New Paltz, NY
Mohonk Mountain House
1869 Victorian castle above a glacial lake in the Shawangunks: 85 miles of trails, world-class climbing, and 150 years of Quaker-rooted mountain hospitality 90 miles from Manhattan
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01 - Arrive
The place itself
02 - Feel
Why it is different
Victorian castle above the lake
The turreted 1869 stone castle above Mohonk Lake — a National Historic Landmark and one of the most photographed buildings in the northeastern United States.
Shawangunk trail network
85 miles of hiking trails through quartz conglomerate ridge country — from easy lake-level walks to Sky Top Tower summit views across the Hudson Valley.
Glacial Mohonk Lake
The crystalline lake at the resort's centre — swimming, canoeing, and simply sitting at the edge of it watching the castle reflect are equally valid activities.
Victorian formal garden
The 7-acre National Register garden — one of the finest Victorian formal gardens surviving in the USA, maintained continuously since the 1880s.
03 - Live here
How the days go
- 1
Drive up Mountain Rest Road
The final mile of road ascends through Shawangunk forest to the castle gate — the Victorian turreted skyline appears, with the lake below and ridge above.
- 2
Mohonk Lake walk
The easy lake loop in the first hour — the crystalline glacial lake, the castle reflected in it, the ridge rising immediately behind. The orientation walk that sets the register.
- 3
Sky Top Tower hike
1.5-hour loop to the 1923 stone tower above the castle — views to the Catskills, Adirondacks, Hudson Valley, and on clear days Connecticut. The defining Mohonk view.
- 4
Victorian dining room
Dinner in the great lake-view dining room with the Victorian chandelier overhead and the evening light on the Shawangunk ridge outside.
- 5
Spa mineral bath
The Mohonk Spa's mineral bath and treatment program — a modern wellness facility in a Victorian setting with ridge and lake views.
04 - Stay
Ways to stay
All-Inclusive Stay (per room, 2 guests)
From ~USD $700/room/night — confirm at mohonk.com
Victorian room or suite with 3 daily meals, afternoon tea, and full trail, lake, and resort facility access.
Book this packageDay Visit Package
From ~USD $200/person — confirm at mohonk.com
Day use of trails, grounds, lunch and dinner, and select resort facilities.
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05 - Know
Before you go
Mohonk Mountain House is at 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561. From NYC: I-87 North to Exit 18 (New Paltz), then Mountain Rest Road to the resort — approximately 90 miles / 1.5–2 hours. By bus: Short Line/Coach USA from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Paltz, then taxi or Mohonk shuttle. Ample parking on the estate.
Stay for
2-night minimum on weekends typical — confirm at mohonk.com.
Children
Families welcome. Children's programming and rates available — confirm when booking.
If plans change
See mohonk.com for current cancellation and deposit terms.
Where is Mohonk Mountain House?
In New Paltz, NY. Confirm directions with mohonkvacations@mohonk.com.
What lodging is offered?
Public materials highlight lodge or resort lodging for travellers seeking a quieter getaway than a busy hotel strip.
How do I book?
Email mohonkvacations@mohonk.com. MindReach does not take the booking.
Does MindReach take a commission?
No. Guests book direct with Mohonk Mountain House.
Is this a chain motel corridor stay?
Public positioning emphasizes distinctive resort or inn hospitality. Confirm room types with the property.
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06 - Go
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