We welcome you to enjoy our cozy and comfortable home in the South Amherst area. "The Birches" is close to Amherst College, Hampshire College, Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College, the University of Massachusetts and their art museums. The historic city of Boston, with its many attractions, is less than 100 miles away. We are located at the foothills of the beautiful Holyoke Range and Skinner State Park with its magnificent views of the Connecticut River Valley. The eighteen mile long Quabbin Reservoir is also nearby with numerous hiking trails. We are also near the Norwottuck Rail Biking Trail. This is a great valley for exploring antiques, visiting historic Deerfield, or visiting the famous Yankee Candle Company in addition to the obvious...taking advantage of all that the five colleges offer: theatre, music, museum and lectures, etc. The town of Amherst is also known for its architectural history with a self-guided walking tour, and was the home of Emily Dickinson.

We serve a full breakfast and our specialties are Belgian waffles, or buttermilk pancakes with real New England maple syrup. We also serve the usual fare of hearty eggs and bacon, and always serve lots of fresh fruit with our breakfasts. Afternoon tea or sherry is always available after a full day of exploring the environs. Enjoy the shade of our patio, or sun yourself in one of our lawn chairs amidst the company of flowers, hummingbirds, and quiet.