Victorian Holidays
December 4 – 31, 2020
Escape to our Victorian castle for an unforgettable December getaway with our all-new Victorian Holidays at Mohonk. Delight in live music, ice skating in our open-air pavilion, and an array of outdoor activities scheduled daily. The entertainment schedule is packed with holiday fun like performances by Victorian carolers and decorating graham cracker houses on the weekends. Marvel at the magic of holiday lights twinkling across Lake Mohonk and admire the handiwork of our greenhouse team who have “decked the halls” with classic decorations throughout our historic property.
Explore the Mountain House with a Christmas tree tour to see uniquely decorated Christmas trees and absorb the artful mastery of incredible Gingerbread displays created by the all-stars from the Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition. Guests of all ages will love to stroll down to “Winter Lights” to see the greenhouse courtyard transformed into an immersive display of holiday season magic.
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Availability is limited. 3-night minimum stay for holiday weekends. For reservations, please call .
NEW! Winter Lights at Mohonk
Our talented team of craftsmen have created an immersive display of holiday season magic. Delight in surprises at every turn as you explore our collection of winter-inspired Instagram-worthy displays.
Gingerbread Tour
This year, we’re celebrating our 5th Annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition by featuring our All-Stars! We’ve invited the most talented gingerbread competitors from the last four years to create a work of gingerbread art inspired by the theme of “Victorian Holidays.” Marvel at the detailed creations around the Mountain House on our self-guided gingerbread tour and vote for your favorite!
Christmas Tree Tour
Explore the Mountain House during this self-guided tour of multiple Christmas trees that are uniquely decorated by our greenhouse crew.
Ice Skating at the Pavilion
Enjoy daily ice skating sessions in our beautiful open-air pavilion. Or glide across the ice in our Victorian skating chairs.
Explore the Outdoors
Explore the beauty of the mountaintop while winter hiking with MicroSpikes®, snowshoeing, & cross-country skiing. Our trails are easily accessible and offer stunning views of the Shawangunk Ridge and Catskill Mountains.
Crafts from our Recreation Team
Each morning, come pickup your holiday craft kits curated by our Director of Recreation. These “no-glue-required” traditional craft kits will use the right and left side of your brain. Bring your crafts home with you to remember your holiday at Mohonk!
Indoor Archery
Find your aim with indoor archery throughout the month. Beginners welcome!
Campfires & Marshmallows
This year more than ever, we know how much our guests want to spend time outdoors so we’ve built new fire pits for roasting marshmallows and warming up by the fire.
Parlor Games
In a socially-distanced fashion, participate in games led by our Recreation team such as bingo or trivia in our historic Victorian Parlor.
Weekend-Only Exclusives
Graham Cracker House decorating workshop, Victorian Carolers, and live music every weekend!
Christmas & New Years
Staying between Christmas & New Years? Experience the magic of a Victorian-style holiday at Mohonk where there are even more activities for guests of all ages.
Availability is limited. 3-night minimum stay for holiday weekends. For reservations, please call .
When you visit during Victorian Holidays, your overnight package includes:
- Daily meals featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients from our farm-to-table partners. See our full list of dining options>
- Access to more than 85 miles of scenic hiking trails
- Yoga, Meditation, and Fitness classes
- Afternoon tea and cookies in our historic Lake Lounge
- Indoor heated pool with underwater music
- Guided hikes and outdoor activities with our Recreation team
- Nightly evening entertainment, special events, and more! See activities schedule>
- Make an appointment to visit our Greenhouse on weekends
Seasonal Activities
- Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on more than 30 miles of groomed trails (weather permitting)
- Winter hiking with micro spikes (weather permitting)
- Ice-skating in the open air pavilion
- Guided outdoor activities and hiking with stunning views of the Catskill Mountains (weather permitting)
À 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 hyper local draft beer and hard cider
- An award-winning wine list in our dining venues
- In-room dining
- Private fitness, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions
- Disc golf discs available for purchase (weather permitting)