The Spa at Mohonk House

The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House is a new spa that opened Labor Day weekend at the secluded retreat in New Paltz, NY that is one of America's oldest resorts. The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House is designed to be an eco-friendly facility and is a 30,000 square foot area designed to fit in with the classic look of the historic buildings on site. The spa wing uses as a geothermal heating and cooling system and there is a green sod roof on one section of the building that can be used in warmer months for relaxation, mediation, and yoga. The spa includes an indoor pool, fitness center, outdoor mineral pool, as well as 16 treatment rooms. Spa Index has a review of the new spa and the writer Kevin McClain says that the 80 minute Mohonk Red Massage, which includes breathing techniques, acupressure, Swedish massage and Thai stretches is "a demonstration of the very definition of wellness, at the hands of an expert."