Beartown Mountain is located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts and is known for its scenic beauty and rich history.
Before European settlers arrived, the area around Beartown Mountain was inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Mohican people. They had a deep connection to the land, which they used for hunting, gathering, and seasonal camps.
European settlers arrived in the 17th century and began to explore and map the area. The mountain and surrounding lands were used for agriculture and logging, which began to impact the local environment.

During the 19th century, the Berkshires became known for their natural beauty, which attracted visitors and settlers interested in the area’s resources and landscapes. The Beartown Mountain area was likely part of the broader trend of land being developed for agriculture, industry, and later tourism.

In the 20th century, as the impacts of industrialization became more apparent, conservation efforts increased. Beartown Mountain and its surrounding lands became part of conservation initiatives to preserve the natural landscape. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation manages much of the land in the area today.

When I first moved to the Berkshires, I often found myself on one of its trails, enjoying one of its scenic views, which provided an unforgettable sense of deep connection, creativity, and inner peace. These experiences are the foundations for my coaching and mentoring practices, leading to a greater capacity to stay focused and resilient amid rapid and ambiguous change, to be more inclusive in my care for others, and to have the capacity to discern and shape the emerging future, even when so much is unknowable.