Prospect Berkshires

In-Depth Review of Prospect Hotel in the Berkshires - AFAR

"A refined “adult summer camp” built around Scandinavian minimalism, outdoor wellness, and sustainable design, this lakeside retreat emphasizes a ritual of sauna-to-cold-plunge, with wood-scented saunas, kayaks, paddleboards, single-person sailboats, and multiple fire pits overlooking the water. Owned by Jade-Snow Carroll and Ian Rasch, the property was revitalized from a former 19th-century picnic ground and 1950s RV park with restorative landscaping (they removed an artificial beach that was harming the lake) and longevity-focused materials such as sustainably harvested cedar; nearly every one-room cabin faces the lake and features minimalist, rustic touches (a platform bed, window nook, blond cedar interiors, biodegradable toiletries). Cars are restricted past a point to encourage walking the leafy paths, check-in and reservations are handled by text, and the site offers a heated pool converted from a tennis court plus a second court for tennis and pickleball. Practical notes: it’s about a three-hour drive from both New York City and Boston and serves as a convenient base for Berkshires cultural outings; two of the 49 cabins are ADA-compliant (grab bars, roll-in showers) though gravel trails limit wheelchair access; future plans include more fire pits, a possible floating sauna, a pool-area bar, and solar installations." - Danielle Hallock