I was suspicious of the Smiley family as soon as I turned into the winding driveway of their secluded, historic seven-story Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, N.Y. “Slowly and Quietly” read the words ...

OCEANFRONT COMPOUNDS NEW ENGLAND’S GOT A STRONG HOTEL GAME WITH A RANGE AS WIDE AS OUR REGION IS VARIED. BUT ONE THING WE DON’T HAVE. A CASTLE ON A CLIFF. PERCHED ON A LAKE IN THE SKY. WELCOME TO ...

One of Upstate New York’s most luxurious resorts has once again landed on several “best of” lists, and this year, it took the top spot for travelers who don’t want their wellness routines to take a ...

High up in the mountains of New Paltz, lies a dreamy lodge in a quiet, rustic landscape. But what may look like a Bavarian castle is Mohonk Mountain House a historic spa and resort surrounded by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Sands covers travel and the hospitality industry. Perhaps best known for Mohonk Mountain House, the spectacular Victorian ...

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With a vibe that’s Victorian castle meets forest wonderland, the Mohonk Mountain House was founded in 1869 by the Smiley family, promising guests good health through active engagement with nature — ...

We enjoyed the article “N.Y., Now in Season” [Oct. 17] on New York’s wonderful Hudson Valley. But it didn’t mention a unique resort, which has an amazing Southern California connection. Mohonk ...

We miss the turn on the dark, winding road, a road that seems to go on forever. But, then, there it is, right in front of us, a castle, a sprawling, Victorian castle. Subscribe to read this story ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TRAVEL REINVENTED. Get inspired. Plan your trip. Pack your bags. I had spent countless hours hiking the 85 miles of Mohonk ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mohonk Mountain House, a lakefront Victorian resort in New Paltz, N.Y., was born in 1869 with the purchase of 300 acres and a ...