Activities Schedule

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of activity. This list represents the core activities offered, and offerings may change without notice.

For recreational activities, please dial 845-256-2186 or ext. 2186 from any Mountain House phone.

Animal Winter Survival Strategies
Winter is upon us. We all know that some animals hibernate and others don’t. Join Naturalist Michael as we learn about who, where, when and why. 2 miles. Moderate pace.

Awareness Walk
Join naturalist Michael 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 miles. Easy pace.

Bird Walk: Winter Residents
Who’s toughing it out for the winter? Learn about the survival strategies of the local songbirds with naturalist Michael. 2 miles. Moderate pace.

Black Bear: The Big Sleep
Join naturalist Michael as we wander the forest edges and learn about the survival strategy of this elusive and enigmatic omnivore. 2 miles easy pace.

Eagle Cliff Chronicle
Join Naturalist Michael as we hike around Eagle Cliff and observe all of its splendid diversity from its astounding geology to its deep forests and lofty views. 2 miles. Moderate Pace.

Early Morning Nature Walk
Join us at 7:30am daily for an early morning walk as we explore and embrace nature. 2 miles. Moderate pace.

Glacier Tracking
The last glacier left about 14,000 years ago but its footprints remain. We’ll hike around the lake to find glacial evidence with naturalist Michael. 2 miles. Moderate pace. Occasional rough paths, weather permitting.

Kubb “Viking Chess”
Kubb is a classic Scandinavian lawn game that uses throwing skills and defense mastery. This event will take place outside, please dress appropriately. Each group will have their own game.

Mohonk Geology Tour
Join naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we explore the structure and mysteries of the local geology. 2 miles. Moderate pace.

Native American Journey
Learn how our predecessors thrived in this rich and diverse landscape with Mohonk’s naturalist Michael. 1 mile. Easy pace.

Predator and Prey
Please join naturalist Michael as we learn about this ancient relationship and its effect on the habitats in which the animals live. 2 miles. Moderate pace. Ages 7 and up. Please check main bulletin board for possible snowshoe pick up.

Sky Top Nature Hike
Please join naturalist Michael for this beautiful and informative hike, rich with cultural and natural history and astounding views – if the weather allows. 2 miles. Moderate pace. Some steep terrain.

Tracking: Reading the Morning Paper
A slow stroll along forest and field to read the tracks and signs that the local animals left the previous night. With naturalist Michael. 1 mile. Easy pace.

Tracking the Forest Edge
Join Naturalist Michael for this informative journey of observation of the history of the local woodlands. 2 miles. Moderate pace.

Tracking and Wildlife Observation
Read the tracks and signs that all animals leave behind as we explore woodland paths and forest edges with Naturalist Michael. 1 mile. Moderate pace.

Winter Activity
Join us at 10am & 2pm daily for an outdoor activity that will be posted at the Central Stairs Bulletin Board by 9am daily.

Wellness & fitness sessions are for guests ages 16 and older. Capacity is limited to nine participants per session unless otherwise stated, and sign up is allowed up to 24 hours in advance. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to the start of classes. In consideration of other guests, please note there is no admittance once classes are 10 minutes into the session and no late admittance to meditation classes. These sessions represent the core classes offered, and offerings may change without notice.

For wellness & fitness sessions, please dial 845-256-2739 or ext. 2739 from any Mountain House phone.

Calming Yoga
A blend of gentle flowing Yoga poses to relax and restore your body and mind. Easy.

Chinese Yoga
Increases your energy level and improves your health also harmonizes mind and body. A combination of breath control and stretching exercises. Moderate.

Clear Mind, Calm Heart Meditation
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 12 participants.

Core & More
This class aims to strengthen core musculature promoting good posture and proper movement patterns. Moderate.

Get Ur Groove On
A class for Dance Exploration and Fitness. We will use movement concepts such as direction, speed, and timing, in a dance exploration. To finish, we’ll rock out in a fun dance party way! Moderate.

Meditation
Experience the peace of guided meditation with easy-to-learn stress-reducing techniques to bring harmony and peace within. Easy.

Mindfulness in Minutes
Learn simple techniques that will bring the benefits of mindfulness into your life. Discover how to reduce stress and enhance optimal wellness, one moment at a time. Easy.

Mosaic Barre
Utilizing techniques from yoga, Pilates, and Barre programs, this class offers a full body workout where the focus is on strengthening and elongating muscles while improving postural alignment. Moderate.

Mobility Workshop
This class is aimed at improving strength, flexibility, and balance. We will explore a variety of functional movement patterns through playful, restorative exercises. Moderate.

Pilates
A form of exercise which emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. Moderate.

Qi Gong and Qi Gong Inspiration
Learn the ancient form of meditative exercises to restore and balance the natural flow of life energy. Through flowing exercises, standing postures and a quiet mind, you will start the journey of self-healing and emotional regulation. Moderate.

Relaxation Meditation
A breathing meditation based on the rhythms of nature. Easy.

Singing Bowl Meditation
Enjoy the peace of guided meditation with easy to learn stress reducing techniques to bring harmony and peace within. Easy.

Stability Ball Training
Try ball training that increases core strength and stability while providing a total body workout. This class will utilize free weights. Moderate.

Strength & Balance Yoga
This class will focus on improving balance through core and lower musculature strengthening asanas. Opening with mat work, ease into balancing asanas by working through postures designed to strengthen standing muscles and abdomen. Moderate.

Stretch & Breathe Gentle Yoga
Ease into your morning with a 15-minute meditation, and then move into a 30-minute gentle yoga flow to stretch and open the body. Easy.

Stretch & Relax
This class combines gentle stretches with guided relaxation to leave you feeling restored. Use your breath to help you balance the mind and body. Easy.

Stretch & Stabilize
This class focuses on precise movements designed to isolate and strengthen the small muscles that surround and support the joints. Each strengthening exercise is followed with a targeted stretch. Moderate.

Tai Chi for Neck & Back
Combine body movements from Yang, Sun, and Wu traditions to strengthen and prevent neck and back pain. Moderate.

Tai Chi Stretch
Adapting movements borrowed from several Tai Chi/Qi Gong traditions, this class emphasizes releasing tension bound joints and connective tissues. Moderate.

Total Body Conditioning
Circuit training that is a unique blend of calisthenics, strength and endurance, which can be accomplished with either body-weight or equipment. Moderate.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga
A dynamic, moving meditation syncing breath and movement in a continuous flow. The focus will be on mindfulness, stability, and alignment and encourage finding a personal balance between effort and ease. Moderate.

For recreational activities, please dial 845-256-2186 or ext. 2186 from any Mountain House phone.

Afternoon Tea & Cookies
A Mohonk Classic! At 4pm every day in the Lake Lounge, we serve hot tea and tasty cookies. Available to all ages.

Campfire with Roasted Marshmallows
Enjoy the warmth and crackle of the fire pits while toasting a delicious marshmallow. Available to all ages.

Evening Bingo
Winner winner chicken dinner! Join our Activities Staff during evening hours on select days for several rounds of this classic game.

Indoor Archery & Indoor Family Archery
Learn how to quiet your mind and focus your aim with this ancient art of awareness, precision, and survival. Limit 16 participants. Regular indoor archery: ages 13 and up. Indoor family archery: ages 7 and up.

Open Skate
Join us for daily Open Skate sessions in our open-air Ice Skating Pavilion. Glide across the ice hand-in-hand, or help your little ones become more comfortable with our ice chairs for balance. In between skating sessions, warm up with a hot chocolate in front of our impressive 39-foot-tall stone fireplace. Available to all ages and abilities.

Trivia Night
Join us for five rounds of family friendly trivia and a night of laughs. Available to all ages .

Winter Activity
Join us at 10am & 2pm daily for an outdoor activity that will be posted at the Central Stairs Bulletin Board by 9am daily. Ages 7 and up unless otherwise stated.

For recreational activities, please dial 845-256-2186 or ext. 2186 from any Mountain House phone.

Wine/Beer Tastings – View activities schedule for select dates
Join us as we explore some amazing adult beverages with both our team and local partners. Must be 21 or older.

Afternoon Tea & Cookies
A Mohonk Classic! At 4pm every day in the Lake Lounge, we serve hot tea and tasty cookies. Available to all ages.

Campfire with Roasted Marshmallows
Enjoy the warmth and crackle of the fire pits while toasting a delicious marshmallow. Available to all ages.

Evening Bingo
Winner winner chicken dinner! Join our Activities Staff during evening hours for several rounds of this classic game.

Evening Lecture
Join us in the evening as we present a popular lecturer.

Evening Movie
Grab your popcorn and drink and settle in for a popular movie every evening. Check Main Bulletin after 5pm for daily movie selection and location.

Trivia Night
Join us for five rounds of family friendly trivia and a night of laughs.