Activities Schedule
Mohonk Mountain House offers countless activities and experiences for guests of all ages. Whether you want to try your hand at tomahawk throwing, paddleboard across the lake, or relax in the tranquility of our award-winning spa — you can be as active or relaxed as you choose.
Featured Activities
Open Daily from 8am – 8pm
Indulge in a nature-inspired treatment and experience the serenity of our spa, named the #1 Resort Spa in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler. Explore our menu of more than 80 unique treatments.
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Location: The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House
Mondays and Fridays at 3:30pm
Please join one of our Mohonk staff for this fun and challenging survival skill. Up to 40 people. Ages 13 and up. 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.
Location: Archery Range
Daily at 11:15am
Join a Mountain House staff member as they lead you on a House History Tour. Learn tidbits of Smiley family history and take a step back in time as you enjoy an intimate look at some of Mohonk’s most celebrated spaces.
Location: Lake Lounge
Daily at 10am
Join our Recreation staff on a brisk hike along the trails near the Mountain House. This hike is moderate to fast pace and contains a steep descent with a gradual uphill ascent for about 2 miles. Approx. 4 miles. Age 7 and up. Proper footwear is required: sneakers or hiking boots.
Location: Central Staircase
Daily Activities
Select a category below to start browsing. We offer a variety of daily activities, including live entertainment, lectures, guided hikes, fitness classes, and more!
Please note: Some activities are weather dependent. Events may change or be cancelled; please be sure to check Daily Activities and Main Bulletin Board each day for the most current information.
Get ready for Mother’s Day with a special discount on bar soaps! Buy 2 bar soaps and receive 25% off, buy 3 or more and receive 35% off!
Location: Gift Shop
Paintings by Carol Cramer.
Location: Barn Museum
A non-heated practice to strengthen joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments and internal organs. The intention behind the Barkan method is to balance the body, quiet the mind and nourish the soul. Ages 16+. Classes limited to 24 participants. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to start of class.
Location: Spa/Motion Room
Stop by and peruse our unique treasures and antiquities in our historic Barn Museum, built in 1888.
Location: Barn Museum
Make a team or join another and head out around the Mohonk grounds for an hour to record the most birds possible – most species gets a prize!
Location: Central Stairs
Mohonk’s award winning Tykes’ and Children’s Program for ages 2-12. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Parents, please fill out a registration form for each child prior to their first session.
Location: Council House
Join our resident Barn Museum curator Jim Clark to discover the techniques and skills used in the art of Blacksmithing.
Location: Barn Museum
Take a guided ride of the mountain on wheels! Ages 16 and up. Approximately 4-6 miles. All levels welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to get fitted for a bicycle. Additional fee of $30 for this activity includes mountain bike and helmet.
Location: Wheelworks Bike Shop
Did you know: twigs of yellow birch yield a wintergreen-flavored tea … oils in the roots of sassafras were once used to make tea and flavor root-beer but are now known to contain a carcinogen … berries of black huckleberry are edible but those of red elder can be toxic without preparation? Wayne will carefully guide you on the identification and uses of select wild plants.
Location: Central Stairs
Before the weekend birding program ends, venture forth with a seasoned ornithologist in search of a few spring migrants or dazzling resident birds of Mohonk.
Location: Central Stairs
Join a member of the Mohonk staff for a brief history and tour of the House and facilities. Great for first-time guests!
Location: Meet in the Lake Lounge
Experience the peace of guided meditation with easy-to-learn stress-reducing techniques to bring harmony and peace within. Ages 16+. Classes limited to 24 participants. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to start of class. No late admittance.
Location: Spa/ Motion Room
A form of exercise which emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. Ages 16+. Classes limited to 24 participants. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to start of class.
Location: Spa/Motion Room
Utilizing techniques from yoga, Pilates, and Barre programs, this class offers a full body workout where the focus is on strengthening and elongating muscles while improving postural alignment. Ages 16+. Classes limited to 24 participants. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to start of class.
Location: Spa – Motion Room
Circuit training that is a unique blend of calisthenics, strength and endurance, which can be accomplished with either body-weight or equipment. Ages 16+. Classes limited to 24 participants. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to start of class.
Location: Spa – Motion Room
*Fitness Classes: Ages 16 and older. Classes limited to 24 participants, first come first serve. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to start of classes. See inside of Activities Schedule for classes and times. In consideration of other guests, please note there is no admittance once classes are 10 minutes into session. No late admittance to Meditation classes.