Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

“Ladies Night” Dance Party
9pm

Grab a drink at the cash bar and dance the night away at our “Ladies Night” themed dance party with DJ Dave Leonard.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Zumba® Dance “Party”
10:00am

Let the “party” get started and dance your way into a better body! Feel good and have fun with one of our certified Zumba® instructors. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to move to the music! Please wear athletic clothing and sneakers.

Health & Body Care: A Holistic Approach to Skin Care with Barbara Close
2:30pm

Barbara Close, Naturopathica founder and author, will feature a presentation of herbal remedies and wellness, introducing participants to her unique and innovative teas and tinctures to enhance beauty from within, to compliment award winning skin and body care products found in exclusive spas throughout the world.

After the presentation Barbara will be on hand to answer questions and sign her newest book, “The Naturopathics Effect”. Naturopathica products will also be available for purchase.

Cocktail Demonstration and Tasting
5pm

Mohonk’s Beverage department shares their tips and tricks for making delicious cocktails.
*Note: Pre-registration is required with a $30 per person program fee for admittance to the tasting. Space is limited. Participants must be age 21 or over to attend.

Karaoke Party
9pm

Sing your favorite oldies or the newest hits. A cash bar will be available.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Forest Bathing: Mindfulness In Nature
10:30am

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. Come on a Mindfulness in Nature walk with Nina Smiley Ph.D., as she guides you through wooded trails and alongside timeless cliffs beside our crystal-clear lake. Embrace your senses with this unique walk before brunch.

MEET OUR PROGRAM LEADERS

Barbara Close

Barbara Close is the Founder and CEO of Naturopathica, a holistic beauty brand offering skin, body and herbal remedies rooted in naturopathic medicine to support overall well-being. From the beginning, Barbara’s mission has been to educate on the benefits of a holistic approach to skin health, reinforcing that the skin mirrors what is going on inside of the body. “The essence of beauty lies within,” Barbara says, “When we feel our best, we look our best. Beauty is an attitude, an approach to living.”

A lifelong practitioner of the healing arts, Barbara has a Master’s degree in Therapeutic Herbalism and credentials in esthetics, advanced massage and aromatherapy. She is regarded as a pioneer in the wellness movement and draws on her expertise to illustrate the connection between skin health and well-being. An early adapter and now leader in holistic skin care, Barbara created Naturopathica as a way to encourage people to be active participants in their own skin health. The Naturopathica approach combines nutrition, herbal medicine and wellness rituals with clean and effective products for an immersive wellness experience.

Nina Smiley, Ph.D.

Nina Smiley, Ph.D. graduated from Vassar College and earned a doctoral degree in psychology from Princeton University. She is co-author of The Three Minute Meditator, now in its fifth edition, and Mindfulness in Nature, along with the CD Mini-Meditations That Will Enhance Your Life. Nina taught psychology at the University of Maryland and worked at the American Psychological Association. She has studied mindfulness with Jack Kornfield (founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center), Sharon Salzberg (co-founder of Insight Meditation Society), and others. Nina’s work has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, Shape, Prevention, and The New York Times. She delights in sharing insights about mindfulness meditation and well-being.

JTD Productions

JTD Production is a boutique DJ and events company owned and operated by Dave Leonard. JTD’s DJs love music and want you to have the best party of your life. Their style is unobtrusive yet present and they control the flow with the music and not the mic. They honor your unique tastes: they’re hip without being esoteric and accessible without being cheesy.