Remember Kellerman's resort in Dirty Dancing? Mohonk always reminds me of that. and author of The Three Minute Meditator, which is on its fifth edition in seven languages.
Wellness has been a priority at Mohonk since its beginning, as evidenced not only in the many healthy outdoor activities and the spa, which deserves the countless accolades and awards it's received, but also in the extensive mindfulness program developed by Nina Smiley, Ph.D. It's just all delivered in a warm, unpretentious, and welcoming way.
While the vibe and the decor are pleasingly old-fashioned - the rocking chairs, the fireplaces, the antique-style bedroom furniture - Mohonk has the modern amenities any sophisticated traveler would expect. Which is not to say things are frozen in time. In 1963, the Smiley family helped create Mohonk Preserve, the largest private nature preserve in New York State, with a mission to “preserve the beauty of the landscape and the integrity of the flora and fauna - with appropriate human use and enjoyment.” (An even quicker geography break: Mohonk Mountain House occupies 1,200 acres the surrounding Preserve another 6,500 acres.) In 1986, the resort was designated a National Historic Landmark, and a terrific spa wing was added in 2005. The resort's current 265-room look - the Victorian and Edwardian structure, those evocative turrets - was largely built between 18. Time for a quick history lesson: Mohonk was a ten-room tavern with 280 surrounding acres in 1869 when it was purchased by the Quaker couple Albert and Eliza Smiley, whose descendants still run the show, five generations later. I've packed bathing suits and snow boots - to while away a sunny afternoon on a rowboat, to wander through the forest up to the scenic lookout tower.īut let's not pretend I've made a special discovery here. I've been visiting on and off ever since - for year-round day hikes, for springtime company retreats (twice: my small team liked it so much we came back the next year with the whole company), for weekends with my husband, and once for Wonderful Weekend of Words, the annual word puzzle event hosted by the New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz (my husband was a speaker, and it was all as sweet and dorky as it sounds). "That? Mohonk," he answered, pretending he didn't know how impressed I'd be. Rounding a corner along the trail, I caught sight of a stately building perched alongside a lake below us, its grand mirror image reflected in the water. It was a scenic drive from Manhattan, and an even more scenic hike. I first discovered the resort inadvertently more than 20 years ago, when my boyfriend suggested we spend a crisp fall day hiking Mohonk Mountain. I can't even pretend to be unbiased about this place, so I won't even try. Travelers to New York State should be aware of all current travel advisories.
All photos courtesy of Mohonk Mountain House.Ĭovid-19 Notes: Mohonk Mountain House is open, with enhanced health and safety health protocols.
0 kommentar(er)
