On the first Tuesday of each month, stories come alive on the StoryWalk with South Berkshire Kids! Families are invited to gather at the top of the StoryWalk trail for […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year's Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators, these talks invite us […]
Stories, voices, and a welcoming café atmosphere—Wharton on Wednesday returns for a five-month run! Join us at the Terrace Café on the first Wednesday of each month, June through October, […]
The future is wildly uncertain, and while that can be cause for anxiety and stress, it may also serve as our biggest source of inspiration. What happens when we make space—internally and collectively—for […]
This event has reached full capacity. To join the waitlist, please submit this form -- we will be in touch about ticket availability! Curated by André Bernard, former Vice President […]
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 and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience "the art of connecting with nature through our senses," according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the […]
Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. […]
Please note: Due to a private event, the Terrace Cafe is not open today. The House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM. The grounds will close at 2:00 PM.
Bring the whole family to Under the Tent, a free family concert series featuring lively performances by local folk, bluegrass, and kindie rock musicians. With toe-tapping tunes and a festive […]
Get ready for a day of music, stories, and hands-on fun at The Mount’s second annual multicultural Community Day! The festivities kick off with a rocking performance by Latin GRAMMY […]
The Literacy Network (LitNet) invites you to an unforgettable evening of live storytelling. Immigrant learners enrolled in LitNet’s English language program have partnered with acclaimed storytelling coach Sheela Clary to […]
Enjoy the ancient Chinese, mind-body practice of Qigong, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy.” 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 […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year's Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators, these talks invite us […]
“Parlez-vous français?” Enjoy French conversation on The Mount's Terrace, Tuesday Mornings, June - September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year's Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators, these talks invite us […]
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 […]
New York Stories is a new series of talks and live interviews exploring the lives of the artists, influencers, and powerbrokers who have shaped the political and cultural landscape of […]
Food connects us deeply to who we are and where we come from. In this heartfelt, interactive workshop, participants will explore and celebrate their family histories, immigrant roots, and cherished […]
Curated by André Bernard, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, In Conversation features great thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the […]
Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. […]
Please note: Due to a private event, the Terrace Cafe is not open today. The House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM. The grounds will close at 2:00 PM.
Stories & Stretches is an outdoor, movement-based workshop designed for kids of all ages. Blending storytelling and yoga, this lively series is brought to us by Kimberly Kidder, owner of […]
Venture throughout the grounds of The Mount with our youth education team to explore Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring more than 20 works of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Participants […]
Sculpture at The Mount features works of contemporary outdoor sculpture in a range of media throughout The Mount’s vibrant woods, gardens, and grounds. This year’s exhibition celebrates the theme of Flourish, showcasing artwork that conveys connection, growth, hope, flora and fauna, resilience, and the ways that a community thrives by bringing people together. These limited-capacity […]
In 1950, Philip and Stephanie Barber opened the Music Inn, a groundbreaking home for jazz and blues nestled among the barns and outbuildings of the Wheatleigh estate. This unlikely venue drew legendary Black jazz performers—John […]
Enjoy the ancient Chinese, mind-body practice of Qigong, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy.” 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 […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year's Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators, these talks invite us […]
“Parlez-vous français?” Enjoy French conversation on The Mount's Terrace, Tuesday Mornings, June - September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year's Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators, these talks invite us […]
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 […]
Join us to experience the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Marie Howe, who will read from her latest, Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry collection, New and Selected Poems, an essential volume of twenty new poems and selections drawn from […]
As evening settles in, bats begin their nightly flight over open meadows. This family-friendly program begins with a short, welcoming introduction to bat natural history and common misconceptions, then moves […]
Curated by André Bernard, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, In Conversation features great thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the […]
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 and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience "the art of connecting with nature through our senses," according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the […]
Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. […]
Please note: Due to a private event, the Terrace Cafe is not open today. The House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM. The grounds will close at 2:00 PM.
This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array of fun, age-appropriate, student-oriented […]
Venture throughout the grounds of The Mount with our youth education team to explore Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring more than 20 works of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Participants […]
Sculpture at The Mount presenta una selección de esculturas contemporáneas al aire libre, instaladas a lo largo de los vibrantes bosques, jardines y espacios naturales en los terrenos de The Mount. La […]
Enjoy the ancient Chinese, mind-body practice of Qigong, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy.” 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 […]
