The Mount

06/20/2026

Skip the tie. Give Dad a story instead. 😀

This Father's Day, take a tour of the Mansion, wander through the gardens, enjoy lunch on the Terrace Café, and make a day of it at The Mount!

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

What can we say? We just really love Edith Wharton & The Mount! 🫶

06/13/2026

Wharton in the Present Tense: A remarkable literary discovery is making headlines!

An Edith Wharton Story Is Published About 100 Years Later

In a recent article from the New York Times, readers are introduced to a previously unpublished Edith Wharton short story, The Men Who Saved the World, written more than a century ago and only recently brought to light. We're thrilled to see renewed attention on Wharton's work and legacy! Read the full New York Times article to learn more: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/books/edith-wharton-new-short-story.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

06/12/2026

What a beautiful evening to kick off Sounds of Summer at The Mount! 🎶✨

Our first jazz concert of the summer was a huge success with delicious food from The Notorious B.I.T.E. and Flavorful Bites food trucks, face painting and a lively kids zone, drinks from the Terrace Bar, and of course, stunning music from Natalia Bernal Quintet! We couldn't have asked for a better way to invite the community to gather, inspire, and connect here at The Mount. Thank you for joining us!

Our next Sounds of Summer Concert takes place on August 27 at 5:30 pm and features GATO6 and Suzi Stern. Be sure to save the date!

06/11/2026

Escape the summer heat with a glass of wine (or a mocktail) with a view! 🥂

The Terrace Café at The Mount in Lenox, MA is the perfect place to bring family and friends for lunch or a light snack! Enjoy our selection of refreshing beverages, beer, wine, creative mocktails, iced tea, coffee, and more.

☀️ Open Sunday - Friday
11 am - 3 pm
House admission ticket not required.

06/09/2026

Our free outdoor concert series, Sounds of Summer, returns this Thursday at The Mount! Join us for an easygoing evening of music with friends! ☀️

JUNE 11 | 5:30 pm
The Mount, Lenox, MA

🎶 On June 11, singer, composer, and recording artist Natalia Bernal blends the vibrant rhythms of Latin America—huayno, candombe, samba, bossa nova, and chacarera —with North American traditions such as jazz and swing.

Bring a blanket, stretch out on the lawn, and enjoy a picnic—or grab a bite from the food truck in the Forecourt. 🍋🍸 Signature cocktails and refreshing drinks will be available at the Terrace Bar.

A Kid Zone with lawn games, crafts, and other fun activities will be set up on the lawn near the French Garden. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome!

06/08/2026

What a remarkable three days at the 2026 Edith Wharton Summit at The Mount!

For the first time in a decade, scholars, writers, researchers, and admirers of Edith Wharton's work gathered to share new research, fresh perspectives, and lively conversations inspired by one of America's most influential literary voices.

The 2026 Summit marked the first major Edith Wharton conference since 2016, and the first conference hosted at The Mount in nearly 40 years—the last taking place here in 1987!

We were also honored to celebrate the recipients of the Edith Wharton Lifetime Achievement Award, Irene Goldman-Price and Alan Price, in recognition of extraordinary and enduring contributions to the field of Edith Wharton scholarship.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this gathering! It was a joy to see The Mount once again serve as a place for discovery, dialogue, and a shared appreciation of Edith Wharton's legacy.

06/06/2026

Free Family Sundays at The Mount this Summer! ☀️ There is something fun happening every Sunday, June - August!

Bring the family and dive into a summer of creativity, music, and play! Kids can dance to live music, get swept up in storytelling, and roll up their sleeves for arts & crafts. Create a mini-comic or join a fast-paced poetry game—all set against the beautiful backdrop of The Mount’s gardens and grounds.

It’s a place to explore, imagine, and make a little magic together—again and again.

View the schedule here: https://edithwharton.org/events/category/youth-family/

06/03/2026

Not your average bookstore! 💐📚 Located on the ground floor of the Mansion, the Gift & Bookstore offers a welcoming space to browse thoughtfully curated books and gifts inspired by literature, design, and place.

Stop by anytime! We are open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, and a house admission ticket is not required to shop. 😊

🎁 And as a thank you for your support, mention this video for a free gift.