Founded by the Smiley family in 1869, Mohonk Mountain House (Also known as Lake Mohonk Mountain House) is upstate New York’s premier corporate retreat destination. Located right on the shores of Lake Mohonk and surrounded by over 40,000 acres of untouched forest, it’s no wonder the property is a designated National Historic Landmark that has played host to 5 presidents and a long list of celebrities. Mohonk has everything a corporate needs to relax, bond, enjoy, and dine in luxury. Mohonk features 14 meeting rooms and socially distanced outdoor team building activities that allow your enterprise to enjoy a one of a kind corporate retreat experience no matter the season. Here at Best Venues New York’s we’ve put together 5 reasons why you need to hold your next executive retreat at Mohonk Mountain House.
1. Intimate Meeting Rooms
Mohonk’s 14 meeting rooms are sure to fit any corporate retreat’s needs. From the beautiful 3,120 square foot Victorian Parlor room that can fit up to 350 guests to the more intimate, appropriately named Mountain View Room that has a maximum capacity of 30 guests, the Mohonk is sure to have a meeting room that makes an impression.
Mohonk offers various meeting packages, but the one package that has become popular among corporate retreats is the “Mindful Meeting Package”. The package includes healthy snacks, a guided meditation by Nina Smiley, Director of Mindful Programming at Mohonk, and even a “Cell Phone Sleeping Bag” to make sure you enjoy a full digital detox at the resort.
2. Relaxation In The Heart Of The Catskills
Located in New Paltz, New York, only 90 miles north of New York City, Mohonk Mountain House offers corporate retreats a breath of fresh mountain air in the historic Catskill Mountains. With over 85 miles of trails surrounding the property, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a healthy corporate team-building hike. A naturalist can lead your hike into the mountains and educate the whole group on the local flora and fauna found in the Hudson Valley.
If you’d prefer to not venture off the property, Mohonk is home to various beautiful gardens. The bright colors of the different flowers will transport you well beyond the borders of New York state. One of the many annual events that Mohonk hosts in the garden is the tulip festival in the spring to welcome the changing of the seasons.
3. Engaging Team Building Activities
Mohonk offers an array of different engaging team building activities that are sure to please your corporate. The resort has all of the classic corporate retreat challenges such as scavenger hunts, boat rides, and games, but Mohonk is known for its unique, challenging, and crazy fun activities.
If your corporate retreat takes place in winter, why not try some Human Ice Bowling? Line your team up and have one member come rushing down the bowling lane on a saucer sled.
If your team is made up of thinkers, Egg Engineering is the perfect way to get those minds lighting up and firing on all cylinders. Each team must design, construct, and implement their own work. The activity finished up with an exciting test of each team’s final product.
Finally, if hanging out and enjoying the company of your team is more your corporate’s style then Campfire With Lawn Games is your go to. Enjoy s’mores, a campfire (Singing is mandatory!), and classic lawn games such as glow ball and bean bag toss.
Whatever team building activities your corporate ends up choosing, Mohonk will make sure that you have a fully customized experience that is enjoyed by all of your team members.
4. Mindfulness – Award-winning spa, pool, treatments, yoga, and meditation
Mohonk’s upstate New York location alone feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, but you’ll be transported straight to another dimension after experiencing Mohonk Mountain House’s mindful activities and amenities.
Treat your team to Mohonk’s one of a kind “Forest Bathing” experience. The mindful walk is based on Japanese writing and research. Forest bathing involves relieving your stress by strolling in the forest along beautiful trails overlooking stunning Lake Mohonk.
Mohonk also offers various forms of meditation including Ocean Wave Meditation and Qigong, both of which will leave your team feeling relaxed and ready to take on any challenge that they may face.
Your corporate retreat though wouldn’t be complete without visiting Mohonk’s spa. Relax in verandas and solariums, rejuvenate in the outdoor heated mineral pools that have Dead Sea salts infused into the water, and lose track of time by enjoying a restful massage.
Mohonk wants corporate retreats and events to be less stressful and more mindful. No matter how your corporate decides to fulfill Mohonk’s wish, your whole team will leave the property feeling relaxed and ready to get back to work!
5. Golf and Tennis
For those corporate retreats that enjoy a mindful experience by being active, enjoying Mohonk’s golf and tennis facilities is a must.
Built-in 1897, Mohonk’s 9 hole golf course hasn’t changed much. It’s just as breathtaking as it was. From the moment you arrive at the Golf Barn, your team members will be impressed with the quality of the course. With 2,707 yards of golf, there is plenty of range on the 9 hole course. The course is quite hilly so be sure to warn members of your team ahead of time and have carts ready to go.
Mohonk’s tennis courts are just as impressive. The first courts were built in 1883. The tennis complex features four Har-Tru courts and two soft red clay courts. Be sure to book a workshop with Mohonk’s Head Tennis Pro, Richard Allen.
No matter what skill level your team members may be, they will surely enjoy the quality facilities that Mohonk makes available.
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