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The Mount | Haunted Estate of Edith Wharton in the Berkshires

The Mount in Lenox, MA was the home of author Edith Wharton and is now known for its elegant gardens and reported hauntings. A beautiful yet spooky Berkshires mansion.

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2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA 01240, USA

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2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA 01240, USA

The Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts was the summer home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton. Built in 1902, this elegant estate features stunning formal gardens, terraces, and a grand house designed by Wharton herself. The estate is also known for paranormal activity. Visitors and staff have reported seeing apparitions (including a woman believed to be Wharton), hearing footsteps, and feeling unexplained presences. Ghost tours are offered seasonally, making it one of the Berkshires’ most elegant spooky attractions. A perfect blend of literary history, beautiful gardens, and gentle hauntings.

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