BREWMASTERS WEEKEND
April 5 - 7, 2019
Cheers! Prost! Salute!
Join us as we celebrate craft beer with an array of local craft beers, food, crafts, and music during this exciting weekend devoted to all things beer! Learn about the history of beer, how to start home brewing with the owners of Yard Owl Craft Beer, and don’t forget to explore some of our regional best at our Craft Beer Expo with local brewers and purveyors. You’ll leave inspired to start brewing your own beer.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: COMING SOON
Please check back for an updated schedule 3 months prior to the event.
Preview last year’s schedule:
FRIDAY
Beer Then and Now
Join James and Kristop from Yard Owl as they journey through the history of beer. They will take an in depth look at how beer has evolved from a simple farmers drink to one of the most consumed beverages on the planet. Learn how different regions of the world helped develop modern beer. Finally how America and the Hudson Valley helped shape the landscape of modern craft beer.
Craft beer tasting to follow, no fee. Must be 21 years old and have a valid ID to taste.
SATURDAY
Baking with Beer Demonstration
Celebrate our craft beer weekend with Michelle Walsh owner of Mudd Puddle Café in New Paltz, NY as she demonstrates her very own delicious recipe of baking with beer. She will share some tips for you to bring home and try in your kitchen!
Local Craft Beer Expo
Explore, taste, and play during this special event with displays from brewers, crafters, food purveyors, and so much more! Your taste buds will be tantalized by some of New York’s finest.
No fee. Must be 21 years old and have a valid ID to taste.
Live Music: Bill’s Toupee
Come dance the night away with this fun-loving band of five professional musicians who truly love performing together. They play generations of great dance music and perform with a contagious enthusiasm! Join in the fun!
SUNDAY
Home Brewing 101 – Yard Owl Craft Beer
Curious about how beer is made? Interested in making your own home brew? Join brewmasters Kristop Brown and James Walsh of Yard Owl brewery in Gardiner, NY as they give a detailed talk on what you need and how you can get started brewing your own craft beer.
MEET OUR PROGRAM LEADERS
Kristop Brown and James Walsh
Yard Owl Brewery, Gardiner, NY
Kristop and James are dear friends who have grown their business from the ground up. What started as a hobby in their kitchen has grown to be a fresh rewarding experience. Both with diverse backgrounds in food and wine, they are a dynamic team that have made quite a presence for themselves. Kristop had previously established himself as an award-winning winemaker in the Hudson Valley. James is the co-owner of the Mudd Puddle Café and coffee roasters in New Paltz, NY.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
When you visit for Brewmasters Weekend, your overnight package includes:
- Three meals daily featuring fresh, locally sourced cuisine from our farm-to-table partners
- Access to more than 85 miles of the Hudson Valley’s best hiking trails
- Boating and fishing on Lake Mohonk
- Daily Guided “House History” Tours of our National Historic Landmark resort
- Guided Nature Hikes with stunning views of the Catskill Mountains
- Yoga, Meditation, and Fitness Classes
- Heated Indoor Pool with underwater music
- Afternoon tea and cookies in our historic Lake Lounge
- Complimentary greens fees on our Scottish-inspired golf course (seasonal)
- Nightly Evening Entertainment
- Special Events and more! See schedule of activities >
A la carte experiences available to overnight guests:
- A full menu of nature-inspired treatments at our award-winning spa
- The Carriage Lounge, featuring a full bar and handcrafted cocktails as well as hyperlocal draft beer and hard cider
- An award-winning wine list in our Main Dining Room