BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Mount | Edith Wharton's Home | Lenox, MA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://edithwharton.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Mount | Edith Wharton's Home | Lenox, MA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250423T183826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T132947Z UID:10000187-1749985200-1749988800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:STABLE: Little Roots | Under the Tent Concert for Kids DESCRIPTION:This event has been moved to the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the Ticket booth! \nBring the whole family to Under the Tent\, a free kids’ concert series featuring lively performances by local folk\, bluegrass\, and kindie rock musicians! With toe-tapping tunes and a festive atmosphere\, these concerts are a fun introduction to a range of musical genres and styles. Join us! \n\nThis concert will take place on the Dell Stage\, behind the Stable.\nBring your own blanket\, chair\, or other seating arrangement. Feel free to picnic!\nPre-registration is not required for this program. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to find your preferred seat on the lawn.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nLittle Roots is an engaging\, interactive community music experience founded on the belief that music is for everyone.  As lifelong musicians\, Little Roots creators\, Annie Lynch Stevenson and Maggie Shar\, recognize the value of quality live\, interactive music from birth onward. Maggie and Annie select and write songs that are rooted in a variety of folk music traditions and are intentionally enjoyable for people of all ages. \n    \nThis event is FREE and open to the public!\n \nHelp support this event and other free programming at The Mount by becoming a Mount Member! Join today. \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/little-roots-under-the-tent-concert-for-kids/ CATEGORIES:Music,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Little-Roots-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250417T143453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T162805Z UID:10000149-1749997800-1750003200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Youth Workshop | Right Back At You: A Letter Writing Workshop with Carolyn Mackler DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 15\, 2:30 pm\nAges 8 – 12 \nBestselling author Carolyn Mackler will present her new middle grade novel\, Right Back at You (Scholastic\, 2025) and lead a workshop rooted in the themes of social connection\, community building\, and anti-bullying. \nRight Back at You is a about two seventh-graders separated by thirty-six years who find a way to write letters to each other\, realize that they are both being bullied at school\, and form an unlikely friendship. Carolyn will lead a letter-writing workshop based on themes in Right Back at You such as forming connections despite differences and combating bullying in your community. Part of a greater program started by Carolyn called The Right Back at You Project\, the goal is to connect children across geographic divides and encourage them to find commonality. Participants are encouraged to bring the address of a friend or relative around their age who lives far away and might be interested in becoming a pen pal. We will provide paper\, pencils\, envelopes\, and stamps! \nCarolyn Mackler is the acclaimed author of novels for adults\, teens\, and younger readers including\, The Earth\, My Butt\, and Other Big Round Things (A Michael L. Printz Honor Book)\, The Wife App\, Infinite in Between\, Not If I Can Help It\, and Best Friend Next Door. Carolyn’s most recent middle-grade novel\, Right Back at You\, comes out in March 2025. Carolyn’s award-winning books have appeared on bestseller lists and been translated into more than twenty-five languages. Carolyn lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.  \nPhoto of Carolyn Mackler by Nicholas Lindsay\n\nThe Community Voices Project fosters meaningful collaborations between The Mount and regional community partners. Through discussions\, workshops\, readings\, and events\, the Project aims to nurture and support the development of bold\, new storytelling that strengthens diverse voices and incites cross-cultural exchange. \n \nThe Community Voices Project is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThere is a $5 materials fee for this workshop.\nThese are challenging times for parents. To register for this workshop without paying the materials fee\, please email: programs@edithwharton.org \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis program is for middle grade students\, ages 8-12. All participants must be accompanied by their grownups.\nActivities take place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main parking lot.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/youth-workshop-right-back-at-you-a-letter-writing-workshop-with-carolyn-mackler/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Carolyn-Tai-Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250414T201729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134500Z UID:10000097-1750069800-1750073400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene DESCRIPTION: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 found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene/2025-06-16/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Qigong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250414T204509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T154108Z UID:10000094-1750095000-1750098600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:What This Place Makes Me | Connecting to Homeland Writing Workshop with Isaiah Stavchansky DESCRIPTION:Join The Literacy Network (LitNet) and Isaiah Stavchansky\, instructor of the Restless Books Immigrant Writing Lab\, for a writing workshop centered on constructing and sharing stories about immigration and family ancestry. By honing the inherent power of storytelling\, participants will write about their experiences\, memories\, and feelings regarding their individual homelands and the journeys of arriving here – whether those stories are recent or centuries old. Anchored by the belief that all linguistic abilities are sufficient to tell a memorable story\, this workshop will give participants the tools—creative\, stylistic\, psychological\, linguistic—to confidently write and share their stories with one another and the community. All levels of English are welcome.  \nIsaiah Stavchansky is a Mexican-American actor\, writer\, editor\, and educator. His work has been developed and performed with The Workshop Theater\, Atlantic Acting School\, The Williamstown Theatre Festival\, The Tank NYC\, and Kenyon College. He has performed at The Williamstown Theatre Festival\, Chautauqua Theater Company\, and The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater. He is a graduate of Kenyon College and Atlantic Acting School.  \nThe Literacy Network has been offering free\, one-on-one tutoring sessions for adults since 1991. LitNet’s flexible\, personalized approach to tutoring enables adult learners to succeed in their jobs\, support their families\, and engage with their local communities. The organization began by teaching reading skills\, and LitNet quickly expanded its curriculum with lessons in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)\, citizenship test preparation\, and adult basic education to better serve the large population of immigrants who live and work in the Berkshires. \n\nThe Community Voices Project fosters meaningful collaborations between The Mount and regional community partners. Through discussions\, workshops\, readings\, and events\, the Project aims to nurture and support the development of bold\, new storytelling that strengthens diverse voices and incites cross-cultural exchange. \n \nThe Community Voices Project is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public!\nSeating is limited\, registration is recommended: \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nInterested in becoming a Mount Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour workshop takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, an indoor\, climate controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Stable.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/what-this-place-makes-me-connecting-to-homeland-writing-workshop-with-isaiah-stavchansky/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Isaiah-Wksp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250513T182233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T190125Z UID:10000445-1750150800-1750156200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Le Café Français DESCRIPTION:“Parlez-vous français?”  \nEnjoy 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. \nThis series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited — registration is recommended. \nRegister Here!\n  \nHelp support Le Café Français and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a member! Join today.  \n\n\nThis 90-minute program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Main House\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/le-cafe-francais/2025-06-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/French-Breakfast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250421T143949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T183153Z UID:10000166-1750267800-1750271400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Arresting Characters | A Poetry Reading featuring Michelle Blake and Karen Chase DESCRIPTION:Though best known for her novels\, Edith Wharton was an avid poet. It was through verse that she expressed her capacity for intimacy and deep introspection\, revealing an emotional complexity not always visible in her prose. Scholar Irene Goldman-Price points to Wharton’s Arresting Characters—the protagonists of her narrative poems—as gateways into the psychological depths of a character’s interior world. \nThis poetry reading is an ode to Wharton’s Arresting Characters. Following a brief reading of “Artemis to Actaeon” (1902) performed by Mary Anne Grammer\, two contemporary poets will read from newly published works. Michelle Blake will read from How We Enter The Palace (2025) and Karen Chase will read a selection from ZundelState (2025). Like Wharton\, Blake and Chase are enthralled with the past\, exploring various historical\, biblical\, and mythological figures as a way to better understand the present and speculate on the future.  \n\nMichelle Blake wrote a trilogy of mysteries\, with Lily Connor\, and her chapbook\, Into the Wide and Startling World\, was selected for the New Women’s Voices Series at Finishing Line Press. In 2014\, she published a collaboration with visual artist Fran Forman\, in which she wrote a series of poems and a fable. She has published poems and essays in MORE Magazine\, The New York Times\, Ploughshares\, Southern Review\, Banyan Press Anthology\, Cedar Creek Review\, Prairie Schooner\, Solstice Lit Journal\, Cider Press Review\, Tupelo Quarterly\, Asheville Poetry Review\, and many other magazines and anthologies.  \nPhoto: Karen Becker\n\ \nKaren Chase’s poems\, stories and essays have appeared in The New Yorker\, The New Republic\, The Gettysburg Review and Southwest Review\, among others. Her poems have been anthologized in The Norton Introduction to Poetry\, Andrei Codrescu’s An Exquisite Corpse Reader\, and Billy Collins’ Poetry 180. Two Tales: Jamali Kamali and ZundelState is her eighth book. Chase and her husband\, the painter Paul Graubard\, live in Western Massachusetts.  \nPhoto: Paul Graubard\n  \n\nTICKETS: \n$10 – Mount Members\n$15 – General Admission\nFree for Students\n \nBook Here!\n  \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today.\n\n\nThis one-hour reading takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Golf carts run throughout the day if you require assistance to the event location.\nThe Terrace Cafe bar will be open 4:00 – 5:30 pm.\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — this reading may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those wishing to cancel their orders will receive full refunds within seven business days. To cancel\, email: programs@edithwharton.org\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/arresting-characters-a-poetry-reading-featuring-michelle-blake-and-karen-chase/ CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Straw-Dog-reading-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250527T170016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192531Z UID:10000431-1750428000-1750433400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman DESCRIPTION: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 in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-06-20/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hemlock-Tai-Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250214T162446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z UID:10000029-1750510800-1750539600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Early Closing at 1:00 PM DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Terrace Cafe is not open today.\nThe House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM.\nThe grounds will close at 2:00 PM. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-2/2025-06-21/ CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Calendar-Graphic-1920-x-1080-Early-Closing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250618T145401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T145401Z UID:10000513-1750590000-1750593600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Join us for the launch of the Sculpture Sleuths Scavenger Hunt! DESCRIPTION:Drop in at The Mount for the launch of our Sculpture Sleuths Scavenger Hunt for kids! Explore the artwork in Sculpture at The Mount\, discover new ideas and insights\, and take home a prize! Join us any time at the start of the StoryWalk Trail\, 11:00 – 12:30 pm. \nAll abilities are welcome! Please email Jackie about any special accommodations that will be helpful for your participation in this program: JChristensen@EdithWharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/scavenger-hunt/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Map.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250421T144310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183414Z UID:10000167-1750602600-1750608000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:CANCELED | Build a Band with Berkshire Music School DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, this event has been canceled. We are working with Berkshire Music School to reschedule — thanks for your understanding and support! \n\nIn this Sunday afternoon workshop led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School\, we will listen\, analyze and learn to play songs of your choice. Participants are welcome to bring their own instruments\, or can choose from a selection of instruments provided by the instructor. Guitar\, bass\, drums\, percussion\, keyboard/piano\, and voices are all welcome! Unleash your inner rockstar in this hands-on\, 90-minute intensive music workshop.  \n\nThis program takes place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main Upper Lot and ticket booth.\nThis workshop is designed for kids ages 12-18.\nParticipants are encouraged to bring their own instruments; Berkshire Music School will provide an extra selection.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\nJulia Shippee has been awarded a MM in Music Education from the University of Florida and a BA in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire. Julia taught elementary general music teacher\, is a bass player in college orchestras and local jazz ensembles\, and gigs as a performer as a guitarist and singer. In her role as a faculty member at Berkshire Music School\, Julia teaches a robust all-ages studio of private lessons on guitar\, bass\, and ukulele and also teaches various BMS pay-what-you-wish Community Group Classes including Youth Ukes! and Youth Rock Band. \n\n \nThe Berkshire Music School\, founded in 1940\, has been serving the greater Berkshire County community for 85 years out of our location at 30 Wendell Ave in Pittsfield. We offer private lessons on any instrument\, Community Group Classes on a pay-what-you-wish basis\, and special programs for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and experience levels. We believe that every student\, no matter finances\, should be able to receive a quality music education. \n\n \nThis program is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/build-a-band-with-berkshire-music-school/ CATEGORIES:Music,Workshops,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tunes-for-Tots-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250414T201729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134500Z UID:10000098-1750674600-1750678200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene DESCRIPTION: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 found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene/2025-06-23/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Qigong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250513T182233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T190125Z UID:10000446-1750755600-1750761000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Le Café Français DESCRIPTION:“Parlez-vous français?”  \nEnjoy 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. \nThis series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited — registration is recommended. \nRegister Here!\n  \nHelp support Le Café Français and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a member! Join today.  \n\n\nThis 90-minute program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Main House\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/le-cafe-francais/2025-06-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/French-Breakfast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250415T210224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T173707Z UID:10000126-1750883400-1750888800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Lightning Bug Light Show with Mass Audubon DESCRIPTION:Experience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation\, we’ll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes open for the stars\, planets\, and twilight wildlife. \n\nThis program will take place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main Upper Parking Lot.\nThis is a program designed for families with children\, so all registrations require at least one adult and one child. For a lightning bugs program designed for adults\, check out the Evening Firefly Watch.\n\nTo keep group sizes conducive to firefly catching and viewing\, pre-registration is required through Mass Audubon’s website. \nQuestions? Contact Mass Audubon: \n413-637-0320 \nberkshires@massaudubon.org \n \nPhoto by Kristen Ryan\n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/lightning-bug-light-show-with-mass-audubon/ CATEGORIES:Nature,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Audubon-Lightning-Bug-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250508T183359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T164937Z UID:10000283-1750942800-1750971600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Early Closing at 4:00 PM DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Grounds\, Main House\, and Bookstore will close at 4:00 PM today. The Terrace Café will close at 2pm. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-at-400-pm/2025-06-26/ CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Calendar-Graphic-1920-x-1080-Early-Closing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250411T153727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T180628Z UID:10000076-1750957200-1750960800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Adam Gopnik in conversation with André Bernard - Join the Waitlist! DESCRIPTION:In its third year\, In Conversation brings together seasoned interviewer André Bernard\, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation\, with innovative thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics\, journalism\, social science\, and the arts\, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about the world.   \n\nAdam Gopnik\nStaff Writer of The New Yorker and author of All That Happiness Is\nThursday\, June 26\, 5:00 pm \n\nSince 1986\, Adam Gopnik’s fiction\, criticism\, book reviews\, essays\, and foreign correspondence have helped define the voice of The New Yorker. He is also the author of numerous books\, most recently All That Happiness Is (W.W. Norton\, 2024)\, a slim volume exploring society’s obsession with achievement. Crossing generations\, the pressure to achieve has wide–sweeping effects\, from students being tested to get into the best schools to adults seeking the highest-paying\, most prestigious jobs. Gopnik likens achievement to being ensnared by a maze with no way out. His solution: choose accomplishment over achievement. Accomplishments are the result of activities pursued for their own sake. In All That Happiness Is\, Gopnik draws on the stories of artists\, philosophers\, scientists\, and his own fumbling attempts to play the guitar to explore the ways that self-directed passions—or accomplishments—lead to a sense of fulfillment and\, ultimately\, happiness.  \nAdam Gopnik has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1986. During his tenure\, he has written fiction\, humor\, criticism\, book reviews\, personal essays\, Profiles\, and reported pieces from abroad. He was the magazine’s art critic from 1987 to 1995 and the Paris correspondent from 1995 to 2000. From 2000 to 2005\, he wrote a journal about New York life\, and since then has been the magazine’s chief critic-at-large. His books\, ranging from essay collections about Paris and food to children’s novels\, include Paris to the Moon (2000)\, The King in the Window (2005)\, Through the Children’s Gate: A Home in New York (2006)\, Angels and Ages: A Short Book About Darwin\, Lincoln\, and Modern Life (2009)\, The Table Comes First: Family\, France\, and the Meaning of Food (2011)\, Winter: Five Windows on the Season (2011)\, At the Strangers’ Gate: Arrivals in New York (2017)\, A Thousand Small Sanities: The Moral Adventure of Liberalism (2019)\, The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery (2023)\, and most recently All That Happiness Is (2024). Gopnik has been the recipient of numerous awards \, including the Legion d’honneur from the French Republic and election to the American Academy of Arts & Letters. In 2017\, his musical\, Our Table\, opened at the Long Wharf Theatre (New Haven)\, and his first one-man storytelling show\, The Gates\, played at the Public Theatre (New York). A new one\, “Adam Gopnik’s New York\,” opens at Lincoln Center in May 2025. \nPhoto: Brigitte Lacombe\n\nThis event has reached full capacity! Join the Waitlist here: \nJoin the Waitlist\n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n            \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/adam-gopnik-in-conversation-with-andre-bernard/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Adam-Gopnik-In-Conversation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250527T170016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192531Z UID:10000432-1751032800-1751038200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman DESCRIPTION: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 in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-06-27/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hemlock-Tai-Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250214T162446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z UID:10000030-1751115600-1751144400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Early Closing at 1:00 PM DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Terrace Cafe is not open today.\nThe House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM.\nThe grounds will close at 2:00 PM. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-2/2025-06-28/ CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Calendar-Graphic-1920-x-1080-Early-Closing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250624T151245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T151245Z UID:10000520-1751194800-1751198400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Tunes for Tots | with Berkshire Music School DESCRIPTION:This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children ages 2-5 to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array of fun\, age-appropriate\, student-oriented activities. Led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School\, Tunes for Tots incorporates instruction in both English and Spanish. \n\nThis program takes place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main Upper Lot and ticket booth.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nTunes for Tots is a series taking place on Sundays: June 29\, July 27\, and August 24\, 11:00am.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\n\nJulia Shippee has been awarded a MM in Music Education from the University of Florida and a BA in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire. Julia taught elementary general music teacher\, is a bass player in college orchestras and local jazz ensembles\, and gigs as a performer as a guitarist and singer. In her role as a faculty member at Berkshire Music School\, Julia teaches a robust all-ages studio of private lessons on guitar\, bass\, and ukulele and also teaches various BMS pay-what-you-wish Community Group Classes including Youth Ukes! and Youth Rock Band. \n\nThe Berkshire Music School\, founded in 1940\, has been serving the greater Berkshire County community for 85 years out of our location at 30 Wendell Ave in Pittsfield. We offer private lessons on any instrument\, Community Group Classes on a pay-what-you-wish basis\, and special programs for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and experience levels. We believe that every student\, no matter finances\, should be able to receive a quality music education. \n\n \nThis program is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/tunes-for-tots-with-berkshire-music-school/2025-06-29/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Music,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tunes-for-Tots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250421T171832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T163604Z UID:10000168-1751209200-1751216400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Meet the Artists | Sculpture at The Mount 2025 DESCRIPTION:Visit The Mount to meet the 25 exhibiting artists of our 2025 Sculpture at The Mount exhibition. Artists will be stationed at their respective sculptures to share about their work and to answer any questions from visitors. \n\nPre-registration is not required for this event. The exhibition is free and open to art enthusiasts of all ages!\nAn audio guide in English and Spanish will be available for download at the exhibition.\nIn the event of inclement weather\, this program may be rescheduled for the following Sunday\, July 6 at 3:00pm.\n\n\nSculpture at The Mount features works of contemporary outdoor sculpture in a range of media throughout the vibrant woods\, gardens\, and grounds of The Mount. The 2025 exhibition theme\, Movement\, unifies the rich display of kinetic sculpture alongside artwork that speaks to personal transformation\, cultural shifts\, natural evolution\, and more. Visitors can further explore the exhibition by joining our artist–led tours\, poetry readings\, and workshops responding to the artwork. Sculpture at The Mount will run from May 24 – October 19. \nOur digital guide\, featuring artist statements written and recorded in their own words\, is available in both English and Spanish. Special thanks to the Center for Peace through Culture and Language Justice Solutions for providing these translated materials. \n \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/meet-the-artists-sculpture-at-the-mount-2025/ CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sculpture-Meet-the-Artists.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250414T201729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134500Z UID:10000099-1751279400-1751283000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene DESCRIPTION: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 found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene/2025-06-30/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Qigong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250513T182233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T190125Z UID:10000447-1751360400-1751365800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Le Café Français DESCRIPTION:“Parlez-vous français?”  \nEnjoy 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. \nThis series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited — registration is recommended. \nRegister Here!\n  \nHelp support Le Café Français and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a member! Join today.  \n\n\nThis 90-minute program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Main House\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/le-cafe-francais/2025-07-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/French-Breakfast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250429T171124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163631Z UID:10000200-1751364000-1751367600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Storytime at the StoryWalk® with South Berkshire Kids DESCRIPTION: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 grounds of The Mount.  \n\n\n\nThis program will take place in the new gathering space at the top of the StoryWalk trail.\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be moved to the Stable Auditorium.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\n\n\n\nEach month\, the StoryWalk features a new children’s book. Visit the first Tuesday of each month for a read-aloud of the book of the month: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \nSeptember: The Autumn Visitors by Karel Hayes \n*Bilingual \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nSouth Berkshire Kids supports coordinated family and community engagement through enriching and educational activities for children up to five years of age. South Berkshire Kids is brought to you by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). For questions about South Berkshire Kids programming\, contact the CFCE Coordinator\, Jessica Maloney: southberkshirekids@gmail.com \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/storytime-at-the-storywalk-with-south-berkshire-kids/2025-07-01/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/South-Berkshire-Kids-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250624T162856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T185126Z UID:10000523-1751391000-1751398200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Sounds of Summer Free Jazz Series | Standard Edition DESCRIPTION:Our free jazz series returns with Sounds of Summer\, an exciting lineup of live performances curated by jazz musician Michael Junkins! \nBring 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! \n\nSTANDARD EDITION\nTuesday\, July 1\, 5:30 pm\nIntroducing Standard Edition\, an enchanting group with an eclectic sound and a knack for sharp harmonies. They bring richness and familiarity to contemporary and jazz classics with a focus on vocals that recreate the sounds of days gone by. Standard Edition features: Courtney Shayne Karl\, vocals; Robert Kelly\, keyboard/vocals; Andrea Lubbers\, flute/vocals; Jeff Stevens\, trumpet; Jay Bradley\, drums.  \n\n\nSounds of Summer is The Mount’s most popular event of the season!\nAttendees should anticipate a lively crowd and festive atmosphere.\nBefore you join us\, here are some guidelines for this event: \n•Musicians perform on The Mount’s Terrace\, and speakers are setup on the lawn so music lovers can enjoy the show from our grounds and gardens. When you arrive\, please park in the Upper Lot. Our parking lot has been redesigned and is recently reopened to the public\, so we ask for your patience as our parking attendants help you park safely. \n• We recommend arriving fifteen minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. If you require assistance to the concert location\, a golf cart shuttle will be running throughout the afternoon and evening. Pick-up and drop-off points will be clearly marked\, and seating is available while you wait. \n• Seating on the Terrace is first come\, first served! Please consider bringing a blanket and/or chairs to enjoy the show from the lawn. Accessible seating is available! To make arrangements\, phone: 413-551-5111; ext. #2 \n• A Kid Zone with lawn games\, crafts\, and other fun activities will be set up on the lawn near the French Garden. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome! \n• The Terrace Bar will be open at 4:30 pm! Pizza Trails and KJ Nosh food trucks will begin serving at 5:30 pm. *Please note that The Mount’s alcohol license does not permit outside beverages to be brought in. Help maintain our status with the Mass ABCC by patronizing The Mount’s Terrace Bar! \n• In the event of inclement weather\, Sounds of Summer will be moved to the Mount Bistro at the Stable. Notification of a venue change will be announced on this event listing as well as The Mount’s homepage by 2:00 pm the day of the concert. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\n\n\n\n\nSounds of Summer is a FREE series! \n\nHelp support Sounds of Summer and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a Member. Join today!\n\nThe Mount wishes to thank Richard and Carol Seltzer for their generous support\n\n\n\n    \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/rescheduled-sounds-of-summer-free-jazz-series-standard-edition/ CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard-Edition-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250416T191000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T202956Z UID:10000131-1751477400-1751481000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Wharton On Wednesday | The Reckoning - Join the Waitlist! DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nIn July\, Mae Hedges Boyce reads “The Reckoning\,” a story exploring themes of love\, loss\, and the complexities of marriage in nineteenth century New York society. \nMae Hedges Boyce is grateful to be back at The Mount for the Wharton on Wednesday series this summer.  Originally from the Boston area\, Mae has lived in the Berkshires\, and has been acting in the Berkshires\, since 2001. She has performed on stage with Shakespeare & Company\, Berkshire Theatre Festival\, Barrington Stage Company\, Berkshire Playwright’s Lab\, and Mixed Company.  When not on stage she works as an energy therapist\, guiding her clients with presence and prayer.  Mae enjoys writing\, especially poetry; and she is working on a theatre piece based on the life of the Christian mystic Julian of Norwich.  She thanks you for being here\, and she thanks her family and friends for their commitment to love.  \n\nTHIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. \nJoin the Waitlist!\n  \n$15 / $10* General Admission\nFree for Students \n*Discounted rate for Mount Members!\nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour reading takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Golf carts run throughout the day if you require assistance to the event location.\nThe Terrace Cafe bar will be open 4:00 – 5:30 pm.\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — Wharton on Wednesday may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those wishing to cancel their orders will receive full refunds within seven business days. To cancel\, email: programs@edithwharton.org\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/wharton-on-wednesday-3/ CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mae-Hedges-Boyce.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250415T194455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T195446Z UID:10000125-1751488200-1751493600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Evening Firefly Watch with Mass Audubon DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis program will begin in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main Upper Parking Lot.\n\nTo keep group sizes conducive to firefly viewing\, pre-registration is required through Mass Audubon’s website. \nQuestions? Contact Mass Audubon: \n413-637-0320 \nberkshires@massaudubon.org \n \nPhoto by Jonathan McElvery URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/evening-firefly-watch-with-mass-audubon/ CATEGORIES:Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Audubon-Lightning-Bug-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250527T170016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192531Z UID:10000433-1751637600-1751643000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman DESCRIPTION: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 in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-07-04/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hemlock-Tai-Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250429T184641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T162923Z UID:10000204-1751799600-1751803200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts! DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nThis program is designed for young artists of all ages!\nThis program will take place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the Ticket booth.\n\nEach month\, The Mount’s StoryWalk features a new children’s book that will provide inspiration for the crafts: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \n*Bilingual \nAll abilities are welcome! Please email Jackie about any special accommodations that will be helpful for your participation in this program: JChristensen@EdithWharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/make-and-take-arts-and-crafts-2/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Make-and-Take.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250416T161849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T163637Z UID:10000019-1751810400-1751815800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Artist-Led Tours of Sculpture at The Mount DESCRIPTION:Explore the new exhibition of 25 outdoor sculptures installed throughout the grounds of The Mount. \nEach 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. \n\nMeet near the Ticket booth.\nA golf cart will be available to assist on this tour as needed.\n\nFor more information\, please visit the Sculpture at The Mount webpage or email: programs@edithwharton.org \nInterested in becoming a Mount Member? Join today! \nOur digital guide\, featuring artist statements written and recorded in their own words\, is available in both English and Spanish. Special thanks to the Center for Peace through Culture and Language Justice Solutions for providing these translated materials. \n \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/artist-led-tours-of-sculpture-at-the-mount-2/ CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sculpture-Tours.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250417T192839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T162939Z UID:10000155-1751812200-1751815800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Stories & Stretches with Flow on Main DESCRIPTION: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 studio. Participants will engage in coordinated movements\, playful games\, mindful meditations\, and breathing exercises. Stories & Stretches is designed to encourage physical and emotional awareness through fun and engaging experiences.  \nKimberly Kidder completed her Ashtanga vinyasa yoga teacher training in 2016 with Sacred Jade Yoga. With additional certifications in Kids Yoga and Functional Movement\, Kimberly loves working with children and adults. Visit the Flow on Main website to learn more about Kimberly’s offerings at her Dalton studio. \n \n\nThis program takes place on the Main House lawn beside the French Flower Garden.\nStories & Stretches is intended for elementary-aged youth accompanied by an adult.\nStories & Stretches is an outdoor program. In the event of rain\, it may be moved to the Stable Auditorium\, which is adjacent to the parking lot. In the event of extreme weather\, it will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified by email about any changes to this program or its location.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/stories-stretches-with-flow-on-main-2/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Stories-Stretches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171347 CREATED:20250414T201729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134500Z UID:10000100-1751884200-1751887800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene DESCRIPTION: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 found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene/2025-07-07/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Qigong.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR