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The Mohonk Mountain House, also known as Lake Mohonk Mountain House, is a historic American resort hotel located on the Shawangunk Ridge in Ulster County, New York. Its prominent location in the town of New Paltz, New York is just beyond the southern border of the Catskill Mountains on the western side of the Hudson River. Mohonk Mountain House is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Historic Landmark Program's "Statement of Significance", as of the site's historic landmark designation on June 24, 1986, states: == History == The historic resort is located on the shore of Lake Mohonk, which is half of a mile (800 m) long and deep. The main structure, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986, was built by Quaker twin brothers Albert and Alfred Smiley between 1879 and 1910. It has 259 guest rooms, including 28 tower rooms, an indoor pool and spa, and an outdoor ice-skating rink for winter use. The picturesque setting of the resort on the lake was featured in a print by Currier & Ives. The property consists of , and much of it is landscaped with meadows and gardens. It adjoins the Mohonk Preserve, which is crisscrossed by of hiking trails and carriage roads. The Smileys conveyed the majority of their property to the preserve, and have received recognition for the stewardship of their land and their early environmental awareness. The property has been owned and operated by descendants of the Smiley brothers since 1869. The Smiley brothers envisioned a peaceful retreat where people could enjoy the beauty of nature in a truly spectacular setting. From its earliest days, the resort has maintained values of stewardship, reflection, and renewal. The Smiley family's care in preserving the Smiley brothers' vision resulted in a National Historic Landmark designation in 1986, and a United Nations Environment Programme Award in 1994 in honor of "125 years of stewardship". According to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, "Through its buildings and roads, its land, and its spirit, Mohonk exemplifies America's history and culture. Mohonk has since managed to maintain its 19th century character into the 21st century."〔(Mohonk Mountain House – History ). Historic Hotels of America. National Trust for Historic Preservation.〕 In the 21st century, the resort also retains an emphasis on eco-friendly, environmentally green practices.〔("A New York State Green Resort: A Leader in Environmental Stewardship" ). ''Mohonk.com''.〕〔("An Eco-Friendly Upstate New York Spa: Making Environmental Stewardship a Priority" ). ''Mohonk.com''.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mohonk Mountain House」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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