The Mount, Historic house museum and cultural center in Lenox, Massachusetts, US
The Mount features white stucco exterior walls with dark green shutters, rising from a foundation of field stone topped with a balustrade and cupola.
Constructed in 1902, this Georgian-style residence served as the home of author Edith Wharton until 1911 before becoming a girls' school and theater company location.
The property presents over 100 annual programs including lectures, readings, music performances, storytelling sessions, outdoor sculptures, and literary discussions with regional organizations.
Located two hours from Boston and New York City, The Mount offers guided tours, seasonal dining at Terrace Café, and free access to gardens from dawn to dusk.
The estate integrates principles from Wharton's book 'The Decoration of Houses' and includes gardens designed by Beatrix Jones Farrand, a founder of American landscape architecture.
Location: Massachusetts
Architects: Ogden Codman, Jr.
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Address: 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA 01240, USA 01240 Lenox
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +14135515111
Website: http://edithwharton.org
GPS coordinates: 42.33110,-73.28200
Latest update: September 12, 2025 13:28
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