Mohonk Mountain House offers a variety of daily activities, including live entertainment, lectures, guided hikes, wellness and mindfulness sessions, and more.
The list below represents our core activities but is not exclusive, as additional activities not listed may be offered as well. Not all activities are available every day. Also, some activities are weather dependent. Please be sure to check the Daily Activities Schedule and the Main Bulletin Board each day our schedule of planned activities as well as for any changes or cancellations.
Events and activities are subject to change and may be cancelled without advance notice.
Borrowing from a variety of methods and teachers, participants will be guided through meditations that set a tone of positivity and gratitude, awareness and focus. Easy. Limited to 15 participants.
Hike along Lake Shore Road, Forest Drive, Bridge Road, and Huguenot Drive. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Through flowing exercises, standing postures and a quiet mind, Qi Gong is a very effective form of self-healing and emotional regulation. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Please join Naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we observe the behavior of our local avian residents and track their winter survival strategies. 1-2 miles. Easy pace.
This class combines gentle stretches with guided relaxation to leave you feeling restored. Easy. Limited to 15 participants.
Brisk morning hike to Sky Top via Huguenot Drive and Sky Top Road. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Join Mohonk’s Naturalist Michael Ridolfo for a fascinating overview of birds, mammals, plants, geology, native culture. 3 miles. Moderate pace.
Increases your energy level and improves your health also harmonizes mind and body. A combination of breath control and stretching exercises. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Rated PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes. 2022. A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both
Hike along Lakeshore Road, Forest Drive, Home Farm Circle, Long Woodland Drive, Humpty Dumpty Road, and Copes Lookout Path. Approximately 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and
Combine body movements from Yang, Sun, and Wu traditions to strengthen and prevent neck and back pain. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Brisk morning hike along Lake Shore Road, Forest Drive, Bridge Road, and Huguenot Drive, Hemlock Lane, and North Lookout Road. Approximately 3 ½ miles. Age 7 and up. Proper footwear
- A healing and restorative slower-paced practice that focuses on active relaxation and practiced stillness. Poses are held longer, with the goal of letting time and gravity do the hard
Bring awareness to your body’s natural ability to move in all directions to create healthy joints. Emphasis will be on balance and proper alignment. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Join Mohonk’s Naturalist Michael Ridolfo for a fascinating overview of birds, mammals, plants, geology, native culture. 2 miles. Moderate pace.
This class will focus on improving balance through core and lower musculature strengthening asanas. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Rated PG, 1 hour 38 minutes. 1987. While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farm boy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and
The songbirds of summer have gone and those who have evolved to tough it out are hunkering down for several months of winter. Please join naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we
Limit 30. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up. No late admittance. Ages 13 and up. Closed-toe shoes and masks required.
Rated R, 1 hour 36 minutes. 2020. In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in
Borrowing from a variety of methods and teachers, participants will be guided through meditations that set a tone of positivity and gratitude, awareness and focus. Easy. Limited to 15 participants.
Hike along Lake Shore Road, Forest Drive, Bridge Road, and Huguenot Drive. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Through flowing exercises, standing postures and a quiet mind, Qi Gong is a very effective form of self-healing and emotional regulation. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Please join Naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we observe the behavior of our local avian residents and track their winter survival strategies. 1-2 miles. Easy pace.
This class combines gentle stretches with guided relaxation to leave you feeling restored. Easy. Limited to 15 participants.
Brisk morning hike to Sky Top via Huguenot Drive and Sky Top Road. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Join Mohonk’s Naturalist Michael Ridolfo for a fascinating overview of birds, mammals, plants, geology, native culture. 3 miles. Moderate pace.
Join a member of the Mohonk Staff for a brief history of the Mountain House. Great for first time guests!
A breathing meditation focusing on the harmonics of singing bowls. Easy. Limited to 15 participants.
Pick up a complimentary 'scratch art' craft kit to explore your creative side. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Hike along Lakeshore Road, Forest Drive, Home Farm Circle, Long Woodland Drive, Humpty Dumpty Road, and Copes Lookout Path. Approximately 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and
Limit 30. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up. No late admittance. Ages 13 and up. Closed-toe shoes and masks required.
New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs (The Know-it-All, The Year of Living Biblically) takes a tour of the most baffling and delightful word puzzles ever created.
Join Mohonk’s Naturalist Michael Ridolfo for a fascinating overview of birds, mammals, plants, geology, native culture. 2 miles. Moderate pace.
Hike along Eagle Cliff Loop. Approximately 2 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Unwind to the smooth sounds of one of Mohonk’s jazz trios. Phil Nestor brings together an intimate group of musicians playing select standards through creative styles and engaging beats.
Join naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we glide along forest paths with our senses expanded to their fullest, moving with the least disturbance possible, while attuning to nature’s subtle patterns. 2
Greg Pliska and Will Shortz lead the awards program, revealing solutions to the packet puzzles, sharing witty entries in the creative competition, and naming the winners of all the games.
Rated PG. Running time 2 hours 9 minutes, 2005. Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in
Borrowing from a variety of methods and teachers, participants will be guided through meditations that set a tone of positivity and gratitude, awareness and focus. Easy. Limited to 15 participants.
Hike along Lake Shore Road, Forest Drive, Bridge Road, and Huguenot Drive. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Through flowing exercises, standing postures and a quiet mind, Qi Gong is a very effective form of self-healing and emotional regulation. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Please join Naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we observe the behavior of our local avian residents and track their winter survival strategies. 1-2 miles. Easy pace.
This class combines gentle stretches with guided relaxation to leave you feeling restored. Easy. Limited to 15 participants.
Brisk morning hike to Sky Top via Huguenot Drive and Sky Top Road. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Join Mohonk’s Naturalist Michael Ridolfo for a fascinating overview of birds, mammals, plants, geology, native culture. 3 miles. Moderate pace.
Hike along Pine Hill Road. Approximately 1 mile. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Rated G, 1 hour 45 minutes. 1968. Two friends try sharing an apartment, but their ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are as different as night and day.
Hike along Lakeshore Road, Forest Drive, Home Farm Circle, Long Woodland Drive, Humpty Dumpty Road, and Copes Lookout Path. Approximately 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and
Combine body movements from Yang, Sun, and Wu traditions to strengthen and prevent neck and back pain. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Brisk morning hike along Lake Shore Road, Forest Drive, Bridge Road, and Huguenot Drive, Hemlock Lane, and North Lookout Road. Approximately 3 ½ miles. Age 7 and up. Proper footwear
Bring awareness to your body’s natural ability to move in all directions to create healthy joints. Emphasis will be on balance and proper alignment. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Join Mohonk’s Naturalist Michael Ridolfo for a fascinating overview of birds, mammals, plants, geology, native culture. 2 miles. Moderate pace.
Limit 30. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up. No late admittance. Ages 13 and up. Closed-toe shoes required.
Rated PG, 2 hours 5 minutes. 2022. The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited
The songbirds of summer have gone and those who have evolved to tough it out are hunkering down for several months of winter. Please join naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we
In this session, you’ll discover your personal resilience story, and learn how to identify your personal strengths to navigate uncertainly with flexibility and grit.
Rated PG-13. Running time 103 minutes, 2002. A young woman who has reinvented herself as a New York City socialite must return home to Alabama to obtain a divorce from
Like Yoga for the senses. Join naturalist Michael as we stroll through forest and field observing plants, birds, trees, tracks, rocks and more. 2 miles. Moderate pace.
Borrowing from a variety of methods and teachers, participants will be guided through meditations that set a tone of positivity and gratitude, awareness and focus. Easy. Limited to 15 participants.
Hike along Lake Shore Road, Forest Drive, Bridge Road, and Huguenot Drive. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Please join Naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we observe the behavior of our local avian residents and track their winter survival strategies. 1-2 miles. Easy pace.
This class combines gentle stretches with guided relaxation to leave you feeling restored. Easy. Limited to 15 participants.
Brisk morning hike to Sky Top via Huguenot Drive and Sky Top Road. 3 miles. Sneakers or hiking boots required. Ages 7 and up.
Tone and trim your physique with this full-body resistance training workout.This class is methodical, precise and taught to all levels. Strenuous. Session limited to 15 participants.
Increases your energy level and improves your health also harmonizes mind and body. A combination of breath control and stretching exercises. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Enjoy this classic Peanuts film with complimentary movie treats. Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, attempt to
Nearly our national symbol, we’ll wander forest and field looking for tracks of this highly aware local resident. With Naturalist Michael Ridolfo. 2 miles. Easy Pace.
Limit 30. Sign up required-no earlier than 24 hours in advance. Please call 845-256-2186 to sign up. No late admittance. Ages 13 and up. Closed-toe shoes and masks required.
Come and enjoy magician Anthony Salazar! See his amazing illusions choreographed to high-energy music; a carefully blended combination of magic, comedy, dance, and audience participation that will leave you breathless.
Available to all ages and abilities. Please check in with the Pavilion Skate Shop for skating at ext. 2775. No locker storage available, please limit personal belongings to what you
Marvel at his mastery as Bryson Lang performs captivating routines, mixing audience participation with comedy, ball bouncing, and spinning, juggling, giant balls, improv, glow-in-the-dark objects, and always a few surprises.
Join Mohonk’s Naturalist Michael Ridolfo for a fascinating overview of birds, mammals, plants, geology, native culture. 2 miles. Moderate pace.
Join a member of the Mohonk Staff for a brief history of the Mountain House. Great for first time guests!
Rated PG-13, 2 hours 26 minutes. 2022. Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, Biosyn operatives attempt to track down Maisie Lockwood, while Dr Ellie Sattler investigates a genetically
Join naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we glide along forest paths with our senses expanded to their fullest, moving with the least disturbance possible, while attuning to nature’s subtle patterns. 2
Take a tour of the mountain on wheels! $35 mt. bike or $75 for an E-bike & helmet rental fee. Arrive 15 minutes early for fitting. Ages 16 and up.
The New Paltz School of Ballet will transport you into a magical world of dancing dolls, fabulous flowers, and sparkling snowflakes with selected scenes from the time-honored classic, The Nutcracker.
Borrowing from a variety of methods and teachers, participants will be guided through meditations that set a tone of positivity and gratitude, awareness and focus. Easy. Limited to 15 participants.
Rated PG-13. 1 hour 59 minutes, 1963. A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre
We’ll begin the day with some clear print identification and move into tracking of situations, moments in time, and even ourselves. 1 mile, easy pace, all are welcome.
Experience the peace of guided meditation with easy-to-learn stress-reducing techniques to bring harmony and peace within. Easy. Limited to 15 participants. No late admittance.
With 15 Broadway shows between them, Cris Groenendaal and Sue Anderson have put together an eclectic set of seasonal songs---some traditional, some folk, and some from the world of Broadway!
Learn how moving efficiently in nature helps to pattern our brains for expanded awareness and our bodies for balance, agility, and strength. 1 mile, easy pace, all are welcome.
Increases your energy level and improves your health also harmonizes mind and body. A combination of breath control and stretching exercises. Moderate. Limited to 15 participants.
Join the founding editor of People.com Stephen M. Silverman, as he tells of the turning points that made the Catskills vital to the development of America.
With the elements of nature as our guides we’ll learn how to navigate effectively without map, compass, or electronics.
Plunge into peace with a dip in Lake Mohonk for the benefits of cold therapy, followed by a warming Yoga/Movement class to stimulate circulation and loosen the body. Advanced sign
Rated PG, 1 hour 34 minutes. 2012. Sean Anderson partners with his mom's husband on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical
Learn not only who is vocalizing, but ask the question of why and what this can teach us about ourselves, and our relations with the natural world. 1 mile, easy
Create a festive colorful ornament or door knob hanger. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Increase your range of motion and flexibility with this gentle, 30 minute full body stretching class. Easy. Class is limited to 15 participants.
Clearing the Mind…Calming the Body… - Learning to bring mindfulness into “real life” with Nina Smiley. Easy. Limited to 15 participants. No late admittance.
Rated PG-13. Running time 2 hours 8 minutes, 2016. While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations
Who’s toughing it out for the winter? Learn about the survival strategies of the local songbirds with naturalist Michael Ridolfo 2 miles. Easy pace.
Join us for a guided outdoor activity that will be posted at the Central Stairs Bulletin Board by 9:00 a.m daily.
The New Paltz School of Ballet will transport you into a magical world of dancing dolls, fabulous flowers, and sparkling snowflakes with selected scenes from the time-honored classic, The Nutcracker.
Please review our Weekly Activity Schedule for the specific activities we are offering on your desired day.
Sample activities are representative of the activities available at Mohonk. We offer a variety of opportunities to entertain and engage our guests, with new adventures occurring often. We do not guarantee that every activity listed below will be scheduled.
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