Visiting Ashfield
We are excited to bring you to our small town of Ashfield! We recommend you do some planning before your arrival. Unfortunately, there are no local businesses open after our performances, though you can travel farther afield and find more options. Below is some information that could be of use during your visit.
Local Meal Options
The Ashfield Lakehouse
Lunch & dinnerCasual restaurant and bar down the street on Ashfield Lake.
Wicked Good Cafe
Breakfast & brunchAlso known as Elmer's! A charming, community-driven spot with top-notch breakfast fare, baked goods, and cafe drinks. Community events like open mics, art nights, etc. are also held here.
Country Pie Pizza
Pizza & sandwichesPizza parlor and sandwich shop, cash only.
Laughing Crow Café
Weekend pop-up caféServing popovers and other baked goods, featuring a takeout window and an outdoor seating area.
Gloriosa & Co. at the Curtis House
Small bites & drinksSmall bites, drinks, and community, summer Thursdays. RSVP required.
Local Accommodations
Zachariah House
Gloriosa & Co.
Glass Porches
DAR Campgrounds
Hope House
Shelburne Springs
Blooming Inn Shelburne Falls
Sweet Birch AirBnb
What to Do in Ashfield
Ashfield Library
Mon & Wed 2PM–8PM, Sat 10AM–3PMAshfield Hardware Store
Mon, Wed–Fri 9AM–6PM; Sat 9AM–5PM, Sun 10AM–5PM; closed TuesdayFor anything practical and practically anything, including $1 ice cream cones
Ashfield Town Lake
SeasonalSwimming, fishing, and walking
Neighbors
7AM–8PM (6AM on Tuesday)Deli, convenience store, gas station, newspapers, ATM
Post Office
8AM–1PM, 2–4:30PM; Sat 9:30AM–12:30PMFarmer's Market
Seasonal; 9AM–1PM on the town commonsAshfield Fall Festival
10AM–5PM, Sat & Sun of Indigenous Peoples Day WeekendInstitute for the Musical Arts
Concerts, workshops, educational and summer programs, recording studio, and accommodations.
Where to Buy Groceries
Shelburne Falls
15-20 min drive-
Keystone Market Local small grocery storeDirections
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McCusker's Grocery Franklin County's Community Coop, local and organic foodsDirections
Williamsburg
15-20 min drive-
Williamsburg Market Compact local marketDirections
Florence & Northampton
25-30 min drive-
River Valley Community Co-op Local organic store, plus a cheese shop and bakery selling organic goods and wineDirections
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Cooper's Corner Wine and spirits, deli, and grocery store with local vendorsDirections
Greenfield
25-30 min drive-
Big Y Supermarket & PharmacyDirections
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Aldi SupermarketDirections
Hadley
40 min drive-
Trader Joe'sDirections
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Stop & ShopDirections
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Whole Foods MarketDirections
We look forward to your visit!
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