The Mount

www.edithwharton.org

The Mount is an autobiographical house. Every aspect of the estate – including its gardens, architecture, and interior design – evokes the spirit of its creator, Edith Wharton. She bought the 113-acre Lenox property in 1902 and began to create an environment that would meet her needs as designer, gardener, hostess, and above all, writer.

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