshires. It was a wonderful respite. I loved the opportunity for gentle yoga a couple of times a day; the views and surroundings were beautiful; the food was abundant and healthful; and the people I met were interesting.

When I left Kripalu, the lure of being close to the Clark Art Museum in Williamstown and Mass MoCA in North Adams was irresistible. The Monet/Kelly exhibit at the Clark – well, let’s just say I don’t think it’s worth a six-hour round trip from Cape Cod. For me, the show was thin. You’ve probably seen a lot more Monets in other places, and the connection between the images – a bit of a stretch, I thought.

But the new addition and redesigned landscape are lovely and well worth experiencing if you’re in the neighborhood. The collaboration between many designers is unexpectedly successful. The buildings and pavilions settle in to the surroundings appropriately, and enhance the experience of this lovely setting.

But 45 minutes was enough for me there! Onward to Mass MoCA, which always dazzles and delights me. It didn’t disappoint. Because the scale of the buildings allows for large installations, the exhibits are always just amazing. If you’d like to take an armchair tour, come with me.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]