The 32 square miles of Wendell, Massachusetts consists mostly of hills and forests, and was incorporated in May 1781.  The town is bordered by Erving to the north, Orange to the northeast, New Salem to the southeast, Shutesbury to the south, Leverett to the southwest, and Montague on the west.

Wendell offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities including the Wendell State Forest (which includes hiking, swimming, fishing, winter sports, and even a cranberry bog), the Whetstone Wood Wildlife Sanctuary (a 220-acre Mass Audubon Conservation Restriction), and the Fiske Pond Conservation Area (a permanently-protected area in the southwest corner of Wendell.

Though Wendell is primarily rural and agricultural, the town is popular with crafters and artists.  In addition, the town has a sawmill, as well as a number of popular local businesses and restaurants.  One such place is the Wendell Full Moon Coffeehouse, a non-profit, volunteer-run coffeehouse and performance space; profits from the coffeehouse support local environmental and service organizations through open mic nights and musical performances.

Children in Wendell attend either the Erving School Union #28 through the sixth grade with children from nearby Erving, Leverett, Shutesbury, and New Salem, or the Swift River School, which serves the communities of New Salem and Wendell.  Older children attend the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School in Orange, Massachusetts, or the Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls.

Rural and artsy, Wendell is a great choice for anyone looking to live off the beaten path.