Parking Update

Due to necessary adjustments to the scope of the geothermal work that is occurring in front of Lyman there will be NO accessible parking in front of Lyman for approximately the next two weeks. The closest handicap accessible parking space on College Lane is about 200 yards south of Lyman (just north of the Smith Conference Center). If Lyman guests need this space and assistance getting closer to Lyman there is a number posted on an adjacent sign where guests can call for a ride that will get them to within 30 yards of Lyman. Please call 413-585-2742 for more information if needed.

 

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Plath Exhibit Featured in the Daily Hampshire Gazette

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Published April 24, 2024

A wonderful article was written in the Daily Hampshire Gazette featuring the Sylvia Plath exhibit, “The Bell Jars: Lyman Conservatory and Sylvia Plath’s Botanical Imagination,” in Lyman. The article provides insight into how this exhibit came together, as well as highlights the different components visitors can discover in the exhibit. 

“There are invitations to listen to her read her poetry, and we have a number of books and resources for people to just sort of really fully be involved in her writings,” said Sarah Loomis, the manager of education at the conservatory. “I love the ways that it crosses these disciplines, both for our audiences and our students but really broader visitors, saying, ‘Come into this place and think about plants and identity in these different ways.’ ”

The exhibit opened on September 15 and will be on display through June 28. If you haven’t seen it yet, now’s the time! 

Read the article. And then come to Lyman to explore the exhibit.