Mohonk Mountain House

franksbride Posted: Feb 05, 2004 12:25 PM

Mohonk Mountain House

Has anyone ever been? What can ya tell me about it? I believe that meals are included...how is the food?

I'm thinking of surprising DH with a weekend trip here for his bday in July...

Anniegrl Posted: Feb 05, 2004 12:42 PM

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I've been there a couple of times with my family for Thanksgiving (a long time ago). I never stayed there overnight, but my parents have and they love it. It's a gorgeous place! HUGE! And there's lots of hiking to do, plus you can sit by the lake, go horseback riding...

franksbride Posted: Feb 05, 2004 12:55 PM

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Thanks Annie! From what I've seen of this place so far it really does look gorgeous!!!

wc0143 Posted: Feb 05, 2004 12:56 PM

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My father went there once for a three day conference recently. I also remember seeing a show about it on the travel channel maybe. It looks like a great place.

Chloegirl Posted: Feb 05, 2004 12:56 PM

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I have never been but am considering a trip up there this summer.

A friend of mine got engaged there. I hear its absolutely breathtaking and romantic.

Donna Posted: Feb 05, 2004 12:58 PM

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I've never been but have heard many good things. FH's aunt and uncle love it and always talk about different weekends that go on up there - (murder mystery, chocolate lovers, wine tasting, etc)

Also, I think that's where Miranda and Steve went for there honeymoon on Sex & the city.

franksbride Posted: Feb 05, 2004 12:59 PM

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Someone recommended this place to me when I got engaged...but I thought it was too far to travel to.

I am getting excited about booking this place...although it's a little on the expensive side.

But, we only live once and I really want to go here.

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Feb 05, 2004 01:01 PM

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I have been there a few times - my father's business collegues go fairly often.

Stephen King often goes there to write.

It is a nice place - I would recommend it

Anniegrl Posted: Feb 05, 2004 01:02 PM

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If I remember tonight, I'll scan some pictures for you

franksbride Posted: Feb 05, 2004 01:03 PM

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Oooh...that is very interesting!!!

Keep it coming girls!!!

This is getting me VERY excited!!!

franksbride Posted: Feb 05, 2004 01:04 PM

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Posted by Anniegrl

If I remember tonight, I'll scan some pictures for you

I would love you for that!!!

franksbride Posted: Feb 05, 2004 01:08 PM

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Posted by Chloegirl

I have never been but am considering a trip up there this summer.

A friend of mine got engaged there. I hear its absolutely breathtaking and romantic.

Chloegirl...I'm going at the end of July...maybe we'll be there at the same time!

yabbobay Posted: Feb 05, 2004 02:05 PM

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my sister and BIL go all the time...and love it...

just to let you know there is a dress code for dinner...when I told DH that he vetoed ever going there... my jeans and t-shirt tech geek!!!

OctGroom Posted: Feb 05, 2004 02:06 PM

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I saw it once featured on the Travel Channel on America's Great Hotels.. It's beautiful from what I saw on TV.

franksbride Posted: Feb 05, 2004 02:12 PM

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Posted by yabbobay

my sister and BIL go all the time...and love it...

just to let you know there is a dress code for dinner...when I told DH that he vetoed ever going there... my jeans and t-shirt tech geek!!!

Thanks for the tip...I hope that my DH won't mind!!! And, I'll make sure I pack him something nice to wear!!!

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Feb 05, 2004 02:36 PM

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i have been there and its beautiful. i think its cool to dress up for dinner every now and then

heidla Posted: Feb 05, 2004 02:40 PM

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I thought about having my wedding at Mohonk. It was just too far to travel. It looks beautiful!! If you go will you please post a reveiw?

franksbride Posted: Feb 05, 2004 02:43 PM

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Heidla...I will definitely post a review!!!

Kel Posted: Feb 05, 2004 02:56 PM

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This place is AWESOME!!

We love it .. it's a bit pricey .. but yes, meals are included .. even afternoon tea and cookies.

There is a dress code for dinner .. however .. we love getting room service and building fires in the fireplace .. then sitting out on the balcony.

There are miles of hiking, a lake to take paddle boats, canoes, row boats .. they have horseback riding ... just simply lots to do .. or not do.

There are no TVs or radios in the rooms .. this is a real getaway place.

Definitely .. if you go .. go to the Sky Tower .. this is an absolutely amazing view ... and a really nice hike.

As for the drive .. it's an easy drive .. I think we get there in just over 2 hours .. so totally worth it in my opinion .. and in our view .. it's far enough to feel like we've actually gone somewhere, without being too far to make you feel like not wanting to make the effort.

I highly, highly recommend this place.

Oh, and by the way .. the food is probably THE BEST we've ever had, anywhere!! Every time we go, there is usually something 'exotic' sounding (to us) on the menu, but we always love everything.

All the meals are plentiful. Lunch is a generous buffet .. and dinner is a full course meal .. including appetizer and dessert!