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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.
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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
New Paltz, NY
2 nights
From ~USD $200/person — confirm at mohonk.com
See the sanctuary
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
New Paltz Mohonk Mountain House: spa, castle resort lodging, and book-direct hospitality.
Experience highlights
What a stay here actually feels like.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The setting
Spaces, views, and surroundings at Mohonk Mountain House.
Your journey
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About
About this getaway
Mohonk Mountain House is a historic mountain resort near New Paltz, New York. Guests come for spa days, trail access, and a quieter overnight than a busy highway motel corridor.
Public materials highlight contact through mohonkvacations@mohonk.com.
Guests book direct. MindReach does not take bookings or commission.
Albert Smiley, a Quaker, purchased the Mohonk property in 1869 for $28,000 — 280 acres of Shawangunk ridge with a small inn and a lake so clear that it looked painted. His vision was a retreat that combined nature, spiritual reflection, and physical activity in a setting of exceptional beauty — a vision that was progressive in 1869 and has only become more relevant since.
Packages & pricing
Rates and availability from the property's official booking page.
All-Inclusive Stay (per room, 2 guests)
Victorian room or suite with 3 daily meals, afternoon tea, and full trail, lake, and resort facility access.
Check dates & bookDay Visit Package
From ~USD $200/person — confirm at mohonk.com
Day use of trails, grounds, lunch and dinner, and select resort facilities.
Check dates & bookPlan your trip
Availability notes
- • Autumn foliage weekends (October) book months ahead — peak in late October.
- • Summer holiday weekends fill well in advance.
- • January–March offers the best availability and winter sports programming.
Accommodation
- Victorian castle rooms (various sizes, lake and mountain views)
- Garden wing rooms
- Cottage accommodations adjacent to the main castle
- Spa rooms with premium spa access
Location & travel
- Getting there
- 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.
Policies
- Minimum stay
- 2-night minimum on weekends typical — confirm at mohonk.com.
- Cancellation
- See mohonk.com for current cancellation and deposit terms.
- Children
- Families welcome. Children's programming and rates available — confirm when booking.
Good to know
- Languages
- English
- Payment
- Credit Card
Contact & book
Reach the retreat directly or reserve online
FAQ
Good to know
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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