Petersham is nestled in the heart of New England in central Massachusetts, approximately 70 miles west of Boston, and 30 miles from Worcester and Amherst. The town of Petersham is often referred to as a museum of Greek Revival architecture and is reminiscent of a picture-perfect "Norman Rockwell" town. There are plenty of activities nearby, including:

• Downhill and cross-country skiing
• Hiking or mountain biking within the Quabbin Reservoir, Harvard University's forests, and Trustees of Reservations properties
• Antique shopping
• Horseback riding
• Golfing
• Bird watching
• Visiting Art and Craft Center, and Forestry Museum
• Summer band concerts on the common