BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Mount | Edith Wharton's Home | Lenox, MA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://edithwharton.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Mount | Edith Wharton's Home | Lenox, MA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250414T173223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T163702Z UID:10000090-1755104400-1755108000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Words in the Wild: Nature Writing Now with Vanessa Chakour & Jennifer Kabat DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting discussion on contemporary nature writing featuring authors Vanessa Chakour and Jennifer Kabat\, whose recently published books explore provocative new ideas on the changing state of the natural world through the lens of their memoirs.  \nDrawing on the field of animal behavior\, Chakour’s Earthly Bodies (Penguin Life\, 2024) connects human struggles to the predicaments of twenty-three species of wild animals—from wolves to sea lions—raising questions about our humanity as a way to understand how we might benefit from embracing our own animal nature to gain deeper self-actualization\, find common ground with our fellow animals\, and learn to thrive together. Following up on The Eighth Moon (2024)\, Nightshining: A Memoir in Four Floods (Milkweed Editions\, 2025) follows Kabat through a flood that occurred during her first year living in Margaretville\, New York. The memoir unfolds as a spiraling history\, tracing connections across time—a historic flood in 1950\, Cold War weather experiments\, betrayals of the Mohawk nation\, and Kurt Vonnegut. Ultimately\, Nightshining is an exploration of community and place as a palimpsest of history. \nCo-organized by Mass Audubon and moderated by Donovan Arthen\, Executive Director of Orion Magazine\, this conversation will delve into the relationship between ecology and experience\, exploring the ways that a new generation of nature writers are expanding our understanding of the natural world and our place within it.  \nVanessa Chakour\, author\, naturalist\, and former pro boxer\, fosters intimacy with inner and outer wilds through writing\, herbalism\, martial arts\, and land stewardship. Drawing on her vast personal experiences over two decades\, she curates retreats and courses\, inspiring creative expression through writing and movement workshops\, and fostering intimacy with nature through an understanding of the plants\, fungi\, and animals who share our ecosystems. Vanessa facilitated experiences in partnership with organizations like the Wolf Conservation Center and the Jaguar Rescue Center and is a Project Coyote Ambassador. She is the author of Awakening Artemis\, a memoir told through the lens of 24 medicinal plants\, and Earthly Bodies: Embracing Animal Nature (2024)\, which delves into the parallels between human struggles and the experiences of our wild neighbors\, offering insights on self-discovery and coexistence. She lives in Massachusetts where she stewards her local ecosystem\, coaches boxing\, and is a devoted student of nature.  \nJennifer Kabat is the author of the twinned memoirs The Eighth Moon (2024) and Nightshining (2025) published by Milkweed Editions. She received an Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant for her criticism and has been published in BOMB and The Best American Essays. Her writing has also appeared in Granta\, Frieze\, Harper’s\, McSweeney’s\, The Believer\, Virginia Quarterly Review\, Los Angeles Review of Books\, The New York Review\, and The White Review. A finalist for the essay prize at Notting Hill Editions\, she often collaborates with artists. She’s part of the core faculty in the Design Research MA at the School of Visual Arts. An apprentice herbalist\, she lives in rural New York and serves on her volunteer fire department.  \nDonovan Arthen\, Executive Director / Chief of Finance\, Operations\, People and Culture at Orion Magazine\, is a community builder\, management professional\, and musician who grew up in the foothills of the Berkshires. Living and working in the nonprofit world\, he found a professional passion for fostering operational and financial sustainability. He has his masters in Managing Mission Driven Organizations from Marlboro Professional and Graduate School\, where he focused on leadership development and creating positive productive working environments and culture. Donovan brings with him a wide range of experiences and perspectives from his time traveling and learning from different peoples and places all over the world.  \nPhotos: Enrique Rosado (Chakour); CJ Harvey (Kabat)\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public!\nSeating is limited\, registration is recommended.\n \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nPlease consider supporting this and other free programs at The Mount with a donation or Membership. Interested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium located in the white building adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n     \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/words-in-the-wild-nature-writing-now-with-vanessa-chakour-jennifer-kabat/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LectureSeries_JenniferKabat_Nature-WebsiteCal-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250527T170016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192531Z UID:10000439-1755266400-1755271800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman DESCRIPTION:Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor\, Mary Hannah Parkman\, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warmups and movements from the 8 Treasures of Tai Chi. These practices calm and reset the nervous system\, bring balance to the body\, and help cultivate peace in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-08-15/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hemlock-Tai-Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T223000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250501T190110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T190110Z UID:10000212-1755289800-1755297000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Ghost Tour of The Mount DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \n\nGhost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount’s campus. Please dress accordingly!\nParking for Ghost Tours is in The Mount’s lower lot\, adjacent to the Main House. An attendant will direct you from the Ticket Booth.\nTerrain may be uneven\, and stairs are required to experience the full tour. Please note The Mount’s accessibility accommodations below.\nThis tour contains adult content that is not appropriate for young audiences. Children under 12 will not be admitted to the Ghost Tour. Families should consider attending one of our Ghost Tours for Kids on October 3\, 24\, or 30!\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 will receive refunds within seven days.\n\nQuestions? Email: ticketbooth@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP-designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and the event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/ghost-tour-of-the-mount-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Youth-Family-Music-Calendar-thumbnail-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250214T162446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z UID:10000037-1755349200-1755378000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Early Closing at 1:00 PM DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Terrace Cafe is not open today.\nThe House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM.\nThe grounds will close at 2:00 PM. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-2/2025-08-16/ CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Calendar-Graphic-1920-x-1080-Early-Closing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250626T144233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T144233Z UID:10000524-1755428400-1755428400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:CIRCLE ROUND Musical Picture Book Readings with Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis DESCRIPTION:Featuring A Taste of Honey and The Great Ball Game (Storey Publishing\, 2022)\nJoin Rebecca Sheir\, host of WBUR’s Circle Round\, for a live reading of two colorfully illustrated folktales adapted from the award-winning public-radio podcast. She’ll be accompanied by live music played by Circle Round composer Eric Shimelonis. The reading will be followed by a book signing and craft activity. Circle ‘round and join the fun!   \n\n This program will take place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, adjacent to the Upper Lot.\nThis program is designed for kids of all ages accompanied by their grownups.\nPre-registration is not required for this program. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to find your preferred seat under the Tent!\nAfter the reading\, purchase a Circle Round book and complete a craft activity to take home!\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nRebecca Sheir is the host and writer of Circle Round\, the internationally-acclaimed folktales podcast distributed by Boston’s NPR station\, WBUR. A former public radio reporter and host\, Rebecca has brought thousands of stories to life on such national programs as Morning Edition\, All Things Considered\, Here & Now\, The Splendid Table and Marketplace. She’s hosted several weekly news shows on public radio\, including AK (Alaska Public Media) and Metro Connection (WAMU 88.5)\, along with podcasts for the Folger Shakespeare Library and Slate Magazine. Her first book\, Onions and Garlic\, was adapted from a Circle Round episode of the same name and published by PJ Library. She’s also the author of the Circle Round picture books series\, published by Storey Publishing. Rebecca holds a B.A. from Columbia University and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing from the University of Iowa. She lives in the Berkshires with her husband\, composer Eric Shimelonis\, and their nine-year-old son. \nEric Shimelonis is a composer\, musician and audio producer whose work has wowed audiences on stage\, screen and over the airwaves. Audiences have enjoyed his classical compositions at the Juilliard School\, the Rattlestick New Music Series\, the Kennedy Center and at a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall starring Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham. With more than 300 sound designs in the theater\, Eric has won a Helen Hayes Award and been nominated for Drama Desk\, Lucille Lortel\, Big Easy and Henry Hewes Design Awards. Film highlights include the features International Falls and Winter Passing\, for which he performed a duet with Will Ferrell. To date\, he has contributed nearly 300 original scores\, using hundreds of different world instruments\, to Circle Round: the internationally-acclaimed folktales podcast he co-produces with his wife\, Rebecca Sheir.  \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/circle-round-musical-picture-book-readings-with-rebecca-sheir-and-eric-shimelonis-2/ CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Circle-Round.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250417T154558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T140014Z UID:10000151-1755441000-1755446400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Youth Workshop | Adventures in Poetry: A Nature Writing Workshop with Margaret Young DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 17\, 2:30 pm\nAges 8 – 12\, participants must be accompanied by their grownups \nIn this Sunday afternoon workshop\, students will create poems inspired by nature. With the gardens and woods of The Mount as our classroom\, we’ll explore different poetic forms and strategies\, writing our way from soil to sky and back again. No poetry writing experience necessary; be sure to bring your imagination.  \nMargaret Young’s poetry collections include Blight Summer\, How Else Can We Know What’s Beautiful?\, and the forthcoming The Water Bear. She has taught drama\, creative writing\, and ecopoetics in settings ranging from preschools to graduate programs. Young is on the faculty of the Global Center for Advanced Studies and lives in Beverly\, Massachusetts.  \n\nThe Community Voices Project fosters meaningful collaborations between The Mount and regional community partners. Through discussions\, workshops\, readings\, and events\, the Project aims to nurture and support the development of bold\, new storytelling that strengthens diverse voices and incites cross-cultural exchange. \n \nThe Community Voices Project is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThere is a $5 materials fee for this workshop.\nThese are challenging times for parents. To register for this workshop without paying the materials fee\, please email: programs@edithwharton.org \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis program is for middle grade students\, ages 8-12. All participants must be accompanied by their grownups.\nActivities take place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main parking lot.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible parking and seating and available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5100\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/youth-workshop-adventures-in-poetry-a-nature-writing-workshop-with-margaret-young/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Margaret-Young.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250414T201729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134500Z UID:10000106-1755513000-1755516600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the ancient Chinese\, mind-body practice of Qigong\, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy\,” next to our beautiful French Flower Garden. Qigong\, a simpler form of Tai Chi\, combines gentle movements that mimic nature\, self-applied massage\, breathwork\, and meditation with the goal of improving and maintaining physical and emotional health. This self-care practice has been found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene/2025-08-18/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Qigong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250428T203556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T202745Z UID:10000070-1755532800-1755536400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Amy Reading\, The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 18 & 19\, author Amy Reading presents The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker (Mariner Books\, 2024)\, a 2025 Pulitzer Prize finalist in biography. In the summer of 1925\, Katharine S. White walked into The New Yorker’s midtown office and she left with a job as an editor. Over the next thirty-six years\, White would transform the publication into a literary powerhouse\, building the magazine’s prestigious legacy and transforming the 20th-century literary landscape—particularly for women writers. Based on years of scrupulous research\, The World She Edited is a rare and deeply intimate portrait exploring the ways that White nurtured a momentous amount of literary talent that propelled writers to great literary heights. In the process\, she reinvented to role of editor\, transforming it into a relationship that not only improved a writer’s work but also their life. Through White’s incredible tenure at The New Yorker and her famous marriage to E.B. White\, author Amy Reading reveals White’s influence on our understanding of literary culture\, history\, and community.   \nAmy Reading is the author of The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker\, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography\, and The Mark Inside: A Perfect Swindle\, a Cunning Revenge\, and a Small History of the Big Con (2012). Her work has been supported by fellowships from the National Endowment of the Humanities and the New York Public Library\, among others. She lives in upstate New York\, where she serves on the board of her local independent bookstore\, Buffalo Street Books. Her name is an aptronym. \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n        \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-amy-reading-the-world-she-edited-katharine-s-white-at-the-new-yorker-2/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Author-Series_Amy-Reading_WebsiteCal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250513T182233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T190125Z UID:10000454-1755594000-1755599400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Le Café Français DESCRIPTION:“Parlez-vous français?”  \nEnjoy French conversation on The Mount’s Terrace\, Tuesday Mornings\, June – September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount’s Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. \nThis series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited — registration is recommended. \nRegister Here!\n  \nHelp support Le Café Français and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a member! Join today.  \n\n\nThis 90-minute program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Main House\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/le-cafe-francais/2025-08-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/French-Breakfast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250428T203649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T202733Z UID:10000071-1755601200-1755604800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Amy Reading\, The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 18 & 19\, author Amy Reading presents The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker (Mariner Books\, 2024)\, a 2025 Pulitzer Prize finalist in biography. In the summer of 1925\, Katharine S. White walked into The New Yorker’s midtown office and she left with a job as an editor. Over the next thirty-six years\, White would transform the publication into a literary powerhouse\, building the magazine’s prestigious legacy and transforming the 20th-century literary landscape—particularly for women writers. Based on years of scrupulous research\, The World She Edited is a rare and deeply intimate portrait exploring the ways that White nurtured a momentous amount of literary talent that propelled writers to great literary heights. In the process\, she reinvented to role of editor\, transforming it into a relationship that not only improved a writer’s work but also their life. Through White’s incredible tenure at The New Yorker and her famous marriage to E.B. White\, author Amy Reading reveals White’s influence on our understanding of literary culture\, history\, and community.   \nAmy Reading is the author of The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker\, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography\, and The Mark Inside: A Perfect Swindle\, a Cunning Revenge\, and a Small History of the Big Con (2012). Her work has been supported by fellowships from the National Endowment of the Humanities and the New York Public Library\, among others. She lives in upstate New York\, where she serves on the board of her local independent bookstore\, Buffalo Street Books. Her name is an aptronym. \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n        \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-amy-reading-the-world-she-edited-katharine-s-white-at-the-new-yorker-3/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Author-Series_Amy-Reading_WebsiteCal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250414T163710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T153208Z UID:10000089-1755709200-1755712800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Building Old New York | Sara Cedar Miller\, Before Central Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions\, spaces\, and landmarks. From the architecture of the Gilded Age to the preservation of historic neighborhoods in the twentieth century\, this series invites art and architectural historians to present the stories behind New York’s distinctive urban and cultural landscape\, highlighting the vision\, innovation\, and determination that built Old New York.  \nOn August 20\, historian Sara Cedar Miller presents Before Central Park (Columbia University Press\, 2022)\, the authoritative account of the place that would become Central Park. With more than eight hundred sprawling green acres in the middle of one of the world’s densest cities\, Central Park is an urban masterpiece. Designed in the middle of the nineteenth century by the landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux\, it is a model for city parks worldwide. But before it became Central Park\, the land was the site of farms\, businesses\, churches\, wars\, and burial grounds―and home to many different kinds of New Yorkers. Join us for an illustrated talk with Sara Cedar Miller\, historian emerita of the Central Park Conservancy and author of Before Central Park\, the authoritative account of the place that would become Central Park. From the first Dutch family to settle on the land through the political crusade to create America’s first major urban park\, Miller chronicles two and a half centuries of history. For this special presentation at The Mount\, Miller will delve into the formative connections between Central Park and Edith Wharton\, whose ancestors owned a parcel of farmland that would become part of the Park.  \nA complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow this event to celebrate the conclusion of the Building Old New York series. Join us! \nSara Cedar Miller is the historian emerita of the Central Park Conservancy\, which she first joined as a photographer in 1984. Her books include Central Park: An American Masterpiece (2003)\, Strawberry Fields: Central Park’s Memorial to John Lennon (2011)\, and Seeing Central Park: The Official Guide (updated and expanded edition\, 2020).  \nThis event is sponsored by Nedra and Richard Koplin\, who wish to thank all of those associated with The Mount as they continue to build its historic legacy. \n Photo: Hannah Mrakovčić\n\nThis program has reached full capacity. \nJoin the Waitlist!\n  \n$10 – Mount Members\n$15 – General Admission\nFree for Students \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, an indoor\, climate controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Stable.\nA complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow this event to celebrate the conclusion of the Building Old New York series\, sponsored by Nedra and Richard Koplin.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/building-old-new-york-sara-cedar-miller-before-central-park/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Old-New-York_Anthony-Wood_WebsiteCal-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250411T171527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T202937Z UID:10000083-1755795600-1755799200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Judy Collins in conversation with André Bernard DESCRIPTION:In its third year\, In Conversation brings together seasoned interviewer André Bernard\, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation\, with innovative thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics\, journalism\, social science\, and the arts\, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about the world.   \n\nJudy Collins\nSinger-songwriter and author of\nSometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love\, Loss\, and Redemption\nThursday\, August 21\, 5:00 pm  \n\nA true American icon\, Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work\, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.  \nNow in her eighties\, Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever\, writing\, touring worldwide\, and nurturing fresh talent. She is a modern-day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter\, filmmaker\, record label head\, musical mentor\, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. In 2025\, Judy published Sometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love\, Loss\, and Redemption (Andrews McMeel Publishing\, 2025) \, a compilation of poetry that captures the ethereal and inspiring nature of her artistry in an all-new way. Biographical and relatable\, Sometimes It’s Heaven is a must-read for fans of poetry and fans of Collins\, old and new.  \nJudy Collins is an iconic American singer-songwriter and musician\, known for her clear\, folk-infused voice and powerful interpretations of traditional and contemporary songs. Born in Seattle\, Washington\, Collins first gained national attention in the 1960s with her folk music career\, recording hits like “Both Sides Now” and “Send in the Clowns\,” which became timeless classics. Over the years\, she has released over 50 albums\, earning Grammy nominations and acclaim for her work as a performer and composer. Collins is also recognized for her activism\, particularly in advocating for mental health awareness and environmental causes. Throughout her career\, she has influenced generations of artists with her artistic integrity and remarkable vocal range.  \nPhoto: Shervin Lainez\n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n            \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/judy-collins-in-conversation-with-andre-bernard/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Judy-Collins-In-conversation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250527T170016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192531Z UID:10000440-1755871200-1755876600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman DESCRIPTION:Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor\, Mary Hannah Parkman\, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warmups and movements from the 8 Treasures of Tai Chi. These practices calm and reset the nervous system\, bring balance to the body\, and help cultivate peace in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-08-22/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hemlock-Tai-Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T223000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250501T190151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T190151Z UID:10000213-1755894600-1755901800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Ghost Tour of The Mount DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \n\nGhost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount’s campus. Please dress accordingly!\nParking for Ghost Tours is in The Mount’s lower lot\, adjacent to the Main House. An attendant will direct you from the Ticket Booth.\nTerrain may be uneven\, and stairs are required to experience the full tour. Please note The Mount’s accessibility accommodations below.\nThis tour contains adult content that is not appropriate for young audiences. Children under 12 will not be admitted to the Ghost Tour. Families should consider attending one of our Ghost Tours for Kids on October 3\, 24\, or 30!\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 will receive refunds within seven days.\n\nQuestions? Email: ticketbooth@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP-designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and the event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/ghost-tour-of-the-mount-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Youth-Family-Music-Calendar-thumbnail-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250214T162446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z UID:10000038-1755954000-1755982800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Early Closing at 1:00 PM DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Terrace Cafe is not open today.\nThe House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM.\nThe grounds will close at 2:00 PM. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-2/2025-08-23/ CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Calendar-Graphic-1920-x-1080-Early-Closing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250429T184748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T143328Z UID:10000544-1756033200-1756036800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts! DESCRIPTION:Join Mount art teacher\, Ms. Jackie\, to create a seasonal art project on one Sunday morning each month of the summer. Participants will create a mixed–media art project responding to the theme of the monthly StoryWalk book. All skill levels are welcome to participate and take home their creations! All supplies will be provided. \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nThis program is designed for young artists of all ages!\nThis program will take place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the Ticket booth.\n\nEach month\, The Mount’s StoryWalk features a new children’s book that will provide inspiration for the crafts: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \n*Bilingual \nAll abilities are welcome! Please email Jackie about any special accommodations that will be helpful for your participation in this program: JChristensen@EdithWharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/make-and-take-arts-and-crafts-3/2025-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Make-and-Take.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250506T164041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163126Z UID:10000243-1756045800-1756049400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Kids Sculpture Walk DESCRIPTION:Join Mount art teacher Ms. Jackie for an interactive tour of the 2025 Sculpture at The Mount exhibition.  Participants will tour selected works from the outdoor exhibition and explore movement as a principle of design in art. At the conclusion of the tour\, participants will complete a related art activity. \n\nThis program begins outside the Stable\, adjacent to the Ticket booth.\nPre-registration is recommended\, but not required.\nThis program is designed for kids ages 10+ accompanied by their grownups.\nAll sculptures are sited on grass\, woodchip paths\, or in the forest. Please dress appropriately!\n\nQuestions? Email: Programs@EdithWharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/kids-sculpture-walk/2025-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Art,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kids-Sculpture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250421T190500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T181253Z UID:10000172-1756054800-1756058400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Walkin' with WordxWord DESCRIPTION:Follow along as poets offer an exploration of The Mount’s grounds and selected works in the Sculpture at The Mount exhibition. Using a sculpture and the environment as prompts\, poets offer new ways of “seeing” what is before us.  \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nMeet at the bistro tables behind the Stable. The Stable is located beside the Ticket booth.\nWordxWord is an outdoor program. In the event of inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled and rescheduled TBD. Updates (cancelling/rescheduling) will be available at WordXWordFestival.com prior to noon on the day of the event.\nWordXWord events are FREE and open to all; however\, some poems may contain content or language best suited for teens and adults. This event is outdoors and B.Y.O.C. – Bring Your Own Chair (or blanket to sit on).\nA golf cart will be available to assist attendees as needed.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWordXWord uses spoken word\, poetry and storytelling in shared space and time to celebrate diversity and creativity\, empower the individual\, foster understanding and empathy\, and make real human connections. \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/walkin-with-wordxword-3/ CATEGORIES:Art,Readings & Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Walkin-with-WordxWord.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250414T201729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134500Z UID:10000107-1756117800-1756121400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the ancient Chinese\, mind-body practice of Qigong\, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy\,” next to our beautiful French Flower Garden. Qigong\, a simpler form of Tai Chi\, combines gentle movements that mimic nature\, self-applied massage\, breathwork\, and meditation with the goal of improving and maintaining physical and emotional health. This self-care practice has been found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene/2025-08-25/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Qigong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250428T203811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T202950Z UID:10000074-1756137600-1756141200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Elyse Graham\, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 25 & 26\, author Elyse Graham presents Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II (Harper Collins\, 2024). At the start of WWII\, the U.S. found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency\, and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—a precursor to today’s CIA—was quickly formed. To fill its ranks with experts\, the OSS turned to academia for recruits. Suddenly\, literature professors\, librarians\, and historians were training to perform undercover operations and investigative work. Drawing on personal histories\, letters\, and declassified OSS files\, historian Elyse Graham tells the story of this small group of academics-turned-OSS spies who invented modern spycraft\, and helped turn the tide of World War II. Book and Dagger is thrillingly paced and rigorously researched—an inspiring and gripping true story revealing the indelible power of the humanities to change the world.  \nElyse Graham is a historian and professor at Stony Brook University\, a flagship university in the SUNY system. She holds degrees from Princeton\, Yale\, and MIT\, and has learned how scholars whisper\, scheme\, launder information\, and guard secrets. She is the author of three academic books: You Talkin’ to Me? (2020)\, A Unified Theory of Cats on the Internet (2020)\, and The Republic of Games (2018).  \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n        \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-elyse-graham-book-and-dagger-how-scholars-and-librarians-became-the-unlikely-spies-of-world-war-ii-2/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Author-Series_Elyse-Graham_WebsiteCal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250513T182233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T190125Z UID:10000455-1756198800-1756204200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Le Café Français DESCRIPTION:“Parlez-vous français?”  \nEnjoy French conversation on The Mount’s Terrace\, Tuesday Mornings\, June – September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount’s Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. \nThis series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited — registration is recommended. \nRegister Here!\n  \nHelp support Le Café Français and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a member! Join today.  \n\n\nThis 90-minute program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Main House\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/le-cafe-francais/2025-08-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/French-Breakfast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250428T203855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T203003Z UID:10000075-1756206000-1756209600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Elyse Graham\, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn August 25 & 26\, author Elyse Graham presents Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II (Harper Collins\, 2024). At the start of WWII\, the U.S. found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency\, and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—a precursor to today’s CIA—was quickly formed. To fill its ranks with experts\, the OSS turned to academia for recruits. Suddenly\, literature professors\, librarians\, and historians were training to perform undercover operations and investigative work. Drawing on personal histories\, letters\, and declassified OSS files\, historian Elyse Graham tells the story of this small group of academics-turned-OSS spies who invented modern spycraft\, and helped turn the tide of World War II. Book and Dagger is thrillingly paced and rigorously researched—an inspiring and gripping true story revealing the indelible power of the humanities to change the world.  \nElyse Graham is a historian and professor at Stony Brook University\, a flagship university in the SUNY system. She holds degrees from Princeton\, Yale\, and MIT\, and has learned how scholars whisper\, scheme\, launder information\, and guard secrets. She is the author of three academic books: You Talkin’ to Me? (2020)\, A Unified Theory of Cats on the Internet (2020)\, and The Republic of Games (2018).  \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n        \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/summer-author-series-elyse-graham-book-and-dagger-how-scholars-and-librarians-became-the-unlikely-spies-of-world-war-ii-3/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Author-Series_Elyse-Graham_WebsiteCal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250421T170307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T203019Z UID:10000169-1756315800-1756319400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:The Amy Clampitt Fund presents Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Carl Phillips DESCRIPTION:Join us to experience the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Carl Phillips\, who will read from his latest poetry collection\, Scattered Snows\, to the North (Farrar\, Straus and Giroux\, 2024)\, a collection about distortion and revelation\, about knowing and the unreliability of a knowing that’s based on human memory. \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. Poet Ama Codjoe will provide an introduction.  \n\nCarl Phillips’s latest book of poems is Scattered Snows\, to the North (Farrar\, Straus & Giroux\, 2024). His Then the War: And Selected Poems 2007-2020 (Farrar\, Straus & Giroux\, 2022) won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize. Other honors include the Jackson Poetry Prize\, the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award\, the Los Angeles Times Book Award\, the Aiken Taylor Award for Modern American Poetry\, and awards and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation\, the Academy of American Poets\, the American Academy of Arts and Letters\, and the Library of Congress. Phillips has also written three prose books\, most recently My Trade Is Mystery: Seven Meditations from a Life in Writing (Yale University Press\, 2022). He lives on Cape Cod\, in Massachusetts.  \nPhoto: Reston Allen\nAmy Clampitt\, born in New Providence\, Iowa\, emerged as one of America’s most celebrated poets later in life\, following careers in publishing and environmental work. Educated at Grinnell College\, Columbia University\, and the New School\, she turned seriously to poetry in the 1960s\, achieving widespread acclaim with the publication of The Kingfisher in 1983. Her richly textured\, allusion-laden verse—praised for its baroque vocabulary\, intricate syntax\, and sensuous imagery—drew comparisons to literary giants like Emily Dickinson\, Wallace Stevens\, and Marianne Moore. Critics highlighted her virtuoso command of language and her ability to weave metaphor with musicality and wit. Clampitt’s notable collections include What the Light Was Like (1985)\, Archaic Figure (1987)\, and A Silence Opens (1994). A recipient of prestigious fellowships and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters\, she also taught at institutions such as Amherst and Smith Colleges. She died in Lenox\, Massachusetts\, in 1994\, leaving behind a body of work both intellectually dazzling and emotionally resonant. \n\nTickets to this event are free\, registration is required! \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nInterested in becoming a Mount Member? Join today.\n\n\nThis one-hour reading takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Golf carts run throughout the day if you require assistance to the event location.\nThe Terrace Cafe bar will be open 4:00 – 5:30 pm.\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — this reading may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\n \nThis event is sponsored by the Amy Clampitt Fund\, a Fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/the-amy-clampitt-fund-presents-pulitzer-prize-winning-poet-carl-phillips/ CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Straw-Dog-reading-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250509T192755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T193053Z UID:10000286-1756319400-1756324800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Nighthawks and Twilight Wildlife with Mass Audubon DESCRIPTION:This Mass Audubon program takes place at Edith Wharton Park.\nSpend a relaxing evening searching the sky for migrating nighthawks. Watch for these beautiful aerial acrobats catching insects on the wing as they make their long migration to South America. This program offers a calm evening with great views and no walking required. Bring your lawn chair and binoculars and enjoy an evening with the birds. \n\nMeet in front of the entrance to Edith Wharton Park\, which is located on Laurel Lake Road in Lenox\, MA. Park on the dirt shoulder\, where the guide will be visible in a blue uniform at the park entrance. For directions and more information\, visit this webpage.\nThis program covers less than 0.3 miles and is largely stationary\, so bringing a lawn chair is recommended. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a loaner pair from us. Dress for the forecasted weather.\nBug spray is recommended. This program ends about 30 minutes after sunset; bring a flashlight if you’d like extra illumination on the way back to the parking area as it begins to get dark.\nYour guide will email you about 24 hours in advance of your program with any updates about your program\, such as trail conditions.\nPre-registration is required through Mass Audubon’s website.\n\nQuestions? Contact Mass Audubon: \n413-637-0320 \nberkshires@massaudubon.org \n \nPhoto of Nighthawk by Connor Charchuk/Audubon Photography Awards URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/nighthawks-and-twilight-wildlife-with-mass-audubon/ LOCATION:Edith Wharton Park\, 135 Laurel Lake Rd.\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States CATEGORIES:Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Audubon-Nighthawks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250418T193117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T184447Z UID:10000158-1756402200-1756409400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Sounds of Summer Free Jazz Series | George Schuller’s MI5 featuring Dominique Eade DESCRIPTION:Our free jazz series returns with Sounds of Summer\, an exciting lineup of live performances curated by jazz musician Michael Junkins! \nBring a picnic to enjoy in the garden or visit the food trucks parked outside the Forecourt. The Terrace Café Bar will be open\, serving signature cocktails and other refreshments.* Join us! \n\nGEORGE SCHULLER’S M15 FEATURING DOMINIQUE EADE\nThursday\, August 28\, 5:30 pm\nComposer\, bandleader\, drummer\, and producer\, George Schuller is a lifelong musician. Born in New York\, he spent his childhood in Boston where he received his BA in jazz performance from the New England Conservatory of Music. In 1984\, he founded Orange Then Blue\, a highly acclaimed 12-piece orchestra. A decade later\, Schuller moved to Brooklyn\, playing with numerous prominent musicians of the New York downtown scene. In the late-90s\, he led the Schulldogs\, a creative jazz quartet and\, in 2004\, released his first solo album\, JigSaw (482 Music). For the next decade\, Schuller recorded with numerous groups and was a touring member of the Michael Musilliami Trio. He also debuted his own trio\, releasing Life’s Little Dramas (Fresh Sound/New Talent). Shiller’s longest-standing ensemble has been Circle Wide\, and between 2013-18\, Schuller toured internationally with legendary alto saxophonist Lee Konitz Quartet. In 2018\, he produced a film\, Modern Jazz Quartet: From Residency to Legacy.  \nGeorge Schuller’s M15 featuring Dominique Eade includes Dominique Eade\, vocals; Allan Chase\, saxophones; Kenny Wessel\, guitar; Joe Fitzgerald\, bass; George Schuller\, drums \n\n\nSounds of Summer is The Mount’s most popular event of the season!\nAttendees should anticipate a lively crowd and festive atmosphere.\nBefore you join us\, here are some guidelines for this event: \n•Musicians perform on The Mount’s Terrace\, and speakers are setup on the lawn so music lovers can enjoy the show from our grounds and gardens. When you arrive\, please park in the Upper Lot. Our parking lot has been redesigned and is recently reopened to the public\, so we ask for your patience as our parking attendants help you park safely. \n• We recommend arriving fifteen minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. If you require assistance to the concert location\, a golf cart shuttle will be running throughout the afternoon and evening. Pick-up and drop-off points will be clearly marked\, and seating is available while you wait. \n• Seating on the Terrace is first come\, first served! Please consider bringing a blanket and/or chairs to enjoy the show from the lawn. Accessible seating is available! To make arrangements\, phone: 413-551-5111; ext. #2 \n• A Kid Zone with lawn games\, crafts\, and other fun activities will be set up on the lawn near the French Garden. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome! \n• The Terrace Bar will be open at 4:30 pm! Pizza Trails and KJ Nosh food trucks will begin serving at 5:30 pm. *Please note that The Mount’s alcohol license does not permit outside beverages to be brought in. Help maintain our status with the Mass ABCC by patronizing The Mount’s Terrace Bar! \n• In the event of inclement weather\, Sounds of Summer will be moved to the Mount Bistro at the Stable. Notification of a venue change will be announced on this event listing as well as The Mount’s homepage by 2:00 pm the day of the concert. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\n\n\n\nSounds of Summer is a FREE series! \n\nHelp support Sounds of Summer and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a Member. Join today!\n\nThe Mount wishes to thank Richard and Carol Seltzer for their generous support\n\n\n    \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/sounds-of-summer-free-jazz-series-george-schuller-quintet/ CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard-Edition-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250527T170016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192531Z UID:10000441-1756476000-1756481400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman DESCRIPTION:Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor\, Mary Hannah Parkman\, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warmups and movements from the 8 Treasures of Tai Chi. These practices calm and reset the nervous system\, bring balance to the body\, and help cultivate peace in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-08-29/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hemlock-Tai-Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T223000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250501T190244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T190244Z UID:10000214-1756499400-1756506600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Ghost Tour of The Mount DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \n\nGhost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount’s campus. Please dress accordingly!\nParking for Ghost Tours is in The Mount’s lower lot\, adjacent to the Main House. An attendant will direct you from the Ticket Booth.\nTerrain may be uneven\, and stairs are required to experience the full tour. Please note The Mount’s accessibility accommodations below.\nThis tour contains adult content that is not appropriate for young audiences. Children under 12 will not be admitted to the Ghost Tour. Families should consider attending one of our Ghost Tours for Kids on October 3\, 24\, or 30!\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 will receive refunds within seven days.\n\nQuestions? Email: ticketbooth@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP-designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and the event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/ghost-tour-of-the-mount-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Youth-Family-Music-Calendar-thumbnail-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250214T162446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z UID:10000039-1756558800-1756587600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Early Closing at 1:00 PM DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Terrace Cafe is not open today.\nThe House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM.\nThe grounds will close at 2:00 PM. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-2/2025-08-30/ CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Calendar-Graphic-1920-x-1080-Early-Closing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250818T201259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T222041Z UID:10000541-1756638000-1756641600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Tunes for Tots | with Berkshire Music School DESCRIPTION:This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children ages 2-5 to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array of fun\, age-appropriate\, student-oriented activities. Led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School\, Tunes for Tots incorporates instruction in both English and Spanish. \n\nThis program takes place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main Upper Lot and ticket booth.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nTunes for Tots is a series taking place on Sundays: June 29\, July 27\, and August 31\, 11:00am.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\n\nJulia Shippee has been awarded a MM in Music Education from the University of Florida and a BA in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire. Julia taught elementary general music teacher\, is a bass player in college orchestras and local jazz ensembles\, and gigs as a performer as a guitarist and singer. In her role as a faculty member at Berkshire Music School\, Julia teaches a robust all-ages studio of private lessons on guitar\, bass\, and ukulele and also teaches various BMS pay-what-you-wish Community Group Classes including Youth Ukes! and Youth Rock Band. \n\nThe Berkshire Music School\, founded in 1940\, has been serving the greater Berkshire County community for 85 years out of our location at 30 Wendell Ave in Pittsfield. We offer private lessons on any instrument\, Community Group Classes on a pay-what-you-wish basis\, and special programs for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and experience levels. We believe that every student\, no matter finances\, should be able to receive a quality music education. \n\n \nThis program is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/tunes-for-tots-with-berkshire-music-school-3/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Music,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tunes-for-Tots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043744 CREATED:20250827T162448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T133829Z UID:10000539-1756722600-1756726200@edithwharton.org 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.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden or at the Dell behind the Stable. Check in with the Ticket booth to confirm the location for each class.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene-2/2025-09-01/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Qigong.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR