Bassis strives to bring a sense of playfulness and “lighthearted curiosity” to the table while encouraging others, regardless of age, “to be more playful from the inside out.”
A 2018 study conducted by Williams College economics professor Stephen Sheppard concluded that Kripalu directly or indirectly generates $64 million to the total economic output in Massachusetts with $56 million of it concentrated in Berkshire County alone.
With the current COVID-19 pandemic and the center’s temporary closure, Kripalu is connecting to people in the comfort of their homes via online streaming services to make its programs available.
Michael had become a master woodworker, creating hundreds of pieces of fine furniture and cabinetry. He built his second log home and shop in West Stockbridge.
There are many stories, true or apocryphal, about the size of the house. Suffice it to say, it was the largest private house in America on the day it was completed.
"It's exciting. It's interesting and we'll see where it goes, but I don't see any problems other than maybe traffic for awhile, but I don't really see any downside."
-- Lee Selectwoman Patricia Carlino
Nova Farms in Sheffield says it will use sustainable methods to minimize its carbon footprint and will also be home to livestock such as Scottish Highland cattle and an apple orchard.
“Grief is a topic that makes most people want to run for the hills, but we’re not doing ourselves any favors by responding in that way.”
-- Rebecca Soffer
"A good citizen truly embraces the meaning of the words spoken by Elie Wiesel when he said, 'No human being is illegal.'"
-- Joan M. McMenemy, first justice of Berkshire County Juvenile Court
“I was incredibly surprised by the magnitude of their impacts myself,” said Williams College economics professor Stephen Sheppard. “If you live in the county, you think of Kripalu as this funky, interesting yoga thing.”
Minor was employed at in the maintenance department at Kripalu in Lenox. He enjoyed bowling at Ken’s Bowl and golfing at Pontoosuc, and he loved camping.
