The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, Lenox: Hours, Address, The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home Reviews: 4.5/5
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
4.5
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home is an historic house museum and vibrant cultural center located in the heart of the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Take a tour of the mansion Edith Wharton designed and where she wrote The House of Mirth and Ethan Frome. Book online at EdithWharton.org.
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4.5
988 reviews
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Laura S
Los Angeles, California, United States26 contributions
Such a wonderful visit and a terrific guided tour. Glorious grounds. We had a terrific time and learned so much about the author's rich life.
Written August 13, 2022
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Gene K
Salisbury, NC1,159 contributions
Couples
Excellent guided tour of this historic home. Leave plenty of time if you want both the guided tour of the house and the guided tour of the gardens. You can take a self guided tour, but you would miss a lot of interesting details. There also is a summer show of sculptures along the path leading to the house. The cafe has some very good sandwiches and salads at a decent price.
Written August 8, 2022
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radar643
Minden, Canada1,164 contributions
Couples
A beautiful property in the Berkshires that was designed and built by writer Edith Wharton. Although she lived there from only 1900-1 911, she left her mark on this community and through those who visited there. The gardens are well landscaped and the home has been restored filled with decor from the early 1900s. Although you can do a self-tour, a guided tour through the mansion is the way to go as each area/room reflects Wharton's spirit during her time here. The gift store and restaurant are also venues to visit in the home as well as a stroll throughout the grounds.
Written August 7, 2022
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line10
Saint Augustine Beach, FL295 contributions
Worth the visit! Very informative tour of Edith Warton's home. The Mount has been beautifully restored and the grounds are lovely. Learned so much about this author.
Written August 2, 2022
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LIBoomer
Delray Beach, FL69 contributions
Couples
Wonderful visit so we went twice! The house tour was terrific. We learned a lot about Edith Wharton and how she lived and what inspired her. The grounds are amazing and are open to all for free. We went back a second day to sit in the gardens a bit more. So serene and beautiful.
Written July 28, 2022
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floppypoppy26
5 contributions
Couples
I relished the opportunity to learn much more about Edith Wharton, an author I admire. Her beautiful grounds and home, accompanied with an informative garden tour and much written material in the Mount, gave me a broad but in depth perspective of Wharton’s life.
The gardens were delightful. The home peaceful. A snack bar on the shaded terrace was perfect for a simple lunch.
I hope to return to walk the trails of the estate…both in autumn and spring. They are unique. Whoever saw a forest with Myrtle and ferns as ground cover?
The gardens were delightful. The home peaceful. A snack bar on the shaded terrace was perfect for a simple lunch.
I hope to return to walk the trails of the estate…both in autumn and spring. They are unique. Whoever saw a forest with Myrtle and ferns as ground cover?
Written July 28, 2022
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Kristen P
Brookfield, CT113 contributions
Friends
We decided to stop in to visit on a last minute trip to the Berkshires. The history behind this home is fascinating and though multiple owners have come and gone since the famed author lived here, it’s wonderful that the home was so lovingly preserved and restored back to the era when she lived here. The grounds are lovely, full of sculptures and a garden area. This is a small bookshop as well.
Written July 27, 2022
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Laika B
Marathon, FL27 contributions
This is a very informative tour about a pathbreaking author in a beautiful house. Don't miss it if you are in the Lenox area.
Written July 18, 2022
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Elfma
Greenwich, CT345 contributions
Friends
Coming here for years and had no idea that this stunning estate offered exceptional hiking trails. Beautifully manicured grounds, no admission fee for early birds before 10, restrooms, paved parking.
Written June 30, 2022
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Christine B
Boston, MA74 contributions
This was a surprise.....such a delightful experience and on a very rainy day! There is a lot of background info provided that helped to provide the historical context. The exhibits were well-done, and provided some surprising information about Edith Wharton....such as her volunteer work in France during WW I. I especially liked the tour....about an hour, and then the leisurely way one could enjoy the house afterward. The gardens were smaller than I thought, but really lovely. There were also beautiful sculptures along the road to the house once on the property. Oh, and the lunch on the outside "patio" overlooking the grounds was very good and a nice place to view the rolling grounds. Highly recommend for adults or teens.
Written June 28, 2022
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Alyce K
Lenox, MA
Do I need a reservation for the cafe?
TheMountEdithWhartonsHome
Lenox, MA1 contribution
No, you do not need a reservation. Our café is closed on Tuesdays in September & October.
chippie
Boston, MA211 contributions
Are we free to roam the grounds without paying admission fee?
MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI542 contributions
We visited on a Tuesday when the house is closed. We were able to walk the grounds, enjoying the beautiful gardens and admiring the house. We also enjoyed the SculptureNow installation among the trees along the walk from the parking lot to the house and surrounding the house. It was worth the stop!
Vedder1247
Longmeadow, MA36 contributions
Hello! I’m wondering if picnicking is allowed on the property, and If so, is it just for food purchased at the cafe, or might we be allowed to bring some of own food as well to accommodate the different (annoying!) dietary needs of some family members. Will we need to make a reservation to tour the property/gardens?
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much,
Amy
DuncanH
New England1,904 contributions
Once the house reopens on July 15 do you need to buy a ticket to visit the cafe and gardens?
TheMountEdithWhartonsHome
Lenox, MA1 contribution
Thank you for your inquiry! The gardens and grounds will continue to be open free of charge when the house re-opens. People exploring the grounds can also visit the Terrace Cafe and Bookstore without purchasing house tickets.
schrambo54
3 contributions
Is there air conditioning in the house?
mare0
Tampa, FL46 contributions
Yes there is. This question was asked on our tour!
kfoster1717
Wrentham, MA
Does anyone know what color the dining room is?? Beautiful, but I am having trouble matching it.
Thank You
miamimimi2018
Miami Beach, FL1,467 contributions
Sorry for late response, was traveling. No, Unfortunately I do not recall the color of the dining and have no photos either.
But, if you were to call them I am sure you would receive a precise answer. Good luck
parlor102aveb
New York City, NY
Are dogs allowed on the grounds?
TheMountEdithWhartonsHome
Lenox, MA1 contribution
Hello, we're so sorry this response is delayed! Leashed dogs are absolutely welcome on the grounds.
autumn6420
nyc23 contributions
What will your hours be for October 2017 ?
Christine H
Moorestown, NJ30 contributions
I am sorry, but I don't know the answer. Please go to their website for current information.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
- The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home is open:
- Sun - Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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