The Mount

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Start: 2026-09-08T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-08T10:30:00-04:00
Location: The Mount

2 Plunkett Street
Lenox, MA United States Get Directions

Events at this venue

August 2026
In the Footsteps of Edith

Featured August 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm In the Footsteps of Edith

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, The Mount’s trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith, a mindful walk that will begin with reading a brief passage of Wharton’s writing—a poem, letter, or excerpt from a work of fiction—to enhance your connection to nature and […]

FREE
Gilded Lives, Dazzling Tables: The Art of Food and Dining in Edith Wharton’s New York with Carl Raymond and Becky L. Diamond

Featured August 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

New York Stories is a new series of talks and live interviews exploring the lives of the artists, influencers, and powerbrokers who have shaped the political and cultural landscape of New York City. Through personal stories, pivotal moments, and the history of institutions they built, challenged, or transformed, the series examines how these figures influenced New York’s past and continue […]

$10 – $15
Kiran Desai, Booker Prize-Winning Novelist

Featured August 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Summer Author Series

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Curated by André Bernard, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, In Conversation features great thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics, journalism, humanities, and the arts, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about our […]

$35 – $40
Ghost Tour of The Mount

Featured August 14 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Ghost Tours of The Mount

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: Ghost Tours of The Mount last approximately two […]

$25 – $30
Stories & Stretches

Featured August 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Stories & Stretches

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Stories & Stretches is an outdoor, movement-based workshop designed for kids of all ages. Blending storytelling and yoga, this lively series is brought to us by Kimberly Kidder, owner of Flow on Main yoga studio. Students will participate in coordinated movements, playful games, mindful meditations, and breathing exercises. Stories & Stretches is designed to encourage […]

FREE
Explore the Elements Art Workshop | Shape Shifters

Featured August 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Venture throughout the grounds of The Mount with our youth education team to explore Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring more than 20 works of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Participants will create studies of line, color, and form using different media and techniques. Young artists and their grown-ups are welcome to participate—no previous experience necessary. […]

$5
Guided Tour of Sculpture at The Mount

Featured August 16 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Guided Tour of Sculpture at The Mount

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Sculpture at The Mount features works of contemporary outdoor sculpture in a range of media throughout The Mount’s vibrant woods, gardens, and grounds. This year’s exhibition celebrates the theme of Flourish, showcasing artwork that conveys connection, growth, hope, flora and fauna, resilience, and the ways that a community thrives by bringing people together. These limited-capacity […]

FREE
The Jazz Barn: Making Music History in the Berkshires with John Gennari and Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Salon Series

Featured August 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

In 1950, Philip and Stephanie Barber opened the Music Inn, a groundbreaking home for jazz and blues nestled among the barns and outbuildings of the Wheatleigh estate. This unlikely venue drew legendary Black jazz performers—John Lewis, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Oscar Peterson, Kenny Dorham, and others—many of whom also served as faculty-in-residence at the Lenox School of Jazz, a vital center of the genre’s avant-garde. In The […]

$30 – $35
Qigong with Jamie Greene

Featured August 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Qigong with Jamie Greene

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

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 […]

FREE
Nicholas Boggs, Baldwin: A Love Story

Featured August 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Summer Author Series

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year's Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators, these talks invite us to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE […]

$27 – $32
Le Café Français

Featured August 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Le Café Français

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

“Parlez-vous français?” Enjoy French conversation on The Mount's Terrace, Tuesday Mornings, June - September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount's Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. This series is free and open to the public! IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This […]

FREE
Nicholas Boggs, Baldwin: A Love Story

Featured August 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Summer Author Series

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year's Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators, these talks invite us to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE […]

$27 – $32
Plants & Prose with Vanessa Chakour

Featured August 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Plants & Prose

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Explore the vibrant plant life of The Mount with the guidance of naturalist and author Vanessa Chakour. This guided walk along the woodland trails will highlight edible, medicinal, and at-risk plants—species who shape the landscape and quietly sustain us. Along the way, participants will be prompted to deepen their connection to place through creative writing prompts, imagining the world from the perspectives of plants as a way to see, understand, and relate to the natural world. […]

$10 – $15
The Amy Clampitt Memorial Reading presents poet Marie Howe

Featured August 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Join us to experience the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Marie Howe, who will read from her latest, Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry collection, New and Selected Poems, an essential volume of twenty new poems and selections drawn from each of Howe’s four previous collections, including What the Living Do, a haunting archive of personal loss, and the National Book Award–longlisted Magdalene: Poems, a spiritual and […]

FREE
Twilight Bat Watch with Mass Audubon

Featured August 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

As evening settles in, bats begin their nightly flight over open meadows. This family-friendly program begins with a short, welcoming introduction to bat natural history and common misconceptions, then moves outdoors to watch and listen for bats during prime twilight hours. Depending on conditions, your naturalist may use a bat detector to help 'translate' bat […]

$12 – $15
Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author, Screenwriter, Playwright, and Journalist

Featured August 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Summer Author Series

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Curated by André Bernard, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, In Conversation features great thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics, journalism, humanities, and the arts, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about our […]

$35 – $40
Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

Featured August 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate peace and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience "the art of connecting with nature through our senses," according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the […]

$20
Ghost Tour of The Mount

Featured August 21 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Ghost Tours of The Mount

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: Ghost Tours of The Mount last approximately two […]

$25 – $30
Tunes for Tots with Berkshire Music School

Featured August 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Tunes for Tots with Berkshire Music School

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array of fun, age-appropriate, student-oriented activities. Led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School, Tunes for Tots incorporates instruction in both English and Spanish. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This program is […]

FREE
Explore the Elements Art Workshop | Rainbow Flow

Featured August 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Venture throughout the grounds of The Mount with our youth education team to explore Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring more than 20 works of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Participants will create studies of line, color, and form using different media and techniques. Young artists and their grown-ups are welcome to participate—no previous experience necessary. […]

$5
Recorrido Guiado Esculturas en El Mount

Featured August 23 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Guided Tour of Sculpture at The Mount

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Sculpture at The Mount presenta una selección de esculturas contemporáneas al aire libre, instaladas a lo largo de los vibrantes bosques, jardines y espacios naturales en los terrenos de The Mount. La exposición de este año celebra la temática Florecer, destacando obras que evocan la conexión, crecimiento, esperanza, la flora y fauna, y las maneras en las […]

FREE
Qigong with Jamie Greene

Featured August 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Qigong with Jamie Greene

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

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 […]

FREE
Peter S. Canellos, Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement

Featured August 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Summer Author Series

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year's Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators, these talks invite us to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. Revenge for the Sixties is a timely and illuminating biography that traces […]

$27 – $32
Le Café Français

Featured August 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Le Café Français

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

“Parlez-vous français?” Enjoy French conversation on The Mount's Terrace, Tuesday Mornings, June - September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount's Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. This series is free and open to the public! IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This […]

FREE
Peter S. Canellos, Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement

Featured August 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Summer Author Series

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning biographers to The Mount. This year's Series explores lives and ideas that have challenged convention. From unsung heroes to innovators, these talks invite us to reflect on how acts of courage—large and small—have challenged assumptions and expanded our collective imagination. Revenge for the Sixties is a timely and illuminating biography that traces […]

$27 – $32
Among the Hemlocks: Beauty, Connection, and Restoration with Mary Hannah Parkman

Featured August 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Among the Hemlocks

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Immerse yourself in a restorative walk that blends the calming practice of forest bathing with empowering, hands-on learning about our region’s majestic Eastern hemlock trees. Along The Mount’s woodland trails, wellness instructor and conservationist Mary Hannah Parkman will be your guide to slowing down, breathing deeply, and connecting with nature. Edith Wharton, known as a […]

$10 – $15
The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: Margalit Fox on the Rise and Fall of an Organized Crime Boss in conversation with Debby Applegate

Featured August 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

New York Stories is a new series of talks and live interviews exploring the lives of the artists, influencers, and powerbrokers who have shaped the political and cultural landscape of New York City. Through personal stories, pivotal moments, and the history of institutions they built, challenged, or transformed, the series examines how these figures influenced […]

$10 – $15
GATO6 featuring Suzi Stern

Featured August 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Soak in the beauty of The Mount as soulful jazz drifts through the summer air. Our annual music series returns with Sounds of Summer, featuring an exciting lineup of live performances curated by jazz musician Michael Junkins. Bring a blanket, stretch out on the lawn, and enjoy a picnic—or grab a bite from the food […]

FREE
Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

Featured August 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate peace and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience "the art of connecting with nature through our senses," according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the […]

$20
Ghost Tour of The Mount

Featured August 28 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Ghost Tours of The Mount

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount's darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. Ghost tours start in July and continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: Ghost Tours of The Mount last approximately two […]

$25 – $30
Musical readings of The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest and The Lion’s Whisker

Featured August 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Join Rebecca Sheir, former host of Circle Round, for an exciting reading of The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest and The Lion’s Whisker, two colorfully illustrated picture books adapted from folktales told on the award-winning public radio podcast. Each book will be accompanied by live music played by composer Eric Shimelonis. The reading will be followed by a book signing […]

FREE
Guided Tour of Sculpture at The Mount

Featured August 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Guided Tour of Sculpture at The Mount

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Sculpture at The Mount features works of contemporary outdoor sculpture in a range of media throughout The Mount’s vibrant woods, gardens, and grounds. This year’s exhibition celebrates the theme of Flourish, showcasing artwork that conveys connection, growth, hope, flora and fauna, resilience, and the ways that a community thrives by bringing people together. These limited-capacity […]

FREE
Olga Dunn Dance Company Celebrates Edith Wharton

Featured August 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Set against the sweeping terraced lawns of the Mount, dancers from the Olga Dunn Dance Company bring the world of Edith Wharton vividly to life. This site-responsive performance blends dynamic choreography, spoken word, and live cello music in a rich dialogue with the landscape. The program includes an exclusive preview of the Company’s newest work and culminates in two […]

FREE
Qigong with Jamie Greene

Featured August 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Qigong with Jamie Greene

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

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 […]

FREE
September 2026
Le Café Français

Featured September 1 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Le Café Français

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

“Parlez-vous français?” Enjoy French conversation on The Mount's Terrace, Tuesday Mornings, June - September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount's Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. This series is free and open to the public! IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This […]

FREE
StoryTime at the StoryWalk with South Berkshire Kids!

Featured September 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Storytime at the StoryWalk with South Berkshire Kids!

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

On the first Tuesday of each month, stories come alive on the StoryWalk with South Berkshire Kids! Families are invited to gather at the top of the StoryWalk trail for a lively read-aloud, then grab a seat at the craft table for a hands-on activity or continue the adventure by exploring The Mount's trails and […]

FREE
Birding with Mass Audubon | Fall Migration

Featured September 2 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Birding with Mass Audubon | Spring Migration

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Migration brings a new cast of birds through The Mount's mix of habitats, and mornings are prime time to see and hear them. This beginner-friendly walk focuses on bird-finding tips, simple identification cues, and interpreting bird behavior. The grounds and trails of Edith Wharton's original estate offer great bird watching and scenic views of meadows […]

FREE
Glorious Country: How the Artist Frederic Church Brought the World to America and America to the World with author Victoria Johnson

Featured September 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Published in honor of Fredric Church’s bicentennial, Glorious Country: How the Artist Frederic Church Brought the World to America and America to the World, presents a richly crafted and deeply researched portrait of the renowned 19th-century American artist whose breathtaking depictions of distant lands captivated audiences and helped establish the United States as a cultural and creative force. […]

$10 – $15
Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

Featured September 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate peace and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience "the art of connecting with nature through our senses," according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the […]

$20
Le Café Français

Featured September 8 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Le Café Français

The Mount 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA, United States

“Parlez-vous français?” Enjoy French conversation on The Mount's Terrace, Tuesday Mornings, June - September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant […]

FREE

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