Shaker Inn at the Great Stone Dwelling

447 Rt. 4A
Enfield, New Hampshire 03748
United States
603-632-4900
866-918-4900
FAX: 603-632-4554
info@theshakerinn.com
http://www.theshakerinn.com
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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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Owner(s): Clint Dickens &Janet Ellis
Open Since: 1998
We Accept: American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard and Checks
Price Range: US$105 - 225 (US Dollars)
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
Dates Closed, if Any: Late March

Location: On ocean/river/lake and In small town

Amenities: Other meals upon special request, Restaurant on site, Lake/riverfront access, Suites available, Meeting rooms/facilities, Babysitter available, Children possible, No smoking, Gift shop on site, Room with scenic view, Private beach on site, Banquet facilities, Picnic baskets, Continental breakfast, Full breakfast, Sitting room/library, Down comforters, Antiques, Television in parlor, Telephone in room, Discounts/specials available and Corporate rate available

Winter Sports: Ice skating, Downhill skiing and Cross-country skiing

Sight - Seeing: Historical village/park, Historical site/district and Museum

Water Sports: Swimming

Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls

Out In Nature: Nature preserves and Hiking trails

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.