Romance Week

Cocktail Tasting & Demonstration: Perfect Manhattan
5pm

Join Mohonk’s Beverage Team with your special someone for a taste and demonstration. This evening’s drink is nicknamed “That Would Be Perfection”.

Love Song Bingo
7:30pm

Test your knowledge of famous love songs in the classic game with Valentine’s twist.

Evening Movie: ‘Sabrina’
7:30pm

Rated PG, 2 hours 7 minutes. 1995. Sabrina Fairchild is a chauffeur’s daughter who grew up with the wealthy Larrabee family. She always had unreciprocated feelings for David, the family’s younger son and playboy. But after returning from Paris, Sabrina has become a glamorous woman who gets David’s attention.

Mohonk Art Workshop: Drawing Like Van Gogh
9pm – 10pm

Travel back in time, as we walk in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh. Our journey to Provence will be through the verdant landscapes of the Mohonk gardens. Even a beginner can capture the expressive movement of Vincent’s unique vision. Please join us for a Drawing like Van Gogh workshop. All materials will be provided.

Origami Valentines
10:30am – 12pm

Try your hand at the Japanese art of paper folding to create a unique Valentine for your loved one.

Cocktail Tasting & Demonstration: Dirty Martini
5pm

Join Mohonk’s Beverage Team with your special someone for a taste and demonstration. This evening’s drink is nicknamed “Love on the Halfshell”.

Wavelength
7:30pm

Join our Activities Staff for this family-friendly guessing game in which teams compete to read our psychic’s mind.. Prizes will be awarded!

Evening Movie: ‘The Great Gatsby’
8:45pm

Rated PG-13, 2 hours 22 minutes. 2013. Midwest native Nick Carraway arrives in 1922 New York in search of the American dream. Nick, a would-be writer, moves in next-door to millionaire Jay Gatsby and across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her philandering husband, Tom Thus, Nick becomes drawn into the captivating world of the wealthy and — as he bears witness to their illusions and deceits — pens a tale of impossible love, dreams, and tragedy.

Unknowns but Unforgettables
9pm

From the American Revolutionary War, we all know the names and stories of Franklin, Jefferson, Adams, and Hancock – but these men never shouldered a weapon “for the cause.” There were many “second tier” names without whose help, the war may well have been lost. To understand the challenges they faced and the risks they took, all for the cause of Liberty, we have to look to the back shelves of our history. Join Bob Ulrich as he looks into the stories of double agent Enoch Crosby, and the father/daughter team of Sybil and Henry Ludington.

Massage Lesson for Couples
10:30am 

Learn to give your partner a relaxing, health-enhancing massage.  Join Michael Ryan, from our award-winning Spa, as he demonstrates simple techniques that encourage your muscles to relax and your mind to unwind.  This clothed couples’ massage features techniques of deep touch, strength, and intuitive massage.  Let the magic of this centuries-old tradition create a peaceful gift for you and your partner.

Cocktail Tasting & Demonstration: Cosmopolitan
5pm

Join Mohonk’s Beverage Team with your special someone for a taste and demonstration. This evening’s drink is nicknamed “Malum Malus”.

Trivia
7:30pm

Prepare to be challenged on a wide variety of trivia questions.

Evening Movie: ‘Sweet Home Alabama’        
8:45pm

Rated PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes. 2002. New York fashion designer Melanie suddenly finds herself engaged to the city’s most eligible bachelor. But Melanie’s past holds many secrets, including Jake, the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her.

The Great Covered Bridges of the U.S and China
9pm

Join professor and author Ronald G. Knapp as he tells the fascinating story of these bridges, how they were built, the technological breakthroughs required to construct them, and above all the dedication and skill of their builders. Each wooden bridge, whether still standing or long gone, has a story to tell about the nature of America at the time—not only about its transportation needs, but the availability of materials and the technological prowess of the people who built it.

Mohonk-Themed Valentines 
10:30am – 12pm

Remember both your loved one and your mountaintop escape by crafting a Mohonk-themed Valentine for your sweetheart.

Piano Melodies During Tea
4pm

Enjoy the timeless tradition of Mohonk’s afternoon tea and cookies, paired with romantic melodies by pianist Anthony Cecconie.

Valentine’s Photo Booth
4pm

Stop by for a complimentary Valentine’s Day themed photograph. One photo per group, please.

Cocktail Tasting & Demonstration: Blood Orange Negroni
5pm

Join Mohonk’s Beverage Team with your special someone for a taste and demonstration. This evening’s drink is nicknamed “Blood Orange Colored Glasses”.

Love Song Bingo
7:30pm

Test your knowledge of famous love songs in the classic game with Valentine’s twist.

Evening Movie: “The Princess Bride”     
8:45pm

Rated PG, 1 hour 38 minutes. 1987. While home sick in bed, a young boy’s grandfather reads him the story of a farm boy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

Let’s Visit an Art Museum: Palais des Papes in Avignon
9pm

Did you know that Avignon was once the seat of the Catholic Church? For nearly 70 years, from 1309 to 1377, this immense fortress-like palace became the residence of seven popes as they stayed away from Rome and its political unrest. Join Wired Art Gallery Director, Sevan Melikyan, as he takes you to this immense palace – the largest Gothic palace in the world – and learn about this fascinating time in European history.

Pinecone Flowers Wall Art
10:30am – 12pm

Join our Activities Staff and create a unique piece of art.

Cocktail Tasting & Demonstration: Rose Infused Margarita         
5pm

Join Mohonk’s Beverage Team with your special someone for a taste and demonstration. This evening’s drink is nicknamed “I’m All In”.

Wavelength
7:30pm

Join our Activities Staff for this family-friendly guessing game in which teams compete to read our psychic’s mind. Prizes will be awarded!

Evening Movie: ‘Pride and Prejudice’     
8:45pm

Rated PG, 2 hours 7 minutes. 2005. Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. However, Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice?

Native American of the Northeast
9pm

Join educator David Johnson for an informative and educational presentation on Stone Age technologies and survival skills. This lecture will also feature Native American artifacts and reconstructed tools.

Puzzle Piece Heart Wreaths
10:30am – 12pm

Join our Activities Staff and create a unique piece of art.

Trivia
7:30pm

Prepare to be challenged on a wide variety of trivia questions.

Evening Movie: ‘Wreck it Ralph’
8:45pm

Rated PG, 1 hour 48 minutes. 2012. Video game villain Ralph sets out to fulfil his dream of becoming a hero by winning a medal in a game. While his quest wreaks havoc on the arcade in which he lives, his journey leads to him becoming friends with and helping a young girl named Vanellope.

After Five Jazz Combo
9pm

After Five Jazz Combo, directed by Jason Clinton, is an energetic group of talented musicians that perform throughout the Hudson Valley. Come listen to great Jazz, Swing and even some Rhythm and Blues. The perfect way to celebrate your stay at Mohonk and have some well-deserved fun!