Mohonk Tulip Festival

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Tulip Origami 
7:30pm
Join our activities staff and learn to make your own bouquet of beautiful paper flowers. Recommended ages 7 and up.

Ledge, Lake, Leaf, Labyrinth with Nora Scarlett
9pm
Join photographer Nora Scarlett as she presents an uncommon portrait of the Shawangunk mountains. This visual tour will include photographs of the Mohonk preserve, Minnewaska State Park, and Mohonk Mountain House itself; offering insight into the geology, flora, fauna, and history of each.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Campfires, Marshmallows, & Music
8pm
Join local musicians for an evening of music around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!

Wildlife of the Shawangunk Mountains with David Johnson
9pm
Join David Johnson as he shares images and stories of the native wildlife right here on the Shawangunk Ridge. “The Gunks” is a 47-mile long ridge of bedrock that has been designated by The Nature Conservancy as “one of Earth’s last great places.” David’s work has even been preserved by the Smithsonian.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Music & Afternoon Floral Tea
4pm
Mohonk’s long-standing tradition of tea and cookies will be accompanied by pianists from across the Hudson Valley.

Pressed Flower Bookmarks
7:30pm
Calling all bookworms and crafty creators! Come create your very own pressed flower bookmark.

“Jervis McEntee and the Hudson River School of Art” with Professor Kerry Dean Carso
9pm
This illustrated lecture will serve as an introduction to the Hudson River School, a group of nineteenth-century American landscape painters.  The Hudson River School was part of the larger movement of Romanticism that exalted in natural scenes as a response to the Industrial Revolution.  The lecture will focus on the Kingston artist Jervis McEntee and examine his place within the context of nineteenth-century technological progress and the Romantic lure of nature.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Pinecone Flower Art
7:30pm
Join our Activities Staff and create a unique piece of art.

Mohonk History: A Trip through the Archives with Peter Bidowski
9pm
Please join Mohonk’s very own “Professor of Mohonkiana” Peter Bidowski as he takes a playful but accurate look at the early history of the Mohonk Mountain House.  Using previously unseen photos from the Mohonk Archives and quotes from Smiley Family correspondence, Peter gives an intimate look at the time and events surrounding and influencing the discovery, purchase and building of the Mountain House.  Peter has worked extensively delving into Mohonk history not only in the Archives but also at the Barn Museum, where old relics are clues to a rich and varied past!

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Chip and Salsa Bar
3pm – 4pm
Enjoy a light to-go afternoon snack with your family and friends. Complimentary.

Luzia Castañeda Art Exhibition
4pm – 6pm
Blending her Brazilian and Spanish roots in a warm and welcoming studio setting, Luzia Castañeda debuts her first Art Exhibition on the mountaintop. Following a successful showcase at the Queens Botanical Garden last year, she revisits the theme of healing leaves and delves into the Afro-Brazilian Orixá myth of Ossanhe, inviting you to join a celebration of nature and spirituality in this immersive experience.

History of a Cocktail
5pm
Join us in the Carriage Lounge while we create, discuss, and share a popular historic cocktail.

Campfires, Marshmallows, & Music
8pm
Join local musicians for an evening of music around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat! 

Tiempo Libre Bohemia
9pm
Ambassadors for Cuban music around the world, six-time Grammy-nominated music group Tiempo Libre makes their debut on the Mohonk mountaintop. Tiempo Libre is celebrated for its sophisticated tropical music featuring an irresistible, exhilarating mix of jazz harmonies, contemporary sonorities and seductive Latin rhythms. In 2024 and beyond, Tiempo Libre continues to uplift and inspire audiences worldwide with their scorching hot performances to eager and adoring audiences. 

Luzia Castañeda Art Exhibition
10am – 12pm & 3pm – 6pm
Blending her Brazilian and Spanish roots in a warm and welcoming studio setting, Luzia Castañeda debuts her first Art Exhibition on the mountaintop. Following a successful showcase at the Queens Botanical Garden last year, she revisits the theme of healing leaves and delves into the Afro-Brazilian Orixá myth of Ossanhe, inviting you to join a celebration of nature and spirituality in this immersive experience.

Dance Class: Rumba and Salsa
10:30am
Emerging from Cuban influences, the vibrant salsa and romantic rumba are some of the most popular Latin dances practiced worldwide. Learn the foundational skills and polish off your steps with dance instructor Laurie Shayler.

Paint-a-Pot
12pm – 2pm
Stop by the Greenhouse and paint your own terra cotta flowerpot.

Chip and Salsa Bar
3pm – 4pm
Enjoy a light to-go afternoon snack with your family and friends. Complimentary.

History of a Cocktail
5pm
Join us in the Carriage Lounge while we create, discuss, and share a popular historic cocktail.

Tequila Cocktail Tasting*
5pm
Join Mohonk’s Beverage Team in an exploration of tequila and the many ways it can be used to make several perfect cocktails.*Note: Pre-registration is required with a $40 per person program fee for admittance to the tasting. Space is limited. Participants must be age 21 or over to attend.

İNoche de baile! with Fleur Seule
9pm
Debuting at La Marqueta in el barrio Spanish Harlem, Allyson Briggs “La Rubia” has expanded her performances to Tavern on the Green, Lincoln Center, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Because of her commitment to maintaining classic salsa’s presence in New York City and Puerto Rico, she was awarded Taino Nation Female Entertainer of the Year 2022. Come dance to her stellar band (Fleur Seule) and their renditions of salsa hits, made famous by Celia Cruz, Hector Lavoe, Willie Colon, and more! Tonight will be an evening of primarily classic salsa in both Puerto Rican and Cuban styles, with some selections including cha cha, mambo, and rumba.

Luzia Castañeda Art Exhibition
10am – 12pm
Blending her Brazilian and Spanish roots in a warm and welcoming studio setting, Luzia Castañeda debuts her first Art Exhibition on the mountaintop. Following a successful showcase at the Queens Botanical Garden last year, she revisits the theme of healing leaves and delves into the Afro-Brazilian Orixá myth of Ossanhe, inviting you to join a celebration of nature and spirituality in this immersive experience.

Veritas Dance Company presents “Memorias”
11am
“Memorias,” a lively dance performance by Veritas Dance Company, brings to life the childhood memories of Argentina. With dynamic choreography blending tradition and innovation, the dancers capture the spirit and joy of family in Argentina’s cultural heritage.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Paint-a-Pot
12pm – 2pm
Stop by the Greenhouse and paint your own terra cotta flowerpot.

Tulip Festival Cocktail: Birds of Paradise!
5pm
Mohonk’s Beverage Team will guide you through the tips and tricks to welcome the new blossoming spring season, embodied in a tasty floral libation. This evening’s drink is nicknamed “Birds of Paradise!”

Campfires, Marshmallows, & Music
8pm
Join local musicians for an evening of music around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!

Mohonk Art Workshop: Drawing like Van Gogh
9pm
Travel back in time as we walk in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh. Join Patrick Gallagher on a journey to Provence, where even a beginner can capture the expressive movement of Vincent’s unique vision. All materials will be provided.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Tulip Origami
7:30pm
Join our activities staff and learn to make your own bouquet of beautiful paper flowers. Recommended ages 7 and up.

Evening Lecture: Rock Climbing with Marty Molitoris
9pm
There’s more to climbing than just going up! Marty Molitoris, Founder and Director of Alpine Endeavors and Multi-Certified Climbing Guide, will give an introduction to this physically and mentally demanding sport. Often testing the climber’s strength, endurance, agility and balance, rock climbing can also take climbers to some of the most beautiful places on earth.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Campfires, Marshmallows, & Music
8pm
Join local musicians for an evening of music around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!

Bringing Back the Legend: Cougar Recovery in Eastern North America
9pm
Join President of the Cougar Rewilding Foundation, Chris Spatz, for an insightful look at cougar recovery in Eastern North America. The Cougar Rewilding Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to rehabilitate the wild habitat and promote harmony between cougar and human populations.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Music & Afternoon Floral Tea
4pm
Mohonk’s long-standing tradition of tea and cookies will be accompanied by pianists from across the Hudson Valley.

Pressed Flower Bookmarks
7:30pm
Calling all bookworms and crafty creators! Come create your very own pressed flower bookmark.

Storytelling with Storyteller Laureate Karen Pillsworth
9pm
Come and enjoy the delightful talent of Storyteller Laureate, Karen Pillsworth. She has been enchanting kids and adults alike in the U.S. and Canada with her stories for over 30 years. Based out of Kingston, NY, Karen is a favorite at Mohonk Mountain House and has shared her stories on WAMC National Public Radio, as well as libraries, camps, churches, parks, schools, historic sites and at festivals.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Pinecone Flower Art
7:30pm
Join our Activities Staff and create a unique piece of art.

Shawangunk Forests for the Future
9pm
Join Applied Forest Ecologist, Kate O’Connor, for an evening exploration of the Mohonk forests. Come learn about the development of the Ridge’s diverse forested communities.

Wildflower Seed Bombs
10:30am
Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create your own wildflower seed bombs.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property
11am
Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season’s show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required completing this complicated endeavor.

Crystal Sun Catcher Craft
2pm
Craft a stunning sun catcher to hang in your window that creates a dazzling display of rainbow reflections.