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
Every Monday and Friday 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
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays 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.
Come to the Gift Shop for a cozy sweatshirt sale! Buy 2 sweatshirts and receive 25% off, buy 3 or more sweatshirts and receive 35% off! Perfect for the upcoming crisp Fall weather!
Sale runs from October 1st-October 31st
Location: Gift Shop
Inspired by WPA National Park posters from the 1930s, Ben Fishman and Alee Desiderio display a series of iconic Mohonk scenes in a retro style.
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
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
Please join Naturalist Michael for this fun and engaging survival skill. There will be a 10 minute SAFETY and technique presentation beforehand. This cannot be repeated. Ages 13 and up. Limit 25 participants. Closed-toed shoes only.
Location: Archery Range on Cope’s Path
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
Join Naturalist Michael as we scramble up this rough path and observe its unique geology and lofty views. Proper footwear required. 2 miles. Brisk Pace.
Location: Central Stairs
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
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
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
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Running time: 112 minutes. Rated: NR. 1954.
Location: Check Main Bulletin Board after 5:00 p.m.
Beautiful and delicate, butterflies can be found everywhere from peaceful woodland glades to city parks. Join Elizabeth Long, Director of Research at the Daniel Smiley Research Center, and learn about butterfly natural history, tips on observing butterflies, and butterfly gardening.
Location: Lake Lounge
Come to the Gift Shop for a cozy sweatshirt sale! Buy 2 sweatshirts and receive 25% off, buy 3 or more sweatshirts and receive 35% off! Perfect for the upcoming crisp Fall weather!
Sale runs from October 1st-October 31st
Location: Gift Shop
*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.