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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-2/2025-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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SUMMARY:Ron Ramsay's Berkshire Music Salon Series presents Voices of Valor: Songs & Stories from the Front\, featuring Samantha Talora
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Veterans Day for a moving performance by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series featuring vocalist Samantha Talora! \nFrom the Drawing Room of The Mount\, Voices of Valor: Songs & Stories from the Front honors the legacy of World War I through a live performance of music that inspired courage\, unity\, and hope. American and French melodies from the Great War will be woven together with stories of Edith Wharton’s own humanitarian work on the front lines in France. Presented by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series\, this unforgettable musical tribute celebrates veterans\, humanitarians\, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. \n*Please note that there will be two performances of Voices of Valor\, the first at 3:00 pm and the second at 5:00 pm!*  The evening performance includes a complimentary post-show reception with festive drinks and bites. \nMany readers of Edith Wharton don’t realize how active she was in World War I relief efforts. She founded and administered three separate organizations that cumulatively provided aid to some 10\,000 displaced persons in France over a period of five years\, and she organized the shipment of blankets\, clothing\, and other essentials to soldiers at the front. Read more about this history and access her short story\, Son at the Front (1923)\, in this Library of America Story of the Week. \nRon Ramsay & Samantha Talora have been blending their voices in harmony since 2014\, bringing an exhilarating vocal tour de force to audiences throughout the northeast. Launched in 2025\, Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series is an ongoing series dedicated to and inspired by Ron’s lifelong friend and mentor\, the late great Berkshire socialite\, singer\, and entrepreneur Stephanie Barber\, founder of The Music Inn and owner of the Gilded Age cottage\, Wheatleigh. Together\, Ron and Stephanie performed and sang the great songs of the American Songbook\, French and German cabaret\, and the music of their many famous composer friends throughout Berkshire County. Ron dedicates this series to the memory of Stephanie Barber\, his esteemed and wonderful friend. \n\nTICKETS ON SALE FOR TWO PERFORMANCES: \nTuesday\, November 11\, 3:00 – 4:00 pm\n$30/ $25 Mount Members / Free for Veterans \nBook Afternoon Tickets Here!\n– \nTuesday\, November 11\, 5:00 – 6:30 pm\nThis evening performance includes a complimentary post-show reception!\n$45 / $40 Mount Members / Free for Veterans \nBook Evening Tickets Here!\n– \n\nProceeds from Voices of Valor will be donated to Soldier On\, a private nonprofit organization that has been committed to ending veteran homelessness since 1994. From their Pittsfield headquarters\, Soldier On serves more than 30\,000 low-income veterans in 86 counties across four northeastern states. \n\n\nThis 60-70 minute performance takes place in The Mount’s Drawing Room in the Main House\, seating is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nDoors open 30 minutes before each performance.\nYou are welcome to park in the upper or lower parking lots. Accessible parking is available in spaces directly adjacent to the Main House. If you 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.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \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/ron-ramsays-berkshire-music-salon-series-presents-voices-of-valor-songs-stories-from-the-front-featuring-samantha-talora/
CATEGORIES:Music,Readings & Performance
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SUMMARY:Ron Ramsay's Berkshire Music Salon Series presents Voices of Valor: Songs & Stories from the Front\, featuring Samantha Talora - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Veterans Day for a moving performance by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series featuring vocalist Samantha Talora! \nFrom the Drawing Room of The Mount\, Voices of Valor: Songs & Stories from the Front honors the legacy of World War I through a live performance of music that inspired courage\, unity\, and hope. American and French melodies from the Great War will be woven together with stories of Edith Wharton’s own humanitarian work on the front lines in France. Presented by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series\, this unforgettable musical tribute celebrates veterans\, humanitarians\, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. \n*Please note that there will be two performances of Voices of Valor\, the first at 3:00 pm and the second at 5:00 pm!*  The evening performance includes a complimentary post-show reception with festive drinks and bites following the event. \nMany readers of Edith Wharton don’t realize how active she was in World War I relief efforts. She founded and administered three separate organizations that cumulatively provided aid to some 10\,000 displaced persons in France over a period of five years\, and she organized the shipment of blankets\, clothing\, and other essentials to soldiers at the front. Read more about this history and access her short story\, Son at the Front (1923)\, in this Library of America Story of the Week. \nRon Ramsay & Samantha Talora   have been blending their voices in harmony since 2014\, bringing an exhilarating vocal tour de force to audiences throughout the northeast. Launched in 2025\, Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series is an ongoing series dedicated to and inspired by Ron’s lifelong friend and mentor\, the late great Berkshire socialite\, singer\, and entrepreneur Stephanie Barber\, founder of The Music Inn and owner of the Gilded Age cottage\, Wheatleigh. Together\, Ron and Stephanie performed and sang the great songs of the American Songbook\, French and German cabaret\, and the music of their many famous composer friends throughout Berkshire County. Ron dedicates this series to the memory of Stephanie Barber\, his esteemed and wonderful friend. \n\nThese programs have reached full capacity! To join the waitlist\, click below: \nTuesday\, November 11\, 3:00 – 4:00 pm\n$30 / $25 Mount Members / Free for Veterans \nJoin the Afternoon Waitlist\n– \nTuesday\, November 11\, 5:00 – 6:30 pm\nThis evening performance includes a complimentary post-show reception with refreshments!\n$45 / $40 Mount Members / Free for Veterans \nJoin the Evening Waitlist\n– \n\nProceeds from Voices of Valor will be donated to Soldier On\, a private nonprofit organization that has been committed to ending veteran homelessness since 1994. From their Pittsfield headquarters\, Soldier On serves more than 30\,000 low-income veterans in 86 counties across four northeastern states. \n\n\nThis 60-70 minute performance takes place in The Mount’s Drawing Room in the Main House\, seating is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nDoors open 30 minutes before each performance.\nYou are welcome to park in the upper or lower parking lots. Accessible parking is available in spaces directly adjacent to the Main House. If you 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.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \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/ron-ramsays-berkshire-music-salon-series-presents-voices-of-valor-songs-stories-from-the-front-featuring-samantha-talora-2/
CATEGORIES:Music,Readings & Performance
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SUMMARY:Autumn Nature Walk with Mass Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Discover the ways that nature prepares for winter at this scenic walk along the trails at The Mount\, Edith Wharton’s historic estate. Borrow a pair of binoculars or bring your own to potentially see chickadees and chipmunks stockpiling food\, woodpeckers excavating trees\, ducks gathering in the wetlands adjoining Laurel Lake\, and other signs of wildlife in the gardens\, forests and meadows around the mansion. Learn about the fascinating history of the Berkshires as you explore the past\, present and future of the beautiful trees on the property. \n\nMeet in the parking lot of The Mount near the Ticket Booth.\nThis program covers up to 1.2 miles of unsurfaced trail. The trail surface might be uneven or contain exposed tree roots and rocks. Recent weather might make the trail surface wet\, muddy\, or slippery.\nBring binoculars or borrow a loaner pair from us. Bring trekking poles if you think you might need them.\nNo public restrooms are available at The Mount at this time of year\, so plan your trip accordingly.\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
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/autumn-nature-walk-with-mass-audubon/
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:In the Footsteps of Edith
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a reflective journey through the woods\, meadows\, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy\, an experienced trail guide\, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. Each mindful walk will begin with reading a brief passage of Wharton’s writing—a poem\, letter\, or excerpt from a work of fiction—to enhance your connection to nature and frame an intention for the experience. At the conclusion of the journey\, participants are welcome to share reflections.  \nNancy Seguin is a lifelong volunteer and passionate explorer of nature\, history\, and cultural venues. An experienced Hiking Guide\, she enjoys creating fun and mindful learning experiences while bringing communities together in a scenic setting.   Nancy is a member of various local outdoor recreation and conservation organizations appreciating an active lifestyle of walking/hiking\, biking\, and qigong with others of shared interest.  Previously\, she was a Trail Steward for North County Land Trust and led group hikes for Berkshire Camino.  She’s hoping to meet you on the trails soon!  \n\nThis is a free program but capacity is limited! Reserve your space here: \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nHelp support this and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a Member! Join today.\n\n– This 90-minute hike takes place rain-or-shine on the trails of The Mount and adjacent properties. Please plan accordingly! We recommend bringing water\, sunscreen\, a hat\, and insect repellent.\n– Terrain is comprised of level and gently sloping trail — perfect for beginning/intermediate hikers. Participants are advised to be mindful of roots and uneven ground. Closed toed shoes are recommended!\n– In the event of severe weather\, the hike may be postponed to the following Wednesday. Registrants will be notified by email by 9:00 am the day of the hike.\n– While The Mount is a dog-friendly property\, dogs are not permitted in this program.\n– Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\n \nThe Mount wishes to thank Mass Audubon for their ongoing collaboration with programing and land stewardship!
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CATEGORIES:Nature
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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-2/2025-11-14/
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