Race Brook Lodge

Do you want to go somewhere magical where you feel right at home, wonderful staff that makes you feel like family? Then go to Race Brook Lodge, Bohemian décor, just beautiful artwork and chachkis throughout, not to mention the thousands of books and lots of games. This is by far my favorite place to get away. The honor bar, the Restaurant next door with wonderful cuisine, Prix Fixe menu based on the lunar cycle. David is an amazing history expert on the area, his son is doing a great job running the place, and Eve and Yolanta are great at managing your every need, right down to maintaining the honor bar. Come here and RELAX!

This place is incredible I went here for a friends weddinng and arrived 5 days early the staff was very accomodating and constantly trying to help. Casey and Elizabeth were particularly amazing! Dave the owner is one of the most interesting characters I have met! I spend a whole night just sitting on the porch chatting with him and his story is something else I highly recommend a sit down with him. I would recommend this place to anybody looking to get married or just looking to get away! you will not be dissapointed. the only downfall to the place is the inn keeper EVE she is the only one there with an attitude the whole time her fake smiles occasionaly dont help hide her condecending nature. If you cant tell I am not a fan of EVE however that being said, no matter how bad she is the rest of the crew there is so amazing that I would go back there again just to hang out with them! I wish I could give them more than 5 stars!!!

We had a very romantic stay there for some late season skiing at Catamount, which is about 20 min away. The highlight of our trip was dinner at the collocated Stagecoach Tavern. It, like the rest of the location, has a comfortable, historic, feel. The management was very friendly.

Still got it! Excellent and genuinely kind service, beautiful grounds, scrumptious breakfast and relaxing atmosphere. Take a hike up to the Appalachian trail or take a picnic and your swimsuit to Umpachene falls or Bash Bish. A bike ride to the Southfield Store, bowling at the Cove, coffee and apple cider donuts at the doughnut shoppe… So much to do and eat…

Lots of wonderful memories at this charming place. I spent my first week of summer here for many years for a camp retreat. I just caught myself recently dreaming of going back. My group spent a lot of time in the barn (all day practically) slept in the simple cabins right next to it, walked to the dining hall (I guess is what they would call it) for an unpretentious, homey breakfast. But the best part was, when I had free time, sitting in the hammock by the brook reading a book or taking a nap. The place is also pretty close to town as we ate out some nights. This place is so simple and thats what make it so wonderful. Hope to go back very soon.

Last weekend I married the love of my life in the most magical place in the northeast. We had around 70 guests from as close as WMASS and as far away as Germany and London.
The weekend was full of love, laughter, a babbling brook, campfires every night, hiking up to the waterfall, lounging around on the hammocks, amazing food, amazing people, and the most beautiful weather I could have asked for. Thinking back on last weekend — there is not one thing I would have changed — and I am so thankful that I found the RB Lodge.
One of the things that I was most worried about in planning a weekend wedding was the wildcard element of, «will people mix and do their own thing … because i’m afraid to overbook with activities»… and I really think that the atmosphere of the Race Brook Lodge made it happen. I have friends who never met before that weekend calling each other — inviting each other to their own weddings… setting dinner dates together… and planning vacations together! All we had to do to make it happen was set up a few yard games (cornhole, soccer) and set out a cooler of beers — and the RBL made the magic happen.
Eve and Craig were fantastic and patient with my fiancé (now husband) and I as we got all of the details together and went back and forth on room assignments, catering choices, wine selections, everything! They were amazing throughout the entire event — always there when we needed help or had a question — and even told my mom to stop cleaning up so much at a few points so she would enjoy herself and relax! The rest of the crew were awesome too.
The beds were incredibly comfortable and the yard and rooms are all just gorgeous.
Jay was an awesome chef for the reception dinner — my husband and I really wanted to have a lamb dish — but it wasn’t on the menu — and he made us a plate at the tasting that was out of this world… and at the same price point. Also we were craving some seasonal sugar snap peas and he made that happen too!
No joke — if you’re on the fence about having a weekend wedding — shoot me a message on Unilocal and ask me anything you’d like. People can’t stop telling me that it was the best wedding ever. :). So in love with this place. Will post photos when I get them back!

A lovely lodge in a beautiful area! We just got married there and had a wonderful weekend. The staff was extremely helpful throughout the whole wedding process & all our guests had a great time! The food was amazing as well. We are looking forward to visiting the lodge again!

I am giving Racebrook Lodge four stars because it is so cute and cozy.
But, beware if you want a quiet little getaway. The place is brimming with small children – especially at breakfast time – and parents who seem to think it’s okay to let their children scream and yell just because there happens to be other families around.
Our room was picture perfect – rustic and romantic décor. It was clean and toasty warm in January (a little too toasty, we ended up turning off the heat at night).
Another warning – we stayed in room 23 in the main/​inn house and it is located on the first floor directly next to the entrance and across from the tavern. Every time someone comes in/​out of the entrance the door slams loudly. And much of the noise from the tavern travels across the hallway. If you are a light sleeper or seeking quiet – this may not be the room for you.
Overall this is a fun place… located about a 40 minute hike from the Appalacian trail. Trails lead you into the woods from the lodge. Some guests were skiing/​snowshoeing when we were there. The hills frame the lodge and create a very pretty picture.
Another nice perk — the Stagecoach Tavern is part of the Racebrook Lodge complex. So it is both convenient and fun to have dinner there – then simply walk back to your room.