Immerse yourself in a restorative walk that blends the calming practice of forest bathing with empowering, hands-on learning about our region’s majestic Eastern hemlock trees. Along The Mount’s woodland trails, wellness instructor and conservationist Mary Hannah Parkman will be your guide to slowing down, breathing deeply, and connecting with nature. Edith Wharton, known as a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Anne Schuyler, Director of Visitor Services, on a guided walk of The Mount's gardens, woods, and meadows. Learn about Edith Wharton's inspirations for creating The Mount and the ongoing process of restoring her estate today. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites […]

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.   […]