Wigwam Western Summit

Today was a fun day re enacting these poses from almost 20 years ago! So proud of Emily King who insisted on learning French and is teaching English to French high schoolers for a year in Paris!

I feel blessed to be able to travel during Wigwam’s off season to spend quality time with family and friends. With Emily spending her gap year teaching in Paris we’ve missed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years together but are definitely making up for lost times! Other than the Berkshires my favorite city has to be Paris! I love visiting museums and every time I brought the kids we visit museums! On this rainy day I actually miss the Clark Art because every museum in Paris is packed!

Cold and clear day @wigwamwesternsummit. PC Brian Rachmaciej #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail

My corporate career in AT&T and Cisco gifted me wonderful enduring friendships. The Jourets have been friends for over 20 years as Cisco colleagues from Asia to headquarters in San Jose. We watched each others’ children grow up and Guido Jouret, in addition to being Cisco’s Chief Information Officer, had setup my home network for just about every single move from (Hong Kong, Beijing, Palo Alto, San Jose). We’re delighted to be their first guest to see their beautiful new technology-enabled home and celebrate their retirement and move from Californias to Mougins, France!

Another beautiful Wigwam sunset captured by Becky P. and Kate G. #wigwamsunset #americasswitzerland #mohawktrail #mynorthadams #wigwamwesternsummit

Last night the sunset in the valley was incredible and Wayne said “I bet it’s gorgeous beyond description at the Wigwam!” We were worried that no one captured the view and I’m beside myself with happiness when Lodge guest Anna sent these shots for me to share! #wigwamsunset #sunset #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #mynorthadams #romantic💏 #romantic #love #berkshire #westernmass #massachusetts

Usually I watch the superbowl for the commercials and the half time show but this year’s gonna be different! For the first time ever, Jessie is making dozens of these cute and yummy Travis & Taylor cup cakes for the watch party! Order yours today and pick them up next weekend!

Are you ready for it? These 20 oz insulated cups are amazing! They keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold and make great gifts! Available at Park Street Home Sweet Home and we can do customizations too! #gift #souvenir #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #mynorthadams #parkstreethomesweethome

Jessie and I weren't football fans until Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce became a thing. Now we're glued to the TV whenever the KS Chief's play just to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift cheering her guy on. I'm sure we're not the only ones! We're just so happy to witness something so sweet and special along with millions of people and we want to wish them well. Before the AFC game last week Jessie called me and said "The KC Chief must win because I have something special I want to make for the shop"! Well, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce inspired a miracle on Park Street and the Baker became a custom tumbler and t shirt maker over night! Order one of these limited Custom TNT T-shirts, Hoodies to cheer the Chiefs on at the Superbowl or just enjoy what she created as a "time capsule" souvenir. There once was a beautiful pop princess and a handsome football superstar who fell in love and they live happily ever after... Please click on the link below to order one today! https://forms.gle/P29B7VmJFMQKCTzf6 #superbowl #taylorswift #traviskelce #kelce #wigwamwesternsummit #customshirts #love #footballsunday

New awesome product to brighten the winter blues! We’re introducing these awesome 12 oz Wigwam and Berkshire Wine Tumbers and if you buy 6 we will ship anywhere in the US! $18.99 each and we can also customize w any png files. Send inquiries to wigwamwesternsummit@gmail.com. #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail

Even though Ernie is missing an ear, both eye balls, his scarf is shredded and cotton is coming out of his ripped nose, he is still Ralph’s favorite toy. Instead of throwing it out I decided to put my sewing kit to work and Ralph was so happy to be reunited w Ernie!

The coziest corner on Park Street may just be Home Street Home where pastry chef Jessie Kratz guides small classes of people who are either learning a new skill or in today’s case, the students wanted to refresh their skills! Join her monthly class starting next Saturday where you learn need/ yard selection, make a square in class and have a Jedi knitter in your back pocket for more complex advise. At the end of the year she will teach you how to join the squares together in a blanket to keep you warm or gift it to a special person! #parkstreethomesweethome #adamsma #knitting #knitting_inspiration

When you have front row seat of the best show and you never get tired of it! Another beautiful Wigwam sunset! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #sunset #wintersunset #mtgreylocksummit

This is what a Velcro dog is like..

From the Wigwam Whisperers and Ralph, we wish you a blessed and happy 2024! We can’t wait to see you in early May! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail

Anyone who has been to the Wigwam can attest to Wayne's craftsmanship on woodworking. He's built Wiggy's Sugar Shack, Wayne's Watch, Lea's Landing plus all the outdoor spaces on our summit. Not to mention the pourer station, fudge train, honey tree, taffy tree and all the live-edge tables that he built inside Wigwam Coffeehouse. You are now able to co-design and take home something that Wayne built! Jessie and I have been the busiest elves this Christmas season and Wayne has helped us to make these one of a kind "Florida Family Forest" and "Book of Love" by making what he calls "Infrastructure". These unique gifts can be individually created to make a unique baby announcement, a first Christmas together keepsake or a family keepsake for generations. Each piece is cut perfectly, sanded and all nail holes caulked and painted. Jessie styles each one and gives it theme and life. We are introducing a new category of unique gift called "Wayne's World of Woodworking" - you can get inspirations from samples that we have made to customize your very own "Family Forest" in 24 hours! We hope you will love and treasure these beautiful gifts as we've enjoyed the creative process of making them! #UniqueGifts #wigwamwesternsummit #westernmass #homedecorideas #christmasgift #christmasdecor #family #love #babygifts #grandparentgifts #parkstreethomesweethome #mohawktrail #1berkshire #berkshires

Happy Birth-Tay! It’s Miss Taylor Swift’s birthday today! We have been preparing the event space for our Merry Swiftmas Gingerbread house contest that is coming up this Sunday, and we could not be more excited! We have a couple of spots left, if you are a Swiftie, or know someone that is, we are going all out to have our own Eras Tour experience here in Adams. Collaborate, celebrate and compete with fella swifties building (under the guidance of an award winning pastry chef) your Swiftie Gingerbread house. Enjoy the music, the free boba tea, the pastries and lots of instagrammable photos! We have our judges (one Anti Hero and one Swiftie) we have our Photo props ready, all we need is a couple more teams to complete the full Taylor Swift album collection. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefHuMc2Ty8Q9BZ1c8Zhp_WnK-kpTLAq59kXVe6i02acSgRbA/viewform?usp=sf_link

When you see pastry chef Jessie at work you know it's about love and not commerce. Her creations and designs are thoughtful, beautiful and for holidays instantly become the centerpiece of the feast. Besides running the shop on Park Street and taking care of her 4 kids and puppy Harper she's baking, baking and baking! We're extending our 2023 Holiday menu to the Wigwam friends and family. Be sure to order before Sunday (Dec 10). While it's not possible to ship the Peppermint Hot Chocolate and Vanilla Bean Cranberry Cakes (those have to be picked up), we can ship the sugar cookies, whoopee pies, drop cookies and snowman macarons. Be sure to order some Christmas Themed Jumbo Cookies or Mini Whoopie Pies for Santa so when he comes down the Chimney to leave gifts he's not looking all over for snacks! Click here to order: https://forms.gle/dSEfByWX1rAFzNEAA #christmascookies #christmas #Wigwamwesternsummit #Parkstreethomesweethome #mynorthadams #mohawktrail #bostoncommunity #shirecottagebakery #whoopiepies #whoopie #hotchocolate #pastries #berkshire #berkshires #coffeeaddict #adamsma #cake #homedecor #cakes #chocolate #giftideas #decor #berkshirecounty #westernma #massachusetts #berkshireeats #visitnewengland

https://www.berkshireeagle.com/business/northern-berkshire-business-owners-launch-adams-venture-park-street-home-sweet-home/article_c679f4bc-8ade-11ee-a211-cbd33d9f9f71.html It's all about family, togetherness, love and bringing joy to each other in a small town! #parkstreethomesweethome #newbusiness #wigwamwesternsummit #1berkshire #mynorthadams #shirecottagebakery #smallbusinesssaturday #57parkstreet #mcla #williamscollege #homedecor #newengland #adamsma #westernmass #local #visittheberkshiresma #smallbusinesssupport

Some may question the sanity of opening another shop next door to 57 Park Street but from what we see on our opening day our strategy will work! Jessie filled the bakery cases with cakes, Berkshire Brookies, Park Street Pizza cookies and yes Berkshire Boba Bombs! The bombs are selling as we expected singly as well as in gift boxes. Our strategy is to sell whole cakes, pizza cookies, Brookies and boba bombs and attractive home decor and gifts from Home Sweet Home and people will still be able to buy a boba tea, a smoothie, a whoopee pie and scone from 57 Park Street. Jessie and I spoke to iBerkshires this morning and we believe true joy is when we can use our skills to bring people joy. We believe our plan will bring people from adjacent towns to come to Adams. We want to use Adams as a center to bring awareness of the Berkshire Brookies, Park Street Pizza Cookies and Berkshire Boba Bombs and we will delivering the first Berkshire Care Basket to MCLA and Williams during exam period in December. Plan is to go nationwide once the concept is tested here in Adams. It's so good to see everyone and the day has only begun! Jessie has also organized live music, professional photographer and there's a raffle going on giving away a gift basket! The best part is Santa is coming at 2pm! Come over today to support all your favorite small businesses! #smallbusinesssaturday #wigwamwesternsummit #parkstreethomesweethome #57parkstreet #1berkshire #newbusiness #mynorthadams #shirecottagebakery #williamscollege #mcla

Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours!

Jessie and I are working around the clock to get our new shop ready! We're delighted to announce the grand opening of Park Street Home Sweet Home @ 63 Park Street on Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 10am. We will start a 7 day count down tomorrow to showcase our portfolio and plans for the future. Park Street Home Sweet Home is not just a store - it's our sincere effort to bring more foot traffic to downtown Adams. We are joining other entrepreneurs before us and hopefully inspire more people to invest in the Berkshires by opening shops here! We are trying hard to build up our social media following and would like to ask all of our FB friends to help us to spread the news by following us on instagram and like us on Facebook. From experience we know the road ahead is not easy. Opening a shop in the winter in a small town not known as a Mecca for retail is a huge risk but we're confident in the local support and have a strategy to attract customers from nearby towns so stay tuned! #parkstreethomesweethome #smalltownbusiness #local #wigwamwesternsummit #shirecottagebakery #57parkstreet #parkstreethomesweethome #smallbusinesssaturday #buylocal #berkshire #westernmass #1berkshire #adamsma #smallbusinesssupport #hometownpride❤️ #newbusiness #visittheberkshiresma #newengland #homedecor #mynorthadams #mohawktrail

Everyone knows when the Wigwam is in session we always have gluten free treats. For all the cooks and bakers out there we all know it's much easier to make/bake 1/2 of dozen of something special rather than 6 of one thing. For Thanksgiving I've asked Jessie, my partner for Park Street Home Sweet Home, who's the owner/head pastry chef of Shire Cottage Bakery to make me a Gluten Free Whipped Cranberry Cheese for me. Everyone knows Jessie went to culinary school and was voted the #1 Baker in the Berkshires. It was not on her original menu but she's doing it for me. I'd like to extend this incredible opportunity to anyone/everyone out there who would like to join the GF movement so she can bake several at the same time. Please send a direct private message by Wednesday 11/15 so your GF best friends/family can enjoy this awesomeness! Pick up is from 57 Park Street on Wednesday November Nov 22 from 10-2pm. #glutenfree #glutenfreefood #cheesecake #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #berkshireeats #shirecottagebakery #parkstreethomesweethome #baker #cheesecakelover #thanksgiving #westernmass #proadams #57parkstreet

Plan ahead and plan to eat well! Spend more time eating, playing, creating memories rather than taking a risk in the kitchen. French Apple Cranberry Pie in the Berkshires? ! Sugared Cranberry Whipped Cheesecake? Chocolate Truffle cake? Salted Caramel Shortbread? Royalty doesn't eat better than this! Consider ordering a Whoopi Variety Pack or a Black Friday Breakfast Box to be shipped to your BFF or favorite aunt! We have extended our hours at 57 Park Street for the week of Thanksgiving, for dessert/pastry pick up on Tuesday 11/21 & Wednesday 11/22. We will be open from 10-2pm both days and closed on Friday 11/24, to prep for our huge Small Business Saturday event in both 57 Park Street & the grand opening of our new shop Park Street Home Sweet Home. This Thanksgiving menu is available to order until this Sunday 11/12. If you would like to place an order for pick up on Tuesday 11/21 or Wednesday 11/22 please click on the link below. If you have any questions please private message us or call Jessie at 413-663-4441. https://forms.gle/i54frjV47CHKrzmC7 #wigwamwesternsummit #thanksgiving2023 #shirecottagebakery #berkshirecounty #adamsma #homedecor #cakes #giftshop #pastry #berkshires #giftideas #decor #pastries #baker #adams #berkshire #gifts #cake #westernma #massachusetts #berkshireeats #visitnewengland

As more brick & mortar stores are closing we are doubling down because we believe shops like ours bring foot traffic to Park Street in Adams. Jessie and I share our passion to contribute positive energy and bring people joy and we're thrilled to announce the opening of our new shop called Park Street Home Sweet Home, at 63 Park Street in Adams, MA. Park Street Home Sweet Home is a Home Decor/Gift Shop/Confectionery Shop, Jessie will have a bakery case in the shop, filled with pastries & our exclusive Berkshire Boba Bombs, along with specialty cakes and desserts. We have some local vendors bringing in their beautiful artisan items, @st.eithne.rd , @olocreekfarm & @_bella_sky and we are working on adding more as we grow. Foundational to our offering is the Berkshire Care Baskets, Berkshire Boba Bombs, Magic Mugs, Berkshire Bear, Berkshire Brookies, Parkstreet Pizza Cookies and Shire Short Bread which we will deliver to college student, families, friends and loved ones @ MCLA and Williams College. In phase 2 we will also shipping gift boxes around the country. Our grand opening day is on Small Business Saturday, November 25. We will open the doors at 10 am. We have @s_l_p_h_o_t_o_g_r_a_p_h_y , live music, and a visit from Santa at 2 pm. Please stop in and shop small this holiday season! We are looking forward to meeting you all and are so excited to start this new business together. Please share with friends and family, our menus will be posted this week for both delivery and shipping. #parkstreethomesweethome #wigwamwesternsummit #57parkstreet #smallbusinessowners #supportlocal #westernmass #1berkshire #berkshire #giftshop #gifts #giftideas #homedecor #decor #pastries #pastry #cake #cakes #bakery #baker #berkshire #berkshires #berkshirecounty #adams #adamsma #shirecottagebakery

First snow in 2023 captured by Wigwam Lodge guest and award winning photographer Tanya Ackerman. These are the vistas that inspire artists, poets, photographers and everyday peeps like us! So serene and picturesque! #americasswitzerland #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #wigwamsunset #berkshire

The Wigwam is closed for the 2023 season. Peace, Health and Happiness to all! After a much needed break we will have an exciting announcement of a new venture. Why only work 6 month when there are 6 more left on the calendar! Watch this space for more info! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshires

Wayne and I would like to say “Thank You” for another wonderful season. We will be closing the doors to the Wigwam Western Summit at 5pm today (Sunday, Oct 29, 2023). I’ve made a big pot of sausage vegetable soup to be served with pasta noodles or steamed rice for those w gluten allergies. Our bakery table and the fudge train is loaded with goodies! Come up to say hello or goodbye and stock up on gift items from the Berkshires! Can’t believe how naive we were 5 years ago when we opened the Wigwam in October! Now, grayer and wiser, we slow down and rest in the winter and will bring you joy again in late spring 2024! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshire #westernmass

A picture perfect last Saturday of our 2023 season! #wigwamwesternsummit #mynorthadams #mohawktrail

Gluten free Friday at the Wig! Maple cream whoopie pie, apple cider whoopie pie, coconut macaroons and all kinds of fudge have arrived! You’d want to stock up on these! #glutenfree #whoopiepie #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #berkshireeats #1berkshire #berkshire

A photographer photographed at sunset! I love knowing someone else sees the incredible beauty of our sunset and is capturing it for others to see! #wigwamsunset #mohawktrail #westernmass #sunset

I still get questions whether there are colors?! My answer is “you should get up here asap!!” To be able to enjoy an oak milk latte with good friends and family at the end of October at the iconic Wigwam Musician’s corner is good enough reason! #leafpeeping #newengland #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #butfirstcoffee #coffeewithaview #westernmass #love

We're so grateful for the support of our friends, neighbors, cabin guests and coffeehouse patrons for another amazing year. This year, however, things are different and we have an ask as we plan on closing for the 5th season . As many of you know we are involved in a second project to help to revitalize downtown Adams. We opened a Boba shop called 57 Park Street and it's been on life support since May 2023. The easier decision is to shut it down however Jessie Kratz, who started out as our baker, has turned into a strategic partner who shares our vision to help to increase foot traffic in downtown Adams. We have decided to join forces to combine our skills to bring traffic to Adams. One of the ideas we have is to create delicious edible gifts that are "must have's" when someone visits the Berkshires. We created the "Berkshire Boba Bombs" which is basically diff flavors of "Bubble Tea" that Jessie encased in white chocolate. We name the box of 4 and 6 "Instant Party - just add hot water" and test marketed them at the Wigwam where we have guests and patrons from all over the world who know about boba teas. We also created the "Berkshire Care Bear Care Baskets" for college students during exam weeks. Parents can order the Berkshire Boba Bombs, a Wiggy Bear, a magic mug and Jessies delicious treats. These beautiful "edible gift baskets" will be delivered into dorm rooms starting with MCLA and Williams College during exam week. For Thanksgiving Jessie has put together this amazing menu for advance ordering and pick up at 57 Park Street and with a modest fee we will also ship anywhere in the US. Shipping edible gifts and gift items out of Park Street is something we're going to work on and we welcome any help you can give us by 1: ordering 2: getting the words out and 3: putting us in touch with the college connections. With enough experience we will be able to expand the shipping to include gift items from the shop and delight more people all year round! What do you think about this!? Here's the order form. Thanksgiving order form: https://forms.gle/YngBHNcLaNWWxdwY8

I am The Wigwam Whoopie Pie influencer! You have NO idea you were walking out with a Wigwam Whoopie Pie when all you wanted was a cup of coffee! You came in for a quarter pounder whoopie pie and walked out with one of every flavor. Or you had a quarter pounder in mind and ended up buying a half-pounder! Or you came in for one for your wife and for reasons you can’t even explain you took a bite while mesmerized by the view and ended up having to buy another one. Whichever is your whoopie pie scenario this is your last weekend to practice your resistance to the Wigwam Whoopie Pies! We will sell our last Whoopie pie at 5pm on Sunday, Oct 29! #whoopiepie #berkshireeats #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #mynorthadams #family #fun #fallfoliage #leafpeeping

Another beautiful Wigwam Sunset captured by Melissa Martin (Oct 24,2024). #wigwamsunset🍹 #mohawktrail #sunset #wigwamweaternsummit #berkshire #1berkshire #westernmass #newengland #bisittheberkshires #mynorthadams

Locals Bob and Ellen always get the best table because they do “date days” in the morning and when we’re not so busy! Check out the fall colors ! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshire #1berkshire #mynorthdams

Having won North Adams Award's Program's 2023 Best Gift Shop, we thought to share a little insight to inspire your holiday purchase given there's only 7 more shopping days until we close our doors for the 2023 season. When we started this journey Wayne and I knew nothing about running a gift shop. We traveled to iconic gift shops around the US and every where we went we asked the shop keeper "what are your top selling items"? We got blank stares mostly and were asked to leave on more than one occasion. With limited shelf space we only wanted to stock top sellers. It took us 5 years to realize what sells is different for every shop/location. The #1 seller at the Wigwam is souvenir apparel. People love our designs and our stories. The Mohawk Trail Wiggy Hoodie, the Berkshire Butterfly Hoodie, the Mt. Greylock, the Berkshire Hoodies all sell so well. Next is the Mega Mugs - we are the #1 seller of these hand crafted museum grade coffeehouse mugs/soup bowls. In the Souvenir category we have the biggest selection of post cards, note cards and magnets. We are very much in the maple district and are supported by excellent products from 3 sugar houses. Lastly our jewelry sell well - we carry both Scoutware from Holyoke and Silver Forest earrings from Bellow Falls Vermont and people just can't get enough of them! If you find this helpful we will post top 5 sellers every season to give you some ideas! The top 5 does not include our bakery category which stands on its own - we have 3 bakers and 2023 is the year of the Whoopie pies - we have never sold so many whoopee pies. Even people from overseas have heard about our whoopee pies - be sure to come up to grab one so you know what the fuss is all about ! Office people are starting to have Whoopi pie Fridays - they buy a whole bunch of different flavors and start their morning meetings with assorted whoopee pies from the Wigwam! Have fun shopping at the Wig and be sure to know we will sell our last hoodie/whoopie pie at 5pm on Sunday Oct 29, 2023! #giftidea #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #1berkshire #westernmass #mynorthdams #visittheberkshire

Bear butter tasting at the wigwam. House is packed and cozy with the wood stove! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail

Wayne’s fired up the Wigwam Wood stove! So nice and cozy inside! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail

Show off your inner butterflies! Only available at the Wigwam Western summit until October 29, 2023. Come get one today! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #mynorthadams #1berkshire

8 more Whoopie pie days! We’re going all out tomorrow w our quarter pounder, half pounder and gluten free whoopie pies! #whoopiepie #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshireeats #mynorthadams

We're not just a pretty Coffeehouse! Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wigwam Western Summit Receives 2023 Best of North Adams Award North Adams Award Program Honors the Achievement NORTH ADAMS October 11, 2023 -- Wigwam Western Summit has been selected for the 2023 Best of North Adams Award in the Gift Shop category by the North Adams Award Program. Each year, the North Adams Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the North Adams area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2023 North Adams Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the North Adams Award Program and data provided by third parties. About North Adams Award Program The North Adams Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the North Adams area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. The North Adams Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy. SOURCE: North Adams Award Program

Higher Ed doesn’t get any higher and easier! Micaela Scapin, Enrollment Counselor from Berkshire Community College has transformed the Musician’s Corner into a counselor’s office and be glad to talk to anyone whose interested in higher Ed! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #massrecoonect #mybcc #mynorthadams #1berkshire #berkshire #highereducation #westernmass

The best place to see double rainbows, undercast and sunsets in the Berkshires! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #mynorthadams #berkshire

Make it a double? Honeymooners Ariel and Mike captured the moment at the Wig! #honeymoon #love #romance #mohawktrail #sunset #wigwamwesternsummit

This is one of our top selling t shirts! We have it in several colors! Come get yours before we close for the season at 5pm on Sunday, October 29, 2023. #wigwamwesternsummit #proadams #mohawktrail #mtgreylock #ramblefestival2023 #berkshire #1berkshire #westermass #themountainsarecalling

A photo album of some of our favorite projects at the Wig. #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #visittheberkshires #newengland #themluntainsarecalling #berkshire #hgtvdreamhome #hgtv #westernmass

Wayne’s Watch is my new favorite lookout because everyone can enjoy it! #wayneswatch #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #westernmass #newengland #visittheberkshires #mynorthadams

Our initial strategy was “paint lipstick on a pig” when we bought the Wigwam 5 years ago and we were going to rent it out and manage it from Virginia. It was all the locals who turned out on our Fran’s opening day on October 13, 2018 who changed our mind! Everyone from the mayor to prior Wigwam owners, so many people in walkers, canes and wheel chairs who told us they never expected the doors to the Wigwam opened again! We felt so loved and so much members of the community. Together, we got through Covid and we’ve created a “must see”, a destination or a “unicorn”! Wayne and I vie for the “best barista on the mountain title” on a daily basis and we compete to pour a cup of happiness when people walk into our coffeehouse. The last 5 years have been fabulous and we look forward to the next 5 years! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshire #mynorthadams

3 more Wigwam Whoopie Pie Weekends before we close for the 2023 season ! #whoopiepie #berkshireeats #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshires #1berkshire #mynorthadams #westernmass #visittheberkshires #visitnewengland #massachusetts #leafpeeping

Ever wonder what goes on in the middle of a delicious fluffernutter whoopie pie? Come to the wigwam western summit tomorrow to find out! #whoopiepie #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshireeats #1berkshire #westernmass

Every year Wayne’s dad Norm brings me these gorgeous Chinese Lanterns to symbolize the arrival of fall. For us it also means the busiest 3 weeks followed by the closing of our 5th season. Check out this view! #americasswitzerland #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #seasonalbusiness #fallfoilage #leafpeeping #visittheberkshires #westernmass

We literally setup a boba shop, a pour over coffee station, a bakery and a souvenir shop all under a 10’x10’ tent! It was so much fun to see so many people out enjoying the music and the awesome weather in Adams! #wigwamwesternsummit #proadams #57parkstreet #berkshire #westernmass

I was NOT going to pass up the opportunity to have my photo taken with these models who are in town for a wedding who are obsessed with our cold brew! #firstcoffee #coldbrew #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshire #1berkshire #westernmass

We are delighted to announce our two retail shops (the Wigwam Western Summit) in North Adams and 57 Park Street in Adams are the exclusive retailers of these beautifully designed posters designed by The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum (BSRM). The posters are designed in the style of the colorful artwork created under the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression. These posters feature the Fall Foliage Train Rides, the Hoosac Valley Train Ride and the Greylock Glen and are designed in the style of the colorful artwork created under the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression. The quality posters are 11"x17", packaged in plastic wraps and are ready to be framed. They are available for $12.95 at either one of our shops in Adams or North Adams. With a partnership with Shire Cottage Bakery we're also launch a special Thanksgiving and Christmas menu and we can ship the posters along with a bakery order! This is our way to bring a little bit sweetness and the beautiful Berkshires to all corners of the US! #berkshire #wigwamwesternsummit #newengland #mohawktrail #westernmass #berkshirescenicrailway #berkshirescenicrailroad #vintagetrainrides❤️ #57parkstreet #shirecottagebakery #visittheberkshire #newengland #leafpeeping

I am in awe of her and I join all the neighbors, friends and businesses on the Mohawk trail and the Florida Mountain last night at sunset to witness the amazing transformation of the Blue Vista Motor Lodge. What she accomplished in the last year is nothing short of a miracle. I have so much admiration for do’ers and visionaries like Stella Downie and I’m proud to call her friend! The Mohawk Trail scored big time when Stella fell in love with Whitcomb Summit! #bluevistamotorlodge #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #westernmass #massachusetts #newengland #berkshire

Jens and Irina are German tourists from Stuttgart which is only about 1 1/2 miles to the Swiss border and they can see why early travelers refer to this view as "America's Switzerland". At some peaks in Switzerland one can see mountains of 3 countries and here at the Wigwam Western Summit one is mesmerized by the beautify of the tri-state Mountain View (The Taconics of New York, The Green Mountain Range of Vermont and Mt. Greylock). They are bringing home not only the beautiful memories / photos from the Berkshires but also lots of souvenirs! When we meet tourists who are looking for the basics like t shirts, beanies, hoodies, mugs, pins, magnets, post cards and stories about the area, we are reminded we're not just cooks and baristas, we are the brand ambassadors of the Berkshires! People are bringing home sweet memories of their trip to the Mohawk Trail because of how they are treated, what they tasted, the coffee and what they saw. For the Masts, they are going to tell all their friends what a magical place the Berkshires is! #tourists #americasswitzerland #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #coffeeshop #coffeewithaview

Another beautiful shot of the undercast at the Wigwam by local photographer Richard Winters. #undercast #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #westernmass

Alone but not lonely! Solo traveler Sharon stayed in one of the most coveted cabins and checked in with me a couple of times a day. The best coffee is on the house and she was treated with amazing sunsets at night, gorgeous undercast and when she went for a long hike she dropped me a pin and I made her a double bacon egg & cheese sandwich which made it to Spruce Hill! Thanks for sharing these amazing photos to encourage others to “Carpe Diem” and not wait around! #carpediem #solotravel #cabinaddicted #themountainsarecalling #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #westernmass #berkshires #1berkshire #solohike #sunset

“Bonjour Berkshires”! Jorgen and Michella just arrived from Amsterdam for a multi- day stay at the Wigwam as we’ve gained global recognition as the most beautiful stay to enjoy a campfire at sunset. As their concierge we’re helping them to craft their perfect “Babymoon” with places to eat and visit. Welcome to the Berkshires! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #sunset #berkshires #newengland #visittheberkshires #massachusetts #westernmass

By the time Alfonso and Belen checked out we were like old friends. Unbeknownst to most I spent my junior year in college studying Spanish at La Universidad de Valencia in Spain and they reminded me of great memories decades ago. Hopefully we helped them to curate wonderful memories of their 2023 trip to New England ! Adios Mis Amigos! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #fallfoliage #love #romantic

Paul brought his boys to the Wig to “check out the sun above the fog” and grab some strawberry and Mango milk tea’s before school. To me this is the best demonstration of “Carpe Diem”. Some things just can’t wait! So while Adams is completely cloudy and covered by fog it is bright and sunny up here where, according to his youngest, the boba tea is as good as the real boba shop in Adams! #carpediem #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #bobatea

The undercast today was so thick and vast it covered tje entire valley until almost 11am! #undercast #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #berkshire

Sr & Sra Soriano of Spain spent months planning their New England Fall Foliage trip to celebrate their 25th year anniversary and a stay at the Wampanoag Cabin at the Wigwam Western Summit aka “America’s Switzerland” is literally the highest point (elevation) and highlight! They were so in love with the summit, their cabin, their outdoor shower, the private firepit and outdoor art installations. Here they are so happy to be in the Berkshires to enjoy the best fall foliage. #fallfoliage #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #romantic #cabinstay #cabinlove #berkshire #leafpeeping #newengland

OMG media alert! Thanks to Vikki who told us about this! We made it in the Rhode Island magazine! Not sure what they said about the wigwam western summit but am sure they mention the view, the coffee and the whoopie pies! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #leafpeeping #newengland

Mr. And Mrs. Boon of Brussels, after a cabin stay in the Mohawk Cabin, thoroughly enjoyed their home office at Wayne’s Watch. Gorgeous undercast to show off the Berkshire welcome! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #Berkshires

Hometown pride! Are these not the cutest hoodies? This is the first Mt. Greylock, Adams design for kiddos. We expect to sell out at Ramblefest on Sunday, October 8. #proadams #ramblefest #westernmass #mtgreylock #wigwamwesternsummit #57parkstreet #berkshire

And she said “yes”! #leaslanding #americasswitzerland #wigwamwesternsummit #westernmasswedding #westernmass #massachusetts #berkshire #romantic #love #proposal #romanticproposal #mohawktrail

Once a year, unannounced, Mother Nature puts up a spectacular show of colors when the weather turns cool. One of the best drives in New England is The Mohawk Trail. If you want a front row seat where you can get a glass of wine, a hot apple cider, a fluffer nutter or maple bourbon whoopee pie, a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a sandwich with home made soup, you'd want to put Wigwam Western Summit into your GPS. We're also located at the trail head of two beautiful trails (The Mohawk Mahican and the Hoosac Range Trail) and have amazing outdoor art installations and look outs of mountains of 3 states (Vermont (The Green Mountains), New York (The Taconics), and Mass (Mt. Greylock)). This view was referred to as "America's Switzerland" in publications dating back to the 1920's and still draws tourists from all over the world! The “Show of 2023" has started!! PC: Abhijit Patel Photography #leafpeepers #fallfoliage🍂🍁 #n#newengland #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #berkshires #berkshire #visittheberkshires #westernmass #visitwesternmass #westernmassmusic #themountainsarecalling #cabinlife #cabins #cabinlove #romantic #hike #fallhike #family #love #1berkshireyouthleadershipprogram

Today we bid farewell to all of our lodging guests who are going home after FreshGrass2023z we brought out the giant 1/2 pounder Whoopie pies we call “Whoopie Monsters”. Be sure to bring home one of Chocolate with peanut butter cream, Classic, Chocolate with chocolate, Pumpkin Spice, Apple Cider and our most famous Maple Bourbon Whoopie Monster which was featured in the July/ Aug 2021 edition of the Yankee Magazine! Bring home one of these with souvenirs from one of our shops! #wigwamwesternsummit #57parkstreet #mohawktrail #berkshire

Gluten free fluffer nutter, chocolate and apple cider and vegan carrot cake whoopie pies have descended onto the Wigwam Western Summit! Other gluten treats include: Rice Krispie treats, fudge, coconut macaroons dipped in dark chocolate and almond macarons! #vegan #vegafood #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #glutenfree #whoopiepie #berkshireeats #freshgrass #freshgrass2023 #mynorthadams

Wayne’s Watch @ the Wigwam Western Summit has become the best spot on the summit for a breakfast date! #date #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #themountainsarecalling

On big weekends like Fresh Grass, Solid Sound and MCLA and Williams College graduations we offer Wigwam Cabin guests whole cakes to take home. We’re extending this our broader base of patrons on a pre order basis. Jessie from Shire Cottage Bakery @57 park street will bake you this amazing 6” gluten free vanilla bean raspberry cake to be picked up from the Wigwam after noon on Sunday, September 24. This show stealing cake will be baked early Sunday morning and will have 4 layers and the superglue in the middle will alternate between buttercream and raspberry jam. She loves topping it with fresh raspberries and a lot of love from the Berkshires. Please private message me or email wigwamwesternsummit@gmail.com for price and pick up logistics. #berkshireeats #57parkstreet #shirecottagebakery #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshires #1berkshire #freshgrass #freshgrass2023 #mynorthadams #happybirthday #glutenfreecake #glutenfree #gorgeouscake #ediblegifts

Corinne and Lucy are the first to enjoy a toast to autumn at the newest addition at the Wigwam Western Summit! Lea’s Landing was built for cabin guests to enjoy the tri- state view of the mountains while “Wayne’s Watch” is for coffeehouse and Wigwam Sky Bar patrons to “take things up a notch” by basking in the sun with a glass in hand! #wine #romantic #wayneswatch #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #mynorthadams #themountainsarecalling #sunset #berkshires #1berkshire

Take a piece (or a sip) of the Berkshire Home with you after Fresh Grass! Grab one of these beautifully packaged and delicious Berkshire Boba Bombs “Party In A Box” and have a boba tea party when you get home! Available at 57 Park Street and The Wigwam Western Summit. #wigwamwesternsummit #57parkstreet #mohawktrail #berkshire #freshgrass #mynorthadams #westernmass

For all of you’all’s curious minds who want to know what goes on between these two soft fluffer nutter cakes to make the whoopie pies “whoopie”. Here’s a behind the scene look! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #whoopiepie #berkshireeats #visitnewengland #freshgrass2023 #mynorthadams

Another September undercast at the Wigwam! Beautiful morning and gorgeous tail of summer. #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail

Legend has it that Amish women baked off leftover cake batter into cookies that they then sandwiched together with frosting. The women would put the treats into farmer's lunchboxes and upon finding them the farmers would yell “Whoopie!!” thus lending the name we know it by today. Whatever the origin, the Wigwam Whoopie Pie is here to stay. We sell hundreds of these delicious and delightful pies every weekend and it's such a satisfying experience seeing tourists take their first bite with a sip of our coffee! We usually hear an "umm" or an "OMG it's so good!". We see enough of the motorcylists taking a bite while walking out of the door and they turn right around to buy a few to stuff into their front inside jackets to bring home! With our 3 hardworking and creative bakers Reba, Mo, and Jessie we're constantly innovating by adding new flavors and fresh pies everyday. In this day/age, most people have tried everything (so they think), how extraordinary it is to bring the Wigwam Whoopie Pie Experience home to those less traveled! Three of the new flavors we're introducing this weekend include: Vegan Carrot Whoopie Pie made with vegan maple butter cream, Tiger Milk WP made with Muscovado sugar syrup and Strawberry Boba Whoopie Pie made with Marshmallow vanilla cream and filled with strawberry popping bobas! Come for the Wigwam Experience and leave with some Whoopie Pies! #whoopiepies #berkshireeats #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #57parkstreet #westernmass #visittheberkshire #leafpeeping #newengland #visitnewengland #mynorthadams #bobatea #love #family #berkshires #freshgrass2023

Strawberry Boba Tea with Strawberry Popping Bobas at the Wigwam! Boba in the Berkshires above the cloud! It is happening! #bobatea #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshires #freshgrass #mynorthadams #berkshires #1berkshire #berkshireeats

Introducing the newest member of the Wigwam Whoopie pie on FreshGrass 2023. These unique whoopie pies have Tiger syrup which is made from muscovado sugar drizzles on the vanilla cakes and the cream that adjoins them is marshmallow vanilla buttercream. It is a dream to have a bite of this with a sip of the tiger milk tea or a pumpkin spice latte while enjoying the view from the Wigwam! Whoopie pie advisory is back on - no half or full dozen sales without advance reservation or purchase. #wigwamweaternsummit #berkshireeats #mohawktrail #berkshires

We’re launching the Berkshire Boba Bombs Fresh Grass 2023 weekend at the Wigwam Western Summit! The Berkshire Boba Bombs are so unique it’s not available anywhere else in the world! Talk about Berkshire Innovations, the bombs are created by a Taiwanese Bobarista and an Award winning Berkshire baker right in the Boba factory at 57 Park Street. A four pack “Berkshire Boba Bombs” is sold as an “Instant Boba Party Box” -just need 4 BFF’s and add hot water! The flavors are: Vanila Chai, Matcha, Strawberry and Taro. The Boba Bombs make perfectly flavored Hot (12 oz) or Iced (16oz) Boba teas. Bobas (popping and tapioca) are sold separately. We’re thrilled to have the Boba Bombs available immediately to Wigwam Cabin guests during the controlled introduction until Fresh Grass Saturday and will be generally available at noon on Fresh Grass Sunday with a free Boba tea tasting event at the Wigwam from noon - 2pm. Come try new flavors such as Thai, Maple Chai, Matcha, Classic Taiwanese, Strawberry, Taro, and Mango! #bobatea #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshireeats #shirecottagebakery

Adding to the fun series of souvenirs at the Wigwam! Besides edible hubblesb, magic t shirts you can now get a magic mug! Free pour over coffee with the purchase of a magic mug until end of September! We will pour the coffee right into the mug! #magic #fun #family #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshires #westernmass #visittheberkshires #coffee

Ahh to be young, in love and just married!! What could top that?! A strawberry milk tea in hand, Michelle is so happy Ben made such a great decision to book the most coveted cabin, the Mahican Retreat for 2, to spend their honeymoon! #honeymoon #cabinlove #mohawktrail #love #wigwamwesternsummit

The partnership with Shire Cottage Bakery (Jessie Kratz) is taking on new significance as we jointly developed (and silently launched) the Berkshire Boba Bomb. We want to create an edible gift category which combines access to global flavors, uniquely Berkshire plus it's fun and delicious! Quietly launched this past weekend at the Wigwam, the Berkshire Boba Bomb is taking the Berkshires by STORM! We're still working on the packaging and the idea is to include beautiful Berkshire Scenes for tourists to bring home. Available at both 57 Park Street and the Wigwam Western Summit are: 1. Single Boba Bombs in assorted flavors, 2. Instant Party Box for 4 or 6 (Just add hot water). The flavors such as Classic Taiwanese Tea, Strawberry, Vanilla Chai, Taro, Mango, and Matcha. Each bomb is encased in a white chocolate shell and dissolves in seconds when hot water is added as a hot drink. It can also be served over ice as a traditional Boba Tea! The Boba Bombs are also packaged with assorted mugs to make perfect gifts! This is just the beginning of our journey to bring you joy while furthering our passion to contribute to local revitalization efforts. Let us know what you think about the Berkshire Boba Bombs! #wigwamwesternsummit #shirecottagebakery #57parkstreet #mohawktrail #visittheberkshires #westernmass #berkshireeats

The Burns family from Ashfield heard about our gluten-free whoopie pies and came specifically for these coveted treats! When young Hawthorne found out we had Strawberry milk tea with Strawberry popping boba she was thrilled! Mom joined in for a treat since she didn’t want any beverages w caffeine this late in the day and I made them with almond milk since both had dairy allergies. This is not your grandma’s Wigwam! Come get a mimosa, a draft beer, some gourmet fudge, a freshly cooked bacon egg & cheese sandwich, and BOBA tea! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshire #visittheberkshires #westernmass

A warm wigwam welcome to the Hunt family who recently moved to the Berkshires. Ryn, the youngest, declare today the best day because she got to have her favorite Strawberry Milk Tea with her bacon egg and cheese sandwich! Sisters Fawkes and Larkin couldn’t agree more! Today is the day we introduce Taiwanese Milk Teas with Bobas at the Wigwam! Come try Mango milk tea with kiwi boba or classic milk tea with strawberry popping boba! We’re pretty sure this is the most beautiful place you can enjoy your boba milk tea! How else can we bring you more joy? #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #mynorthadams

Can you say gluten free flutternutter? Yea gluten free whoopie pies are in the house right now! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #mynorthadams

Another sunset captured by Susannah, guest of the Pocumtuck cabin. #cabinlove #cabinaddicted #cabin #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit

Blue vista guests enjoying their afternoon coffee break at the Wigwam. Art describes the combination of a bite of the chocolate caramel pecan fudge with a sip of the Wigwam pour over coffee as the “Perfect Pairing”! #date #sundaydrive #leafpeeping #newengland #mohawktrail #bluevistamotorlodge #wigwamwesternsummit #afternoontea

Gotta give credit where credit is due. George and Teresa have been coming to the Mohawk Trail for years and they’re staying at the beautiful Blue Vista Motor Lodge. They come to the Wigwam every day for the pumpkin maple latte, the bacon egg and cheese and the whoopie pies. When George saw this hoodie he had to have it! Here he is modeling the hoodie for us. It was Wayne who suggested that we put the big design in the back and the small logo in the front. We’ve been selling these straight out of the boxes! #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #berkshires #souvenir #mynorthadams

Hey baby it's so bright on the Mohawk Trail the Florida Snowman just put on his Ray-Bans! Come get this specially design full color T-shirt from the Wig and be the center of attention whenever you wear it! #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #florida #floridainmassachusetts #berkshiresma #visitnewengland #souvenirs

We are lifting all Whoopie pie advisory and restrictions this weekend and declaring the weekend before Fresh Grass Wigwam Whoopie Pie Weekend!! What this means is no limitation on how many whoopee pies you can buy! All 3 of our bakers are hard at work to bring you the 1/2 lb giant and quarter pounders! The 1/2 lb flavors are: Chocolate (Classic w vanilla cream), Chocolate peanut butter, Chocolate raspberry, pumpkin spice, apple cider and our famous maple bourbon. The 1/4 pounder flavors are: Flutter Nutter (peanut butter with Marshmallow cream), carrot cake, chocolate w vanilla, chocolate / chocolate, maple cream, pistachio cream de menthe with chocolate ganache, carrot cake and our signature APPLE CIDER with whipped spiced cream cheese! We will also have gluten free Whoopies! Mark this weekend the start of HAPPY Whoopie Pie weekend! #whoopiepie #berkshireeats #family #love #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #baker #mynorthadamsma #berkshire #1berkshire #visitnewengland #westernmassachusetts

Thanks to Mo from MO’s Fudge Factor from Shelburn Falls for sending us Judye and Paul who were such great company! There a lot of reciprocal love between the western part of the Mohawk Trail and Shelburn Falls as we continue to send customers to each others businesses! #mosfudgefactor #wigwamwesternsummit #mohawktrail #westernmass #visittheberkshiresmass

The Vidale’s are Swiss and live in Geneva. We had a great conversation about why early tourists in the 1920’s refer to this regions as “ America’s Switzerland “. These mountains are not as dramatic as the Alps, however, in the Alps you can see mountains of 3 countries while at the Wig you can see mountains of 3 states (The Green Mountain range of Vermont), The Taconic of New York and of course Mt. Greylock, the highest peak of the state of Massachusetts. I invited them to Lea’s Landing where they can really enjoy the view on this beautiful day! #perfectday #americasswitzerland #mohawktrail #family #love

So this is the power of "word of mouth"! You remember Bob, the man who said a bite of the Apple Cider Whoopie Pie was like a slice of heaven and to show his love to his wife JoAnne who stuck with him through thick and thin for 40 years, he said she could have more than one bite of his whoopee pie?" Apparently they were sent to the Wigwam by someone name Jacob from the Hancock General Store (I didn't know there was a general store in Hancock but I'll definitely go and thank Jacob in person). They are vacationing with another 3 couples at the Vacation Village in Hancock. They wanted a coffeehouse with a beautiful view, a place to get good coffee, local maple syrup, great breakfast, snacks, shirts, a clean bathroom and a hiking trail. They came a few days a go and came back today in numbers!! They brought with them Mary Lou, John, Peg, Norm, Candy and Frank. The 4 couple bought almost everything in the shop, went for a hike, enjoyed a photo shoot and John, who's a retired police and I talked a bit about how frequent the police come by. I told him both the state troopers and the North Adams Police are all addicted to our cold brew and whoopee pies and we see them all the time! I'm sending them to our fudge maker Mo to the Fudge Factory and see the most beautiful part of The Mohawk Trail and one of my favorite destination the Bridge of Flowers! We're so glad to be part of a memory making opportunities and showcase the best Berkshires had to offer! We're also grateful to all the people who tell others about the resilient little Wigwam Coffeehouse who, despite all odds during Covid, remained open and is here greeting travelers from all over the world. We're about to start our busiest season and are resting our legs for two weeks. #coffee #hiking #destination #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #visittheberkshires #westernmass #berkshires #1berkshire #momandpop #butfirstcoffee #coffeewithaview

Whoopie pie and cold brew enthusiast Isaiah said it best when he said 90% of his stress is lifted the minute he walks into the Wigwam Coffeehouse! What he doesn’t know is the rest of the 10% is gone the minute he bites into the whoopie pie and drinks his cold brew lol! #whoopiepie #stressrelief #mohawktrail #wigwamwesternsummit #coldbrew #coldbrewcoffee #berkshire #newengland #visittheberkshires