点评:As a Berkshire native, I have been several times and they were all entirely different experiences -- all of which were outstanding.
Most recently, I attended the "Night Woods" art installation / tour. Although it pops up annually as Christmas approaches, it is not "Christmas Lights." It is a beautiful sound bath with lights installations on the grounds surrounding the mansion. It was so amazing, I lingered after I reached the end -- I didn't want to leave. Touted as a 3/4 mile walk on a trail around the property, it probably took me about an hour. You can't help but pause and stare at the changing lights in each spot while the music builds. I was transfixed by the colorful "fireflies" dancing up and down the trees while I was immersed in a musical experience that fit so beautifully. There are no words to adequately describe it. One setting is a "glass garden." Like icy bells filled with jellyfish and light. It took me by surprise. In an awe-inspiring way.
In the fall of 2022, I attended a "ghost tour," led by author and ghost tour guide Robert Oakes. This was a weekly scheduled event through September and October (I think twice/week, actually). He's a captivating speaker, and being there after dark was a whole new experience. I highly recommend it. It starts in the stables where I genuinely felt unsettled. The mansion has "good juju" and I didn't mind feeling like it might be haunted.
I have been here for daytime tours. The house is beautiful, and it's worth going more than once as the gardens evolve from tulips and springy things to summer botanicals as the season progresses.
There are ongoing events that are worth looking into -- book clubs, outdoor bird talks, hard cider & cheese pairings, a lecture about "floral design through the ages," and readings of Wharton's works (just to name a FEW). There used to be jazz performances on the grounds each week in the summer that were amazing.
If you've been once or twice, go BACK. It's always a new and special experience. And they are blessed with REALLY friendly staff who are attentive and helpful.
翻译:作为伯克希尔本地人,我去过几次,每次都有完全不同的经历 - 所有这些都非常出色。
最近,我参加了“Night Woods”艺术装置/巡演。尽管它每年都会在圣诞节临近时出现,但它并不是“圣诞灯”。这是一个美丽的声音浴室,在豪宅周围的场地上安装了灯光。太神奇了,我到了最后还流连忘返——不想离开。据说沿着酒店周围的小路步行 3/4 英里,我可能花了大约一个小时。当音乐响起时,你会情不自禁地停下来,盯着每个地方不断变化的灯光。当我沉浸在如此美妙的音乐体验中时,我被在树上舞动的色彩缤纷的“萤火虫”迷住了。没有任何言语可以充分描述它。其中一种设置是“玻璃花园”。就像充满水母和光的冰铃。这让我大吃一惊。以一种令人敬畏的方式。
2022 年秋天,我参加了作家兼幽灵导游罗伯特·奥克斯 (Robert Oakes) 带领的“幽灵之旅”。这是九月和十月每周一次的预定活动(实际上我认为每周两次)。他是一位迷人的演讲者,天黑后在那里是一种全新的体验。我强烈推荐它。它从马厩开始,在那里我真的感到不安。这座豪宅有“好juju”,我不介意感觉它可能闹鬼。
我来这里是为了白天游览。这所房子很漂亮,值得多次去,因为随着季节的推移,花园从郁金香和春天的植物演变为夏季植物。
有一些正在进行的活动值得关注——读书俱乐部、户外鸟类谈话、苹果酒和奶酪搭配、关于“历代花艺设计”的讲座,以及沃顿商学院作品的阅读(仅举几例)。过去夏天每周都会有精彩的爵士乐表演。
如果您去过一两次,请回去。这总是一种新的、特别的体验。他们很幸运拥有非常友好的员工,他们细心且乐于助人。