Thinking of moving UPSTATE- How's BERKSHIRE, NY Tioga County- FEEDBACK Please... (Ithaca: house, school)

[SueK]

Hi everyone. My husband and I lived in Salem, MA for a couple of years and loved the small town, historical feel and yet close to Boston aspects of it. We now live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. We moved here to start a meditation school. It is a very young place, with lots or aspiring artists, musicians and actors- much too 'hip' for us. We have lived here for almost 5 years and are really ready to leave the city and get closer to nature. We are quieter people who really enjoy nature, classical music and peace and tranquility. We love the Finger Lakes area, especially Ithaca- but taxes are so high there. We recently found a really nice house on lots of land in Berkshire, NY, on Route 38. We want to start a meditation school in the area, plant some fruit trees and just enjoy nature and a more relaxed way of living. I was a teacher for many years and could offer tutoring services or work at one of the universities as I have experience in HR and training. We haven't spent much time in Berkshire but have friend in Vestal, NY. I am just wondering if this would be a good location for such an endeavor and for what we like. Would love to hear back from people who live in the area or know the area well.

Happy New Year.

Best,
Sue