Shaker Inn At The Great Stone Dwelling, Enfield, New Hampshire
Unique in all the World
Enfield’s Shaker community was founded in the 1793 by the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly called “Shakers.” Their village, built on a belief of community property, confession of sins, and separation from the rest world was the 9th of 18 Shaker communities to be built in America. Bounded by Mt. Assurance and Mascoma Lake they called their new home the "Chosen Vale." The Enfield Shakers built more than 200 buildings, farmed over 3,000 acres, and educated children in model schools.
The 1841 Great Stone Dwelling, the largest Shaker dwelling ever built, is a unique example of the Shakers’ "family dwellings". Yet, for the time the Shakers upheld many forward-thinking social principles such as equality of the sexes and races, and pacifism.
In 1923, after 130 years of farming, manufacturing, and productive existence, the Enfield Shakers closed their community due to their declining numbers. In 1997 the Enfield Shaker Museum purchased the centerpiece of the Enfield Shaker community, the Great Stone Dwelling. The following year it opened to the public as The Shaker Inn and Restaurant. Today, the entire Enfield Shaker Village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic Village. So when you stay with us, you are helping to preserve a living page of history.
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Owners: Clint Dickens &Janet Ellis
Open Since: 1998
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
Travel Agent Commission Offered: 10
Inncentives™ Discount for InnSite Users: Sepcial midweek rates, and multi-night stays. Call or e-mail for details.
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 23
No. of Rooms With Shared Bath: 0
Dates Closed, if Any: Late March
Location: In small town and On ocean/river/lake
Amenities: Telephone in room, Television in parlor, Antiques, Down comforters, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Continental breakfast, Picnic baskets, Banquet facilities, Private beach on site, Room with scenic view, Gift shop on site, No smoking, Children possible, Babysitter available, Meeting rooms/facilities, Suites available, Lake/riverfront access, Restaurant on site, Other meals upon special request, Discounts/specials available and Corporate rate available
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Historical site/district and Historical village/park
Water Sports: Swimming
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls
Out In Nature: Hiking trails and Nature preserves
Area Attractions:
Enfield Shaker Museum, Dartmouth College, Mascoma Lake, Miles of Hiking on Premises, Whaleback Ski Area, New London, Mt. Sunapee, Historic Chapel on Site
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 15 miles of Shaker Inn at the Great Stone Dwelling.
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