HUDSON VALLEY HARVEST
September 13 – 15, 2019
September 20 – 22, 2019
September 27 – 29, 2019
Head on over for Hudson Valley Harvest and discover delicious, local food and the best of the harvest season. Join us at any one of three weekends in September as we explore the culinary treasures and local trades of the remarkable Hudson Valley region. Featuring food demonstrations from Chef Ric Orlando of New World Bistro Bar, Richard Erickson of Blue Mountain Bistro, and Michelle and James Walsh of Mudd Puddle Café and Yard Owl Brewery, live music each night, and local vendor expos with lots of samples! If you love fresh, local food and handmade goods, Mohonk’s Hudson Valley Harvest is the perfect place for you!
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEEK 1
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Pumpkin Treats during Afternoon Tea
4pm
Pumpkins are featured at this afternoon’s tea, with special pumpkin treats from the Hudson Valley alongside traditional tea-time goodies.
Live Music: Fishbowl
9pm
Join Smiley family member Sevan Melikyan and his disco band Fishbowl for a fun night of dancing. You’ll get to move to popular hits in Disco, Twist, Rock n’ Roll, Motown, and Pop. These five musicians as tight and fun as fish in a bowl and are particularly proud of their lead singer, Yameil Nunes who has toured with Gloria Gaynor. With Fishbowl, you’re sure to have a great time. Cash bar available.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Food Demonstration and Tasting with Ric Orlando featuring Apples and Greens!
10am
Join Ric Orlando as he demonstrates the preparation of this season’s splendid culinary treasures, Apples and Greens. Ric shares his insight; with a focus on high quality and taste, the benefits of a sustainable food system, regional food traditions, and a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life. Learn how to make, and savor the delicious tastes of these seasonal favorites.
Local Crafters Expo
2pm
Join some of our finest local crafters and peruse, shop, and enjoy their incredible work. We will feature vendors with goods including jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, and apparel. There will be a few local breweries, wineries, distilleries, and food vendors to quench your thirst and keep you energized as you shop! Vendors include: Lia Molly, Bracelets under the Gunks, PK Brown Woodworking, Olde York Farm Distillery, Immune-Schein Elixirs, and more!
Live Music: Dylan Doyle Band
9pm
Touring nationally since age 15, Dylan became a seasoned professional guitarist and singer at a very young age. Attesting to Dylan’s versatility, Dylan has played the King Biscuit Blues Festival three consecutive years as well headlining the Grateful Garcia Gathering, the largest Grateful Dead festival in the Midwest. Cash bar available.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Blacksmith Demonstration
10:30am
Join our resident Barn Museum curator Jim Clark to discover the techniques and skills used in the art of Blacksmithing. Explore your crafty side in this fascinating demonstration of one of the oldest crafting techniques out there.
WEEK 2
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Apple Treats at Tea Time!
4pm
Apples, the favorite fall fruit, make a delicious appearance at our afternoon tea. Savor hot apple cider and apple cider donuts from a local farm alongside traditional tea-time goodies.
Rob Paparozzi’s Juke Joint
9pm
Join us for a rockin’ good concert with singer and harmonica virtuoso Rob Paparozzi as he explores the roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Cash bar available.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Behind-the-Scenes Dining Room/Kitchen Tour
10am
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our all-new kitchen and dining room from our in-house experts.
Local Flavor Expo
2pm
Immerse yourself in the best of the Hudson Valley region during this special event with vendors from all over the area. From our breweries and food purveyors to our vineyards and distilleries, the Hudson Valley contains some incredible flavors! Vendors include: Catskill Distillery, Brooklyn Cider House, Coyote Kitchen, Yard Owl Brewery, Clemson Bros. Brewery, and more!
Latin Jazz Express
9pm
Get moving on the dance floor as Lawrence Moses leads the Latin Jazz Express Band through a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and song forms with jazz. Come and enjoy the fun! Cash bar available.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Food Demonstration and Tasting with Richard Erickson of Blue Mountain Bistro
10am
Join local chef Richard Erickson of Blue Mountain Bistro from Kingston, NY for a food demonstration and tasting focused on their book, “Feel Good Food”. This book features local farms and recipes from throughout the Hudson Valley, showcasing our amazing local flavor!
WEEK 3
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Pumpkin Treats at Tea time!
4pm
Pumpkins are featured at this afternoon’s tea, with special pumpkin treats from the Hudson Valley alongside traditional tea-time goodies.
Live Music: Walker Family Band
8:30pm
Join the Walker Family Band for a great night of traditional and family-friendly American contra, square, and circle dances to a live fiddle band! No experience necessary, fun for all ages!
SATURDAY
Pickling Demonstration and Tasting with Yard Owl Brewery
10am
James, Joe, and Michelle from Yard Owl Brewery will discuss their best tips for pickling vegetables and eggs. Using a variety of brines and spices, learn how to create vibrant pickled dishes that pair well with beer, cheese, and mustards.
Local Skincare/Apothecary Expo
2pm
The Hudson Valley has contained a plethora of natural skincare and wellness remedies for generations. This expo will feature local vendors of products ranging from lotions and perfumes to candles and soaps. Refresh and revitalize yourself, and while you’re at it relish some of the finest skincare and apothecary products the Hudson Valley has to offer. Vendors include: Kelly + Jones Perfume, Made with Love Skincare, Heaven on Main St, Oliver Kita Chocolate, 58Flora, and more!
Live Music with Jon Bates Band
9pm
The Jon Bates Band features a rare blend of local musicians and vocalists, with an extremely diverse repertoire, including Rock, Jazz, Motown, Swing, and Top-40 Hits. Come enjoy the music and dance to the tunes of this fun group! Cash bar available.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Edible and Medicinal Plants of Mohonk
10:15am
Learn about a broad variety of our native wild plants and their myriad of uses on this casual walk/talk with Naturalist Michael Ridolfo.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
MEET OUR PROGRAM LEADERS
Ric Orlando
Ric Orlando has been called the Pioneer of Hudson Valley Farm to Table cooking. His tireless work in promoting the farms, products, people, and beauty of the Upstate NY region combined with his quirky sense of humor and rock and roll pedigree has made him one of the leading culinary spokespeople and best foodie draws for events, fundraisers and festivals. Ric’s cultural roots stem from the underground music and art scene in New York, New Haven, and Boston, where he also gathered his passion for Global flavors eating urban ethnic cheap eats. Ric’s Potato Latkes beat Bobby’s on the Food Network and he also won on the show Chopped twice. In the 2013 World Food Championships, Next Top Product Category, his Eggplant “Meatballs” won the top prize for the Northeast region. He also has appeared over a dozen times on the NBC TODAY show, PBS’s Simply Ming, NPR, Discovery, MTV, Sirius Radio, as well as many other regional media appearances. Ric produced, wrote and starred in the 13- episode regional Public Television series Ric Orlando’s TV Kitchen. Ric currently curates and cooks in the New World Bistro Bar kitchen. He has won The Albany Times Union Reader’s Poll Best Chef 5 years in a row from 2015-2019. He also hosts a popular podcast “One Million Stringbeans” and contributes to many regional and national food blogs.
Richard Erickson
Richard Erickson is co-owner and head chef of the Hudson Valley’s own Blue Mountain Bistro-to-go and Catering. He has lived, worked and eaten in France, Switzerland, Tokyo, India, and Indonesia. In N.Y.C. he was the head chef at Two-Eleven in Tribeca, Metropolis Cafe on Union Square, and Bistro du Nord on Madison Avenue. Between restaurants he was chef/instructor at theFrench Culinary Institute. He and his wife, Mary Anne, opened and operated the Blue Mountain Bistro in Woodstock, N.Y. from 1993-2005, before shifting to catering and gourmet take out. The food, the stories, and the culture of the Mediterranean continue to fascinate and stimulate most of his cooking.
James and Michelle Walsh
Sixteen years ago, James Walsh and his wife Michelle combined their excitement for the restaurant business and opened Mudd Puddle Café in New Paltz, NY. Fresh roasted coffee, hand crafted food, and a warm community space has been the focus since day one. In 2012, they expanded their passion for fine crafted beverages and food by opening Yard Owl Brewery in Gardiner, NY. At Yard Owl, James, fellow brewmaster Kristop Brown, and tasting room ambassador Joe Dolan brew and serve expressive Belgian inspired ales paired with house-made pickled vegetables and eggs, as well as beer mustards that are served with cheese, charcuterie, and pretzels. This venue has enabled them to create a second community space and expand their creativity into another area of the food and craft beverage world.
Rob Paparozzi
New Jersey-based front man, singer, & harmonica player has been a blues performer since 1967. But Rob is far from being strictly a blues musician. In fact, he’s at home playing a wide range of music, ranging from rock to blues to jazz to pop. Having toured in Japan, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, Rob’s Broadway, movie, and television credits are also extensive with appearances on Big River and The Will Rogers Follies, Conan O’Brien, David Letterman, and the CBS Early Show. Formerly a member of the Original Blues Brothers Band and leader singer with Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Rob released his debut CD “Etruscan Soul” in 2009.
Dylan Doyle
Touring nationally since age 15, Dylan became a seasoned professional at a very young age. He has played with such notable musicians Rob Stoner (Bob Dylan, Don Mclean), John Platania (Van Morrison, Natalie Merchant), Ben Cauley (Otis Redding) and Bill Payne (Little Feat). Stoner called Dylan one of the most prodigious players he has known with abundant natural talent. John Platania has referred to Dylan as “The Future.” Ben Cauley, after playing with Dylan in Memphis said, “Dylan Doyle sounds like a young Jimi Hendrix.” In the words of Bill Payne upon sharing the stage, “Music is a conversation. Dylan spoke beautifully and was listening to the musicians around him. His play was imaginative and original.” Attesting to Dylan’s versatility, Dylan has played the King Biscuit Blues Festival three consecutive years as well headlining the Grateful Garcia Gathering, the largest Grateful Dead festival in the Midwest.
When you visit for Hudson Valley Harvest, your overnight package includes:
- Breakfast: Continental Breakfast and Breakfast Buffet with made-to-order omelets, our famous mini-waffles, and more
- Lunch: Chef’s Action Station Lunch Buffet
- Dinner: Surrey Fine Dining or Modern American Menu
- Access to more than 85 miles of the Hudson Valley’s best hiking trails
- 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
- 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
- Horseback riding, carriage rides, and pony rides