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The Mount

2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA 01240-0974
413-637-1899
Ranked #7 of 13 attractions in Lenox
4.0 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Author Edith Wharton's self-designed estate features historical exhibits, garden tours and educational lectures.
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We were given a tour and a place to hold our final workshop. The grounds are lovely and so are the many rooms. Unfortunately due to our workshop needs we were unable to visit the gardens. Excellent small book/gift shop. More

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New York City
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

By the way, even if you read "Age of Innocents", Edith was NO "innocent". That much was clear by the end of the tour! We got there for an 11:00 AM tour and our guide was informative and funny - the restoration is still a work in progress and it was wonderful to see how much they've accomplished in the... More

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New England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Edith Wharton's summer home has been beautifully restored and the history of her life and writings is well told by the displays, narratives and guides. The gardens are lovely. It was easy to spend a few hours here. More

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Otis
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Still needs more work to be in comparison with some of the other attractions in the area. The gardens are pretty when in full bloom. More

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Williamstown, MA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

This beautiful mansion, once home to Edith Wharton, is worth seeking out. The grounds are simply beautiful and the house is elegant and filled with treasures. You can have a light meal on the terrace in good weather. More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

This is where to discover things about Edith Wharton's pre- and post-French life. You can spend hours here. More

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Albany, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Checking out Edith Wharton's mansion was interesting, but walking through her beautiful gardens was a treat. More

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Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

Happened upon this nice estate in Mass. Edith Wharton's estate and gardens which have been nicely restored. The gardens are likely a shadow of what they were in the early 1900's, but lovely still. The restored estate was nicely done and this was a nice afternoon visit. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

Very nice grounds, nicely redone mansion, especially if you are a fan of Edith Wharton! Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area! More

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Sheffield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

Interesting cultural programs beautiful grounds.Programs all year round. More

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