Fall Wellness Weekend
November 3 - 5, 2023
Since our founding in 1869, wellness has been an essential part of the Mohonk experience. We carry that tradition forward today in our beautiful natural setting, offering a sampler of experiences that support resilience and sustainable self-care.
Curated by our Director of Mindfulness, Nina Smiley, Ph.D., and Spa Director, Margaret Lora, this weekend welcomes you to explore and discover the true essence of self-care, helping you make decisions that support a practice of self-care in real life and in real-time.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Wellness Weekend Welcome
4:30pm – 5pm
Begin the weekend and pick up your wellbeing “be well bag”, sign up for the variety of classes, and meet some of the program leaders including Nina Smiley and Margaret Lora, guiding you through a weekend of wellbeing.
Strong Start: Yoga and Mindfulness
5pm – 6pm
A blend of flowing Yoga poses to relax and restore your body and mind. As this session ends, Nina will guide you in a way of being mindful that will support your personal moments of choice throughout this weekend of discovery.
Spa Showcase*
8pm – 9:15pm
Our award-winning spa is opening ‘after-hours’ for a spa showcase of wellness. Highlights include a pop-up mocktail bar, an aromatherapy bath & body sampler, and mini spa treatments – concluding with a bedtime meditation from Nina Smiley. *Please note: sign-up is required for registered overnight guests 18 years of age or older. Space is limited.
Evening Live Music: Wind & Stone
9pm
Enjoy the intimate setting of our Carriage Lounge with a cocktail and smooth sound from one of Mohonk’s favorite duos, Wind & Stone.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

“Forest Bathing”: Mindfulness In Nature
8:30am
The term “forest bathing” or “shinrin-yoku” has been used in Japanese writings and research to describe the sense of well-being that comes from being outdoors immersed in nature. During Mindfulness in Nature, Nina will guide you through wooded trails, alongside timeless cliffs, and around our crystal-clear lake. Embrace your senses with this unique experience as you begin your day with a gentle amble that may begin to change the way you perceive yourself and the world.
Eminence Wellness Workshop*
11am
Common questions we often get at our Spa are, Do I use a Cream Cleanser or Gel? Enzyme Peel or Facial scrub? Do I really need Eye Cream? We have the answers! Join us as, Rafia Usmani, Eminence Organics Master Trainer provides pro-tips and educational support to help you navigate your skins changing needs. This interactive seminar will guide you through different product choices and when/why you would choose each depending on age and desired result. Enjoy samples, consultations and a pop-up shop! PLUS enter to WIN a raffle prize valued at $300.00! *Please note: sign-up is required for registered overnight guests 18 years of age or older. Space is limited to 30 people
Lakeside Immersion followed by Yin Yoga*
2pm – 3pm
Start with an invigorating dip in Lake Mohonk for the benefits of cold therapy, providing endorphin release, blood flow stimulation, joint and muscle pain relief, and an immediate energy boost. The plunge is followed by hot cider or tea. Following your Lakeside Immersion, a clear-mind, calm-heart meditation indoors with Yin Yoga and Aromatherapy will conclude your immersion experience. *Please note: sign-up is required for registered overnight guests 18 years of age or older. Space is limited.
Fireside and candle-lit Yin Yoga
8:30pm – 9:30pm
Join us for a unique and intimate event that combines the calming ambiance of flickering candles with the warmth of a crackling fireplace. Unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner self as you flow through a gentle yoga session, surrounded by the soothing glow of candlelight and the comforting embrace of the fire.
Evening Live Music: The Myles Mancuso Band
9pm
Join The Myles Mancuso Band for an unforgettable evening of music featuring their signature sound, a blend of Roots Americana and R&B. Myles Mancuso is a multi-instrumentalist who has been playing guitar, keyboard, drums, and bass since he was 10 years old. Myles was recognized by TrueFire as one of the Top 10 Guitar Prodigies in the World and has opened for bands such as The Allman Brothers, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, and Les Paul. Together, the Myles Mancuso band has released four albums.”
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Restorative Class: Singing Bowls and Tuning Forks
10am – 11am
Stretch and relax with Singing Bowls and Tuning Forks. This breathing meditation focuses on harmonics, inviting us to be present in the moment as we reclaim well-being.
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