Ghost Tours At Ventfort Hall

Print Story | Email Story
LENOX, Mass. — Join Robert Oakes, author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires," who will lead a tour through the allegedly haunted historic estate.
 
The tour will take place on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 pm. This is not an active investigation.
 
Admission is $30 and minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are strongly recommended as tickets are limited. Admission is $30. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call 413-637-3206. 
 
All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Payment is required to make a reservation for an event.
 
Robert Oakes is an author, teacher, storyteller, and performing songwriter. He has written three books, "The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires" (2023), "Ghosts of Northwestern New Jersey" (2022), and "Ghosts of the Berkshires" (2020), all published by Arcadia Publishing. 
 
Since 2010, Robert has led tours at historic locations in the Berkshires, including Ventfort Hall and Edith Wharton's The Mount. 
 
He has also given talks and readings and led a writing workshop at Arrowhead, home of Herman Melville. He has appeared on Syfy's Ghost Hunters, Jeff Belanger's New England Legends series on PBS, and The Apple Seed show on BYUradio and has been featured in The Boston Globe, The Berkshire Eagle, and numerous other media outlets. 
 
Oaks has written and produced media for AAA, Canyon Ranch, and a number of other organizations and performs as part of the folk music duo Oakes and Smith. Robert has taught elementary, middle, and high school English, as well as adult workshops, and currently serves as associate director of communications at Rectory School in Pomfret, Conn.

Tags: Ventfort Hall,   

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Author of Gilded Age Cookbook To Lecture At Ventfort Hall

LENOX, Mass. — Culinary historian Becky Libourel Diamond, author of "The Gilded Age Cookbook" will give a lecture and food presentation  on Saturday, November 9, from 2 – 4 pm at Ventfort Hall.
 
According to a press release: 
 
From delicate tea sandwiches to the sweet delight of sugar plums and jumbles, Becky will showcase how these treats were crafted to dazzle the most discerning of palates. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of these recreated delicacies along with an elegant tea, making this a truly immersive experience of Gilded Age gastronomy.
 
Becky Libourel Diamond is a food writer, librarian, and research historian. Her latest book, "The Gilded Age Cookbook," blends Gilded Age details and celebrity stories with historic menus and recipes updated for modern kitchens. She is also the author of "The Thousand Dollar Dinner" and "Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School." Her current project is "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook," slated for a fall 2025 release. She lives in Yardley, Penn.
 
Tickets are $45. The ticket price includes access to Ventfort Hall from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the day of the event. Reservations are highly encouraged as seating is limited, with walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations, visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call (413) 637-3206. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
View Full Story

More Lenox Stories