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Mohonk Tulip Festival 2023

Arts and Entertainment

March 14, 2023

From: Mohonk Tulip Festival

Experience the beauty of spring on the mountaintop as our Victorian Show Garden comes to life with a scattering of tulips and the wonder of our budding natural landscape. In celebration, we welcome a variety of teas including raspberry hibiscus, rooibos red, jasmine green, and berry fusion alongside daily crafts, garden tours, campfires, music, and specialty demonstrations with Mohonk’s Beverage & Pastry Team.

Schedule:

Friday April 28, 2023

Daily Craft: Cup Weaving 9am - 5pm

Pick up this to go craft and try your hand at some basic and easy weaving activity.

Wired Art Gallery 10am - 6pm

Wired Gallery was established in May 2012 with the mission to show works by Mid-Hudson Valley artists. Pop in to see the local art the highlights the beautiful landscape of the Hudson Valley and purchase a gift!

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property 11am

Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season's show garden of Tulips as well as the surrounding property. Learn about the endeavor to maintain our floral and wider natural garden on the mountaintop.

Campfires, Marshmallows, & Music 8pm

Join guitarist Melinda DiMaio for a night of fun songs around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!
Evening Movie: 'Labyrinth' 8:45pm

Rated PG, 1 hour 35 minutes. 2013. When hard times hit Swallow Falls, its townspeople can only afford to eat sardines. Flint Lockwood, a failed inventor, thinks he has the answer to the town's crisis.

Live Music: Wind & Stone 9pm

Saturday April 29, 2023

Spring Scratch Art 9am - 5pm

Pick up this family friendly craft and get creative!

Wired Art Gallery 10am - 6pm

Wired Gallery was established in May 2012 with the mission to show works by Mid-Hudson Valley artists. Pop in to see the local art the highlights the beautiful landscape of the Hudson Valley and purchase a gift!

Paint-A-Pot 11am — 2pm

Stop by the Greenhouse and paint your own terra cotta flowerpot.

Tai Chi in the Garden 8:45pm

The harmony of the energies of the earth and sky. Participants will explore a visual journey of movement through beginner Yin Yang healing Chi Kung.

Hiker's Holiday Expo' 2pm - 5pm

Explore, taste, and experience the unique flavors of New York's Hudson Valley during this special event with displays from breweries, cidei houses, distilleries, farms, anc many other local vendors. * No Fee. Must be 21 years old and have a valid ID to taste.

Summerhouse Tour: Behind the scenes with Mohonk's Rustic Carpenters 3pm

Summerhouses have been an integral feature of Mohonk's breathtaking grounds since the beginning. During this walk you will see the latest projects undertaken by this very talented crew.

Evening Movie: 'A Walk in the Woods 8:45pm

Rated R, 1 hour 45 minutes. 2015. After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends, Stephen Katz (Nick Nolte).

Dylan Doyle Band 9pm

Southern born, Northern raised , Dylan Doyle has been steeped in everything from Bob Dylan, Wes Montgomery, and Bill Withers to John Prine, Jimi Hendrix, and The Band. From this comes a unique musical interpretation that lies somewhere within the delta of Roots, Rock, and Jazz, giving him a style that defies classification.

Sunday April 30, 2023

Origami Craft Kit 9am - 5pm

Pick up this to go craft and try your hand at some basic and easy paper folding activity

Wired Art Gallery 10pm - 6pm

Wired Gallery was established in May 2012 with the mission to show works by Mid-Hudson Valley artists. Pop in to see the local art the highlights the beautiful landscape of the Hudson Valley and purchase a gift!

Cocktail Tasting & Demonstration 4:30pm

Mohonk's Beverage Team will guide you through the tips and tricks to welcome the new blossoming spring season, embodied in a tasty floral libation.

Campfires, Marshmallows, & Music 8pm

Join guitarist Linda Richards for a night of fun songs around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!

Evening Movie: 'The Secret Garden 8:45pm

Rated G, 1 hour 41 minutes. 1993. A young, recently-orphaned girl is sent to England after living in India all of her life. Once there, she begins to explore her new, seemingly-isolated surroundings, and its secrets.

Shawangunk Forests for the Future with Kate O'Connor 9pm

Join the Mohonk Preserve's Applied Forest Ecologist Kate O'Connor for an evening's exploration of the Mohonk forests. Learn about the development of the Ridge's diverse forested communities and how and why they have changed over time to create the landscape of today Finally, take a fascinating look in the future of Mohonk's forests with regard to human activity, invasive species, and the effects of climate change.

Monday May 1, 2023

Tulip Paint Palette Craft Kit 9am - 5pm

Pick up this to go craft and try your hand at some basic and easy painting activity

Nature Hike: Signs of Spring 10:30am

Join Naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we search forest and field for signs of the emergence of plants and animals as spring erupts in the northeast woodlands. 2 miles. Moderate pace.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property 11am

Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season's show garden of Tulips as well as the surrounding property. Learn about the endeavor to maintain our floral and wider natural garden on the mountaintop.

Bird Bingo 2pm - 3pm

Join us for this this classic game with a bodacious birdie twist! Prizes for all winners.

Evening Movie: 'Field of Dreams 8:45pm

Rated G, 1 hour 41 minutes. 1993. Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true.

Ghost Stories of the Hudson Valley with Frank Marquette 9pm

The areas surrounding Mohonk Mountain House are riddled with historic figures and events. Join Frank Marquette as he discusses Henry Hudson's "ghost ship", Lincoln's funeral train, and more!

Tuesday May 2, 2023

Decoupage Floral Napkin Rings 11am - 12pm

Come create your very own set of floral themed napkin rings.

Campfires, Marshmallows, & Music 8Pm

Join musicians Michael & Emmy and Friends for a night of fun songs around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!
Evening Movie: 'The Greatest Showman* 8:45pm

Rated PG, 1 hour 45 minutes. 2017. Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

Caves of New York 9pm

Come on a journey underground with Julian Benson in this thrilling lecture on Geology and Speleology. Discover New York's underground caves, where NO HUMAN has ever set foot before!

Wednesday May 3, 2023

Cup Weaving Craft Kit 9am - 5pm

Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season's show garden of Tulips as well as the surrounding property. Learn about the endeavor to maintain our floral and wider natural garden on the mou ntaintop.

Paint-a-Pot 11am - 2pm

Stop by the Greenhouse and paint your own terra cotta flowerpot.

Buttercream Flowers Demo with Mohonk's Executive Pastry Chef, Audrey Billups 8:45pm

Rated PG, 1 hr 47 min. 1989.

Live Music: Fiddle Tunes, Folk Songs, & Fancy Footwork 3pm

Join Mohonk's Pastry Chef Audrey Billups as she blends aroma and taste in her handcrafted buttercream flowers. Learn the best techniques to make these flowers and enjoy a taste too!

Evening Movie: 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off" 8:45pm

Rated PG-13,1 hour 43 minutes. 1986. A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the Principal thinks of that

Mohonk's Summerhouses with Kerry Dean Carso 9pm

Join Professor Kerry Dean Carso for a fun, illustrated lecture situating Mohonk's summerhouses and Sky Top Tower in the tradition of nineteenth-century picturesque landscape design in England and the U.S.

Thursday May 4, 2023

Pressed Flower Bookmarks 11am - 12pm

Calling all bookworms and crafty creators! Come create your very own pressed flower bookmark.

Croquet & Garden Tea Party 4pm

The beauty of tulips will surround our long-standing tradition of tea and cookies, while also enjoying a few rounds of croquet!

Evening Movie: Miss Potter 8:45pm

Rated PG, 1 hour 33 minutes. 2006. The story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children's book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", and her struggle for love, happiness, and success.

Mohonk History: A Trip Through the Archives with Peter Bidowski 9pm

Join the "Professor of Mohonkiana" Peter Bidowski as he takes a playful but accurate look at the early history of Mohonk with photos from the Archives.

Friday May 5, 2023

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens & Property 11am

Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season's show garden of Tulips as well as the surrounding property. Learn about the endeavor to maintain our floral and wider natural garden on the mountaintop.

Classical Guitar from Spain & Latin America 5pm

Classical guitarist David Temple presents a colorful program featuring music from Spain and Latin America. His set is always a highlight in the Parlor at Mohonk.

Campfires, Marshmallows, & Music 8pm

Join guitarist Kevin O'Connell for a night of fun songs around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!

Evening Movie: 'Encanto' 8:45pm

Rated PG, 1 hour 39 minutes. 2021. A Colombian teenage girl has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.

Saturday May 6, 2023

Spring Scratch Art 9am - 5pm

Pick up this family friendly craft and get creative!

Paint-a-Pot 11am — 2pm

Stop by the Greenhouse and paint your own terra cotta flowerpot..

Tai Chi in the Garden 12:30pm

The harmony of the energies of the earth and sky. Participants will explore a visual journey of movement through beginner Yin Yang healing Chi Kung.

Evening Movie: 'McFarland USA' 8:45pm

Rated PG, 2 hours 9 minutes. 2015. Jim White moves his family after losing his last job as a football coach, and at his new school he turns seven disappointing students into one of the best cross-country teams in the region.

Dance Night with Latin Jazz Express 9pm

Join Lawrence Moses as he leads the Latin Jazz Express Band through a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and song forms with jazz. The Latin Jazz Express keeps this great musical tradition alive with seasoned players from the orchestras of Machito, Eddie Palmieri, Chico O'Farrill, Tito Puente, Jr., Buddy Rich, Thad Jones, and Maynard Ferguson.

Sunday May 7, 2023

Origami Craft Kit 9am - 5pm

Pick up this to go craft and try your hand at some basic and easy paper folding activity.

Mariachi Artistico 10:30am

Lead by musical director Francisco Navarrete, Mariachi Artistico is a band made up of four generations of musicians originating from Estado de Mexico. Best known for their artistry in Mariachi style, this family seeks to carry forward the mariachi sounds while incorporating a modern flair.

Cocktail Tasting & Demonstration 4:30pm

Mohonk's Beverage Team will guide you through the tips and tricks to welcome the new blossoming spring season, embodied in a tasty floral libation.

Campfires, Marshmallows, & Music 8pm

Join guitarist Vickie Russell for a night of fun songs around the campfire while roasting a delicious marshmallow treat!

Evening Movie: 'Pride and Prejudice1 8:45pm

Rated PG, 2 hours 9 minutes. 2005. Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice?

Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed with Pam Golben 8:45pm

Join Pam Golben as she explains all about Monarch butterflies, migration, citizen science, as well as how to grow milkweed.

Monday May 8, 2023

Cup Weaving Craft Kit 9am - 5pm

Pick up this to go craft and try your hand at some basic and easy weaving activity.

Nature Hike: Signs of Spring 10:30am

Join Naturalist Michael Ridolfo as we search forest and field for signs of the emergence of plants and animals as spring erupts in the northeast woodlands. 2 miles. Moderate pace.

A Tour through the Tulip Gardens 11am

Join a member of our Greenhouse Staff for a morning stroll around this season's show garden of 20,000 Tulips. Learn about the techniques and planning required to complete this complicated endeavor.

Evening Movie: 'Singin* in the Rain' 8:45pm

Rated G, 1 hour 43 minutes. 1952. A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood.

Let's Visit an Art Museum: Mary Magdalene Basilica 9pm

Join Wired Gallery Art Director Sevan Melikyan as he leads a visit to the Mary Magdalene Basilica near Aix-en-Provence.

Date: April 28 – May 8, 2023

Location: Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561

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