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    The Mount

    4.6 (54 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Edith Wharton's home

    Lovely home and grounds. It's a nice day trip and lunch at the cafe was amazing! There is also a gift shop and several different gardens to wander through.

    Lisa F.

    Review #550 is on the wonderfully ethereal experience of NightWood at the Mount! Looking for something other than the the typical Christmas Lights display and this definitely fits the bill. Tickets were reasonable, parking plentiful and staff was helpful, stationed at many points during the walk. The path was well maintained but definitely wear weather appropriate footwear. The combination of the natural setting with theatrical style lighting accompanied by specially composed music was incredible. This event was far better than I could have anticipated! Hard to describe, just see it for yourself! We cannot wait to come back to this property in the warmer weather to see these gardens in bloom and tour the Mount!

    Sculpture at the mount
    Tiffany S.

    Spent a lovely day at the Mount with my dear friend. If you've never been, you are in for a treat! She became a best-selling author and the first woman awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction... And she also designed and built the mount in 1902. We enjoyed touring this historic site and will definitely go back again. Favorite parts were the kitchen and scullery, along with the sunken flower garden and Italian walled garden. Last but not least definitely go and check out the pet cemetery!

    Inside
    Rebecca K.

    What a beautiful and interesting museum. The Mount was restored after years of neglect starting in 1998. As you walk through this astounding home each room gives the history of the era and Edith Wharton and her husband and dogs. When you leave you tour the grounds which I can only imagine are beautiful in the summer. We went back in the evening and took advantage of the seasonal light show! Great visits!

    The Mount main house
    Juliet K.

    My family recently visited the Berkshires and we enjoyed a frigid masked walk through the beautiful grounds of The Mount. While the house itself is currently closed to visitors the grounds are open. It's free to visit and there's ample parking. Even in mid March the property is stunning. We reflected in the pet cemetery and remarked at how incredible it must be to visit when the gardens are in full bloom. We are already planning a summer escape to the Berkshires in order to see The Mount and other attractions in all their glory.

    The main house
    Blair F.

    We happened to be driving through the area and found this beautiful respite. We enjoyed a walk through the grounds which included many gardens, pathways and a trail in the woods. All was free, and a perfect way to get a little exercise after being on the road for several hours. Next time, we hope that the house itself is open for tours.

    Sculpture garden serpent.
    Gary W.

    The Mount represents the life and writings of a great American novelist , Edith Wharton. Beautiful restoration and knowledgeable staff. We did the self guided tour and really enjoyed reading all the information. Would actually go again because I'm sure there are things we missed. Unfortunately it rained heavily the day we went and only got to enjoy part of the sculpture gardens .

    Amanda M.

    What a beautiful place to visit! I highly recommend going to The Mount. The grounds are lovely, which are free to roam around, but the inside of the house is worth the money as well. The museum committee has done a great job providing facts and tales about Edith Wharton's life.

    Congrats Eric and Cathy!
    Warren C.

    Beautiful grounds all-around. We arrived early to a wedding and walked pretty much everywhere we could within reason. If only I were in hiking clothes and not my suit, because there were plenty of little trails around that were worthy of exploring. The inside of the house is a great space. It's both a museum and a sitting area if you want to use it as such.

    Bill S.

    This was our third visit to Edith Wharton's early 20th century home and the very best from the standpoint of weather. With mild temps and no rain, the gardens surrounding the mansion are exquisite for strolling and looking, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time outdoors. Some of the contemporary statuary seems rather out of sync with this old-fashioned house, but others may disagree. Whatever, the walking paths are simply wonderful. And so is the house, of course. We opted not to take a guided tour because we've done that (we do recommend it for first-timers here), so we took our time and peeked here and there and had a marvelous time at our own pace. That also enabled us to sit down on the terrace and have some coffee and admire the news over the estate, which are pretty much spectacular. We would urge others to make a stop here; you'll be happy you did. All in all, a fabulous Saturday visit. We're delighted the house has re-opened so everyone can enjoy its splendors.

    Ticket Booth and Stables
    Ethan T.

    We visited The Mount, Edith Wharton's Mansion recently. It's really a great experience and quite beautiful. If you're just going to walk the grounds and the gardens (and not enter the mansion), it is free. You can park at the main parking lot in front of the admissions area or you can drive all the way back to the main mansion and park to the right of the house. If you enter and explore the house there is admission that is required (sticker placed on shirt). Although it looks quite large from its exterior shots, the actual mansion is just 16,600 ft.². You can go to the Terrace Café on the front porch overlooking the Italian flower garden as well as the Walled garden. Very impressive views and a nice place to get something fresh. There are quite a few modern art sculptures on the walk from the stables up to and around the main mansion. If you appreciate this type of art, you will want to park in the main parking lot as you enter before the ticket booth. Certainly a great experience and some neat Insight to Edith Wharton and her life at The Mount as well as her intellectual ambitions and literary accomplishments.

    Art exhibit of what we presumed was little boy and dad

    We made a visit on Fourth of July- arriving after brunch. The grounds are free to roam and we saw a good dozen interesting art exhibits on the quarter mile trek to the house. It was gorgeous! We decided to pay the $20 pp for the self guided tour of the home. With 3 floors, there was a lot to see and I'd guess 85% of the house was open to visit. Lots of "posters" to learn about Edith- very interesting stuff- scandalous even for those days. I can't wait to read up on her. After the home, we walked around the garden- just stunning! I could have spent a long while there! The only place we didn't check out was the woods. Paths allowed you to walk thru the woods but we didn't see many people going back there and with numerous CAUTION OF BEARS signs on the perimeter, we decided against it. It was a great way to spend the day!

    View from the garden behind the house.
    Henry L.

    Sadly, I didn't know who Edith Wharton was until I stepped into her home, and had my family not booked a tour here I may never have had given it a chance. I strongly recommend waiting and joining a group tour through the house. My tour guide was Nathan, and although it was only his 10th tour, he was extremely knowledgeable of her life and presented it in a very entertaining, content-packed way. If it wasn't for him, there would've been a ton of detail in the house I would've simply glossed over. Every tiny piece of that house was built with a purpose and unless you're into architecture, you may need a bit of assistance to truly recognize the mind behind it. The gardens out back as well as the abstract artwork along the trail were also just as captivating as the architecture of the house. I'm not one for abstract art, but then again, I could be wrong. Nathan did his job very well. Through the content, passion, and beauty I got from the entire experience, I not only gained knowledge of Edith Wharton's life, but several sparks of interest and extra curiosity. Even maybe diving into a book or two of hers? In my opinion, that tells a lot about how the museum was organized. Definitely a huge success on their part!

    Teddy Wharton and Jules, the dog inexplicably shaved like a lion

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    Tanglewood - Very clean restrooms - 8/31/2025

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    Lenox, MA - the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a top destination in the…read moreBerkshires, Tanglewood is a must-do experience in the area IMO. The grounds are beautiful to explore, and you get to hear performances by world class musicians, while enjoying a picnic, if you wish! They always have a great lineup of classical as well as popular artists. I go regularly in the summers for concerts, and usually sit in the hall, but this time I enjoyed a wonderful concert on the lawn with my extended family. People really go all out setting up their picnics! Definitely get there a couple of hours early if you want to snag a prime and shady spot, especially if it's a popular artist. (Lawn tix are free for kids under 18!) You can bring your own food and drinks, or there are dining options on premises, and you can even order a picnic-to-go in advance online. Bring all the accoutrements to make your setup as comfy as possible - lawn chairs, picnic blankets, cooler, shade umbrella, misting fan, maybe a candelabra lol. The lawn is beautifully kept and lush & green. On this occasion we saw the powerhouse quartet of Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, Yo-Yo Ma, and Antoine Tamestit performing an all-Beethoven program. The music was transcendent and the weather was luckily perfect, and it was a pleasurable way to spend an afternoon. Again, I stipulate arriving 1-2 hours early, more if you want time to tour the sprawling grounds properly. There will be a traffic jam leading up to the parking lot, and parking can take a while (though very organized). If the main lot is full, it might take another 5-7 minutes to walk to the gate from the parking field across the street.

    This morning we arrived early for the Saturday rehearsal of the Sunday concert. It was magnificent,…read morehearing Berlioz' "Symphonique Fantastique" and the Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2. The shed is a comfy, brilliantly resonant arena to enjoy the musical experience. The rehearsal, of course, may include repetition, incomplete performance and some starting ands stopping. That said, it nonetheless offers glorious insight into the making of classical music. And importantly, if it's raining, it's where you stay dry. The Tanglewood lawn is famous, and justly so. It is beautifully kept, it's a lot of giant shade trees under which you'll find hundreds of people enjoying pic pics as they watch and listen to the music on good screens with terrific outdoor speakers. The Saturday morning rehearsals are not nearly as crowded as the concerts, so our photos show how much room there for everyone (little ones are welcome outdoors, too). Bring your own picnic or buy snacks on site (you can also purchase rather expensive seated meals as well). There's a beer garden if you prefer alcoholic beverages like beer, wine and cocktails. Finally there's a cute gift shop on premises for Tanglewood-logo items. Lastly, our small complaint. Tanglewood is not inexpensive. It's not necessarily out of line compared to other summer musical events, but concert tickets can run well over $100 (less for the lawn, of course). Our three rehearsal tickets in the shed were $56 each with as $27 handling fee (what that is). That seems a bit excessive and may keep some people away, though again lawn seats are less pricey. That's our opinion, anyway.

    October Mountain State Forest - Basic toilets w paper and one shower stall for each gender

    October Mountain State Forest

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    We stayed here in Yurt #2. One of the best yurt experiences. Having the ceiling fan in the yurt…read morehelped a lot. Very clean yurt. No bugs inside. Had a great stay. Bathroom are very clean as well.

    I was looking for some adventure with a couple Bros and Fine young biker ladies. Wanted to get off…read morethe paved roads and do a little carving and some mud and dirt on our big Bmw adventure bikes. While these bikes are big and heavy they do cut these roads down to size pretty easily. Whether it's hitting jumps popping wheelies or skidding around dirt turns at high speed they perform very well. Decided to head to October mountain as the dirt roads there can be anything from easy to extremely challenging for the experienced rider. Additionally the views and scenery are generally outstanding. As always at the top of the mountain we got a great view of Mount Greylock across the way. After relaxing and maxing for a couple minutes we headed down to the Reservoir parking area and checked out the water. There was a few people fishing and relaxing with a picnic lunch when we were there. Did not stay very long and was back on the dirt roads looking for the more challenging areas and of course as always we found them. Huge potholes deep water and lots of rocks to crush with our cycles. After a few hours of fun filled mud covered Riding we decided we were going to go get some food then head home. What a beautiful day sunshine perfect temperatures and great scenery.

    Williamstown Art Conservation Center

    Williamstown Art Conservation Center

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    I am sorry to be writing this letter but feel I have no choice. The repair work that was done on my…read moreRuth Duckworth sculpture is extremely disappointing and frankly unacceptable. I went into this with realistic expectations. I did not expect to see a completely invisible restoration, but when I finally had the opportunity to inspect the "restored" piece I was shocked by how crude the work was. The section that was reattached does not align properly with the section it had been broken off from, at the joint line they are two different heights. The wide and boldly visible bond line between the two sections is very distracting and its surface is irregular and unsightly At the edge where the two pieces connect there is an open area that's missing material. I have shown images to two longtime museum restoration experts I know and asked for their opinion. They were reluctant to critique another restorer's work but in spite of their professional reticence one said, "That this could look much better." The other restorer noted "it should have been possible to achieve a far less visible (though not invisible) joint." I came to the Williamstown Art Conservation Center after speaking with other restorers who said the size and weight of the sculpture put the job beyond their comfort zones. The poor quality of repair work displayed on the Duckworth seems to indicate that the Williamstown team should have said the same. It would have saved me a great deal of time and money as well as avoiding WACC having a very unhappy customer. Now I need to find a more knowledgeable person who will first have to undo the work the Williamstown team has done before they can improve and bring the sculpture to a presentable condition. The Williamstown Art Conservation Center has an excellent reputation, but this very disappointing repair certainly does not live up to it. Douglas Heller Heller Gallery NYC

    From the owner: Williamstown Art Conservation Center is a nonprofit institution for the conservation and…read morepreservation of artworks and objects of cultural heritage. WACC provides the highest standards of professional service in all areas of treatment and consultation for museums and other nonprofit organizations as well as private institutions, businesses, and individuals throughout New England and the Northeast. WACC also co-founded and operates the Atlanta Art Conservation Center to serve institutions and individuals in the South.

    Naumkeag House - Naumkeag - 9/1/2025

    Naumkeag House

    (37 reviews)

    The Winter Lights show is AMAZING! So creative, great use of all the uniqueness of the property…read more Very well organized. You park in the center of the town of Stockbridge MA which looks straight out of a Christmas romance hallmark movie. Even the town information booth (where you get the shuttle buses- which are school buses) over to Naumkeag House (less than 5 minute ride) looks like the cutest information booth you've ever seen. The buses are heated so after walking around outdoors you're happy to be on the warm bus ride back to the centers of the town. The light show has many nooks and crannies and surprises around every corner. I've been to much larger holiday light shows, and despite the size of this one being a bit smaller than some, it is spectacular and unique in so many ways. The property has a Chinese garden, a beautiful greenhouse (like straight out of frosty the snowman), a beautiful fountain, very large rows of giant evergreen shrubs, and incredible trees (like an arboretum). There are two "snack shacks" where you can get desserts, hot cocoa, hot cider, and even some nice add-ins like peppermint schnapps, bourbon, rum. Walking around looking at beautiful Christmas lights with a spiked hot beverage is magical. One of the snack shacks also has a fire pit with benches all around to sit and warm up by. Perhaps my favorite part...I went with several teens & young adults who don't always appreciate me taking tons of photos...but here...there were SO MANY PHOTO OPS that they didn't mind, and even started asking me to take more photos of them! Fair warning- this property has quite a few steps, so if mobility is a challenge, probably not the best place...even wheel chair accessible would be tough...especially with the school bus shuttles to/from town. Best to call ahead and see what accommodations can be made for accessibility. I hope to come back every year for the winter lights show. A very festive and beautiful thing to do with friends and family around the holidays.

    Another really underrated museum and estate in the Berkshires, the gardens and grounds are amazing…read more You have a wonderful view of the valley below and the house has a lot of stately charm. The tour guide we had was fantastic and is probably one of the best ones I've had for a museum tour. He was informative but kept it light. I didn't feel like he was flooding the zone with information to flex. There's some Asian/Chinese flavor in the home and the surrounding gardens, as the Choates had a keen interest in Asia. There's significant walking up and down, so keep that in mind, and not a ton of parking. This summer cottage is worth a visit, especially if you're interested in estates during the Gilded Age.

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