Enjoy the ancient Chinese, mind-body practice of Qigong, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy,” next to our beautiful French Flower Garden. Qigong, a simpler form of Tai Chi, combines gentle movements that mimic nature, self-applied massage, breathwork, and meditation with the goal of improving and maintaining physical and emotional health. This self-care practice has been […]
“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 but capacity is limited -- […]
On the first Tuesday of each month, join South Berkshire Kids for a read-aloud of the monthly StoryWalk book on display at The Mount. Families will convene at the top of the StoryWalk trail in the new gathering space to listen to the read-aloud, then can complete a craft activity or explore the trail and […]
Our free jazz series returns with Sounds of Summer, an exciting lineup of live performances curated by jazz musician Michael Junkins! Bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden or visit the food trucks parked outside the Forecourt. The Terrace Café Bar will be open, serving signature cocktails and other refreshments.* Join us! STANDARD EDITION Tuesday, […]
Wharton on Wednesday returns for a five-month run! Join us at the Terrace Café on the first Wednesday of the month, June-October, to hear quintessential Edith Wharton short stories brought to life by local actors. Arrive early to enjoy refreshments from the Café, open 4:00 - 5:30 pm. In July, Mae Hedges Boyce reads "The […]
Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. After a presentation about the unique lives of these diverse insects, we'll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes open for the stars, planets, and twilight wildlife. This program […]
Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor, Mary Hannah Parkman, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warmups and movements from the 8 Treasures of Tai Chi. These practices calm and reset the nervous system, bring balance to the body, and help cultivate peace […]
Join Mount art teacher, Ms. Jackie, to create a seasonal art project on one Sunday morning each month of the summer. Participants will create a mixed-media art project responding to the theme of the monthly StoryWalk book. All skill levels are welcome to participate and take home their creations! All supplies will be provided. Pre-registration […]
Explore the new exhibition of 25 outdoor sculptures installed throughout the grounds of The Mount. Each month, an exhibiting artist will guide you through this show of new, juried, large-scale, outdoor sculptures, sharing the artists’ statements and stories and answering your questions about the work and the artists. Meet near the Ticket booth. A golf […]
Stories & Stretches is an outdoor, movement-based class designed for kids grades K-5 that blends storytelling and yoga brought to us by Kimberly Kidder, owner of Flow on Main yoga […]
Enjoy the ancient Chinese, mind-body practice of Qigong, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy,” next to our beautiful French Flower Garden. Qigong, a simpler form of Tai Chi, combines gentle […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought leaders, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world. On July 7 & 8, author Michelle Young presents The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold […]