4 pm Early Closing Due to Staff Celebration
The House and Bookstore will be closing at 4 pm today.
The House and Bookstore will be closing at 4 pm today.
Join our popular nighttime ghost tours, as guides lead you through the darkened halls of The Mount, sharing tales of the many eerie encounters that have been reported here for years. Ghost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount's campus. Please dress accordingly! Parking […]
Join our popular nighttime ghost tours, as guides lead you through the darkened halls of The Mount, sharing tales of the many eerie encounters that have been reported here for years. Ghost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount's campus. Please dress accordingly! Parking […]
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 our popular nighttime ghost tours, as guides lead you through the darkened halls of The Mount, sharing tales of the many eerie encounters that have been reported here for years. Ghost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount's campus. Please dress accordingly! Parking […]
Join our popular nighttime ghost tours, as guides lead you through the darkened halls of The Mount, sharing tales of the many eerie encounters that have been reported here for years. Ghost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount's campus. Please dress accordingly! Parking […]
Join our popular nighttime ghost tours, as guides lead you through the darkened halls of The Mount, sharing tales of the many eerie encounters that have been reported here for years. Ghost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount's campus. Please dress accordingly! Parking […]
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 us this Veterans Day for a moving performance by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series featuring vocalist Samantha Talora! From the Drawing Room of The Mount, Voices of Valor: Songs & Stories from the Front honors the legacy of World War I through a live performance of music that inspired courage, unity, and hope. […]
Join us this Veterans Day for a moving performance by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series featuring vocalist Samantha Talora! From the Drawing Room of The Mount, Voices of Valor: Songs & Stories from the Front honors the legacy of World War I through a live performance of music that inspired courage, unity, and hope. […]
Discover the ways that nature prepares for winter at this scenic walk along the trails at The Mount, Edith Wharton's historic estate. Borrow a pair of binoculars or bring your own to potentially see chickadees and chipmunks stockpiling food, woodpeckers excavating trees, ducks gathering in the wetlands adjoining Laurel Lake, and other signs of wildlife […]
Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, an experienced trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. Each mindful walk 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 […]
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 […]
A collaboration with the Norman Rockwell Museum! The Mount is partnering with the Norman Rockwell Museum to present three staged readings in the spirit of Wharton on Wednesday. This exciting series, Readings at Rockwell | The Jazz Age Novel, was organized in tandem with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration […]
Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, an experienced trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. Each mindful walk 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 […]
Dive into the fascinating world of wildlife tracking with a beginner-friendly walk through fields and forests. Search for tracks, scat, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any luck, we will find signs of coyotes, foxes, deer, rabbits, and more. Meet in the parking lot of The Mount […]
Due to heavy rains and muddy conditions, The Mount will be closed and NightWood is cancelled. NightWood tickets will be refunded. We encourage you to rebook for December 20-23 when conditions should be better. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any further questions or difficulty rebooking, please […]
Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, an experienced trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. […]
Join us online for lively discussions of Edith Wharton’s acclaimed works. This year's selections are Old New York and Glimpses of the Moon, and Madame de Treymes along with Henry James' Madame de Mauves. Book Club conversations are virtual, hosted by Zoom -- registration is required. 2026 BOOK CLUB SCHEDULE: Old New York January 22, […]
Enliven your senses, refresh your mood, and boost your immune system with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the verdant forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy to follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate vitality and a walking meditation to experience "The art of connecting with nature through our senses" - […]
Enliven your senses, refresh your mood, and boost your immune system with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the verdant forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy to follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate vitality and a walking meditation to experience "The art of connecting with nature through our senses" - […]
Enliven your senses, refresh your mood, and boost your immune system with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the verdant forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy to follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate vitality and a walking meditation to experience "The art of connecting with nature through our senses" - […]
Due to extreme cold temperatures, the Forest Bathing and Tai Chi session on January 25 is cancelled. Enliven your senses, refresh your mood, and boost your immune system with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the verdant forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy to follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate […]
Due to very low temperatures, this In the Footsteps of Edith trail walk has been canceled. Please consider joining us in February. Stay warm! Embark on a reflective journey through […]
A collaboration with the Norman Rockwell Museum! The Mount is partnering with the Norman Rockwell Museum to present three staged readings in the spirit of Wharton on Wednesday. This exciting […]
This Valentine’s Day, experience the tried and true after-glow of Forest Bathing and Tai Chi at The Mount. After teaching hundreds of people, Mary Hannah, certified Tai Chi instructor, noticed time and time again the qualities of ease, peace and kindness in her students after the group sessions. Individuals remark on the beauty of nature and float […]
Due to current trail and weather conditions, this program has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, February 25, at 1:00pm. Register for this new date here: In the Footsteps of Edith […]
Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, an experienced trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. Each mindful walk 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 […]
Join us online for lively discussions of Edith Wharton’s acclaimed works. This year's selections are Old New York and Glimpses of the Moon, and Madame de Treymes along with Henry James' Madame de Mauves. Book Club conversations are virtual, hosted by Zoom -- registration is required. 2026 BOOK CLUB SCHEDULE: Old New York January 15, […]
Enliven your senses, refresh your mood, and boost your immune system with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the verdant forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy to follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate vitality and a walking meditation to experience "The art of connecting with nature through our senses" - […]
Search for tracks, scat, and other signs of the elusive wild cats and dogs that roam the fields and forests at The Mount. Focusing on long-legged creatures, we will introduce you to concepts that will help you deepen your learning about the habits of these magnificent animals. The techniques we will practice are designed for […]
Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, an experienced trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. […]
Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, an experienced trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. Each mindful walk 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 […]
Enliven your senses, refresh your mood, and boost your immune system with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the verdant forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy to follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate vitality and a walking meditation to experience "The art of connecting with nature through our senses" - […]
A collaboration with the Norman Rockwell Museum! The Mount is partnering with the Norman Rockwell Museum to present three staged readings in the spirit of Wharton on Wednesday. This exciting […]
Join us online for lively discussions of Edith Wharton’s acclaimed works. This year's selections are Old New York and Glimpses of the Moon, and Madame de Treymes along with Henry James' Madame de Mauves. Book Club conversations are virtual, hosted by Zoom -- registration is required. 2026 BOOK CLUB SCHEDULE: Old New York January 15, […]
Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, an experienced trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. […]
In a landmark collaboration, The Mount and Grace Church (New York City) will celebrate the life and legacy of Edith Wharton in the very place of her baptism on Easter Day in 1862. The special evening features selections from an exhilarating new operatic adaptation of Wharton’s iconic short story, Roman Fever, composed by Louis Karchin […]
Enjoy a short family hike around The Mount's wetlands and ponds while learning more about the amazing creatures that live there. A Mass Audubon naturalist will help you look for frogs, fish, salamanders, aquatic bugs, and other wild animals that call these places home. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This program is designed for families with […]
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 […]
Our doors will officially open for the Summer season on May 9, 2026. We look forward to welcoming you then!