Mohonk Info

About Mohonk

Mohonk, a National Historic Landmark, offers thousands of acres of unspoiled scenery, hiking, and nature walks.  Tucked away at the top of the Shawangunk Ridge is Lake Mohonk, a half-mile long, sixty-foot deep mountain lake. Rock formations rise majestically above the water, and the natural surroundings remain virtually untouched except for the northwest corner of the lake, where a sprawling Victorian castle stands guard.  Today Mohonk Mountain House stands at the heart of a magnificent twenty-four thousand acre nature preserve, located in the Hudson Valley region of New York State, only 90 miles north of New York City.  Mohonk has been owned and operated by members of the Smiley family since 1869.  The establishment of the resort as a healthful retreat, and the Smiley family’s conservationist interests, has had a significant influence on the architecture, flora, and fauna of Mohonk.  Seeing themselves not as owners of the land, but as caretakers, the Smileys have always sought to protect the area. 

In Mohonk’s continuing commitment to be “the same, only better,” Mohonk has begun construction of the Mohonk Spa and Fitness Center, a new 30,000-square-foot wing that will house a full-size fitness center and an indoor swimming pool, opening in late July.  The environmentally friendly new wing has been designed by The Saratoga Associates, designers of the award-winning Skating Pavilion.    There has also been a revitalization of the historic Brook Farm.  Using organic faming methods (including compost from the Mountain House) the farm produces squash, beans, cucumbers, carrots, greens, tomatoes and more for the Mohonk Kitchens to prepare for guests of the Mountain House. 

Lodging

To reserve a room, please call the Mohonk Mountain House directly at 800.772.6646 or 845.255.1000.  Be sure to mention that you are with the EGA Fall Retreat.

Room Share Notice

Attendees can coordinate and post requests for room sharing at the event at this electronic bulletin board.

Weather

September in New Paltz could see temperatures as high as the 70s during the day and as low as the 40s at night.  Pack for mild weather but bring layers for outdoors.

For up-to-date weather forecasts for New Paltz during our retreat, visit: www.weather.com. 

Dress

Dress is casual at this year's fall retreat.

Don’t forget your bathing suit if you want to swim.  The lake will be closed for swimming after Labor Day, however, there will be a pool in the new spa that is free to all guests!

Children

Mohonk offers a variety of activities for children and has a Children Stay Free program on specific dates.  Please visit www.mohonk.com to learn more.

Internet Access

There is free wireless internet available throughout the Mohonk site as well as in the guest rooms.  There is a small guest internet access room with three computers, which will be open during office hours.