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Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

01/05/2015 by The Mama Maven

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven A few weeks ago, my best girlfriends proposed a night away and some spa time. I was in! But we had to find a place to go.

Requirements were:

  • The drive had to be reasonable (2-4 hours MAX)
  • Spa services
  • Good food
  • It had to be somewhat luxe (I’m not the rustic, bare bones type, despite over 20 years at Surprise Lake Camp).

 

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We decided on the Mohonk Mountain House, which is located in New Paltz, NY (around 90 miles from Manhattan). And it was the perfect choice.

Check out my video tour.

Getting There: Super easy, we drove up and was there within 2 hours. It’s right outside New Paltz (literally hang a right – right after you go through town). There is security going onto the grounds, so make sure you know who the room is booked under. You can purchase a day pass if you want to hike and do some of the activities.

The Rooms: The room we stayed in was comfy and cute. Since the Mohonk Mountain House was built in 1845 and has really been preserved, expect that it’s going to have older touches. If you want a TV in your room, you are going to have to order it ahead of it, it doesn’t come standard. Since I had my iPhone, iPad, and laptop, we didn’t need a television anyway.

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Though, with all of the activities, you won’t be spending that much time up in your room anyway. But there is free wifi and the connection was excellent.

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

 

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

The bathroom was spotless and gleaming white (which appealed to me, since spotless bathrooms make me really pleased).

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Spa: The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House is world class. There are so many services offered – from facials, to massages, to pedicures and manicures.

It’s gorgeous with a veranda, a solarium, and a mineral pool. There’s also a gym and a dedicated class room (where we took an energizing fitness class on Saturday afternoon and then a yoga class on Sunday morning).

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

The large indoor pool (and the gym) are located right downstairs from the Spa. You can access the gym and pool without a spa appointment. There are lockers and one of those cool swimsuit drying machines. It was very warm in the pool area — if you feel like sitting by the pool, you’ll be more comfortable in a bathing suit or shorts and tee. We took two fitness classes during our visit to Mohonk Mountain House, but didn’t get into the indoor pool.


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There was a room full of treadmills and bikes, if you wanted to get a workout in.


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You’ll need a day pass ($25 per person) for use of steam, sauna, verandas, and mineral pool – unless you have a spa treatment booked that day). Bathing suits are required for use of the outdoor heated mineral pool.Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

Smartphones and tablets are not allowed in the spa areas (so you can really relax). Go old school and bring a book if you want to read during or after your treatments. The Solarium is a great place to relax and sip the complimentary tea.

We took a dip in the mineral pool before our spa services. It was amazing. Afterwards, we separated for our spa services. I got a wonderful pedicure and manicure. I was very impressed and my technician was a sweetheart. While I soaked my tootsies, I was served a plate of grapes and an apple drink to flush out toxins.

The Food: You get a choice of a sit down dinner or a buffet (select before you arrive). For each night that you stay, you are allowed 3 meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You are allowed to come as early as you like to the resort to enjoy the grounds and activities. You can choose whether or not to use your lunch meal the day you arrive or the next day (before you leave). We chose to grab lunch at rest stop on the NY Thruway and enjoyed a sit down dinner that night, breakfast the next morning, and then lunch before we left.

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The Downstairs Dining Room

The sit down dinner was really spectacular. One of my friends is lactose intolerant and I have a lactose sensitivity (I’m fine with most cheeses, but milk/cream in certain things like soups or coffee will get me sick. I also can’t have ice cream).

The menu that we had let us know what dish had dairy, nuts, shellfish in it. It even said which dishes were vegetarian and which were vegan. Our server was able to tell us what dishes were dairy free and which wasn’t. My friend felt better that the servers knew what was in the dishes so she could make sure she could eat and not get sick.

After dinner, we walked around for a little while. There was a band in one of the rooms, but we decided to go upstairs and relax in our room.

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

The main dining room (buffet style)

The next day, we had breakfast and then lunch (it was officially brunch) in the buffet style.

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

Every dish at the breakfast and brunch was clearly marked to show allergens.

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

However, there were a lot of dishes with dairy that were served (both of us steered clear of the cheese plates).

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

 One of my favorite items at their buffet was the shrimp cocktail (served at the brunch). Delicious!

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Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

There’s an omelette bar and waffle bar at both breakfast and brunch.

 

The desserts served during brunch were scrumptious.

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

I had to sample several (for research purposes, of course).

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

After brunch, we did a little walking before we left.

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

 

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

 

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

 

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

Yes, there’s a ice skating rink!

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

 

Activities: There are so many activities and events at Mohonk. Click here to see the daily schedules.

 

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

For families — there is babysitting and a kids club available (for kids 2-12). Here is a sample day’s schedule.

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

Weekend Getaway: Mohonk Mountain House | The Mama Maven Blog | #familytravel #kids #NY via @themamamaven

All in all, Mohonk Mountain House was perfect for our girls weekend away. We enjoyed the two classes we took, our spa services, mineral pool dip, walk, and delicious meals.

Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561

http://www.mohonk.com
http://www.mohonk.com/spa

Thank you to the Mohonk Mountain House for having us for the night. I received a discount on my stay.

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  1. Anna says

    01/13/2015 at 8:44 AM

    Sounds fabulous!

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  2. Debby says

    01/08/2015 at 5:45 PM

    I’m ready, I’ve visited many times but only as a day guest, would love to stay over and enjoy the spa !

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  3. Ann Turpin says

    01/08/2015 at 3:53 PM

    My favorite place in the whole world. The Smiley family had a wonderful vision and they continue to uphold it to this day.

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  4. Leanne says

    01/08/2015 at 12:56 PM

    This is just what the Doctor ordered for my Sister and I! Thanks for sharing and what a thorough review!

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  5. Marie says

    01/08/2015 at 12:25 PM

    I have been there and it is beyond awesome. My daughter use to work there. It is so beautiful and peaceful there.

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  6. Kerri says

    01/05/2015 at 10:25 PM

    I have heard such amazing things about Mohonk. So many of my friends have gone and told me what a great getaway it is. I would love to go up for a family getaway.

    Reply
  7. Lyla Gleason says

    01/05/2015 at 9:56 AM

    Looks like a great getaway!

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  1. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Catching Up on The Present Like Kimmy Schmidt - The Mama Maven Blog says:
    03/24/2017 at 9:35 PM

    […] While I worked from 9-6, I had 8-9 AM and 6-7 PM to myself as I commuted back and forth to Manhattan. I read e-books and played “Scramble”.  Luckily my husband had a lighter work schedule this summer and he took over a lot of parenting duties. In the fall, our babysitter was able to cover more hours as my husband went to work at a different location for his company. While I like working, it was good to know that things were taken care of at home. It sparked more things in me — like a thirst for time with friends. I had a girls’ weekend getaway with my friends up at Mohonk Mountain House (review here: https://www.themamamaven.com/2015/01/05/weekend-getaway-mohonk-mountain-house-new-paltz-ny/). […]

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