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The Mount The Mount is a vibrant cultural center inspired by the life and work of Edith Wharton
📍Lenox, MA
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The grounds are free & open daily from dawn to dusk. A day at The Mount is an opportunity to experience the beauty and splendor of Wharton’s beloved country estate. Take a tour of the mansion Edith Wharton designed and where she wrote The House of Mirth and Ethan Frome. Explore the extensive grounds and gardens and view this year’s outdoor sculpture show. Enjoy drinks and seasonal fare at the outdoor café and shop for the perfect gift or a new Wharton title in the bookstore. The Mount's Main House and Bookstore Hours:
November - December: Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm

House closes January - April and will open in May; Visit EdithWharton.org for times for our 2025 Summer Season

10/13/2026

hidden details in Edith Wharton's gilded age dining room!

October is one of the most beautiful times of year to visit The Mount. Enjoy the foliage while wandering the grounds, or...
10/10/2026

October is one of the most beautiful times of year to visit The Mount. Enjoy the foliage while wandering the grounds, or perhaps take a ghost tour in the mansion...if you dare. 🍁👻

For additional fall programming, visit edithwharton.org.

10/09/2026

It's looking very autumnal in the Italian garden!

Join us Friday, November 6th at Barrington Hall for the first Lit Salon of the Berkshires, an exciting new series that b...
10/08/2026

Join us Friday, November 6th at Barrington Hall for the first Lit Salon of the Berkshires, an exciting new series that brings together literature and music!

The event is curated by author Michelle Young (The Art Spy), and features Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marcia Chatelain accompanied by singer-songwriter Chantell McCulloch.

Tickets at: https://live.barringtonhallgb.com/events/barringtonhall/2426790

Berkshire Coaching Weekend returns to The Mount! Join us Sunday, October 11th to watch this gilded age tradition. Afterw...
10/06/2026

Berkshire Coaching Weekend returns to The Mount! Join us Sunday, October 11th to watch this gilded age tradition. Afterwards, go for a stroll through The Mount grounds, free everyday.

10/05/2026

embracing autumn like Edith🍂

Today, The Mount hosted Whose Truth, a forum on truth, fiction, and AI. We got to hear from our incredible panelists abo...
10/05/2026

Today, The Mount hosted Whose Truth, a forum on truth, fiction, and AI. We got to hear from our incredible panelists about how they navigate these topics in the modern literary landscape and where the future of writing is headed. A big thank you to everyone who helped support this fantastic event!

10/02/2026

What's Blooming with Bob? Check out these beautiful fall flowers💐

10/01/2026

Every year, The Mount features works of contemporary outdoor sculpture around the property. Visit today to see this incredible art up close!

09/30/2026

it's tasting like fall🍁

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2 Plunkett Street
Lenox, MA
01240

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+14135515111

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