Visiting Zea Mays
Zea Mays is situated in the picturesque Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts. We are a mere two-hour drive to Boston and three to New York City. The cosmopolitan town of Northampton (home to Smith College) is three miles away from the the studio and has been rated one of the ten best small art towns in America for several years running. Northampton is a lively center for the arts, good food and live music as well as wonderful outdoor activities.
Once you are at 221 Pine Street (The Arts and Industry Building) you can park in front of the building if there are free spaces, or in the parking lot just past the building on the right. Enter the overflow parking lot on Spring Street and park near the building. Take the path across the bridge to the building entrance. The quickest way up is to enter the door marked Center Entrance and take the stairs up to the 3rd floor. Turn right, we're a few doors down in an alcove on the left hand side of the hallway, studio 320. It's well marked.
Bradley International Airport - Hartford/Springfield is the closest airport.
Valley Transporter provides door-to-door service from the airport to the studio or your accommodations. Schedule pick-up and drop-off by calling 1-800-872-8752 or 1-413-253-1350 or by making on-line reservations.
Amtrak train stations in Amherst and Springfield, Massachusetts are also accessed by Valley Transporter. Use the numbers or website above to check rates and make a reservation.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10-9
Wednesday: 10-5
Thursday: 12-9
Friday: 10-5
1st and 3rd Saturday and Sunday of the month: 11-5
Accommodations
Below is a selection of recommended accommodations. Prices are subject to change, please call or visit their website for current rates. For a more extensive list of local hotels and bed and breakfasts please visit the Northampton Chamber of Commerce website.
Snow Farm: New England Crafts Program
Located in a gorgeous rural area less than 5 miles from Zea Mays. Snow Farm has rustic, clean, dormitory-style housing which they are happy to offer Zea Mays Printmaking attendees based on availability.
5 Clary Road - Williamsburg, MA 01096
Phone: 413-268-3101 - Fax: 413-268-3163 - Email
$40 for a single room
$30 for a double room
University of Massachusettes Summer Conference Housing
Knowlton Residence Hall (dorm room)
Amherst, MA 01002
Single or double occupancy
413.545.3400
$25-30 per night
must reserve two weeks in advance.
The Metta Way Inn
584 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413.586.0161
One mile away from Zea Mays.
They offer a meditation room and free massages!
The Starlight Llama Bed and Breakfast
940 Chesterfield Rd.
Florence, MA 01062
413.584.1703
starlightllama@cs.com
Off the grid, solar powered home!
The Knoll
230 North Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
413.584.8164
weekdays: $70-80/night
weekends: $80-90/night
About a one mile walk to the studio, located near a beautiful park.
Sugar Maple Trailside Inn
62 Chestnut Street
Florence, MA 01062
413.585.8559
$75 - 95 / night
Will give a mid-week 20% discount for 2 or more nights - mention Zea Mays
About a one mile walk to the studio. Located right on the local bike path.