Spring Celebration
May 3 – 14, 2021
Escape to the great outdoors this Spring at Mohonk Mountain House. As the sun warms our mountaintop and the flowers bloom, we invite you to join us for our Spring Celebration. Featuring daily crafts, archery sessions, tomahawk throwing, and live music! Listen to underwater music in our indoor heated pool, take a rowboat out on Lake Mohonk, golf on our Scottish-inspired course, or explore 85 miles of hiking trails.
**Physical Distancing Requirements and Maximum Occupancy Restrictions
Masks are required at all times. Please note our live music performances have two sessions of the same show. You may choose to attend one of the two shows. This will allow access to as many guests as possible. Between each session, we sanitize the room for the next audience to enjoy the show comfortably. We thank you for your understanding as we work to continue to make Mohonk a safe and fun environment for all.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY, MAY 3

Paint Palette Tulips Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit to create your own tulip watercolor using the included paint palette. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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.
Lakeside Music with Meghan Tobias
2:30pm
Enjoy vocals by Meghan Tobias as you take in the beauty of Lake Mohonk. Meghan explores artists including Elton John, Sam Smith, and Elvis Presley.
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.
The Catskills with Stephen Silverman
9pm
Join the founding editor of People.com Steven Silverman, as he tells of the turning points that made the Catskills vital to the development of America through his book The Catskills, Its History, and How it Changed America. Stephen’s work has also been published in The New York Times, Vogue, and The Washington Post.
TUESDAY, MAY 4

Wooden String Art Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit and create your own unique hanging craft. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Tomahawk Throwing
11am
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.
Archery
3:30pm
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.
Evening Campfire with Kevin O’Connell
8pm
Join guitarist Kevin O’Connell for a night of fun songs around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!
Bees & Beeswax Candle Making with Pam Golben
9pm
Honeybees make more than honey! Discover how honeybees produce wax and how they use it in their hives. Learn the different ways humans have used beeswax from ancient through modern times and why beeswax candles are still so highly prized. At the end of the program, participants get their own hand-rolled beeswax candle kit to go!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

Origami Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit and create some basic origami techniques. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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.
Lakeside Music with Anthony Cecconie
2:30pm
Enjoy piano melodies by Anthony Cecconie as you take in the beauty of Lake Mohonk. Compositions will feature pianists Robin Spielberg, David Combs, Lorie Line, and Jim Brickman.
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 Swing Vipers**
8:30pm / 9:30pm
The Swing Vipers infuse the timeless tune of the early jazz era with a contemporary, gritty style of swing. Tonight they will deliver a musical mix of familiar melodies, surprising harmonies, and hard-edged swing.
THURSDAY, MAY 6

Cup Weaving Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit and create your own fuzzy cup holder.
Tomahawk Throwing
11am
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.
Birds of Prey with Annie Mardiney
2:30pm
Annie is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator specializing in raptors and owls. Come and see members of Annie’s flock as she debunks myths and reveals some startling truths about these wild hunters!
Archery
3:30pm
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.
Nature’s Garden with Photographer Nora Scarlett
9pm
Nature itself can evoke a garden aura through its many different forms; providing inspiration for our very own gardens. Join award winning photographer Nora Scarlett as she highlights the geology, ecology, and iconic species of nature’s very own garden of the Shawangunk Mountains.
FRIDAY, MAY 7

Pine Cone Bird Feeder Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit and make your own birdfeeder. Hang up when you get home and count how many birds come visit you.
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.
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.
Evening Campfire with Michael & Emmy Clarke
8pm
Join Michael & Emmy Clark and Friends for a night of fun songs around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!
Live Music with John Kirk & Trish Miller**
“Fiddle Tunes, Folk Songs, and Fancy Footwork”
8:30pm / 9:30pm
John and Trish are dance callers and musicians from Saratoga Springs, NY. With the use of fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and banjo, they will present an array of funny songs, sing alongs, folk ballads from the Catskills, sentimental favorites, and some singer-songwriter gems.
SATURDAY, MAY 8

Mother’s Day Color Your Own Mug Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit and color your own Mother’s Day picture to insert into a mug. Great for a gift for someone special in your life.
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 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.
Archery
11:30am
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 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.
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 Dylan Doyle Band**
8:30pm / 9:30pm
Dylan Doyle has been steeped in everything from Bob Dylan, Wes Montgomery, and Bill Withers to John Prine, Jimi Hendrix, and The Band. From this comes a unique musical interpretation that lies somewhere within the delta of Roots, Rock, and Jazz.
SUNDAY, MAY 9

Mother’s Day Beaded Chenille Stem Flowers
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit and create this sweet and easy eternal flower for yourself or gift to someone today!
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.
Tomahawk Throwing
1:30pm
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.
Archery
3:30pm
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.
Evening Campfire with Linda Richards
8pm
Join guitarist Linda Richards for a night of fun songs while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!
Live Animals with Jan Berlin
9pm
Join Mohonk favorite Jan Berlin, wildlife educator, author and director of the nonprofit organization Everything Animals, as she dispels the myths of mysterious and unique animals – with live critters!
MONDAY, MAY 10

Paint Palette Tulips Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit to create your own tulip watercolor using the included paint palette. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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.
Lakeside Music with The Dancing Bones
2:30pm
This New Paltz, NY based duo brings sweet folk harmonies with a twinge of bluegrass style to the Hudson Valley. This will be a favorite for fans of the classics like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez to the contemporaries like Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch.
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.
The Gunks Ridge and Valley Towns Through Time
9pm
Join professor and author Ronald G. Knapp as he takes a walk through time viewing the topography of the Shawangunk Mountains with escarpments, boulders, cliffs, crevices, and “sky lakes.” Of the three Victorian hotels that were constructed in the northern Shawangunk Mountains in the decades after 1869, only Mohonk Mountain House remains.
TUESDAY, MAY 11

Wooden String Art Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit and create your own unique hanging craft. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Tomahawk Throwing
11am
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.
Archery
3:30pm
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.
Evening Campfire with Lauren Tully
8pm
Join guitarist Lauren Tully for a night of fun songs around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!
Bees & Beeswax Candle Making with Pam Golben
9pm
Honeybees make more than honey! Discover how honeybees produce wax and how they use it in their hives. Learn the different ways humans have used beeswax from ancient through modern times and why beeswax candles are still so highly prized. At the end of the program, participants get their own hand-rolled beeswax candle kit to go!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12

Origami Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit and create some basic origami techniques. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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.
Lakeside Music with Anthony Cecconie
2:30pm
Enjoy piano melodies by Anthony Cecconie as you take in the beauty of Lake Mohonk. Compositions will feature pianists Robin Spielberg, David Combs, Lorie Line, and Jim Brickman.
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.
The Night Sky with Astronomer Raj Pandya
9pm
Enjoy a guided tour of the night sky from our mountaintop! Join Astronomer and Planetarium director Raj Pandya as he highlights the dark skies, offering a brilliant view of stars, planets, constellations, and meteors. Towels for viewing will be provided. In case of inclement weather, join us for a presentation on extrasolar planets; worlds that dwell beyond the Solar System.
THURSDAY, MAY 13

Cup Weaving Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit and create your own fuzzy cup holder.
Tomahawk Throwing
11am
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.
Birds of Prey with Annie Mardiney
2:30pm
Annie is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator specializing in raptors and owls. Come and see members of Annie’s flock as she debunks myths and reveals some startling truths about these wild hunters!
Archery
3:30pm
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.
Nature’s Garden with Photographer Nora Scarlett
9pm
Nature itself can evoke a garden aura through its many different forms; providing inspiration for our very own gardens. Join award winning photographer Nora Scarlett as she highlights the geology, ecology, and iconic species of nature’s very own garden of the Shawangunk Mountains.
FRIDAY, MAY 14

Pine Cone Bird Feeder Craft Kit
9am – 5pm
Pick up this ‘to-go’ craft kit and make your own birdfeeder. Hang up when you get home and count how many birds come visit you.
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.
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.
Evening Campfire with Gia Ness
8pm
Join ukuleleist Gia Ness for a night of fun songs around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
When you visit for Spring Celebration, your overnight package 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
- Guided nature hikes with stunning views of the Catskill Mountains
- Boating, and fishing on Lake Mohonk
- Rock scrambling our iconic Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze trail
- 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:
- 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
- Scenic carriage rides
- Guided rock climbing with Alpine Endeavors
- Private fitness, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions
- Private 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)