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.
Holiday Greetings 2024!
Christmas and the New Year are fast approaching. So, we would like to recap the past year and send out our schedule of events for 2025.
The Holiday party hosted and catered by Harvey and Mary was a fabulous way to start the holiday season. The new barn facility was festively and beautifully decorated. Over 50 members attended, and a few new people joined that night and a good time was had by everyone.
After a brief meeting with a slate of officers voted on, motion by Wayne Wilcox and second by Glenn van Oort, the officers were accepted by all in attendance.
Due to Laurie’s hectic schedule, Heather Naventi (address below) has agreed to take over the membership. Please send your dues to Heather by the end of December. We have bills to pay and ribbons to purchase, etc. for the next year’s show. (Big Thank you ahead of time).
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.