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The new guard of preservation is blowing the dust off the long-buried legacies of forgotten architects, gardeners, and artists with innovative retellings of stories from the past.
The first time you see a Berkshire Cottage you may wonder, “What is that?” Because the “cottage” may now be a luxury hotel, a house museum, or even a restaurant. Or it may still be what long ago it was built to be a private home. The Berkshire Cottages are mansions from the gilded age. Many are still available to visit - as hotels, spas or non-profit organizatons.