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Notchview
Notchview is a conservation property located on Massachusetts Route 9 in Windsor, Massachusetts in eastern Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations. History Early 19th century farmers made attempts to cultivate the region, but rocky soils and a short growing season soon forced them to farm elsewhere. By the year 1900, these farms were bought up and became larger private estates. Lt. Col. Arthur D. Budd merged these holdings into the Notch View Farm, which he bequeathed to The Trustees of Reservations in 1965. In 1993, an additional from the Smithers Woodland Preserve were added to the reservation. Land Notchview is a part of the Hoosac Range, part of Vermont's Green Mountains. Judges Hill is the highest point on the reservation at . At the summit is Judges Fort, a stonework patio where a group of friends, some of whom were judges, used to meet for picnics. With the exception of some southerly facing fields, mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notchview Lodge
Notchview is a conservation property located on Massachusetts Route 9 in Windsor, Massachusetts in eastern Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations. History Early 19th century farmers made attempts to cultivate the region, but rocky soils and a short growing season soon forced them to farm elsewhere. By the year 1900, these farms were bought up and became larger private estates. Lt. Col. Arthur D. Budd merged these holdings into the Notch View Farm, which he bequeathed to The Trustees of Reservations in 1965. In 1993, an additional from the Smithers Woodland Preserve were added to the reservation. Land Notchview is a part of the Hoosac Range, part of Vermont's Green Mountains. Judges Hill is the highest point on the reservation at . At the summit is Judges Fort, a stonework patio where a group of friends, some of whom were judges, used to meet for picnics. With the exception of some southerly facing fields, mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
