Spend a morning experiencing how nourishing everyday life can be, even amid the pace and unpredictability of change. In this half-day workshop, mindfulness meditation and reflective writing will serve as gateways to present-moment awareness, cultivating greater calm, increased focus, and enhanced emotional balance. Rooted in an inclusive, non-denominational approach, this workshop is open to all. Please […]

Published in honor of Frederic Church’s bicentennial, Glorious Country: How the Artist Frederic Church Brought the World to America and America to the World, presents a richly crafted and deeply researched portrait of the renowned 19th-century American artist whose breathtaking depictions of distant lands captivated audiences and helped establish the United States as a cultural and […]

Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate peace and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience "the art of connecting with nature through our senses," according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the […]

Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: Ghost Tours of The Mount last approximately two […]

Please note: Due to a private event, the Terrace Cafe is not open today. The House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM. The grounds will close at 2:00 PM.

"Parlez-vous français?" Enjoy French conversation on The Mount's Terrace, Tuesday Mornings, June - September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount's Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. This series is free and open to the public! IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This […]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed. New dates will be released soon -- please join our mailing list to receive updates. Everyone has stories worth telling. Most of us just need someone to help us locate the important ones and shape them into being. Your Story, Out Loud is a three-session storytelling workshop […]

Migration brings a new cast of birds through The Mount's mix of habitats, and mornings are prime time to see and hear them. This beginner-friendly walk focuses on bird-finding tips, simple identification cues, and interpreting bird behavior. The grounds and trails of Edith Wharton's original estate offer great bird watching and scenic views of meadows […]

Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, The Mount’s trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith, a mindful walk that will begin with reading a brief passage of Wharton’s writing—a poem, letter, or excerpt from a work of fiction—to enhance your connection to nature and […]

Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate peace and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience "the art of connecting with nature through our senses," according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the […]

Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: Ghost Tours of The Mount last approximately two […]

Please note: Due to a private event, the Terrace Cafe is not open today. The House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM. The grounds will close at 2:00 PM.

"Parlez-vous français?" Enjoy French conversation on The Mount's Terrace, Tuesday Mornings, June - September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount's Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. This series is free and open to the public! IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This […]

Migration brings a new cast of birds through The Mount's mix of habitats, and mornings are prime time to see and hear them. This beginner-friendly walk focuses on bird-finding tips, simple identification cues, and interpreting bird behavior. The grounds and trails of Edith Wharton's original estate offer great bird watching and scenic views of meadows […]

Explore the vibrant plant life of The Mount with the guidance of naturalist and author Vanessa Chakour. This guided walk along the woodland trails will highlight edible, medicinal, and at-risk plants—species who shape the landscape and quietly sustain us. Along the way, participants will be prompted to deepen their connection to place through creative writing prompts, imagining the world from the perspectives of plants as a way to see, understand, and relate to the natural world. […]

Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate peace and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience "the art of connecting with nature through our senses," according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the […]

Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: Ghost Tours of The Mount last approximately two […]

Please note: Due to a private event, the Terrace Cafe is not open today. The House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM. The grounds will close at 2:00 PM.

"Parlez-vous français?" Enjoy French conversation on The Mount's Terrace, Tuesday Mornings, June - September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount's Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. This series is free and open to the public! IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This […]

Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: Ghost Tours of The Mount last approximately two […]

Please note: Due to a private event, the Terrace Cafe is not open today. The House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM. The grounds will close at 2:00 PM.

Spend a morning nurturing your creativity and finding your voice with Capital Region-based poet Danielle Colin. This free, hands-on poetry workshop welcomes adults and high school and college students of all experience levels. Space is limited, so registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This workshop takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium, a climate-controlled […]

Give the Eastern Hemlock trees at The Mount a lift! They need your help to travel to North Carolina for a leading role in reforestation efforts at the NC Forest Service. How do trees travel? Through their seeds! Join us for this family-friendly hemlock cone collection event. Little tiny hands are perfect for picking ripe […]

Join the Berkshire Athenaeum at The Mount for Paws & Pages, a special program celebrating the joy of books, reading, and four-legged friends! Young readers are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog in a relaxed, supportive environment. During 10-minute sessions, children can choose a favorite book and share […]

Join WordXWord poets on a freewheeling journey across The Mount’s beautiful grounds, where landscape and language intertwine. Along the way, poets pause to share original work inspired by place, movement, and the natural world. Featuring special guest poet Danielle Colin, who will be leading a poetry workshop at 11:00 am. Information and registration available here. […]

Join us to celebrate the launch of Sign of a Loon, the debut novelette of local author and dear friend of The Mount, Betsy Smith. For this special event, Smith will be joined by Tom Hoffman of the Washington Historic Commission and Amy Lafave, the Lenox Library's Local History Librarian. During the COVID lockdown, Smith was […]

Tickets available September 1! Join Community Access to the Arts (CATA) at The Mount for a moving reading of poetry and prose by participants in the CATA Writers’ Workshop. Through work that is heartfelt, thought-provoking, and often infused with humor, these writers share distinct perspectives while illuminating the universal experiences that connect us all. A […]

Early fall is one of the best times to notice fungi—and the variety can be surprising. This beginner-friendly hike explores the basics of mushroom identification and introduces the many roles fungi play in healthy forests. Your naturalist will share recent research and useful resources so you can keep learning long after the walk. Please note: […]

Almost Home chronicles Mirabai Bush's remarkable life across several tumultuous decades, from NASA to an ashram in India and finally to the foundational role she played in the establishment of Eastern spiritual traditions in North America. Raised Catholic with Joan of Arc as her hero, Mirabai is among the most influential people who brought Buddhism […]

Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate peace and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience "the art of connecting with nature through our senses," according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the […]

Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: Ghost Tours of The Mount last approximately two […]

Please note: Due to a private event, the Terrace Cafe is not open today. The House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM. The grounds will close at 2:00 PM.

In an era shaped by artificial intelligence, contested truths, and information overload, Whose Truth? Writers and Readers Forum brings together leading voices to explore how writers responsibly tell stories about real people and events. Co-organized by The Authors Guild Foundation, panelists will examine the ethics and craft of memoir, biography, narrative history, and fiction — […]

Sculpture at The Mount features works of contemporary outdoor sculpture in a range of media throughout The Mount’s vibrant woods, gardens, and grounds. This year’s exhibition celebrates the theme of Flourish, showcasing artwork that conveys connection, growth, hope, flora and fauna, resilience, and the ways that a community thrives by bringing people together. These limited-capacity […]

Stories, voices, and a welcoming café atmosphere—Wharton on Wednesday returns for a five-month run! Join us at the Terrace Café on the first Wednesday of each month, June through October, as local actors bring quintessential Edith Wharton short stories to life. Arrive early to enjoy the spectacular view and refreshments from the Café, open at […]

Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate peace and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience "the art of connecting with nature through our senses," according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the […]

Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: Ghost Tours of The Mount last approximately two […]

Please note: Due to a private event, the Terrace Cafe is not open today. The House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM. The grounds will close at 2:00 PM.

Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, The Mount’s trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith, a mindful walk that will begin with reading a brief passage of Wharton’s writing—a poem, letter, or excerpt from a work of fiction—to enhance your connection to nature and […]

A STAGED READING OF ROMAN FEVER Written by Edith Wharton Adapted to the stage by Dennis Krausnick Directed by Normi Noel Featuring Corina May, Diane Prusha, and David Joseph Edith […]