SpeedRacerGirl

For those of you who missed the last run at the end of May check for the pics... here is the website to the place.. All I can say is absolutely SPECTACULAR!!! Afterall it used to be the meeting place for the UN
The Mohonk Mountain House
www.mohonk.com

For those of you who might be unaware, this is a National Historic Hotel of America. It is closed to the public and you cannot even access the property without a reservation in the hotel or for dining.

While the cost for Brunch is a bit high, if you think about every other time we all go out it really is ballpark. The price includes brunch, all taxes and gratuities, as well as access to the property. I have listed the activities as well as the menu below:

Cost is $65 per person- I know this is high but includes the access fee to the facility and the food is well ..... phenomenal

Meeting Spot: 9am Bear Mountain Inn... see this link for directions http://www.visitbearmountain.com/directions


Depart: 9:30am from Bear Mtn.

Arrive: At 12 noon for Brunch, pictures, wandering, etc.

Route: TBD but will include lots of twisties and some great straightaways and scenery for sure

ATTIRE: Resort Casual is requested by the Mohonk, Jeans are ok, however it would be preferable for Men not to wear Tshirts.

MENU: Sample Sunday Brunch Buffet
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Assorted House-made Breakfast Pastries and Breads
Traditional and Vegetarian Bacon and Sausages
Home Fries
Chef Prepared Eggs and Omelet Station
Pancake and Waffle Bar
Mixed Field Greens with Accompaniments
Assorted Cold Salads
Display of Imported and Domestic Cheeses
Display of Assorted Bagels and Lox
Chef's Daily Soup
Chef's Daily Quiche
Basil and Foccacia breaded Chicken Breast with a Procuitto Cream Sauce
Peel and Eat Shrimp
Carved to Order

Thyme and Garlic Prime Rib of Beef with Rosemary Jus
Smoked Ham with Apple Bourbon Sauce and Pineapple Relish
Chef's Daily Fish, Chicken, Pasta and Vegetarian Specialties

Steamed Asparagus with Winter Beet Puree
Baby Carrots topped with Orange Butter
Wild Rice Pilaf with Roasted Butternut Squash
Dessert Buffet

Assorted Cakes, Pies, Ice creams, Sorbet,
and Sherbet

“Dip your own” Fruits and Marshmallows Chocolate Fountain

Coffee, teas and assorted juices

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ACTIVITIES:
The following activities are available to your guests (please note some activities are on a space-available basis only):

Summer:
Barn Museum…no charge
Row Boats, Paddle Boats, Canoes & Kayaks on the Lake @ $12 per boat per 30 minutes
Carriage Rides @ $12 per person -- a very nice ½-hr. “tour” of the grounds
Private Carriage up to 7 people @$300 per hour
Private Wagonette up to 10 people @$450 per hour – call for pricing otherwise
Croquet…no charge
Inside: Game Room…no charge
Award-winning Gardens & Maze…no charge
Private Garden Tour $125 up to 25 people
Golf (9-hole Scottish-design Course) 9 holes @ $24/per person or 18 holes @ $29/per person
Greenhouse...no charge
85 Miles of Hiking…no charge
Horseback Riding @ $36 per person -- a very nice 1-hour guided trail ride
Horseshoes…no charge
Lawn Bowling…no charge
Spa Services @ $50-$400, depending on the services selected
Platform Tennis…no charge
Playground…no charge
Rock Scrambles…no charge
Shuffleboard…no charge
Tennis @ $40 per court up to 4 players, per hour; with racquet rental, @ $3 per person
Basketball and Volleyball…no charge (if it is impromptu) @ $75 per court to reserve at a specific time for a 2 hour time frame
18-hole putting green…no charge
Biking…bike rentals @$30 per person for a ½ day rental or $50 per person for full day rental


ATTENDEES LIST:

SRG+
TomTom (aka Flux Capacitor)
Whiny old guy with shoulder problem (Oops I meant 6Spd98)
Nuky + Special Guest
Secret Squirrel
Humanoid 2.0 & Mrs. Humanoid
The V car (2)
TrumpVette

tomtom72

I had fun the last time & the food was great!

May I be "in" again?

NYC Vette

arrghhh.... you suck!!!
Will be away on vacation.

6SPD98

Too bad....have a nice time
I'll take your place.
I'm in.

CTYANK2

Would have really like to try this but it's the same day as the Northern CT foliage run.

Sparkieeee

I guess that they don't do Sunday Brunch on Saturday.

We will be doing the Narrows Botanical Gardens Harvest Festival that day. Sorry.

TrumpVette

YEA!..... I'm IN!

hollyt

Mike and I are in for this one!!!

SpeedRacerGirl

date remains 10/18

SpeedRacerGirl

see above post.. does this change anything for anyone???

CTYANK2

Maybe I (and some others) should have not responded unless it was affirmative. This is the first day of your thread and I wouldn't give up on the 18th yet. I heard good things about this trip last year but whatever the date there will always be some that can't make it. For now I guess I better just watch how this evolves...

TrumpVette

Kimmie. The main thing in your decision should be when the fall foliage is at it's peek. One windy day after peak season and all the leaves and colors are gone.
But I'm still in!

6SPD98

Ya can't please everybody........
But I'm still in!

mfi

I'll make it if I can...never know anymore what will pop up but any excuse to plod around is good enough for me.

SpeedRacerGirl

Still on the fence as to what date to keep the 18th or the 25th?

Weigh in please people.. they have both dates available

There are a bunch of other things going on on the 18th so that was my thought in moving it.

However.. not sure if it will still be "PEAK" peep time on the 25th or if the leaves will have fallen by then



decisions decisions

hollyt

6SPD98

.. the 18th.
The leaves may have left by the 25th.

SpeedRacerGirl

general concensus seems to be to leave the 18th.

I think I will.. that way god forbid it rains I might be able to switch it to the following sunday (although they usually dont let us do that but Ill cross my fingers)

KEEPING IT THE 18TH

TrumpVette

simpleman68

They are changing here earlier than usual.

I'm in Haven't shown my damm face since
the 5 borough run/Rosetta Wines. I'm due.
And I'm coming with a little more power too.
Scott