Early Closing at 1:00 PM
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.
12 events found.
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Straw Dog Writers Guild 15th Anniversary Celebration & Reading
FeaturedJoin the Straw Dog Writers Guild to celebrate their 15th anniversary with a lively panel discussion featuring Guild co-founders and members. Highlighted are readings by novelist Michael Jerome Plunkett and poet Julia Thacker, both alumni of the Edith Wharton & Straw Dog Emerging Writers Residency, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary. In September, Plunkett's debut […]
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Qigong with Jamie Greene
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, […]
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Le Café Français
Featured Le Café Français“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 as The Mount's Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. This series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited -- […]
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Fall Birding with Mass Audubon
Birding at The Mount is now on Wednesdays! Join an Audubon naturalist to learn skills to find and identify migrating and resident birds during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. This walk […]
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Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman
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 […]
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Ghost Tour of The Mount
Featured Ghost Tour of The MountJoin our popular nighttime ghost tours, as guides lead you through the darkened halls of The Mount, sharing tales of the many eerie encounters that have been reported here for years. Ghost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount's campus. Please dress accordingly! Parking […]
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Early Closing at 1:00 PM
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.
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Housatonic Heritage Walk | Explore the Impressive Gardens & Landscape of The Mount
FeaturedJoin Anne Schuyler, Director of Visitor Services, on a guided walk of The Mount's gardens, woods, and meadows. Learn about Edith Wharton's inspirations for creating The Mount and the ongoing process of restoring her estate today. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites […]
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Qigong with Jamie Greene
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, […]
FREE -
Le Café Français
Featured Le Café Français“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 as The Mount's Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. This series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited -- […]
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Fall Birding with Mass Audubon
Birding at The Mount is now on Wednesdays! Join an Audubon naturalist to learn skills to find and identify migrating and resident birds during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. This walk will focus on the basics of bird-finding and identification as well as observing the behavior of the birds we can see. We will pause and […]
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