Suggested recreational and tourist information for visitors to the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, home of Somatic Systems Institute.
Just a few miles away in the beautiful countryside of the town of Leverett, the Peace Pagoda is a very peaceful and relaxing environment with an incredible history and a spiritual purpose. Built by Japanese monks to spread peace throughout this part of the world, this is one of a very few peace pagodas in the west —– and the first one ever built in the western hemisphere. Read more about Training Program Area Attractions
DAR State Forest was established in 1929 when the Daughters of the American Revolution donated more than 1,000 acres to the Commonwealth. The D.A.R. has a boat launch and a private beach and is perfect for a relaxing canoe ride. Read more about Training Program Area Attractions
Located just a couple of miles from the Hampshire campus, the Holyoke Range is a 7 miles ridge that stretches from Hadley to Belchertown. Trails for hiking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing are posted at Notch Visitor Center.
Mount Metacomet -Monadnock Trail Read more about Training Program Area Attractions
Right here on Hampshire's campus, the Yiddish Book center is the world's only museum and book center devoted solely to Yiddish literature.
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Read more about Training Program Area Attractions
Follow the links to the left or below to learn more information about area museums, outdoor recreation and other points of interest surrounding the Somatic System Institute's training program at Hampshire College. Read more about Somatics Training Program - Area Attractions
