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2009 Programs & Events

The Enfield Shaker Museum is open year-round. Regular hours are 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Monday through Saturday and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday.

Evening programs are available and hours may vary. Call ahead (603) 632-4346 for additional hours and group tours. More programs will be added throughout the year.

Sunday-Friday April 19-24  
Service Elderhostel

Stay overnight at the Museum and learn about the Shaker way through lectures, demonstrations and tours. Put your “hands to work, hearts to God” and help the Museum. Rooms and meals included.

Contact Deb Williams through the Hulbert Outdoor Center, at 802-333-3405.
Monday-Friday
School vacation week
April 20-24  
School Vacation Week

Children and adult caregivers are invited to experience daily hands-on Shaker crafts activities and projects to work on progressively through the week. Children will learn about planning a garden as well as Shaker stories and songs. These activities are appropriate for ages 5-11.

Pre-registration is encouraged. $5/adult and child per day; $2.50 per additional child per day. The fee includes a project to take home each day and a daily nutritional snack. Lunch can be provided on Thursday, April 23, if reserved in advance. To secure your place in these programs, please send in a non-refundable deposit of $5.00.
Mary Keane Chapel
Wednesday April 22 1:00 p.m.
Organ Demonstration in the Mary Keane Chapel

Organists George and Donna Butler will give an organ demonstration on the Casavant organ, open to the public.

Free admission.
Friday-Saturday May 22-23 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Benefit Yard Sale

This will be a HUGE sale - Items include: stoneware, woodworking tools, firkin, dressers, dining room table & leaves, oak chairs, Wallace Nutting print, framed art, vintage kitchenware, English dinnerware, washstand, yarns, serger, hooked & braided rugs, upholstered chairs, shelving, books, bikes, toys, exercise equipment, much more! Refreshments will be served. Held at the Museum’s 1849 Stone Mill.

 
Country life festival
Saturday June 6 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Country Life Festival

Celebrate living in harmony with the land! Sample the Upper Valley’s cheeses, honey, herbs, cider, maple syrup and more! Watch demonstrations of crafts; take a horse-drawn wagon ride! See locally bred animals and participate in special events scheduled throughout the day. Many booths and activities will be held in the Museum’s historic buildings, so this event will be held rain or shine. Take a break in the Great Stone Dwelling for lunch and musical performances. Walter Paine will read “Cousin John,” a favorite among all ages. The day will end with a “hoe down,” with bales of hay, contra dancing, chuck wagon supper, complimentary bandanas, and evening campfire and ghost stories!

 
Mary Keane Chapel
Sunday June 7 4:00 p.m.
Organ Recital by Donna Butler, Mary Keane Chapel

In recognition of her recent title “2008-2009 Artist of the Year” given by the Vermont Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, Donna Butler will perform on the Casavant organ in the Mary Keane Chapel. Donna is a trustee of the Museum. She and her husband George Butler will host the program. This performance is open to the public.

Admission is free.
Herb garden tour
Thursday June 11 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
2009 International Trumpet Seminar
Monday-Saturday June 15-27  
Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar

The Center for Advanced Musical Studies will present the Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar at the Museum, providing extraordinary faculty and performance artists from around the world. Free public performances will be held in the Mary Keane Chapel, showcasing music from the 17th century to the present. Internationally acclaimed Seminar Director Edward Carroll will present pre-concert introductions.

Free public performances.
Thursday June 18 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Thursday June 25 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
2008 Shaker 7 Road Race
Sunday June 28 9:00 A.M.
Shaker Seven Road Race

Organized by the Enfield Village Association, the Shaker Seven Road Race is an annual tradition that starts at the Museum, runs across the bridge and beautiful Mascoma Lake, and through our beautiful downtown. In the spirit of helping the local community, the Museum will host the post-race brunch for the competitors and the public.

 
Wednesday July 1 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday July 2 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Saturday July 4 11:00 A.M.
Patriotic Sing-Along

To celebrate the national holiday, George and Donna Butler will lead this participatory program in the Mary Keane Chapel with patriotic music. Bring your flag to wave! Veterans are invited to come in uniform. Open House in the Great Stone Dwelling follows. Free admission.

Free admission.
Wednesday July 8 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday July 9 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
2008 Art and Garden Tour
Friday-Saturday July 10-11 Rain or Shine!
Art and Garden Tour

Tour private and public gardens and exhibitions you might never see. Watch artists demonstrating their skills. A map will guide you. The final stop will be the Museum’s Herb Garden, where refreshments will be served. A Silent Auction of enchanted fairy houses with other garden-related items will be held in the West Brethren Shop next to the Herb Garden. Proceeds benefit Enfield Village Association and Enfield Shaker Museum.

A $25 admission covers both days, including a Twilight Tour of gardens in the village surrounding the Museum site, a wine and cheese reception, the Silent Auction, and the self-guided tour.
A $15 admission covers the self-guided tour on Saturday.
Wednesday July 15 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday July 16 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Dragonfly Ball
Saturday July 18 5:00 P.M.
Dragonfly Ball

Experience a magical summer evening with magnificent views as the sun sets over Mount Assurance. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to cocktail music by Donna Butler in the Great Stone Dwelling. Under the stars, dine on a continuous feast of sumptuous dishes, and dance the night away surrounded by moonlight and candlelight.

Just $60 per Museum member and $80 per non-member, to benefit the Museum. Weekend packages of $189 per person double occupancy includes a Dragonfly Ball ticket, 2 nights in the Great Stone Dwelling and 2 breakfasts!
Wednesday-Saturday July 22-25  
Shaker Seminar

Organized by Hancock Shaker Village, the Shaker Seminar will convene at Enfield Shaker Museum this year for five days of lectures, tours, and camaraderie. The historic accommodations of the Museum’s Great Stone Dwelling, with its spacious and sunny rooms, high ceilings and private baths, will be part of the experience. Many tours and hands-on experiences are being planned.

 
Wednesday July 22 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday July 23 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Wednesday July 29 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday July 30 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Wednesday August 5 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday August 6 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Wednesday August 12 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday August 13 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Wednesday August 19 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday August 20 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Wednesday August 26 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday August 27 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Wednesday September 2 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday September 3 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Wednesday September 9 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday September 10 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Saturday September 12 9:00 A.M.
Volunteer Recognition Breakfast

At this annual event, active volunteers from the past year are invited to attend a pancake breakfast, hosted by the board of trustees.

 
Wednesday September 16 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Thursday September 17 11:00 a.m.
Tours of the Herb Garden

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will give tours of the Museum’s Herb Garden as part of the admission to the Museum.

 
Wednesday September 23 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Wood's Tea Companay
Saturday September 26 7:30 P.M.
Wood’s Tea Company Concert

The Wood’s Tea Company gives a lusty performance of Celtic tunes, bluegrass, sea shanties and folk songs. Their dry Vermont wit is guaranteed to entertain. The quartet has toured nationwide, including the Lincoln Center, Chautauqua Institute, and 50 college campuses, and has appeared on National Public Radio. The Irish Heritage Foundation presented them with an Outstanding Innovations Award. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a light Irish supper! Dinner and concert will be held in the 1849 Stone Mill.

$10.00/Members; $15.00/non-members; $5.00/child under age 12. Adult ticket includes a complimentary mug of authentic Irish Coffee (with or without Irish whiskey).
Wednesday September 30 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Wednesday October 7 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Enfield Farmers' Market

The Enfield Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh locally-grown produce, meats, flowers, prepared foods, and crafts. Special activities for children. Visit the museum and hike the trails as part of your visit. Rain or shine.

For more information: EnfieldShakerMuseum @ Yahoo.com
Fall Foliage Harvest Festival
Friday-Saturday October 10-11  
Fall Foliage Weekend and Harvest Festival

Enjoy a weekend of fun and festivities at Enfield Shaker Museum! Enjoy a Shaker Harvest dinner Friday night in the 1841 Great Stone Dwelling dining room. On Saturday, the whole family will participate in hands-on activities in the Old Stone Mill. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride and hunt for pennies in a haystack! Make your own cider, churn butter and crank your own ice cream! Create cornhusk dolls, pinecone feeders, no-bake cookies, and child-sized scarecrows! Dip hand-made candles and make bookmarks from natural materials. Traditional crafts, animal demonstrations, and a storytelling session by Mary Lyn Ray will be included. Our harvest lunch includes Eldress Bertha’s Rosewater Apple Pie.

The basic admission for Saturday includes touring the museum and gardens: Adults: $7.50; children ages 6-18, $3. Free to Museum members and children under aged 6. Advance registration is required to reserve for the dinner and overnight stays.
Saturday October 24  
Culinary History day

Imagine an entire day devoted to the history of food! Lectures and demonstrations will be paced with tours, opportunities to network and demonstrations.

Package rates, including rooms and meals, are offered. Call (603) 632-4346 for reservations.
Saturday October 24 4:00 P.M.
Shaker Chair Weaving Workshop

Artisan Barbara Brady will teach you how to tape a chair with fabric Shaker tape. Your chair should be in good condition and finished. Shaker tape – in a beautiful array of colors – is for sale in the Museum Store.

Registration is limited. $35/member; $40/non-member.
Friday November 6 6:30 P.M.
Taste of the Upper Valley

Join us for an evening of food, fun and festivities! The Upper Valley’s top purveyors of fine foods will offer sample culinary works of art - “signature” appetizers, entrees and desserts. Complimentary wines and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

 
Natural and Sustainable Gifts
Sunday November 15 1:00-4:00 P.M.
Create Natural and Sustainable Gifts For Your Holiday Giving

Retired Herbalist Happy Griffiths will prepare herb sauces, tea blends, spice and herb rubs and more from the kitchen along with a discussion on how to grow and preserve some of your favorite herbs. From the bath, a wonderful peppermint foot balm and other natural cosmetics will be made, and for household preparations a useful anti-microbial cleaning agent along with other ways to create your herbal home will be prepared. All these will make wonderful gifts to give. Everyone will take home samples, recipes and information sheets.

Members $45 ,Non-members $50.
Saturday December 5 Noon-5:30 P.M.
Holiday Open House

Join us for a holiday celebration! The Great Stone Dwelling will be decorated for the holidays. Our Museum Store and Gallery will feature locally handcrafted items. Author Mary Lyn Ray will provide storytelling. Enjoy wassail, music and more!

 
Chef Betsy Oppenneer
Saturday December 5 6:30 P.M.
Candlelight Holiday Dinner

Enjoy a traditional dinner in the Great Stone Dwelling, the Shakers’ greatest architectural achievement. Designed by Ammi Burnham Young (later the architect for the U.S. Treasury), the “stone house” captures the Shaker ideals of simplicity, spirituality and order. This will be the last dinner served by Betsy Oppenneer, who has served as the Enfield Shaker Museum’s executive chef for many years. Betsy is an award-winning member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and has clients across the U.S. and has made many national TV appearances. Sign up while you can!

$35/member; $40/non-member, includes complimentary wine. Register by Dececember 3.
Cookie Fair
Sunday December 13 1:00 P.M. 'till cookies are sold!
Cookie Fair

Select from more than 100 different varieties of homemade cookies – festively arranged for the season! Sold by the pound.

Free.
Free admission for Enfield residents
December 1-31    
Free admission to all Town of Enfield residents!

The Museum and Store will be open from 10a.m. – 4pm, Monday-Friday and 12 - 4pm Sunday. The Museum will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1st.

 

* Shaker Dinners

The Shakers held elaborate dinners with the "World’s People" to help promote their excellent food products. Carrying out that tradition, Museum Executive Chef Betsy Oppenneer will host our Shaker Dinners. She is a culinary consultant whose clients include the International Cookbook Awards, King Arthur Flour Bakers’ Catalogue, Fleischmann's Yeast and the New England Culinary Institute. Her TV appearances include CBS This Morning, and Cookin' USA. Each dinner is $35/member and $40/non-member and includes a complimentary glass of wine. Reservations must be made by the Wed. before the Sat. dinner.

Reservation Guidelines

Call 632-4346 and make checks payable to Enfield Shaker Museum. Credit cards are accepted. Refunds of up to 75% will be made to workshop registrants if they cancel by the Wed. before the workshop date; otherwise, there is no refund. Workshops with inadequate enrollment will be cancelled at noon on the Thurs. before the weekend workshop. Participants will be notified on that Thurs.


Enfield Shaker Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational institution dedicated to interpreting and preserving the complex history of the Enfield Shaker Village and the Missionaries of LaSalette.