Welcome to the Colonial Carriage and Driving Society’s web site. This site is intended to give up-to-date information about our club meetings and special events. The Society welcomes everyone to join the club, whether you drive carriage horses or just have an interest in the history and traditions of carriage driving. Open meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Orleton Farm in Stockbridge, Mass. Some meetings feature an informational speaker as well as the normal business.
Save the Date! Spring 2026 May 2, 3. Sign up by April 10 Contact Maureen 413-822-1028.
Don’t forget to renew your membership! Renewal Form
Hello Everyone,
Our CCDS Chrismas Party last Sunday was very well attended and so wonderful to see so many friends to celebrate the holidays. Our gracious host and hostess Harvey and Mary Waller brought in the chefs from Kentucky to cook us a meal that was complete perfection. We had a quick meeting to discuss the upcoming year of events and confirm the officers currently serving.
On May 2,3, 2026, we will host a clinic with Francois Bergeron. Day one will be a demo on long lining and day two dressage driving. Saturday will be a long-lining clinic with 6 one-hour lesson timeslots available @$125 each. Auditing will be $85 for the day. Sunday will feature 6 one-hour dressage lesson timeslots. This will be a great way to start and continue your spring training.
Please check “Listing of Events” on this site for details on other upcoming events. The Society hosts a variety of events, such as driving clinics, informal drives, the Orleton Farm Pleasure Driving Show, Winter Classic Sleigh Rally, Lenox Tub Parade, and Summer Fun Day. Fun Day was created as an opportunity for recreational drivers, as well as seasoned whips, to experience games and friendly competition. The members enjoy the social aspect the Society brings to each meeting and special event, where friends get together to have fun, drive their horses, and to learn more about carriage driving.
The Colonial Carriage and Driving Society was officially formed on January 15, 1989. Twenty-five years later, the club continues to grow and offer many exciting activities. Come to our events or join our club and enjoy the history and tradition of carriage driving.