We will send you a map when you register, with special directions from New York, Vermont and Connecticut. The Mohawk Trail (Route 2) is probably the most famous highway in New England and rightfully so. There are few roads more beautiful. Enjoy the journey as well as the goal.
From eastern Massachusetts, follow Route 2 West, toward North Adams and Williamstown. Interstate 91 South merges with Route 2 West in Greenfield, MA. WATCH THE SIGNS and get OFF I91 exit 26, the very next exit — just 2 miles — so that you stay on Route 2 West. Go 19 miles (two miles past downtown Charlemont), and turn right at the green sign to Rowe. From the west, if you are coming through North Adams, follow Route 2 East for about 17 miles. After you cross the Deerfield River shortly after the road levels out, turn left at the green sign for Rowe.
After you turn off Route 2, go 21/2 miles and turn right at the T in the road, in front of the big brown house. After 31/2 winding, mostly uphill miles, (it may feel farther!) you will pass a white church on your left and several houses. Just before the top of the hill, bordered by a stone wall, turn right onto King’s Highway Road, and cross a little bridge by a waterfall. Proceed a hundred yards or so up the road, park in the parking lot on the left. Follow the sign to the white farmhouse to register. Welcome!
BOSTON: Take Route 2 West, which joins Interstate 91 South for only 2 miles. Take Exit 26 off Interstate 91 at Greenfield. Continue on Route 2 West (aka Mohawk Trail). See directions below, from Greenfield.
CONNECTICUT: Take Interstate 91 North to Greenfield, MA and take Exit 26 onto Route 2 West, (aka Mohawk Trail), with signs for North Adams and Williamstown. See directions below, from Greenfield.
VERMONT: Go south on Interstate 91 to Exit 26 –Route 2 West Greenfield. See directions below, from Greenfield. From Burlington/Bennington side, take Route 7 South to Williamstown, MA. See directions below, from Williamstown.
UPSTATE NEW YORK: Take Thruway Exit 24 onto Route 87 North (Signed Saratoga Springs/Montreal), to Exit 7- Route 7 East. Drive about 9½ miles on Rt. 7 to Route 278. Turn Right (Just past a Harley Davidson dealership) onto Rt 278. Follow this road to the end (about a mile) and turn left onto Route 2 East toward Williamstown, MA See directions below, from Williamstown.
NEW YORK CITY: There are several ways to get here from there. Each way takes 4-5 hours, depending on where you are coming from in the city.
Via Troy: Take the Thruway North to Exit 24 to I-87. Take exit 7 Route 7 East. Drive Route 7 through Troy, about 9 ½ miles to Route 278 and turn right. Follow this road until to the end (about a mile) and turn left onto Route 2 East, follow it to Williamstown, MA. (About 30 minutes) See directions below, from Williamstown.
Via Connecticut: (the “locals” choice) Take Route 684 North and to Route 84 East for 68 miles to Interstate 91. Go north 64 miles on Interstate 91, crossing into MA. Take exit 26 ( Greenfield, MA) onto Route 2 West. (Alternately, you can take I-95 to I-91, and follow the directions above.)
See directions below, from Greenfield.
Via the Scenic Route: (The nicest way, best in daylight, the choice of mellow folks who don’t like interstates)
Drive the Taconic Parkway to the East Chatham exit. Take Route 295 East. Turn left onto Route 22 North. Turn right onto Route 43. Turn right on Route 2 East in Williamstown, MA. See directions below, from Williamstown.
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from GREENFIELD, MA: (about 40 minutes) Follow Route 2 West (aka Mohawk Trail) toward North Adams and Williamstown. Go about 18 miles to Charlemont. Drive through Charlemont, continuing on Rt 2 West for 2 miles. Watch on the right for the blue sign and white picnic area sign, and then for a blue sign for Rowe Conference Center and the green sign for Rowe/Monroe. Turn right (north) at the green sign, just before the Mohawk Indian Bridge over Deerfield River. (If you pass the Mohawk Family Campground, you’ve gone too far. Turn around a look for the green sign, and turn left.) See directions below, from Route 2.
from WILLIAMSTOWN, MA: (about 50 minutes) Take Route 2 East through North Adams, then drive over the mountains about 19 miles. As the road levels out, watch for Mohawk Family Campground on the left, Hail to the Sunrise Park on the right, and the Mohawk Indian Bridge over the Deerfield River. Watch for a blue sign for Rowe Conference Center (with a left arrow) and the green sign for Rowe/Monroe. Turn left at the Green Sign. See directions below, from Route 2.
from ROUTE 2: (the last six miles) Turn north off Route 2, go 2½ miles to the “T” in the road (large brown house and small sign for Rowe ). Turn right at the “T” and curve about 4 miles uphill. Go past white church and cluster of houses on left and then ¼ mile more uphill. Look on your right for a small stone bridge with a waterfall. Turn Right here. This is Kings Hwy Road. (You missed the turn if you get to the town hall). Cross the bridge at the waterfall (listen!) and go 300 yards uphill past the white house on the right, to our parking lot on the left, just before our big white Farmhouse. WELCOME! Please park and come in to the Farmhouse to register.
To encourage friendship and respect for the environment by saving oil, Rowe encourages carpooling. If you’re interested, please let us know when you register and we’ll do our best to help you connect with people in your area.
Peter Pan Bus lines ( 1-800-343-9999) runs from Boston or NYC to Greenfield, MA, which is about 30 minutes from Rowe. Please call in advance and we will pick you up in Greenfield at 2:05 pm. There is a $25 fee for a one way bus pick up. Before deciding to take the bus, ask our office for a list of people who might be able to offer you a ride.
We prefer you use Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT, about an hour and 45 minutes from Rowe. We can arrange a pick-up for you from and to the airport for a $50 charge one-way. Often it is possible to get a ride back to the airport with another guest.
It is important to arrive at the airport by 4:00 p.m. on Friday. That will give you time to get here, check in, find your room and bearings, and still be on time for dinner. We advise that you arrange your return flight with a departure time after 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. It is unlikely that we could get you out and on your way before 2:00 p.m.
We value our guests a great deal, so in the eventof a travelers’ advisory, we’ll start the workshop on Saturday morning at 9 am and run through Sunday afternoon. It is beautiful to drive after a storm. If you do make it on Friday night you will be welcomed, fed, and have a relaxing, peaceful evening.
