The Mount

The Mount The Mount is a vibrant cultural center inspired by the life and work of Edith Wharton
📍Lenox, MA
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The grounds are free & open daily from dawn to dusk. A day at The Mount is an opportunity to experience the beauty and splendor of Wharton’s beloved country estate. Take a tour of the mansion Edith Wharton designed and where she wrote The House of Mirth and Ethan Frome. Explore the extensive grounds and gardens and view this year’s outdoor sculpture show. Enjoy drinks and seasonal fare at the outd

oor café and shop for the perfect gift or a new Wharton title in the bookstore. The Mount's Main House and Bookstore Hours:
November - December: Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm

House closes January - April and will open in May; Visit EdithWharton.org for times for our 2025 Summer Season

Immerse yourself in Edith’s world! ✨Our Mansion tour reveals the history of The Mount and chronicles Edith Wharton’s lif...
05/31/2026

Immerse yourself in Edith’s world! ✨

Our Mansion tour reveals the history of The Mount and chronicles Edith Wharton’s life and legacy. Visitors may explore through self-guided or guided tours of the house and gardens, experiencing the spaces where Wharton lived, wrote, and entertained.

Have you toured the Mansion before? What was your favorite part? We love hearing about your experience!

New to The Mount? We’re so glad you’re here!Inspired by the life and work of Edith Wharton, The Mount is a vibrant cultu...
05/30/2026

New to The Mount? We’re so glad you’re here!

Inspired by the life and work of Edith Wharton, The Mount is a vibrant cultural center where history, creativity, and nature come together.

Located in Lenox, Massachusetts, it engages readers, writers, artists, families, and lifelong learners through author talks, exhibitions, house tours, educational programs, writer residencies, and a landscape designed for reflection and discovery.

The Mount is truly a place to gather for inspiration, reflection, and creative exchange 🌼

A heartfelt thank you to Kensington Gardeners, a locally owned landscaping and gardening business, for the incredible ca...
05/27/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Kensington Gardeners, a locally owned landscaping and gardening business, for the incredible care they bring to the grounds at The Mount each and every week. 🌿

The gardens are an essential part of the experience here and we are deeply grateful for the hands that help them flourish.

Thank you, Alice, Nancy, Sandra, Rye, Amie, and Ian, for all that you do to tend these historic and beloved grounds with such care. We are so lucky to have you as part of our community! 💚

Sculpture at The Mount opens May 24th! 🎉Here's a behind-the-scenes look at some of the 23 new sculptures being installed...
05/22/2026

Sculpture at The Mount opens May 24th! 🎉

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at some of the 23 new sculptures being installed throughout the grounds. Thank you to everyone who put this incredible exhibit together. From the grounds crew, to the crane operators, the artists, our Assistant Director of Community and Youth Engagement, Jackie, and everyone in between! We can't wait for you to see it in person!

05/20/2026

Bob is back!! 🌷🌸 What questions do you have for Bob this season about what's blooming?

Tulips over the years at The Mount! 🌷It's that time of year again! Come stroll the gardens, take in the spring blooms, a...
05/16/2026

Tulips over the years at The Mount! 🌷

It's that time of year again! Come stroll the gardens, take in the spring blooms, and enjoy the beauty of the season all around the estate. A perfect way to welcome warmer days in the Berkshires.

This summer, stories come alive at The Mount 📚✨Our Summer Author Series returns July 6 – August 25 with a lineup of unfo...
05/13/2026

This summer, stories come alive at The Mount 📚✨

Our Summer Author Series returns July 6 – August 25 with a lineup of unforgettable conversations exploring the lives, ideas, and moments that shaped history and culture.

Travel from modern Russia to America’s Founding Era, from Paris on the brink of WWII to the lasting cultural impact of Bruce Lee. Discover fresh perspectives on iconic figures including Dolly Parton, Jessica Mitford, Samuel Alito, and James Baldwin through vivid storytelling and thought-provoking discussion.

Join us for a season of ideas, conversation, and inspiration. Visit our website to learn more: EdithWharton.org

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at The Mount. 🌿Today, we’re thinking of the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, artists...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at The Mount. 🌿

Today, we’re thinking of the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, artists, nurturers, and storytellers who shape the world!

Wishing you a beautiful day.

It's opening day at The Mount! 😍🌷 Will you be joining us for a garden stroll or Mansion tour this weekend?
05/09/2026

It's opening day at The Mount! 😍🌷 Will you be joining us for a garden stroll or Mansion tour this weekend?

The Mount Gift & Bookstore opens this Friday for a special Spring Sale!Shop from 10 am – 4 pm for a little spring refres...
05/06/2026

The Mount Gift & Bookstore opens this Friday for a special Spring Sale!

Shop from 10 am – 4 pm for a little spring refresh. ✿

Check out our 60% off clearance table for some real deals! Or browse our new 2026 merchandise and find the perfect gift for Mom.

And special savings for Mount Members! Enjoy 25% off everything on Friday only!

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2 Plunkett Street
Lenox, MA
01240

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+14135515111

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