Winter Wellness Weekend

Wellness Weekend Welcome

Begin the weekend and pick up your wellbeing “be well bag”, sign up for the variety of classes, and meet some of the program leaders including Nina Smiley and Margaret Lora, guiding you through a weekend of wellbeing.

Immunity-Boosting Yoga and Mindfulness 

Help support balance and boost immunity with a blend of yoga poses designed to improve your physical and mental well-being. As this session ends, Nina will guide you in a way of being mindful that will bolster your mind-body connection during the winter season.

Serene Sounds – Singing Bowls* 

As you gather on the deck surrounding our indoor swimming pool, this practice invites you to relax as it ignites your senses of sight and sound. As you gaze upon the calm, illuminated waters, enjoy the healing harmonic sounds of the singing bowls. This symphony of illumination and sound will help to ease tension and promote well-being. As we continue our focus on immunity, Nina returns for a bedtime meditation to conclude our evening.

*Please note: sign-up is required for registered overnight guests 18 years of age or older. Space is limited. Attendees will be seated around the swimming pool, not in the water. Comfortable clothing is advised.

Live Music with Daniel Kelly Trio

Vocalist Sofia Kelly radiates a depth of artistry and musical maturity well beyond her 15 years of age. Having performed as a guest vocalist with her father, Daniel Kelly, at Mohonk for many years (and most recently at NYC’s historic jazz venue, Birdland) this concert will be Sofia’s debut at Mohonk as a headliner showcasing her modern twist on musical theater and jazz. Prepare to be transported on an exciting musical adventure by this impressive father-daughter duo expanded by Brooklyn all-star jazz drummer Rob Garcia.

“Forest Bathing”: Mindfulness In Nature

The term “forest bathing” or “shinrin-yoku” has been used in Japanese writings and research to describe the sense of well-being that comes from being outdoors immersed in nature. During Mindfulness in Nature, Nina will guide you through wooded trails, and alongside timeless cliffs. Embrace your senses with this unique experience to fend off the “winter blues” and maintain a positive outlook while strengthening your immune system.

Biophilia: How Nature Nurtures

Join acclaimed author, speaker and pioneering neuro-researcher Jennifer Walsh for a fascinating talk on the science behind the interplay of beauty, nature, and peak cognitive performance. Jennifer blends authoritative science, personal wisdom and infectious reverence. An impactful recharge opportunity awaits through beauty and biophilia revealed one awe-expanding moment at a time. TALK: First, enjoy a fascinating talk on why our brains are wired to find delight in natural aesthetics from roaring vistas to wildflowers. WALK: After a compelling research roundup, join Jennifer Walsh for a signature wellness walk to the greenhouse designed to put these concepts into vibrant motion amidst a sanctuary where tiny seeds grow into our award-winning gardens. Please bring outdoor wear and a winter coat to the Parlor, as the walk will depart at the end of Jennifer’s talk.

 Revitalizing Resilience: Cold Immersion*

Gathering outdoors in a wintry forest setting, settle into your surroundings and be present in the moment. Open to the practice of acceptance as we experience the reality of cold while increasing our level of self-awareness. Through breath work and mindfulness meditation, feel the sensations of cold immersion without judgment. This experience concludes with the comfort of a hot beverage around a blazing fire.

*Please note: sign-up is required for registered overnight guests 18 years of age or older. Space is limited. Comfortable winter clothing is advised.

Restorative Yoga Class

This clear-mind, calm-heart meditation with Yin Yoga and Aromatherapy bring focus back to immunity.

Your Inner Immunity: Winter Sky Yoga

Join us for unique and intimate outdoor evening event that combines the crisp winter air with the calming ambiance and warmth of fire and flickering candles. Unwind, stretch and connect with your inner self as you flow through a gentle yoga session under the canvas of the winter sky.

Live Music with The 209s

The 209s are a five-piece R&B band from the heart of the Hudson Valley, NY. Rooted in powerful vocals with rich harmonies and accompanied by organ, guitar, bass, and drums–The 209s have a repertoire of unique originals blended with soulful renditions of well-loved classics, mostly from the 60s and 70s. Bonded in friendship, the 209s come together to share the fruit of their community-minded music-making.