Our trip to Mohonk Mountain House. Click here to see the pics

About Mohonk Mountain House

Treat yourself to the magnificent enchantment of Mohonk Mountain House. Built on the deep-blue waters of Lake Mohonk in 1869, this grand 251-room Victorian castle is one of America's oldest family-owned resorts. Discover thousands of acres of pristine forest and winding trails, just 90 minutes north of New York City. As a distinguished favorite among Hudson Valley hotel resorts, Mohonk offers access to 85 miles of hiking trails, tennis, midweek golf, lake swimming, boating, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, children's programs, and so much more – for an all-inclusive room rate.* Weekend golf, horseback riding, carriage rides, and spa services are also available. Come relax in our beautifully appointed Hudson Valley accommodations, and experience rejuvenation of body, mind, and spirit in an incomparable setting:

• Six miles west of New Paltz and the New York State Thruway
• 25 miles from Stewart International Airport in Newburgh
• 80 miles from Albany International Airport
• 90 minutes from Manhattan along a scenic highway route

Landmark Features Of This Hudson Valley Hotel Resort…

Mohonk – or “lake in the sky” – is a sparkling wonder, tucked away at the top of the Shawangunk Ridge. Rock formations rise majestically above the water, framing our enchanting, 251-room Victorian castle. The sight of this sprawling architectural wonder never fails to thrill its visitors. Explore our unspoiled Hudson Valley hotel and mountaintop resort – a famed destination for over 130 years. Tour our award-winning Show Gardens, or lose yourself in our Victorian Maze. Challenge your partner to a tennis match on red-clay and Har-Tru courts. Fish, boat, swim, or just kick back on Lake Mohonk. Just a few hallmark features of our Hudson Valley resort include:

• A variety of guestroom options, from elegant rooms in our Victorian Towers to charming guest cottages
• 107-year-old Scottish golf course, a historic landmark course, fashioned in the old-links tradition of St. Andrews
• 85 miles of hiking trails, ideal for hiking alone or in a guided group
• Award-winning Gardens and Victorian Maze, reflecting French, Italian, and mid-19th century English landscaping
• 18,000-square-foot Skating Pavilion, offering ice skating on a spectacular refrigerated rink
• Mountain Lake Conference House, accommodating groups of 10 to 350 attendees
• Unique theme programs, designed to enlighten and entertain, with topics ranging from music to nature to mystery
• Nightly entertainment, including such enjoyable activities as movies, nature shows, campfires with s’mores, dancing and much more
• The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House, opening in the summer of 2005, with an indoor pool, expanded Fitness Center, yoga/motion room, and a full-service spa