In high school I was absolutely obsessed with the works of Edith Wharton – Ethan Frome, The Age of Innocence, Summer, The House of Mirth, The Custom of the Country and her short stories. I was more than happy to write about her works for my final English research paper. It was the tragedy of it all that spoke to my angsty teen heart.
So, I’ve always wanted to visit her home in Lenox, MA but just never got around to heading that far out west. But, this teenage dream was finally fulfilled thanks to the husband.
We were vacationing in the Berkshires and it was my turn to do something fun for me. I was surprised that the kiddo actually enjoyed it. But what surprised me even more? How much more in awe I was of the gardens – the French flower garden and the Italian walled garden – and the vast lands than I was of the actual house.
She was rich. The kind of rich that’s obscene. She came from money but it wasn’t until she received her cousin’s ginormous inheritance of $120K – which in today’s time would be equivalent to $4 million – that she was able to devote her life to writing and travel. Why can’t I have a rich cousin willing to bestow money like that to me?
Anyhow, we were lucky to visit when we did because there was a special art exhibition of sculptures all over the grounds. And if you love the sculptures enough, they are for sale starting at $8K all the way to $260K.
Sculptures at The Mount
Here are some of my favorite sculptures.
The Gardens
Simply gorgeous with benches to sit and enjoy the beauty.
The Mount
Most of the rooms were reproductions so you could sit in some of the chairs which was nice. It added to the experience of being in money and the past. The only gated area was the library.
It was a great visit – we definitely got our steps in. I appreciate that the grounds are free to the public so you can bring a picnic – they’re also dog-friendly – and enjoy the beauty of the space.
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