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karacg
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Mohonk Mountain Lodge
Going tomorrow for lunch with mom & sis (mom went on part of her honeymoon there about 55 years ago!).
Anything I should know? Anything fun, nice to do there besides eat lunch??
TIA/.
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Posted 8/21/07 10:41 PM  |
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Jessica
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
mohonk mountain house up in new paltz?
ive seen it from afar since ant has family there so i dont know anything but that the views are beautiful
also, if you take the thruway, you can hit up the outlets on the way there or back
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| Posted 8/21/07 10:42 PM |
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karacg
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
Good tip, thanks! Always up for a little shoppin'!
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| Posted 8/21/07 10:43 PM |
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evenedan
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
Mohonk Mountain House has beautiful grounds, nice hiking trails and a good spa (I got one of the best massages EVER there). The lake is pretty to row across as well. Or you can just sit in a rocker on one of the porches and relax.
My least favorite thing about Mohonk is the food. But the atmosphere more than makes up for it.
Have fun!
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| Posted 8/21/07 10:46 PM |
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MrsT
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
Posted by evenedan
Mohonk Mountain House has beautiful grounds, nice hiking trails and a good spa (I got one of the best massages EVER there). The lake is pretty to row across as well. Or you can just sit in a rocker on one of the porches and relax.
My least favorite thing about Mohonk is the food. But the atmosphere more than makes up for it.
Have fun!
Good tips. Our next work event is at Mohonk (about 2 hours from me) and I was debating going.
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| Posted 8/21/07 10:56 PM |
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familyof4
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
I was there about 10 years ago. . . and I am going back in November.
Beautiful place, beautiful grounds. . .and one last thing. . it's rumored to be haunted.
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| Posted 8/21/07 11:16 PM |
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
I was just there Monday for the 2nd time.
I agree with even eden, the food is so-so, but the views are gorgeous.
The skytop walk is a little steep, but there is a tower at the top that goes up a few flights of stairs & there are great views, and it feels like such an accomplishment, even though its only about a mile walk.
Get a trail map when you get there & check the activities board. Sometimes they have guided nature walks & things.
The town also seemed cute, but we didn't stop there.
There is a $10 fee for the boats, and I think $25 for the pool. I'm not sure if the beach is open to day guests, but it will be cold tomorrow.
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| Posted 8/21/07 11:59 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
Your driving all the way to New Paltz for lunch?? WOW...
Its the most beautiful place...but its really for hiking...
The waterfalls are amazing in the woods.
I used to go hiking there all the time.
The Lodge is not relaly a "lodge" , its HUGE, the food is not too bad and the views incredible.
I love that place soooo much.
I dreamt of getting married there but it costs a trillion dollars....
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:01 AM |
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tourist
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
Posted by dm24angel
I dreamt of getting married there but it costs a trillion dollars....
I can imagine! Even to stay for one night is like $500. 
(I was there just for the day both times. It's about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Manhattan)
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:04 AM |
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Kissy331
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
We were up there last year on business for my DH. The place is gorgeous but you have to get use to the quiet. Since you are not staying there, you won't truly have to worry about the no TV thing.
The views are spectacular! I found sitting on the rocking chair by the lake was very relaxing. The food was so-so but definately enjoyable...
Have fun!
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| Posted 8/22/07 7:03 AM |
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freckles
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
I went to school in New Paltz and Mohonk is definitely worth seeing. There is a lot of hiking and great scenery for taking pictures.
And the town has great restaurants and shops in case you feel like stopping off on the way there or the way home.
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| Posted 8/22/07 11:37 AM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
Message edited 8/22/2007 12:12:06 PM.
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| Posted 8/22/07 11:54 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
Posted by freckles
I went to school in New Paltz and Mohonk is definitely worth seeing. There is a lot of hiking and great scenery for taking pictures.
And the town has great restaurants and shops in case you feel like stopping off on the way there or the way home.
ditto  i loved hiking at mohonk! i also went to dinner there once and the food was amazing.
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:16 PM |
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karacg
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Re: Mohonk Mountain Lodge
Thanks ladies.
Well we hit tons of traffic (roadwork) on the way up - 3 hours.
Lunch - which was a bufett, it was OK but for $50 a person you would expect more.
Then we walked through the gardens - mom is pushing 80, and DD is only 10 weeks so we had a stroller, making movement limited.
Sat on a bench watching boaters.
Rocked on the porch and had nice talks.
Drive home -- more traffic, 3 hours door to door (had to drop off mom & sis too).
The grounds are sooo beautiful. I want to go in the fall with DH and DD, and stay overnight.
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