There has been a lot of local press in the past week or so about the Canadian dollar and American dollar being on par…making it the best time in several decades for Canadian travellers to come to the US. We have a bed and a full breakfast waiting for you! www.hamptonterrace.com 800-203-0656, Check for our specials and discounts on our website.

Susan and I have prepared over 3,000 breakfast buffets since purchasing Hampton Terrace in 1999. Multiply that times the # of people we host every morning….well….that translates to several tens of thousands we have fed. And they talk. We hear what every other inn does for breakfast…and I think we stand up pretty well. Many inns just provide a cold continental. Others have eliminated breakfast altogether. Since those staying here have chosen not to go back to those inns, we know how important a nice breakfast spread is. It is also the time when we get to spend the most time with our guests and help them plan their day. 800-203-0656. www.hamptonterrace.com

I was conversing this morning with a lady who stayed here for the past three nights. She is participating in a program at Kripalu, and elected to stay at Hampton Terrace, rather than in the dormitory-style rooms at Kripalu. It is actually less expensive to stay here….and she gets a queen bed, fireplace, Jacuzzi and full breakfast. At Kripalu, she would be in a bunk-bed style room with 8 other people and a bathroom at the end of the hall. 800-203-0656. www.hamptonterrace.com

New England is world famous for its brilliant colors (ask our European guests) and we still have availability for every weekend in October. But if you can get away mid-week, take advantage of our mid-week special. 25% off the weekend rates. Same great breakfast…and I do not think the red on the leaves will be any less brilliant on a Wednesday. 800-203-0656. www.hamptonterrace.com

Our quarterly newsletter, full of specials and information about Fall and Winter promotions is ready for e-mail delivery this coming week. If you would like to be on our mailing list, contact stan@hamptonterrace.com or call 800-203-0656

Williamstown Theater Festival, Shakespeare & Company, Berkshire Theater Festival and Barrington Stage Company. Can't even call them "regional theater." These nationally acclaimed theaters continue their presentations throughout the Fall and into Christmas season. There is an article in today's Berkshire Eagle with details. www.berkshireeagle.com. Stay at Hampton Terrace. 800-203-0656 www.hamptonterrace.com

Shakespeare & Company, located just one block from us, will be presenting "The Secret of Sherlock Holmes" from September 28 through October 28. The performances will be held Friday through Sunday on those dates. www.hamptonterrace.com. 800-203-0656

Stay 2 nights this weekend, and THE WINE IS ON US! A $30 Gift Certificate to the local wine/gourmet food shop is included with a 2+ night stay. As of Tuesday am, Main House 1 (queen, fireplace, Jacuzzi), Main House 4 (king with antique claw-foot tub) and Carriage House 3 (queen, fireplace, Jacuzzi). $175/night. Full breakfast. Heated outdoor pool. 800-203-0656. www.hamptonterrace.com

We just received a seasonal e-mail from Chez Nous, a great French restaurant in Lee, just five minutes from us. They acknowledged the symbiotic relationship they have with innkeepers throughout the Berkshires….but in fact, we should thank THEM, instead. Within walking distance of us is more than a dozen restaurants that could compete well in New York City….and many dozens more within a 10-minute drive of our door. With our confirmation, we include a well-researched list of restaurants that we, and our guests have had the best experience in. Stay at Hampton Terrace, and let us share our love of a good dining experience! 800-203-0656. www.hamptonterrace.com

Our ginko tree by the pool is completely yellow. The other trees in the yard are not yet turning, but come October, the Berkshires will be a sea of yellow, red and orange. See why people all over the world come to Lenox during October. www.hamptonterrace.com. 800-203-0656