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SUMMARY:Amanda Vaill\, Pride & Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution
DESCRIPTION: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 to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \n2026 PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR’S CHOICE • FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD IN BIOGRAPHY • LONGLISTED FOR THE PLUTARCH AWARD FOR BEST BIOGRAPHY \nIn Pride and Pleasure\, Amanda Vaill reconsiders America’s Founding Era through the intertwined lives of Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler\, two women as formidable as—and in some respects stronger than—the men they loved\, married\, and mothered. Drawing on rich archival research and never-before-published letters\, Vaill evokes a world of revolution and refinement\, ambition and sacrifice\, tracing Angelica’s glittering pursuit of influence across Europe and Eliza’s creative partnership with her husband\, Alexander Hamilton\, which endured scandal and tragedy and extended beyond his untimely death. And she explores the triangular relationship between the sisters and Hamilton — of whom Angelica wrote to Eliza: “I love your husband very much\, and if you were as generous as the old Romans you would lend him to me for a little while.” With the sweep of a nineteenth-century novel and the insight of modern history\, this dual biography reveals how these extraordinary sisters navigated power\, love\, and loss\, quietly giving shape to the nation taking form around them.  \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, which has a limited capacity. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary. General admission tickets are valid for outdoor events only. If the program is moved indoors\, General Admission tickets will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\nIf you have concerns about the weather\, we recommend selecting the Rain or Shine Ticket option (a $5 add-on) at the time of purchase. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission\, whether the program takes place outdoors or is moved indoors.\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. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \n \nJoin the Rain or Shine Club—your all-access pass to summer’s most inspiring stories!\nThis exclusive season pass guarantees your seat at our eight-week Summer Author Series. Whether beneath the tent on a golden afternoon or indoors in the Stable\, your place is always reserved. Information & Register >>\n  \n\n  \nAmanda Vaill is the author of Pride and Pleasure\, Hotel Florida\, Somewhere\, and the bestselling Everybody Was So Young\, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. She is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter\, and her journalism and criticism have appeared in many publications\, including The New York Times Book Review\, The Washington Post\, Town & Country\, and New York. A past fellow of the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation\, NYU’s Center for Ballet and the Arts\, and the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library\, she lives in New York City. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/amanda-vaill-pride-pleasure-the-schuyler-sisters-in-an-age-of-revolution/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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SUMMARY:In the Footsteps of Edith
DESCRIPTION: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 frame an intention for the experience. Throughout the journey\, participants are welcome to share reflections.  \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nIn the Footsteps of Edith is a free program with limited capacity – registration is required.\nThis program meets at The Mount’s Ticket Booth and takes place outdoors\, rain or shine. Please plan your apparel and footwear accordingly! In the event of extreme weather conditions\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, In the Footsteps of Edith will be postponed. Registrants will be notified of any changes by email by 8:00 am the day of the program.\nThe 1.5-mile trail walk covers a mix of woodland trails of uneven terrain\, bridges\, steps\, and gentle slopes – perfect for beginning/intermediate hikers. Surfaces may be uneven\, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot. Walking poles and closed-toed shoes are advised.\nWhile The Mount is a dog-friendly property\, dogs are not permitted in this program.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \nNancy Seguin is a passionate explorer of nature\, history\, and cultural landscapes. She enjoys creating space for mindfulness\, reflection\, and deeper connections to nature. Her walks are as much about slowing down and turning in as they are about exploring a trail past and present\, offering a fun and inviting way to bring communities together\, share perspectives\, and experience the outdoors with intention in all seasons. In addition to The Mount\, Nancy is a Hiking Guide for OLLI at BCC\, BNRC\, and previously with Berkshire Camino.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/in-the-footsteps-of-edith-13-5/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:Gilded Lives\, Dazzling Tables: The Art of Food and Dining in Edith Wharton’s New York with Carl Raymond and Becky L. Diamond
DESCRIPTION: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 New York City. Through personal stories\, pivotal moments\, and the history of institutions they built\, challenged\, or transformed\, the series examines how these figures influenced New York’s past and continue to define its future.  \n“After a velvety oyster soup came shad and cucumbers\, then a young broiled turkey with corn fritters\, followed by a canvas-back with currant jelly and a celery mayonnaise\,” wrote Edith Wharton in The Age of Innocence. In this illustrated talk\, Carl Raymond\, host of The Gilded Gentleman History Podcast\, explores the significance of food and dining in Wharton’s life and work—examining where and how people dined\, the dishes that graced the table\, and the rituals of a formal dinner. The event will also feature Becky L. Diamond\, author of The Gilded Age Cookbook\, who will highlight recipes that bring the flavors of the era to life.  \nThe Mount would like to thank Richard and Nedra Koplin for supporting the New York Stories series.\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, a 140-seat\, climate-controlled\, indoor venue adjacent to the 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.\nAccessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \nCarl Raymond is a writer\, lecturer\, social and culinary historian\, and host of The Gilded Gentleman History Podcast. In addition to his professional experience in opera\, publishing\, marketing\, art auction houses\, and performing arts management\, Carl holds a diploma in culinary arts from the Institute of Culinary Education with further studies at New York’s French Culinary Institute\, and he taught recreational cooking for eight years at New York’s acclaimed Astor Center. A licensed New York City tour guide since 2014\, Carl can often be found on the streets of New York giving one of his popular tours\, notably Edith Wharton’s New York\, offered by Bowery Boys Walks.  \nBecky Libourel Diamond is a food writer\, librarian\, and research historian. Her most recent book\, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook (2025)\, blends Gilded Age details and celebrity stories with historic holiday menus and recipes updated for modern kitchens. She is also the author of The Gilded Age Cookbook (2023)\, The Thousand Dollar Dinner (2016) and Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School (2012). She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Rider University and a Master of Library Service degree from Rutgers University. She has worked as a business librarian at Rutgers–New Brunswick since 2020. Her current project is a history of Philadelphia’s famous City Tavern restaurant\, slated for a Fall 2026 release.  She lives in Yardley\, Pennsylvania. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/carl-raymond/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,New York Stories
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SUMMARY:Heirloom Meals Recipe Project | Preserving Family Stories through Food with Carole Murko
DESCRIPTION: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 memories through the powerful lens of food and recipes. Guided by Carol Murko\, founder of Heirloom Meals\, the session offers a warm space to reflect on the traditions and stories that shape us\, and to preserve these treasured recipes and memories for future generations.  \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis three-hour workshop takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, a climate-controlled auditorium and classroom adjacent to the Main Parking Lot. Registrants may be asked to participate in some outdoor activities\, so please dress accordingly!\nRegistration includes self-guided admission to The Mount\, Edith Wharton Cultural Center.\nAccessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements\, please get in touch with us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nQuestions? Email: carole@loveeatheal.com\n\n  \n\n  \nCarole Murko is the master of change. She has analyzed municipal bonds\, run the global fixed income marketing at State Street Global Advisors\, and created/hosted an NPR radio show and two nationally televised PBS specials focused on storytelling around our connection to our ancestral foods and family recipes. Carole surrendered all that when diagnosed with an extremely rare and theoretically incurable eye disease\, which thrust her into a healing odyssey–meditation\, plants\, food\, and consciousness became her medicine\, and Carole’s diagnosis became her greatest teacher. Today\, Carole is a NeuroChangeSolutions consultant\, teaching Dr. Joe Dispenza’s neuroscience-based Change Your Mind…Create New Results program to corporate leaders—or anyone looking to make conscious\, sustainable change. She is also a certified health coach\, cannabis coach\, Dragon’s Way qigong instructor\, avid gardener\, gourmet cook\, culinary instructor\, writer\, and herbalist.    
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/carole-murko/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Kiran Desai\, Booker Prize-Winning Novelist
DESCRIPTION: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 fields of politics\, journalism\, humanities\, and the arts\, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about our most pressing challenges. \nJoin us for an unforgettable conversation with acclaimed novelist Kiran Desai\, celebrating her Booker Prize–shortlisted novel\, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny. A spellbinding story of two young people navigating the forces that shape their lives—country\, class\, race\, history\, and the complicated bonds between generations—the novel is at once a love story\, a family saga\, and a rich work of ideas. This onstage discussion will explore the creative process behind the book\, offering rare insight into the mind of one of our greatest contemporary novelists — live\, unscripted\, and in her own voice. Desai is the bestselling author of Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard (1998) and The Inheritance of Loss (2006)\, which won both the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Born in India\, she moved to the United States at sixteen and now lives in New York City.  \nThe Mount wishes to thank Sheila Parek Blum and Christopher Blum for supporting this program.\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Duffin Theater at Lenox Memorial Middle & High School\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary.\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. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/kiran-desai/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,In Conversation with André Bernard
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SUMMARY:Ghost Tour of The Mount
DESCRIPTION: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. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nGhost Tours of The Mount last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – on a gently sloped gravel road. Terrain may be uneven\, and stairs are required to experience the full tour. Please plan your apparel and footwear accordingly!\nParking for Ghost Tours is in The Mount’s lower lot\, adjacent to the Mansion. An attendant will direct you from the Ticket Booth.\nTThis tour contains adult content that is not appropriate for young audiences under 12 years old. Families should consider attending one of our Ghost Tours for Kids.\nIn the event of severe weather\, Ghost Tours may be canceled. Ticket holders will be notified of a cancellation by email by 2:00 pm the day of the tour\, and all tickets will be canceled and refunded.\nAccessible accommodations are available. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: ticketbooth@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/2026-ghost-tour-7/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ghost Tours
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T210000
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SUMMARY:Early Closing 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-1-pm/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days
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SUMMARY:Stories & Stretches
DESCRIPTION: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 Flow on Main yoga studio. Students will participate 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. \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis program is designed for elementary-aged youth\, accompanied by their grown-ups. Thanks to our sponsors\, Stories & Stretches is free and open to the public; registration is encouraged but not required.\nThis program takes place outdoors on the lawn adjacent to the French Garden. In the event of inclement weather\, Stories & Stretches will be moved indoors to the Stable Auditorium. Please check in at the Ticket Booth when you arrive to receive any updates about the location of this program.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\n  \n\n  \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 Flow on Main to learn more about Kimberly’s offerings at her Dalton studio.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/stories-and-stretches/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Explore the Elements Art Workshop | Shape Shifters
DESCRIPTION: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 will create studies of line\, color\, and form using different media and techniques. Young artists and their grown-ups are welcome to participate—no previous experience necessary. Join us! \nLine Lab | Learn charcoal drawing techniques to explore the concept of line\nSunday\, July 19\, 1:30 pm \nShape Shifters | Learn clay sculpting techniques to explore the concept of form\nSunday\, August 16\, 1:30 pm \nRainbow Flow | Learn watercolor painting technique to explore the concept of color\nSunday\, August 23\, 1:30 pm \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis program is designed for youth ages 8-12\, accompanied by their grown-ups.\nThere is a $5 materials fee for this workshop. We understand that these are challenging times for many families. If you need to have the fee waived\, simply use the discount code YOUTH2026 when registering.\nThis workshop takes place outdoors on The Mount’s grounds\, which include a mix of woodchip paths\, dirt roads\, grassy areas\, and mostly level trails with some gentle slopes. Surfaces may be uneven\, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot.\nIn the event of inclement weather\, this workshop will be moved indoors to the Stable Auditorium. Please check in at the Ticket Booth when you arrive to receive any updates about the location of this program.\nSeating for all Mount programs is first-come\, first-served. Accessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/explore-the-elements-shape-shifters-workshop/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family,Youth Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260816T160000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Sculpture at The Mount
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese limited-capacity guided tours invite visitors to discover the stories behind the artwork. Stroll through the beautiful grounds as you explore a curated selection of sculptures from the exhibition. Along the way\, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes insights\, spark lively conversations\, and share your own perspectives with fellow participants\, making each stop an opportunity to see the art—and the landscape—in a whole new way. \nThanks to our sponsors\, guided sculpture tours are free and open to the public! Please note: Capacity is limited—registration is required. \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThanks to our sponsors\, guided tours of Sculpture at The Mount are free and open to the public. Capacity is limited; registration is required.\nSculpture at The Mount is installed throughout the grounds of The Mount\, which covers a mix of woodchip paths\, grassy areas\, dirt roads\, and mostly level woodland trails. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather—such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms—guided tours of Sculpture at The Mount will be cancelled. Registered participants will receive an email by 12:00 PM the day of the event if cancellation is necessary.\nGolf cart shuttles will be available to visitors with mobility concerns. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nOur digital exhibition guide\, supported by Bloomberg Connects\, features written and audio resources in English and Spanish. Special thanks to the Language Justice Solutions for providing translation services.\n\n  \nFunding for this project was provided by the Arts Build Community Initiative of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and the Lee Bank Foundation.\nInterested in a private group tour of Sculpture at The Mount? Visit our Group Tours webpage for information!
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/sculpture-tour-3/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Special Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260816T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260816T193000
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SUMMARY:The Jazz Barn: Making Music History in the Berkshires with John Gennari and Ron Ramsay's Berkshire Salon Series
DESCRIPTION: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 Lewis\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Max Roach\, Oscar Peterson\, Kenny Dorham\, and others—many of whom also served as faculty-in-residence at the Lenox School of Jazz\, a vital center of the genre’s avant-garde.   \nIn The Jazz Barn\, author John Gennari writes that the Barbers’ vision “became pivotal to public understanding of the music’s African roots\, its folk properties\, and its place in American life and culture.” This special event combines an author talk with a performance by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Salon Series\, exploring the history and enduring legacy of the Music Inn and Lenox School of Jazz\, and the profound influence of Philip and Stephanie Barber on the cultural life of the Berkshires—and beyond. For this special performance\, Ron will be joined on stage by Samantha Tallora on vocals\, Benny Kohn on jazz piano\, Charlie Tokarz on woodwinds\, and Eileen Markland on fiddle.  \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis 60-70 minute author talk and musical performance takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, a climate-controlled\, 140-seat venue adjacent to the parking lot.\nA cash bar will be open before the event\, 5:00 – 6:00 pm.\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. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \nJohn Gennari is Professor of English and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at the University of Vermont. Gennari’s previous book\, Flavor and Soul: Italian America at Its African American Edge (2017)\, is a study of Black/Italian cultural intersections in music and vernacular soundscapes\, foodways\, sports\, and other forms of expressive culture. His earlier book\, Blowin’ Hot and Cool: Jazz and Its Critics (2006)\, won the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award for Excellence in Music Criticism and the John G. Cawelti Award for Best Book in American Culture Studies.  \nRon Ramsay & Samantha Talora  have been blending their voices in harmony since 2014\, bringing an exhilarating vocal tour de force to audiences throughout the northeast. Launched in 2025\, Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series is an ongoing series dedicated to and inspired by Ron’s lifelong friend and mentor\, the late great Berkshire socialite\, singer\, and entrepreneur Stephanie Barber\, founder of The Music Inn and owner of the Gilded Age cottage\, Wheatleigh. Together\, Ron and Stephanie performed and sang the great songs of the American Songbook\, French and German cabaret\, and the music of their many famous composer friends throughout Berkshire County. Ron dedicates this series to the memory of Stephanie Barber\, his esteemed and wonderful friend.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/jazz-barn/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Music
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SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene
DESCRIPTION: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 the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity\, and sleep. \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nBeginners are welcome! Pre-registration for this event is encouraged. To register\, email: greene01238@gmail.com\nThis program takes place outdoors\, either beside the French Flower Garden or at the Dell Stage behind the Stable. When you arrive\, check in with the Ticket Booth to confirm the location for each class. Be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nDress comfortably for movement—wear supportive shoes or bring a mat if you prefer to practice barefoot. You may also wish to bring a water bottle and a chair or stool if you’d like the option to practice seated.\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be canceled. Registrants will be notified by email by 9:00 am the day of the program.\nThere may be a short trail walk of 0.5 miles at the start of this program. The Mount’s trails cover a mix of woodchip paths\, grassy areas\, and mostly level woodland trails with some gentle slopes. Surfaces may be uneven\, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot.\nWhile The Mount is a dog-friendly property\, dogs are not permitted in this program.\nQuestions? Email: greene01238@gmail.com; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\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.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene-3/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260817T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260817T170000
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SUMMARY:Nicholas Boggs\, Baldwin: A Love Story
DESCRIPTION: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 to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \nA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE JOHN LEONARD PRIZE • WINNER OF THE PEN/JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY • A TIME AND ATLANTIC TOP 10 BOOK OF 2025 • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2025 \nAn instant New York Times bestseller\, Baldwin: A Love Story is the first major biography of James Baldwin in three decades. The book draws on newly uncovered archival material\, original research\, and interviews to trace the intimate and artistic relationships—from mentors and collaborators to lovers and muses—that sustained Baldwin and shaped his writing. In this spellbinding portrait\, Nicholas Boggs follows Baldwin across continents—from Harlem and Paris to Switzerland\, the American South\, Istanbul\, Africa\, and southern France—revealing how he transformed lived experience into novels and essays that spoke truth to power\, reshaped Black and queer literary history\, and continue to resonate with force today.  \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:  \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, which has a limited capacity. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary. General admission tickets are valid for outdoor events only. If the program is moved indoors\, General Admission tickets will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\nIf you have concerns about the weather\, we recommend selecting the Rain or Shine Ticket option (a $5 add-on) at the time of purchase. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission\, whether the program takes place outdoors or is moved indoors.\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. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \n \nJoin the Rain or Shine Club—your all-access pass to summer’s most inspiring stories!\nThis exclusive season pass guarantees your seat at our eight-week Summer Author Series. Whether beneath the tent on a golden afternoon or indoors in the Stable\, your place is always reserved. Information & Register >>\n  \n\n  \nNicholas Boggs was an undergraduate when he discovered James Baldwin’s out-of-print children’s book\, Little Man\, Little Man: A Story of Childhood\, in the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. After he tracked down its illustrator\, the French artist Yoran Cazac\, he went on to coedit an acclaimed new edition of the book in 2018. His writing has also been anthologized in The Cambridge Companion to James Baldwin\, James Baldwin Now\, and Speculative Light: The Arts of Beauford Delaney and James Baldwin. He is the recipient of a 2023 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities\, the Beinecke Library and Gilder Lehrman Center at Yale\, the Schomburg Center Scholars-in-Residence Program\, and the National Humanities Center\, as well as residencies at Yaddo and MacDowell. He received his BA in English from Yale\, his MFA in creative writing from American University\, and his PhD in English from Columbia. Born and raised in Washington\, DC\, he lives in Brooklyn\, New York.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/nicholas-boggs/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T103000
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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! \n  \n\nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \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 Mansion. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Mansion\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\n 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/le-cafe-francais-3/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T120000
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SUMMARY:Nicholas Boggs\, Baldwin: A Love Story
DESCRIPTION: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 to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \nA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE JOHN LEONARD PRIZE • WINNER OF THE PEN/JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY • A TIME AND ATLANTIC TOP 10 BOOK OF 2025 • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2025 \nAn instant New York Times bestseller\, Baldwin: A Love Story is the first major biography of James Baldwin in three decades. The book draws on newly uncovered archival material\, original research\, and interviews to trace the intimate and artistic relationships—from mentors and collaborators to lovers and muses—that sustained Baldwin and shaped his writing. In this spellbinding portrait\, Nicholas Boggs follows Baldwin across continents—from Harlem and Paris to Switzerland\, the American South\, Istanbul\, Africa\, and southern France—revealing how he transformed lived experience into novels and essays that spoke truth to power\, reshaped Black and queer literary history\, and continue to resonate with force today.  \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:  \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, which has a limited capacity. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary. General admission tickets are valid for outdoor events only. If the program is moved indoors\, General Admission tickets will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\nIf you have concerns about the weather\, we recommend selecting the Rain or Shine Ticket option (a $5 add-on) at the time of purchase. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission\, whether the program takes place outdoors or is moved indoors.\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. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \n \nJoin the Rain or Shine Club—your all-access pass to summer’s most inspiring stories!\nThis exclusive season pass guarantees your seat at our eight-week Summer Author Series. Whether beneath the tent on a golden afternoon or indoors in the Stable\, your place is always reserved. Information & Register >>\n  \n\n  \nNicholas Boggs was an undergraduate when he discovered James Baldwin’s out-of-print children’s book\, Little Man\, Little Man: A Story of Childhood\, in the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. After he tracked down its illustrator\, the French artist Yoran Cazac\, he went on to coedit an acclaimed new edition of the book in 2018. His writing has also been anthologized in The Cambridge Companion to James Baldwin\, James Baldwin Now\, and Speculative Light: The Arts of Beauford Delaney and James Baldwin. He is the recipient of a 2023 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities\, the Beinecke Library and Gilder Lehrman Center at Yale\, the Schomburg Center Scholars-in-Residence Program\, and the National Humanities Center\, as well as residencies at Yaddo and MacDowell. He received his BA in English from Yale\, his MFA in creative writing from American University\, and his PhD in English from Columbia. Born and raised in Washington\, DC\, he lives in Brooklyn\, New York.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/nicholas-boggs-baldwin-a-love-story/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T233000
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SUMMARY:Plants & Prose with Vanessa Chakour
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nThis workshop blends plant knowledge\, creative inquiry\, and embodied presence. No prior writing or botanical experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to listen to the land. Vanessa will prepare a herbal tea using locally gathered plants for participants to enjoy; if possible\, please bring a mug or canteen. \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis program meets at The Mount’s Ticket Booth and takes place outdoors\, rain or shine. Please plan your apparel and footwear accordingly! In the event of extreme weather conditions\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, Plants & Prose will be postponed to a later date. Registrants will be notified by email by 9:00 am the day of the program.\nThis trail walk covers a mix of woodchip paths\, grassy areas\, and mostly level woodland trails with some gentle slopes – perfect for beginning/intermediate hikers. Surfaces may be uneven\, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot.\nYour guide may identify edible plants during the program; however\, participants are not permitted to eat or sample anything from The Mount’s landscape. All participants assume full responsibility for their own safety and actions\, and the guide is not liable for any ingestion or allergic reactions.\nWhile The Mount is a dog-friendly property\, dogs are not permitted in this program.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \nVanessa Chakour is an author\, herbalist\, naturalist\, USA Boxing certified coach\, and land steward whose work fosters intimacy with inner and outer wilds. Her multidisciplinary approach blends writing\, plant medicine\, movement\, and ecological restoration\, rooted in decades of study and land‑based practice across the Northeastern U.S.\, Costa Rica\, and Scotland. Her books Awakening Artemis and Earthly Bodies reflect this integration\, exploring personal and ecological healing through kinship with the more‑than‑human world. She has collaborated with organizations such as Project Coyote and the Jaguar Rescue Center\, and her writing has appeared in Orion\, Terrain\, Psyche/Aeon\, Yes! Magazine\, Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe\, and Psychology Today. With her partner\, she co-stewards a 270-acre forest\, actively planting native species and rewilding the land after centuries of colonial exploitation. Based in Western Massachusetts\, Vanessa recently founded HEX Boxing Club\, where boxing is taught as both a healing practice and a disciplined craft\, offering amateur and professional skills alongside embodied ecological practice.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/plants-and-prose-3/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260819T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
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SUMMARY:The Amy Clampitt Memorial Reading presents poet Marie Howe
DESCRIPTION: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 each of Howe’s four previous collections\, including What the Living Do\, a haunting archive of personal loss\, and the National Book Award–longlisted Magdalene: Poems\, a spiritual and sensual exploration of contemporary womanhood.  \nThis reading is presented by the Amy Clampitt Fund\, a Fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation\, that seeks to advance poetry and the literary arts.   \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nTickets are free\, but capacity is limited—registration is recommended.\nThe bar at the Terrace Café will be open 4:30 – 5:30 pm.\nThis program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. All registrants will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary.\nPlease park in the Upper Parking Field. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Mansion. Golf carts run throughout the day if you require assistance to the event location. Accessible parking is available in spaces adjacent to the Mansion.\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. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \nMarie Howe is the author of five volumes of poetry\, New and Selected Poems (2024)\, which won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry; Magdalene: Poems (2017); The Kingdom of Ordinary Time (2008); The Good Thief (1988); and What the Living Do (1997)\, and she is the co-editor of a book of essays\, In the Company of My Solitude: American Writing from the AIDS Pandemic (1995). Her poems have appeared in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, Poetry\, Agni\, Ploughshares\, Harvard Review\, and The Partisan Review\, among others. She has been a fellow at the Bunting Institute at Radcliffe College and a recipient of NEA and Guggenheim fellowships\, and Stanley Kunitz selected Howe for a Lavan Younger Poets Prize from the American Academy of Poets. In 2015\, she received the Academy of American Poets Poetry Fellowship\, and from 2012 to 2014\, she served as the Poet Laureate of New York State.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/marie-howe/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T203000
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SUMMARY:Twilight Bat Watch with Mass Audubon
DESCRIPTION: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 outdoors to watch and listen for bats during prime twilight hours. \nDepending on conditions\, your naturalist may use a bat detector to help ‘translate’ bat activity into sounds you can experience. You’ll develop a new appreciation for how bats support healthy ecosystems and simple ways to help them close to home. \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis program is designed for families with children ages 4-17. Pre-registration is required.\nThis program meets in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, a climate-controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Doors open 15 minutes before the program’s start time.\nDepending on where the bats are flying\, this program may cover up to one mile of wide\, gently sloped trails. Some sections of the trail may have exposed tree roots or rocks. If the weather forecast or other factors affect this program\, your guide will contact you via email the day before your program with more information.\nWhile programs at dusk can be great fun\, make sure your group is prepared for mosquitoes\, which can be more active during these hours. We recommend wearing bug spray as well as long sleeves and pants. Check yourself for ticks after attending this program.\nQuestions? Email: berkshires@massaudubon.org; or phone: 413-637-0320
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/twilight-bat-watch-with-mass-audubon/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260319T201003Z
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SUMMARY:Lawrence Wright\, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author\, Screenwriter\, Playwright\, and Journalist
DESCRIPTION: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 fields of politics\, journalism\, humanities\, and the arts\, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about our most pressing challenges. \nSince 1992\, Lawrence Wright has been a staff writer at The New Yorker\, where his work has earned three National Magazine Awards. He began his career in journalism at The Race Relations Reporter in Nashville in the early 1970s\, later writing for Texas Monthly and Rolling Stone. Wright is the author of eleven nonfiction books\, most notably The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 (2006)\, which won the Pulitzer Prize\, and Going Clear (2013)\, a bestselling investigation of Scientology adapted into an Emmy-winning HBO documentary. He has also written four novels\, including Noriega: God’s Favorite (2000)\, The End of October (2020)\, Mr. Texas (2023)\, and\, most recently\, The Human Scale (2025)\, as well as numerous acclaimed plays and one-man shows\, several of which were adapted for film or television. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations\, the Society of American Historians\, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, Wright also moonlights as a keyboard player in the Austin-based blues band WhoDo.  \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be canceled. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if cancellation is necessary. Ticket orders will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\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. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/lawrence-wright/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,In Conversation with André Bernard
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260821T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260415T155207Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman
DESCRIPTION: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 Japanese Society for Forest Medicine.\n\nBy being in rhythm with nature\, we awaken not only our senses but also wonder\, inspiration\, and our innate capacity for healing. Nature offers us soothing sounds\, stable ground\, and blooms with expressions of harmony that guide us home to experience these qualities within ourselves.\n\n\n  \n\n  \n\nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nPre-registration for this event is encouraged; there is a suggested donation of $20/per person\, payable on site by cash or Venmo. To register\, email: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nThis program meets at The Mount’s Ticket Booth and takes place outdoors\, rain or shine. Please plan your apparel and footwear accordingly—wear comfortable clothes suitable for movement. In the event of rain\, this program will be abbreviated to one hour. In the event of extreme weather conditions\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program will be canceled. Registrants will be notified by email by 12:00 pm the day of the program.\nThere is a short trail walk of 0.5 miles at the start of this program. The Mount’s trails cover a mix of woodchip paths\, grassy areas\, and mostly level woodland trails with some gentle slopes. Surfaces may be uneven\, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot.\nWhile The Mount is a dog-friendly property\, dogs are not permitted in this program.\nQuestions? Email: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \nMary Hannah Parkman is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. She 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 come from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees. 5% of donations to this program will go to support the New York State Hemlock Initiative
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260416T205649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T144415Z
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SUMMARY:Ghost Tour of The Mount
DESCRIPTION: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. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nGhost Tours of The Mount last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – on a gently sloped gravel road. Terrain may be uneven\, and stairs are required to experience the full tour. Please plan your apparel and footwear accordingly!\nParking for Ghost Tours is in The Mount’s lower lot\, adjacent to the Mansion. An attendant will direct you from the Ticket Booth.\nThis tour contains adult content that is not appropriate for young audiences under 12 years old. Families should consider attending one of our Ghost Tours for Kids.\nIn the event of severe weather\, Ghost Tours may be canceled. Ticket holders will be notified of a cancellation by email by 2:00 pm the day of the tour\, and all tickets will be canceled and refunded.\nAccessible accommodations are available. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: ticketbooth@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/2026-ghost-tour-8/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ghost Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260415T161923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T214710Z
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SUMMARY:Early Closing 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-1-pm/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260823T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260326T181853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T151253Z
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SUMMARY:Tunes for Tots with Berkshire Music School
DESCRIPTION: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 activities. Led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School\, Tunes for Tots incorporates instruction in both English and Spanish. \n\nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis program is designed for youth ages 2-4\, accompanied by their grown-ups. Thanks to our sponsors\, Tunes for Tots is free and open to the public; registration is not required.\nThis program takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, an indoor\, climate-controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot.\nSeating for all Mount programs is first-come\, first-served. Accessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\n  \n\n  \nJulia Shippee holds a Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire. She teaches elementary general music\, plays bass in college orchestras and local jazz ensembles\, and appears regularly as a guitarist and singer. At Berkshire Music School\, Julia teaches a vibrant\, all-ages studio of private lessons in guitar\, bass\, and ukulele\, and leads a range of pay-what-you-wish community group classes\, including Youth Ukes! and Youth Rock Band. \nFounded in 1940\, Berkshire Music School has been serving the greater Berkshire County community for over 80 years. 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 their finances\, should be able to receive a quality music education. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/tunes-for-tots-with-berkshire-music-school-5/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260823T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260330T175536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T202548Z
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SUMMARY:Explore the Elements Art Workshop | Rainbow Flow
DESCRIPTION: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 will create studies of line\, color\, and form using different media and techniques. Young artists and their grown-ups are welcome to participate—no previous experience necessary. Join us! \nLine Lab | Learn charcoal drawing techniques to explore the concept of line\nSunday\, July 19\, 1:30 pm \nShape Shifters | Learn clay sculpting techniques to explore the concept of form\nSunday\, August 16\, 1:30 pm \nRainbow Flow | Learn watercolor painting technique to explore the concept of color\nSunday\, August 23\, 1:30 pm \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis program is designed for youth ages 8-12\, accompanied by their grown-ups.\nThere is a $5 materials fee for this workshop. We understand that these are challenging times for many families.  If you need to have the fee waived\, simply use the discount code YOUTH2026 when registering.\nThis workshop takes place outdoors on The Mount’s grounds\, which include a mix of woodchip paths\, dirt roads\, grassy areas\, and mostly level trails with some gentle slopes. Surfaces may be uneven\, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot.\nIn the event of inclement weather\, this workshop will be moved indoors to the Stable Auditorium. Please check in at the Ticket Booth when you arrive to receive any updates about the location of this program.\nSeating for all Mount programs is first-come\, first-served. Accessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/rainbow-flow/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family,Youth Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260823T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260823T163000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260421T174027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183817Z
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SUMMARY:Recorrido Guiado Esculturas en El Mount
DESCRIPTION: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 exposición de este año celebra la temática Florecer\, destacando obras que evocan la conexión\, crecimiento\, esperanza\, la flora y fauna\, y las maneras en las que una comunidad prospera al reunir a las personas  \nEste recorrido guiado en español\, de capacidad limitada\, ofrecido por Maria Elisa Fuller de Language Justice Solutions\, invita a los/las visitantes a descubrir las historias detrás de las obras de arte. Recorre las hermosas instalaciones mientras descubres una selección de esculturas cuidadosamente elegidas de la exposición. A lo largodel recorrido\, escucharás perspectivas detrás de escena\, generarás conversaciones dinámicas y compartirás tus propias perspectivas con otras personas participantes\, haciendo de cada parada una oportunidad para ver el arte y el paisaje de una manera completamente nueva.  \n¡Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores\, los recorridos guiados de las esculturas son gratuitos y abiertos al público! El cupo es limitado; es necesario registrarse.  \n  \nINFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DEL EVENTO:  \n\nGracias a nuestros patrocinadores\, los recorridos guiados de Sculpture at The Mount son gratuitos y están abiertos al público. El cupo es limitado; es necesario registrarse. \nSculpture at The Mount se encuentra instalada a lo largo de los jardines de The Mount\, que incluyen una combinación de senderos de virutas de madera\, áreas de césped\, caminos de tierra y senderos boscosos mayormente planos. ¡Por favor\, tome en cuenta el clima y planifique con anticipación!  \nEn caso de condiciones climáticas extremas\, como calor excesivo o tormentas eléctricas severas\, los recorridos guiados de Sculpture at The Mount serán cancelados. Esta página web y la página principal de “The Mount” se actualizarán antes de las 12:00 PM del día del evento si fuera necesario cancelar. \nSe ofrecerán servicios de transporte en carrito de golf para visitantes con necesidades de movilidad. Para coordinar detalles\, por favor contáctenos por teléfono al 413-551-5110\, o por correo electrónico a programs@edithwharton.org. Para más información sobre accesibilidad\, consulte la página web de accesibilidad de The Mount \nNuestra guía digital de la exposición\, respaldada por Bloomberg Connects\, incluye recursos escritos y en audio en inglés y español. Agradecemos especialmente a Language Justice Solutions por brindar servicios de traducción\, con el apoyo de una subvención de Lee Bank Foundation y Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.\n\n  \n¿Le interesa un recorrido privado para grupos de Sculpture at The Mount? ¡Visite nuestra página web de recorridos grupales para más información! 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/recorrido-guiado-esculturas-en-el-mount/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Special Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260824T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260824T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260415T163801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T195845Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene
DESCRIPTION: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 the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity\, and sleep. \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nBeginners are welcome! Pre-registration for this event is encouraged. To register\, email: greene01238@gmail.com\nThis program takes place outdoors\, either beside the French Flower Garden or at the Dell Stage behind the Stable. When you arrive\, check in with the Ticket Booth to confirm the location for each class. Be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nDress comfortably for movement—wear supportive shoes or bring a mat if you prefer to practice barefoot. You may also wish to bring a water bottle and a chair or stool if you’d like the option to practice seated.\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be canceled. Registrants will be notified by email by 9:00 am the day of the program.\nThere may be a short trail walk of 0.5 miles at the start of this program. The Mount’s trails cover a mix of woodchip paths\, grassy areas\, and mostly level woodland trails with some gentle slopes. Surfaces may be uneven\, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot.\nWhile The Mount is a dog-friendly property\, dogs are not permitted in this program.\nQuestions? Email: greene01238@gmail.com; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\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.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene-3/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260824T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260318T204631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T191053Z
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SUMMARY:Peter S. Canellos\, Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement
DESCRIPTION: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 to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \nRevenge for the Sixties is a timely and illuminating biography that traces Samuel Anthony Alito Jr.’s path from a working-class\, Catholic immigrant family to the center of a decades-long conservative legal movement. Award-winning journalist Peter S. Canellos examines the personal convictions\, political grievances\, and institutional forces that shaped Alito’s judicial career and culminated in his authorship of Dobbs v. Jackson\, the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. With clarity and depth\, Canellos shows how Alito’s worldview has driven transformative rulings on religion\, gun rights\, affirmative action\, and the limits of government power—and why understanding Alito’s story is essential to understanding the future of American law and democracy.  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, which has a limited capacity. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary. General admission tickets are valid for outdoor events only. If the program is moved indoors\, General Admission tickets will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\nIf you have concerns about the weather\, we recommend selecting the Rain or Shine Ticket option (a $5 add-on) at the time of purchase. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission\, whether the program takes place outdoors or is moved indoors.\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. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \n \nJoin the Rain or Shine Club—your all-access pass to summer’s most inspiring stories!\nThis exclusive season pass guarantees your seat at our eight-week Summer Author Series. Whether beneath the tent on a golden afternoon or indoors in the Stable\, your place is always reserved. Information & Register >>\n  \n\n\n  \nPeter S. Canellos is the author of The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan\, America’s Judicial Hero\, and the editor of the bestselling Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy. In a 30-year journalism career\, he has been POLITICO’s executive editor\, leading the newsroom during the 2016 presidential coverage; and the editorial page editor of The Boston Globe. He has also been a Pulitzer Prize finalist\, a recipient of the American Society of Newspaper Editors award in 2011 for excellence in editorial writing along with the 2022 George Polk Award\, Robin Toner Award\, and News Leaders Association Batten Medal for his writing about the Supreme Court. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/peter-canellos/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T103000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260505T150152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150259Z
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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! \n  \n\nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \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 Mansion. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Mansion\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\n 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/le-cafe-francais-3/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260319T185556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T191101Z
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SUMMARY:Peter S. Canellos\, Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement
DESCRIPTION: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 to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. \nRevenge for the Sixties is a timely and illuminating biography that traces Samuel Anthony Alito Jr.’s path from a working-class\, Catholic immigrant family to the center of a decades-long conservative legal movement. Award-winning journalist Peter S. Canellos examines the personal convictions\, political grievances\, and institutional forces that shaped Alito’s judicial career and culminated in his authorship of Dobbs v. Jackson\, the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. With clarity and depth\, Canellos shows how Alito’s worldview has driven transformative rulings on religion\, gun rights\, affirmative action\, and the limits of government power—and why understanding Alito’s story is essential to understanding the future of American law and democracy.  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, which has a limited capacity. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary. General admission tickets are valid for outdoor events only. If the program is moved indoors\, General Admission tickets will be automatically canceled\, and a full refund will be issued.\nIf you have concerns about the weather\, we recommend selecting the Rain or Shine Ticket option (a $5 add-on) at the time of purchase. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission\, whether the program takes place outdoors or is moved indoors.\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. To discuss arrangements\, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility\, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2\n\n  \n\n  \n \nJoin the Rain or Shine Club—your all-access pass to summer’s most inspiring stories!\nThis exclusive season pass guarantees your seat at our eight-week Summer Author Series. Whether beneath the tent on a golden afternoon or indoors in the Stable\, your place is always reserved. Information & Register >>\n  \n\n\n  \nPeter S. Canellos is the author of The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan\, America’s Judicial Hero\, and the editor of the bestselling Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy. In a 30-year journalism career\, he has been POLITICO’s executive editor\, leading the newsroom during the 2016 presidential coverage; and the editorial page editor of The Boston Globe. He has also been a Pulitzer Prize finalist\, a recipient of the American Society of Newspaper Editors award in 2011 for excellence in editorial writing along with the 2022 George Polk Award\, Robin Toner Award\, and News Leaders Association Batten Medal for his writing about the Supreme Court. 
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/peter-s-canellos-revenge-for-the-sixties-sam-alito-and-the-triumph-of-the-conservative-legal-movement/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Summer Author Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185434
CREATED:20260415T203105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T141059Z
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SUMMARY:Among the Hemlocks: Beauty\, Connection\, and Restoration with Mary Hannah Parkman
DESCRIPTION: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 writer of books\, also curated the story of a native New England landscape at The Mount through her care and imagination. Many of the grand Eastern hemlock and Eastern white pines on the estate grew under the appreciation of Edith. You’ll learn practical insight into forest health that deepens your sense of stewardship\, leaving you refreshed\, grounded\, and inspired to care for these legacy trees that care for us.  \nMary Hannah Parkman is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. She 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 come from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.    \n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThis program meets at The Mount’s Ticket Booth and takes place outdoors\, rain or shine. Please plan your apparel and footwear accordingly! In the event of extreme weather conditions\, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms\, Among the Hemlocks will be postponed. Registrants will be notified by email by 9:00 am the day of the program.\nThe trail walk covers a mix of woodchip paths\, grassy areas\, and mostly level woodland trails with some gentle slopes – perfect for beginning/intermediate hikers. Surfaces may be uneven\, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot.\nWhile The Mount is a dog-friendly property\, dogs are not permitted in this program.\nQuestions? Email: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/among-the-hemlocks-beauty-connection-and-restoration-with-mary-hannah-parkman-3/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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