Schenectady County Historical Society Museum Tours

We had issues checking in. Their computer was not working so it declined all credit cards (everyone’s) even though we paid already through Expedia they make you give a credit card to have on file before you can check in. They finally had me fill out a paper with credit card info so they could let us have our room. Took almost 20 minutes to check in. The ladies at the desk were very nice, they had to call the manager at home to know how to still let people check in. Finally got in our room after long day of travel.

The staff was wonderful. I did request early check in but was informed that could not be guaranteed. When I arrived to check in, I was told that they didn’t see the request for early check in. I provided a copy of that very message saying it couldn’t be guaranteed.

Gedney Farms is very quiet, peaceful and rustic. Your stay is in a converted barn with towering ceilings, hard wood floors, and rustic reused furniture with no TV phones or radios. Note some rooms require stair climbing on winding stairs with sections without rails or handholds. Some bathtubs are very high. It would be helpful to talk to the location about the room accommodations if mobility is an issue. The staff is very unobtrusive almost to the point of non existent. The breakfast was fresh and healthy with plain Greek yogurt, granola, fresh fruits, hard boiled eggs, muffins and bread to toast. The grounds are well tended but not fussy and offer beauty, peace and quiet. The location is an easy 30 minutes to Tanglewood and 15 minutes to Stockbridge. It is nearby Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Dr. Suess Museum, WEB DuBois statue and homestead, Norman Rockwell museum, Monument mountain, Housatonic river and many art stores, general stores, outdoor activities. This area is car dependent.