Edith Wharton was one of America’s greatest woman authors and a great admirer of art and architecture. Her Berkshires home, The Mount, was one of her most prized accomplishments and every detail of the architecture, décor and gardens was personally designed by the author. Today you can learn all about the life and times of Edith Wharton and the superb house she designed as you join a guided tour of the house and gardens, a Backstairs Tour or even the popular Ghost Tour. In addition to admiring the home and gardens you can explore several walking trails, have a snack at the Terrace Café and buy a souvenir at the Bookstore.

The Mount (Edith Wharton’s Home), 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA 01240-0974, Phone: 413-551-5111

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