Another great place to visit at Mohonk is the Garden Shop & Greenhouse. And you don't even have to pay for a day pass or stay at Mohonk House - you just have to register at the main gate, and you can drive to the Garden Shop. There is a time limit that you can stay at the shop - usually about 45 minutes, but it's a great way to see some of the Mohonk grounds and to have the chance to shop at a fun greenhouse.
The Garden Shop includes plants, lawn ornaments and other accessories. Many of the plants available at the shop are the same plants used on the grounds. There are also some very unique plants - including some of the Victorian-era plants that the Mohonk grounds are known for.
More information about the shop are available on the Mohonk site on this
page. It is a good idea to call ahead of time to ask them to notify the main gate that you are coming (although we've also been able to gain access to the shop without calling ahead). The page includes times and the main number for the Garden Shop.
Another great place to visit at Mohonk is the Garden Shop & Greenhouse. And you don't even have to pay for a day pass or stay at Mohonk House - you just have to register at the main gate, and you can drive to the Garden Shop. There is a time limit that you can stay at the shop - usually about 45 minutes, but it's a great way to see some of the Mohonk grounds and to have the chance to shop at a fun greenhouse.
The Garden Shop includes plants, lawn ornaments and other accessories. Many of the plants available at the shop are the same plants used on the grounds. There are also some very unique plants - including some of the Victorian-era plants that the Mohonk grounds are known for.
More information about the shop are available on the Mohonk site on this page. It is a good idea to call ahead of time to ask them to notify the main gate that you are coming (although we've also been able to gain access to the shop without calling ahead). The page includes times and the main number for the Garden Shop.
The Picnic Lodge is the main point of entry for day trippers and is the only location for day trippers to purchase meals. Day trippers are not allowed inside the main house, although you can access the trails around the property. Below is the kitchen area of the Picnic Lodge.
As the name suggests, you can picnic at the Picnic Lodge. There are comfy rocking chairs on the front porch (the same rocking chairs that you see all along the lakefront side of the main house). 
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Day meals are allowed for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. For an upfront-paid fee, you get your meal plus access to the guest parking lot at the main house, and you are allowed to visit the first floor of the main house - including the cool gift store. Meals can be pricey, so I suggest going in for breakfast - that also gives you the whole day to wander around.