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A Reading from Carl Sprague's adaptation of "Summer"

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Dear Friends of The Mount,


As you know, this past year has been a time of tremendous change and financial turmoil for The Mount.  In February, our primary bank threatened to foreclose on the property, and in response we launched an emergency campaign to save The Mount.  Over $1.3 million in gifts and pledges poured in from around the country and the world, and this generosity has given us time to reassess our mission and operations, and to begin creating a financially viable model for The Mount's future.

To that end, we are working with our creditors to reduce our debt to a more manageable level, and we are presently in the process of formulating an exciting new vision for The Mount.  While we will of course continue to honor Edith Wharton and her significant contributions to literature, architecture, interior design and gardening, our goal is to expand our mission to encompass celebrating the literary arts in all their forms.  We look forward to announcing the details of our plans early in the new year.

In the meantime, The Mount continues to need funds to operate as we work to secure its future.  We appreciate that these are very difficult times financially and we are deeply thankful to those of you have already stepped forward to support us.  If you have yet to join our efforts to save The Mount, we hope you will consider making a donation today.

With gratitude and best wishes for the holidays,

Susan Wissler

Executive Director

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Happy New Year from The Mount!Happy New Year from The Mount!
The Mount would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our visitors and supporters throughout the year, and to wish everyone a happy New Year!
Our 2009 season is scheduled to start May 1. We look forward to seeing you then, and remind you to check our website regularly for updates!
A Special A Special "Summer"
Join us for a very special event in the Drawing Room of The Mount.  On Saturday, January 24th, 2009, The Mount will present the first reading of excerpts from Carl Sprague's new screenplay adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel "Summer".
There will be a reception following the reading.
Click here for details and reservation information.
Bookstore at The MountBookstore at The Mount
When you visit The Mount, be sure stop by our beautiful Bookstore in the mansion's original laundry room. Here you will find a wide range of books and a lovely selection of objets d'arts, handmade soaps, and much more.
Edith Wharton