Mindfulness, Romance & Reconnection at Mohonk
Updated June 1, 2026 By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House A Romantic Wellness Escape in the Hudson Valley Love looks different when you finally have...
Have You Heard? Love is in the Air at Mohonk Mountain House
Updated June 1, 2026 By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House A Romantic Getaway in the Hudson Valley At Mohonk Mountain House, romance feels woven into every...
Discover the Benefits of a Mindfulness Retreat in Nature
Updated April 1, 2026 At Mohonk Mountain House, our family-owned and operated resort and luxury spa in the Hudson Valley, mindfulness doesn’t require a schedule or a special program. Mindfulness...
Wellness Retreat for Luxury Spa Treatments in Upstate New York
In a world that rarely slows down, true wellness isn’t found in a quick massage or a single afternoon away; it’s found in immersive restoration. At Mohonk Mountain House, wellness...
Mastering Mindfulness One Breath at a Time
By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House Updated January 8, 2026 Bring Mindfulness Into Your Daily Routine There are many benefits to practicing mindfulness. It boosts...
The Key to Cherishing Winter
Updated December 1, 2025 The air is crisper, the frost is starting to linger, and everyone is as gloomy as the weather. But why? Are we looking at winter all...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Total Relaxation with a Mohonk Spa Day
Updated November 3, 2025 See How an Upstate New York Spa Getaway Will Lead to Ultimate Rejuvenation In today’s fast-paced world, prioritizing relaxation is essential for overall well-being. A dedicated...
Centering Yourself with a Mindfulness Heart Meditation Session
By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House Updated August 1, 2025 Every day brings the possibility that we’ll encounter stress as we go about our lives....
Intro to Forest Bathing: Where Mindfulness Meets Nature
Updated April 23, 2025 By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House Letting thoughts go and being immersed in nature helps calm, center, and heal both body...
The Healthified Podcast: Mindfulness Practice with Dr. Nina Smiley
Dr. Nina Smiley Shares Mindfulness Insights on The Healthified Podcast The Healthified Podcast recently featured Dr. Nina Smiley, Director of Mindfulness Programming at Mohonk Mountain House, in an enlightening episode...
Mindful Choices
By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House Life is rarely a straight path. As much as we’d like it to be a process of connecting the...
Don’t Despair When You Compare
By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House Teddy Roosevelt—a Mountain House guest in 1892—said “Comparison is the thief of joy.” And he was speaking more than...
Feeling Overwhelmed? These 5 Mindfulness Steps Can Help!
By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House If you’re feeling overwhelmed… Like you’re running harder and harder just to stay in place… That there’s so much...
The Fine Art of Being Mindfully Cranky
By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House “Mindfully” Cranky? What does that mean? How does it work? And isn’t it an oxymoron? The current surge of...
Procrastination Pulling You Down? Let Mindfulness Pull You Up!
By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House With only 24 hours in a day, it can be difficult to get everything done. “I’m on-the-run, I’ll do...
Celebrating Earth Day in Pictures and Poetry
In celebration of Earth Week and Mohonk’s century-long commitment to environmental stewardship, we shared some of our favorite nature-inspired quotes and classic Mohonk landscapes on social media this week. All of...
Simple Techniques to Manage the Stress of Everyday Life
By: Nina Smiley, Ph.D., Director of Mindfulness Programming, Mohonk Mountain House Stress can be experienced in any part of your life—at work or even at home with loved ones. The...
