Dining Through the Holidays: What to Expect at Mohonk’s Seasonal Dining Events
The holiday season is meant to feel special, and nowhere does that quite like at Mohonk Mountain House. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, and on through Easter and Mother’s Day, our historic Catskill resort becomes a living, breathing celebration of food, tradition, and warm hospitality. For guests who choose to spend their holiday trip in New York with us, each occasion is elevated by festive buffets, curated menus, and the kind of ambiance that turns a meal into a warm memory.
Thanksgiving: A Grand Feast of Gratitude
For Thanksgiving, Mohonk prepares a Thanksgiving Grand Buffet featuring all the classic holiday favorites your family expects: roast turkey, seasonal sides, stuffing, and decadent desserts. As part of our all-inclusive resort experience, this buffet is included with an overnight stay, meaning you can relax into the holiday without worrying about extra charges or logistics. The dining rooms are beautifully set for the season, creating a warm and elegant gathering place surrounded by forest and the coziness of winter.
Christmas & New Year’s: Festive Buffets & Elegant Evenings
On Christmas Day, our Christmas Day Grand Buffet invites guests to a traditional holiday meal filled with seasonal specialties and desserts. Come New Year’s Day, the celebration continues with a New Year’s Day Grand Buffet, where guests ring in the year with festive flavors and a lively atmosphere.
These holiday buffets provide a luxurious yet comfortable setting for families and couples alike. Enjoy sweeping mountain and lakeside views, elegant décor, and warm hospitality come together in one spectacular dining event at our castle resort.
Beyond Winter: Easter & Mother’s Day Brunch Buffets
Mohonk’s holiday dining events don’t pause after January. Each spring, we host a Grand Easter Buffet on Easter Sunday, celebrating renewal with a seasonal, farm-to-table brunch and festive desserts. Not far behind is our Mother’s Day Grand Buffet, complete with spring flavors, sweet treats, and a complimentary “Mom’s Royal” champagne cocktail to honor mothers in style.
These spring celebrations bring light, bloom, and warmth into our classic Victorian halls and garden views, giving guests reason to return for more than just the winter holidays.
What Sets Mohonk’s Holiday Dining Apart
- All-Inclusive, All Welcome. Holiday meals at Mohonk are included with overnight stays, so there’s no guesswork or surprise charges, just a seamless celebration.
- Buffet Abundance & Seasonal Excellence. Every holiday buffet is crafted by expert chefs who highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients across courses, savory, sweet, and everything in between.
- Atmosphere & Tradition. Dining here is more than sustenance; it’s a ceremony. With candlelit settings, festive décor, and elegant dining spaces, holiday dinners at Mohonk evoke the feeling of stepping into a treasured novel’s grand finale.
- All Ages Are Welcome. These events are designed for the whole family. From kids to grandparents, all generations share in the festivities. Our dining reservation pass also allows day visitors to partake in these experiences with reservations.
This holiday season, choosing to celebrate at Mohonk Mountain House means more than just booking a stay; it means immersing yourself in a season of wonder, connection, and culinary delight. Whether you’re here for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, or Mother’s Day, your table is set, your heart is welcomed, and your memories await.
