The Muse

Berkshires“My life’s work is to help people through fungi, food, & lifestyle.”

Rainbo is a functional mushroom brand creating tinctures & supplements to support wellbeing. As a Life House partner, guests at our Berkshires location are greeted with The Travel Kit – on the go bottles of Chaga, Reishi, Cordyceps, and Lion's Mane. We caught up with Rainbo’s Founder & CEO, Tonya Papanikolov, about her inspiration, the benefits of fungi, and sustainability.

BerkshiresLife House Berkshires, Through My Eyes: Alice Yamagishi

A visual diary of a stay at Life House Berkshires, from the point of view of a New York City based writer and model.

Berkshires“I want those interacting with my art to feel something."

Life House Berkshires features work by mixed media artist, Annie Lynch, whose art pulls materials from the 1970s or earlier and expresses a distinct admiration for the feminine. Here, Annie tells us about her inspiration & process, and what she aims to reflect through collage.

BerkshiresA Local’s Guide to Lenox, MA

Jonathan Prince and Stephanie Manasseh are Co-Founders of Berkshire House, an artist hub bringing creative collaborations in art, design, & gastronomy to the Berkshires. Jonathan is a sculptor from NYC who has lived in the Berkshires for almost 20 years, and Stephanie is an art curator that splits her time between Brussels and the Berkshires. They take us on a journey through their go-to places in and around Lenox, the area of our newest hotel.

MiamiLife House South of Fifth, Through My Eyes: Carla Lores

A visual diary of a stay at Life House South of Fifth, from the point of view of an interior designer and South Beach local.

MiamiGHIA X LIFE HOUSE GUAVA SPRITZ: INSPIRED BY THE CUBAN LOCALE

Ghia is a nonalcoholic aperitif made with botanical extracts, and has been a staple on all our House cocktail menus since 2020. We spoke to Ghia's founder about the roots of the mood-improving spirit, her devotion to sustainability, and the inspiration for the Ghia x Life House Guava Spritz recipe at our Little Havana House.

NantucketThe Many Uses of Nantucket's Flora

There's more to Nantucket’s flora than meets the eye. While each plant is pleasing to look at, they all have an interesting story worth telling, too. These are just a few vibrant species that will color your trip.