Labor Day Weekend
September 3 – 6, 2021
Celebrate summer’s end with all the activities you love about the season of sunshine— campfires with s’mores, outdoor movies, archery, live music, crafting, and so much more. Writer Brendan Gill once called Mohonk “the last best summer place”—you’ll understand why when you visit us for the holiday that features all the very best of summer in a weekend you’ll never forget.
Availability is limited. 3-night minimum stay for holiday weekends. For reservations, please call .
Part of the 2021 Outdoor Concert Series**
Experience a new summer tradition from a different stage, the Mohonk Boat Dock!
Featuring live concerts and performances every evening at 8:30pm as the Boat Dock is transformed into a dynamic performance platform. Guests can view the show from our rustic summerhouses surrounding the lake, Lake Shore Road, our grand porches overlooking Lake Mohonk from the Parlor or Lake Lounge, as well as most guest rooms with lake side balconies. Guests will also be able to hear the music while strolling through the Show Gardens and from guest rooms with garden side balconies.
Safety Note: If you head out to a Summerhouse or are on nearby paths to listen to the performance, please bring a flashlight and wear proper footwear.
Summer Family Activities will be available for this weekend. Please refer to our Daily Activities Schedule for a full schedule of events.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Tomahawk Throwing
3:30pm
Join a member of our Recreation staff for this fun and challenging survival skill that focuses on safety and basic throwing skills. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up.
Ages 13 and up. Limited to 30 people. Closed-toe shoes required. All participants must go through a 15 minute safety protocol at the beginning of the session. This cannot be repeated if missed.
Live Music with the Walker Family Band**
8:30pm
Kathy & Jeff Walker have been playing New England-style dance music for over 40 years. Together, Kathy, Jeff, and their children feature a variety of instruments. Their repertoire spans the Celtic tradition drawing tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Galicia, Cape Breton, & Appalachia, including every kind of dance from energetic jigs, reels, and beautiful waltzes.
Evening Campfire with S’mores
9pm
Join local musician Lauren Tully for an evening of family fun and songs by the campfire with ‘s’more’ of our favorite gooey treats!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Craft Kit: Velvet Posters
9am – 5pm
Pick up this “to-go” craft kit and color your own mini velvet poster. Crayons included. Ages 4 and up.
Family Archery
9:30am
Join a member of our Recreation Staff out on the range for a hands-on introduction to archery focusing on safety and basic target skills. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up.
Ages 7 and up. Limited to 20 people. Closed toed shoes required. No late admittance, all participants must go through a 15 minute safety protocol at the beginning of the session. This cannot be repeated if missed.
Summerhouse Hunt
2:30pm
Track down select Mohonk Summerhouses as you explore our amazing landscape and take pictures along the way. Please bring a smart phone or digital camera to participate.
Outdoor Movie: Dirty Dancing
8:30pm
Enjoy this classic summer movie under the stars with complimentary popcorn. 1 hr, 40 minutes. PG-13. 1987.
Live Music with Rhett Miller and the New Paltz All Stars**
8:30pm
Rhett Miller, front man for the legendary Texas rock and roll band Old 97’s, brings a new lineup of Hudson Valley all-star players to perform a selection of songs from his vast catalog, as well as the songs that influenced him – from Neil Young to David Bowie and beyond.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Craft Kit: Scratch Art
9am – 5pm
Pick up this “to-go” scratch art craft kit and design your own picture. Ages 4 and up.
Tomahawk Throwing
10:30am
Join a member of our Recreation staff for this fun and challenging survival skill that focuses on safety and basic throwing skills. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up.
Ages 13 and up. Limited to 30 people. Closed-toe shoes required. All participants must go through a 15 minute safety protocol at the beginning of the session. This cannot be repeated if missed.
Flight School
11am
Construct a flying object with materials provided to you from our ‘flight crew’. Test your object to see if it can survive our course and trial runs.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
2:30pm
Test your knowledge and have fun exploring while you track down the items on our list.
Archery
4pm
Join a member of our Recreation Staff out on the range for a hands-on introduction to archery focusing on safety and basic target skills. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up.
Ages 13 and up. Limited to 30 people. Closed toed shoes required. No late admittance, all participants must go through a 15 minute safety protocol at the beginning of the session. This cannot be repeated if missed.
Live Music: Breakaway Band with Robin Baker**
8:30pm
This five-piece band features the spell binding vocals of local legend Robin Baker and delivers a mixed bag of rock, soul, and country with a lot o’ heart! Robins voice, rainbow sweet or growling bluesy, is a compelling force that in enjoyed by all. Come and enjoy!
Campfire with S’mores
9pm
Join local musician Kevin O’Connell for a night of fun songs around the campfire, featuring great family fun with “s’more” of our favorite gooey treats!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Craft Kit: Cup Weaving
9am – 5pm
Pick up this “to-go” weaving craft kit and make your own woven cup. Family craft.
Archery
11am
Join a member of our Recreation Staff out on the range for a hands-on introduction to archery focusing on safety and basic target skills. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up.
Ages 13 and up. Limited to 30 people. Closed toed shoes required. No late admittance, all participants must go through a 15 minute safety protocol at the beginning of the session. This cannot be repeated if missed.
All Weekend
Rest and Relaxation
Treat yourself to a nature-inspired spa treatment at our award-winning spa—voted the #1 Resort Spa in the United States by readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
Reservations are required for spa services.
Availability is limited. 3-night minimum stay for holiday weekends. For reservations, please call .
Your Labor Day Weekend getaway includes:
- Three meals daily 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
- Make an appointment to visit our Greenhouse
- 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>
Seasonal Activities
- Access to more than 85 miles of scenic hiking trails
- Boating, fishing, and swimming on Lake Mohonk
- Guided nature hikes with stunning views of the Catskill Mountains
- Rock scrambling our iconic Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze trail
- Guided archery and tomahawk throwing sessions
- Complimentary court time on our Har-Tru and red clay tennis courts
- Complimentary greens fees on our historic 9- hole golf course
À la carte experiences available to overnight guests:
- The Carriage Lounge, featuring a full bar and handcrafted cocktails as well as hyper local draft beer and hard cider, now offering beverages to-go
- An award-winning wine list in our dining venues
- Guided rock climbing with Alpine Endeavors
- Private fitness, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions
- Private tennis lessons, golf lessons, archery lessons and tomahawk throwing lessons with our pros
- Mountain bike rental to explore our single track trails
- Fishing pole rental, and bait for purchase
- Disc golf discs available for purchase (weather permitting)