(Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz NY. Since 1869)
You may be surprised find one of the resorts in New York is more of a Victorian Castle than a hotel. Located in the small town of New Paltz, New York. The historic Mohonk Mountain House has been run by 6 generations of the Smiley Family since 1869 and offers everything for every age, but because of it's seclusion, pricing and surreal beauty on it's immense property, the Mohonk is more of an idyllic Wellness Retreat or Destination Wedding than a family vacation.
Is the Mohonk Mountain House right for you?
- The Mohonk Mountain House located in New Paltz, Ny is definitively a luxury destination and absolutely worth every dime of what is probably a once in a lifetime surreal experience for most people
- Because of it's pricing, this exquisite property is most likely an experience for very special occasions and long weekend getaway for couples. But do not miss this, you would definitely regret
- I would recommend to treat yourselves to at least a 3 night stay, of which you will never forget, and then visit the rest of what New York's Hudson Valley has to offer. You will not be disappointed!
(Destination Wedding at the Mohonk)
What should you know about the Mohonk Mountain House?
- The Mohonk Mountain House is a National Historic Landmark and is very secluded: It is almost 90 miles from Ny City, 19 miles from the Poughskeepsie Train station, and about a 9 mile scenic drive from the nearest very small town of New Paltz, Ny.
- The property driveway from the last small service road to it's lodgings are one lane and one direction each, in and out, and are over 1 mile long themselves
- Lastly, if this was not secluded enough, the property sits on 40,000 pristine acres of mountainous wilderness
- Tip: Regardless of how you arrive into Upstate New York, because of the Mohonk's seclusion, you will need a car, and my best advice is to make a road trip of the entire beautiful Ny, Hudson Valley !
(Region of Mirror Lake & Lake Placid, Upstate Ny)
Are the amenities at the Mohonk Mountain House good?
- There are activities of every kind; from incredible spas, yoga, hiking, swimming, canoeing, archery, Horse Back and Carriage Riding, Art Classes to name only a few
(Mountain Top Yoga Classes at the Mohonk)
- In 2023, Mohonk Restaurants were ranked #2 Best Hotel Restaurants in the country, and all food is sourced from local farms within the Hudson Valley. You will find a variety of casual to formal dining among it's 8 venues plus In-room service
(Above: safe & gorgeous hiking trails and Below: the Test Kitchen at Mohonk Mountain House)
Things to do in Upstate Ny
The Hudson Valley of Ny, is big. These are only a few of it's treasures
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Estate
- Rockefeller Estate
- Vanderbilt Estate
- Olana State Historic Site
- Woodstock
(Franklin D. Roosevelt Estate, Hudson Valley Ny)
Currency and payment accepted in New York:
Obviously, N.Y. is in the U.S., and the U.S. dollar is accepted. The Mohonk Mountain House accepts all major credit cards, and has amazing gift shops which accept cash. As stated several times the Mohonk is very secluded, so a good mixture of cash and cards for your road trip would be advisable
(Room accommodation at the Mohonk)
Should I rent a car in the Hudson Valley?
- Yes, the Hudson Valley is very large, the Mohonk Resort is 90 miles of from NYC and requires additional scenic driving even if a commuter train is taken in to Poughkeepsie from NYC
(taken from hiking trail at Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz)
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