The Mount

The Mount is a Georgian Revival landmark in Lenox, Massachusetts, and a filming location for Ghost Hunters (Syfy) (2004-2016). Built in 1902, it was designed by Edith Wharton (with architects Ogden Codman, Jr. and Francis L.V. Hoppin), and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Edith Wharton Restoration, Inc..

Location: 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, Massachusetts, USA

Verified facts

• Located in The Berkshires, Lenox
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0594, SRC-0595, SRC-0708, SRC-0709
• Designed by Edith Wharton (with architects Ogden Codman, Jr. and Francis L.V. Hoppin)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0594, SRC-0596
• Built in 1902
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0594, SRC-0595, SRC-0710
• Architectural style: Georgian Revival
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0596, SRC-0595, SRC-0711, SRC-0712
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0594, SRC-0595, SRC-0708
• Appeared in Ghost Hunters (Syfy) (tv, 2004-2016)
  confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-0595, SRC-0597, SRC-3051, SRC-3676, SRC-5481, SRC-5482, SRC-9256
• Owned by Edith Wharton Restoration, Inc.
  confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0594, SRC-0597, SRC-3052, SRC-5483, SRC-5484, SRC-9257

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0594 — National Park Service — The Mount (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0595 — Wikipedia — The Mount (Lenox, Massachusetts) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0596 — The Mount / Edith Wharton's Home (official site) — The Mansion / The Main House (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0597 — HauntedUS — Explore Hauntings at The Mount, Edith Wharton's Mansion (Tier 3, history_journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0708 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) — The Mount: Edith Wharton's Home (Tier 2, institutional_scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0709 — The Mount / Edith Wharton Cultural Center — official site (edithwharton.org) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0710 — The Mount / Edith Wharton Cultural Center — official site (The Estate) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0711 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) — The Mount: Edith Wharton's Home (Tier 2, institutional_scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0712 — American Heritage — "The Mount: Edith Wharton's Estate and Gardens" (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3051 — iBerkshires.com — SyFy's Ghost Hunters Return to The Mount for Season Finale (Boxcar Media, Nov 16 2015) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3052 — The Berkshire Eagle — The Mount, once on brink of foreclosure, clears all debts (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3676 — tvseriesfinale.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4786 — The Mount / Edith Wharton's Home (official) (Tier 1, institution; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4787 — Town of Lenox (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5481 — The Berkshire Eagle (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5482 — IMDb (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5483 — The Historic New England Project — The Mount (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5484 — Berkshires Outside — The Mount (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9256 — Syfy — Ghost Hunters Episode Recap: Edith Wharton Estate (official broadcaster blog) (Tier 1, official_broadcaster; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9257 — American Aristocracy — The Mount (Edith Wharton Restoration Inc.) (Tier 2, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Ghost Hunters filmed?

The Mount, in Lenox, Massachusetts, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Hunters.

Can you visit The Mount?

Yes — The Mount is open to the public. Hours: Open daily May-October, 10am-5pm; house tours 10:30am with last tour 4:00pm. Grounds & gardens open free of charge. Admission: Adults $20; Seniors $18; Students $13; Children 18 & under free.

Who designed The Mount?

The Mount was designed by Edith Wharton (with architects Ogden Codman, Jr. and Francis L.V. Hoppin).

Where is The Mount located?

The Mount is located in Lenox, Massachusetts.