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.
Enjoy a sale on Mohonk Glassware and Mugs all October long! Buy two mugs or pieces of glassware and receive 25% off, buy 3 or more and receive 35% off!
Location: Gift Shop
A slow breath and alignment focused vinyasa class, the emphasis of which is postural alignment. We will incorporate the stabilizing muscles of the hips, abdomen and side body as we slowly move through classic yoga postures.
Location: Spa Motion Room
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.
Monsters of Mohonk Poster Show by Ben Fishman. Celebrate the month of Halloween with this exhibit that highlights a little-known aspect of Mohonk history: monsters who have visited the Mountain House.
Location: Barn Museum
Stop by and peruse our unique treasures and antiquities in our historic Barn Museum, built in 1888.
Location: Barn Museum
A class focusing on strength and alignment using your breath and your body weight to discover, refine and increase your ability to move with more ease and confidence. Depending upon the conditions, we will incorporate the beautiful natural surroundings that Mohonk has to offer in our pursuit of wellness. On occasion, dumbbells, jump ropes and other accessories will be used in the class.
Location: Spa Motion Room
Brisk hike along Cope’s Lookout Path, Humpty Dumpty Road, Long Woodland Drive, and Lake Shore Road. This hike is moderate to fast pace over relatively flat terrain with gradual uphill portions. Approximately 3 miles. Age 7 and up. Proper footwear is required: sneakers or hiking boots.
Location: Central Stairs
A class incorporating yoga postures and other body weight modalities to improve breathing, balance, flexibility and strength. Warm up followed by continuous movement lead to specific instruction on arm and leg stances that require strength, stamina and balancing skills.
Location: Spa Motion Room
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
Learn the ancient form of meditative exercises to restore and balance the natural flow of life energy. Ages 16+. Classes limited to 24 participants. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to start of classes.
Location: Spa/Motion Room
The last glacier left about 14,000 years ago but its footprints remain. We’ll hike around the lake to find glacial evidence with naturalist Michael. 1 mile. Moderate pace.
Location: Central Stairs
Design your own one of kind wine glass! Oil based paint markers will be used. $20+ tax per glass fee.
Location: Art Studio
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
Adapting movements borrowed from several Tai Chi/Qigong traditions, this class emphasizes releasing tension bound joints and connective tissues. Ages 16+. Classes limited to 24 participants. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to start of class.
Location: Spa/Motion Room
Please join one of our Mohonk staff for this fun and challenging survival skill. Up to 25 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 on Copes Lookout Path
Running time: 99 minutes. Rated: PG-13. 2018. Ensconced in her sprawling California mansion, eccentric firearm heiress Sarah Winchester believes she is haunted by the souls of people killed by the Winchester repeating rifle.
Location: Check Main Bulletin Board after 5:00 p.m.
Join educator David Johnson for an educational and informative look at the amazing wildlife of our beautiful mountain range.
Location: Lake Lounge
*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.