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as well as the Art of Chocolate, Just for Couples,<br />
Jazz on the Mountain or a Scottish Weekend,<br />
among others, many where children are invited<br />
to stay free. And speaking of the kids, there’s lots<br />
to keep them occupied, too, from storytelling to<br />
magic to mime while you and yours explore the<br />
grounds or simply unwind. Take afternoon tea<br />
and cookies, also included in the room price, as<br />
is nightly entertainment like movies, music or<br />
dancing. You can get a more reasonable rate, as<br />
well as little less maddening crowd, by staying<br />
from Sunday into Monday as we did, and prices<br />
also drop during the week if you feel like playing<br />
hooky from your life.<br />
Relaxing Body, Mind,<br />
Spirit at the Spa<br />
The Old-World charm of Mohonk has been<br />
given a modern-day spin at the recently opened<br />
Spa. There, you can find your own perfect balance<br />
of activity, rest, and play. They offer up<br />
yoga, Pilates, Qigong, aerobics and water classes,<br />
as well as a full menu of services and signature<br />
treatments. While in the Spa you can relax in<br />
the solarium or near the stone fireplace, take<br />
a dip in the indoor heated swimming pool, or<br />
if you’re visiting in the warmer months, in the<br />
outdoor heated mineral pool. The Spa also houses<br />
a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, steam and<br />
sauna rooms, The Elixir Bar, and offers a variety<br />
of teas, sports drinks and snacks. Complete the<br />
untangling of physical, mental and spiritual knots<br />
with an Energy Balancing Massage, Stress-Buster<br />
Back Therapy, Cedars Exfoliating Body Glow or an<br />
Herbal Rejuvenation Ritual before your return to<br />
the real world.<br />
The Gift Shop:<br />
Something for Everyone<br />
The Mohonk Gift Shop on the ground floor<br />
is over 100 years old and combines turn-of-thecentury<br />
charm with modern-day flair. Visit the<br />
Victorian-style Soda Fountain and enjoy an oldfashioned<br />
egg cream. Opposite the Soda Fountain<br />
is a gourmet food section feauturing treats such<br />
as homemade local chocolates, fine aged Antico<br />
Mercante balsamic vinegars and infused oils.<br />
Once sustained, wander the rest of the store,<br />
which offers a distinctive selection of keepsake<br />
treasures for you or your family, friends, and coworkers.<br />
Thumb through books from regional and international<br />
best-selling authors, pick up comfy logo<br />
sweatshirts for taking it easy as well as fine linens<br />
by Margaret O’Leary. Choose a soothing Baudelaire<br />
soap from bath/spa section or a Luminary luxury<br />
boxed candle from the candle boutique.<br />
The Fine Art of Observing Nature<br />
The beauty of Mohonk’s grounds can’t be overstated,<br />
and a visit must include a stroll through<br />
the gardens, a cornerstone of Mohonk since the<br />
land was purchased in 1869. Landscaped impeccably,<br />
their focus is grounded in mid-19th century<br />
picturesque influence.<br />
The original design has been maintained<br />
through the years as the gardens have matured<br />
and evolved. Guests can enjoy large masses of<br />
flowering annuals, perennials, and tropical plants,<br />
set against magnificent vistas and views. Walk<br />
through The Mohonk Greenhouse and inhale<br />
the bouquet of orchids, begonias, and fuchsias.<br />
You’ll also find splendid gardens throughout the<br />
grounds, including ornamental grasses, herb collections,<br />
peonies, rock gardens, container gardens,<br />
and a butterfly garden.<br />
A scenic, easy trip by car, train or bus from most<br />
any location in the Northeast, Mohonk Mountain<br />
House is located in the heart of the Hudson<br />
Valley’s Catskill region. Amtrak trains arrive and<br />
depart from Poughkeepsie, and Adirondack<br />
Trailways provides bus services to New Paltz. If air<br />
travel is your method of transportation, Stewart<br />
International Airport in Newburgh is 25 miles<br />
from the Mountain House, Albany Airport 70<br />
miles out, and the New York City area airports<br />
are less than 100 miles away. Mohonk will even<br />
provide transfer service from area airports, bus or<br />
train stations, prices available upon request. Y V C<br />
About the Writer<br />
Josh Max is a Manhattan based freelance writer and<br />
musician. www.TheMaxes.com<br />
JMaxOutfit@yahoo.com<br />
The Gardens<br />
A cornerstone of Mohonk since the land was purchased<br />
in 1869<br />
Information<br />
Mohonk Mountain House, Lake Mohonk,<br />
New Paltz, NY www.mohonk.com<br />
reservations: 800-772-6646<br />
YACHT VACATIONS & CHARTERS<br />
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