Herb Gardening Workshop Series Part 3
2025-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Herb Gardening Workshop Series
Part 3
with Susan Quinlan
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED — CHECK BACK FOR NEW DATE!
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join us for a five-part comprehensive workshop series on becoming an herb gardener!
Each session delves into essential skills and knowledge for planning, sowing, growing, maintaining, harvesting and using herbs in the home garden.
Starting with an introduction of Medicinal and Culinary herbs grown in our Museum Garden. Participants will learn herb garden basics. We’ll cover plant selection, planting, and maintenance. Then we’ll explore seasonal care techniques. This is perfect for beginners or seasoned gardeners looking to deepen their herbal expertise. All sessions will be hands-on, and participants will grow a tray of herbs ready to plant in their home garden.
Who is Susan Quinlan?
Susan is a retired registered nurse who has been creating and caring for gardens and people for fifty years. As a self taught and dedicated organic gardener, she is a recent graduate of the NH Master Gardeners program and holds a Native Plants for the Pollinators Certificate. Susan manages the 7000 square foot Herb Garden at the Enfield Shaker Museum, where she teaches hands-on herb gardening and herbal crafting. Her passion is to create a community that connects plants and people in celebration of the natural world.
April 19th, 2025 – Part 3
Growing and Maintaining Your Herbs
Participants learn essential maintenance techniques, such as watering and fertilizing, pruning and encouraging new growth to seedling and young plants. The workshop covers tips on growing success, companion planting and transplant preparations.
Herb Seedling Maintenance

Sowing more herbs
Potting up seedlings, growing young plants and care tips for success
Planning for spring planting
Companion planting
Harding off

May 17th, 2025 – Part 4
Planting, Care and Maintenance
In this workshop you will learn the best techniques for bed preparation, propagation by division or layer and how to transplant your plants into their growing bed. We will explore the many tasks needed to nurture and protect young plants during this vulnerable time.
Site preparation

Watering and fertilizing schedules
Transplanting and planting
Pruning and caring for herb plants

Garden Maintenance

Weed control
Mulching
Irrigation
Compost

June 14th, 2025 – Part 5
This final workshop focuses on maximizing the herb harvest and preserving it for futrue use. Topics include harvesting techniques for leaves, flowers and seeds, as well as drying, freezing and creating herbal infusions or oils. Participants will learn about storage methods to extend shelf life. The hands-on activity involves creating an herb bundle and infused vinegar to take home and discussing individual garden plans, identifying and managing pests.
Pinching, Pruning and Harvesting Herbs

Proper harvesting techniques
Drying and storing herbs
Creating your own meateria medica

*Advanced Registration Required. Limit of 10 people per class.
Cost:
Individual Class:
Members $40
Non-Members $45
All classes: (only available before first offered class)

Members $190
Non-Members $215
*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling! Accommodations.
First Classes:
February 22nd, 2025 – Part 1
Introduction to Herb Gardening
Participants are introduced to the basics of herb gardening, including types of herbs and their culinary, medicinal and aromatic uses.
Topics covered include selecting a suitable site, understand light, soil, and water requirements and choosing between indoor and outdoor gardens. Participants learn about basic gardening tools and explore annual, biennial, and perennial herbs.
Introduction to Herbs and Garden Planning

Basics of Herb Garden design and planning
Gardening intentions
Gardening space
Gardening energy
Garden Journal

Overview of Popular Culinary and Medicinal Herbs

Introduction to commonly used Shaker medicinal and culinary herbs
Best medicinal and culinary herbs to grow for home gardeners
Choosing your herbs to grow for wellness and joy
Herb seeds and transplants
Annuals, perennials and biennials – what is the difference?

March 22nd, 2025 – Part 2
Site Selection, Seed Sowing and Soil
This workshop focuses on learning the principals of site preparation, seed sowing and soil. Participants learn about preparing soil for optimal growth, including pH, drainage, and organic matter.
Site Selection and Soil Preparation

Soil, sun, water, drainage, air
Garden format, raised beds, mounds, containers
Soil testing, soil types and amendments for herb cultivation

Indoor Herb Gardening

Choosing suitable herbs for indoor cultivation, preorder plants
Container selection and preparation
Essential care tips for indoor herb plants

Herb Propagation Techniques

Seed starting indoors
Sow a tray of your herb selection
Cuttings and division methods
Potting soil vs seed starting soil

Registration Now Open: 2025 Shaker Forum
2025-04-25 14:00 - 2025-04-27 11:45 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Registration Now Open!
2025 Shaker Forum
April 25th – 27th, 2025
Join the Museum for an engaging weekend devoted to Shaker history and culture. The Spring Shaker Forum includes presentations by Shaker scholars, special activities, lodging and meals in the Great Stone Dwelling, and networking with colleagues and friends.

Register using this form and mail back to us at:
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748

*DEADLINE FOR MEAL REGISTRATION APRIL 18th!

Presenters:

Mary Ann Haagen – Stretched Thin: New Hampshire’s Leadership Role in Maine
Brece Honeycutt – Prismatic Uptopia: Researched Poetry
Sharon Koomler – Dear Friend, Letters from Shaker Sisters to John S. Williams and Phelps Claswson
Richard Marshall – Mindless Automatons or Autonomous Individuals
Carol Medlicott – Between Fact and Myth: The Complicated Legacy of Issachar Bates
Stephen J. Paterwic – Another Thread Pulled from the Testimonies of 1816: Believers with a Connection to Stonington, Connecticut
Richard Roth – About the Other Shakers
Rebecca Soules – ‘Not Worth Bringing Back:’ Believers & Backsliders at Pleasant Hill, 1806-1923

Keynotes:
Kara French – Nuns, Shaker Sisters, Lady Reformers, and Activists: Female Sexual Outsiders in America
Chris Moore – All in a Song

This year we are adding a new program to the schedule called “Shaker Research Reflections.” It is looking to be a great addition and will facilitate more discussion around Shaker Studies interpretation. Here is what we are asking you as participants to bring to the program if you so choose:

The idea behind this session is simple but meaningful. As you engage in your own research, listen to lectures, or take part in activities, we invite you to reflect on any insights or “aha” moments that relate to your Shaker interests. Even if your reflections don’t evolve into a formal article or presentation, we believe they could spark valuable conversations and connections. Please take a moment to write a sentence or two explaining any novel insights you’ve had. This is not a formal presentation, so we ask that you keep your thoughts brief.

We’ll be transcribing these reflections as we go around the room during the session, creating an opportunity for further discussions and potential follow-ups over the weekend or in the months to come.

Thank you in advance for your contributions.

Breakfast of Champions Revival Benefit Concert
2025-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Chosen Vale Performance Center, 410 Route 4A, Enfield, 03748, United States
Breakfast of Champions Revival
Benefit Concert
May 1st, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Chosen Vale Performance Center
410 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join us for a benefit concert for Enfield Shaker Museum by Breakfast of Champions Revival! Jay Boucher, Gary ‘Hub’ Hubbard and friends will be playing what they call Bluegrass Renegade. The original band-mates Jay and ‘Hub’ have been playing together for 48 years. They are offering this concert in honor of their first meeting. Jay wrote the story of their journey down and will share many anecdotes during their performance on the 1st of May.
The Story of Breakfast of Champions:
May 1, 1977, is where this journey started. Mutual friends were hosting a jam session ‘May Day’ party at their house in Enfield Center. So, my best friend Robby and I headed there with our banjo and guitar to join in. Robby and I had lived together in several places, and at one point we both made a commitment to each other that I would learn the guitar and he would learn the banjo. So, we both took some lessons and just started playing, and playing, and playing until our fingers bled. We couldn’t get enough of it, and we were anxious to show our friends some of the tunes we had learned.
There were several musicians playing music that day, but for some reason, we just seemed to click with two guys name Gary ‘Hub’ Hubbard and Matt Rogers, who were also good friends who had been playing music together. We had a blast playing at that party with them, and we left the party with the intention of getting the four of us together to work out some tunes- which we did.

Then there was this Choctaw Festival on the common in Lyme, NH and we were invited to play a few tunes, which we gladly did. A guy who was in the crowd for this figured out a way to get in touch with Hub and asked if we would play for a couple hours for a party he was throwing for a bunch of Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital folks at his house on the river in Lyme.
This was the launch of what became the Breakfast of Champions, and for the next five years we tore it up all over the Upper Valley (and beyond), bringing in huge crowds and having a ball in the process. We’d also go to bluegrass festivals and compete in the parking lot picking contests and always did very well with those.

We always practiced at my place on Thursday nights, as we figured we could always stumble through Friday and then we were onto the weekend. These Thursday night picking sessions became iconic, and despite a few breaks over the decades while we were all raising kids, starting businesses, etc., these Thursday night picking sessions are still going stronger than ever! When I reflect on the cast of characters that have been a part of these picking sessions over the last 48 years, it truly warms my heart, and really proves that there is power in music that is shared by so many people. The friends we have made and maintained over this span of 48 years is incredible to say the least.

So, on May 1, 2025, 48 years to the day when Hub and I first met and played music together, we want to share some stories, lots of laughs and of course the music we have been playing all this time. Although the numbers of pickers that have joined in on our Thursday night picking sessions are substantial, on this night we’ll be introducing you to the core guys, since we can only put so many people on the stage at one time. These guys all come with their own story, and I look forward to sharing these stories with everyone. These guys also come with their own unique talents as well, which will be on display that evening. Most importantly, these guys are simply the best! We have more fun sitting around the table at my house on Thursday nights, playing music for six hours or so, giving each other a hard time and laughing our tails off. We plan on doing a lot of that on May 1st, so bring your sense of humor with you.
I’m a huge ‘fate’ guy, as I have always believed that things happen for a reason. One night shortly after New Years day, I had this vivid dream that started on May 1st, 1977, at the picking session where Hub and I first played music together. The dream carried on through the years, reliving all the highlights of our musical journey and friendship, and it ended on May 1, 2025- at the Chosen Vale Performance Center (of all places), with me and my buddies putting on a show to raise money for the Enfield Shake Museum and their new performance center. This is a great venue, and hopefully this event will expose this place to a lot of musicians throughout the upper valley as a perfect spot for performances of all kinds. The place seats around 300 people, which fills a big void for venues of this size in the area.
Having been involved in the development of the Shaker Village properties since the mid-80’s when the developers purchased the property from the Catholic church, I find it easy to take this place for granted. However, this village is a tremendous asset to this area, and the folks behind the Enfield Shaker Museum have poured their hearts and souls into making this place what it is today. Their recent purchase of the LaSalette property significantly enhances their offerings, and this new performance center is destined for great things.
Please come and join us for this event and help us raise money for a great cause and have a fun time in the process. We are donating our time that night to the Museum and hope that you’ll be in a generous mood that night. We are suggesting a $25 donation at the door, but you are certainly welcome to give more if you are so inclined.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MqUEdvTPhBlkVx3t3d5xBXuLh4so0I_S/view?usp=sharing
(^Video of Breakfast of Champions in action^)
We look forward to seeing you all on May Day 2025 where the Breakfast of Champions Revival will be doing what we do best- playing music, telling stories, giving each other grief and laughing till the back of our heads hurt!

Food:
Concession stand
Cash Bar
Suggested Donation of $25

If you would like to donate ahead of time, please do so here.
QR codes will also be around the venue for online donation on the night of the concert.

*All proceeds will go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay at our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.
**Please bear with us as the construction finalizes on the bathrooms for the Performance Center.

Candlelight Yoga with Nicole
2025-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Candlelight Yoga at the Enfield Shaker Museum
Friday, May 2nd | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Cost: $20
Join us for a peaceful evening of Candlelight Yoga in the beautiful, historic setting of the Enfield Shaker Museum. This 90-minute class will offer a gentle flow accessible to all levels, incorporating breath work, mindful movement, and guided meditation to help you unwind and reconnect.
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, you’ll be invited to move with intention and ease—perfect for those looking to release tension, ground themselves, and end the week feeling calm and centered.
Taught by Nicole Carriere, 200-Hour RYT, this class is open to all experience levels.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.
Sign Up and Pay Here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/9SHUUHV2SZDJN
Here is the FB link if needed: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DGg7xfYN4/

Native Plant Walk & Spring Renewal Workshop
2025-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Native Plant Walk with Alice Schori
& Spring Renewal Workshop with Susan Quinlan
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
This workshop has been CANCELLED. Thank you for understanding.
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join Alice Schori for a guided wildflower identification walk through the Historic Enfield Shaker Land, where you’ll explore the habitats of native plants in the region and the ecosystems that support them. Exploring a variety of plant communities, become familiar with some of the common ferns and spring flowers of the Upper Valley. Some discussion of phenology (the study of how living things time natural events) and recognition of invasive, non-native species will be included.
The walk will be mostly on easy terrain, but will include some moderate hills and maybe a bit of bushwhacking. But never fear—Alice always proceeds at a botanist’s pace (=slow!). Dress for walking and tick protection, picture taking is welcome and encouraged!
After the walk, return to the Great Stone Dwelling to enjoy a simple Spring Soup and Salad lunch.
Following lunch, engage in a hands-on Herbal Wellness Workshop focused on Natural Spring Cleansing Practices. Discover holistic methods to support your body’s natural detoxification and renewal, fostering vitality for the season ahead. Craft your own herbal tonics and remedies designed to boost immunity, recharge energy, and cleanse the lingering effects of winter—recipes you can take home to continue your wellness journey.
Recipes include:
Spring Herbal Tonic
Herbal Smoothie
Digestive bitters
More about Alice Schori:

Alice Schori, a graduate of Oberlin College, is a field botanist who studied native plants through the New England Wild Flower Society starting in the mid-1990s. She has performed botanical surveys for conservation organizations and the Towns of Hanover and Lyme, and spent nine summers doing similar work for the White Mountain National Forest.
More about Susan Quinlan:
Susan is a retired registered nurse who has been creating and caring for gardens and people for fifty years. As a self taught and dedicated organic gardener, she is a recent graduate of the NH Master Gardeners program and holds a Native Plants for the Pollinators Certificate. Susan manages the 7000 square foot Herb Garden at the Enfield Shaker Museum, where she teaches hands-on herb gardening and herbal crafting. Her passion is to create a community that connects plants and people in celebration of the natural world.
Cost:
Members – $55
Non-Members – $60
Advanced Registration Required.
*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay in the historic Great Stone Dwelling. Accommodations

Mother's Day Brunch
2025-05-11 10:45 - 13:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Mother’s Day Brunch
10:45 am and 12:30 pm
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Looking to spoil the special moms in your life this Mother’s Day? Bring them for a memorable Mother’s Day Brunch at Enfield Shaker Museum!
We are delighted to be partnering with Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery in Hanover, NH to bring you a delectable buffet-style brunch to celebrate all the moms this year!
We will have two seatings available for families to gather in community and savor the sublime beauty of Chosen Vale in the spring time.
Mother’s Day Brunch
Menu from Lou’s
Fresh Baked Breakfast Goodies
A collection of muffins, cider donuts, and blueberry scones fresh from their bakery
House Made Quiche
Your choice of Quiche Lorraine or savory Spinach Quiche
Assorted Breakfast Sandwiches
Pick from an assortment of breakfast sandwiches, including a vegetarian option
Parfait Bar
Fresh cut fruit salad, Lou’s granola and Greek yogurt- paired with your choice of our homemade strawberry jam, maple syrup, and clove honey
Belgian Waffle Platter
A Belgian waffle with choice of toppings like strawberries, maple syrup, and whipped cream
Springtime Soups
A classic Bone Broth Chicken without Noodles or Garden Vegetable Lentil
Desserts
An assortment of confectioneries including brownies, cookies and cupcakes
Every mom gets a free Mimosa from our Brunch Bar where guests can choose from several specialty Brunch Cocktails-Bloody Marys, Peach Bellini, or Classic Mimosa available for purchase to compliment your meal.
We’ve got mom’s gift covered too! Surprise mom with a gorgeous fresh floral posie nestled in a vintage tea cup. Posies are $25 a piece and are available by pre-order only while supplies last.
After brunch, head over to the Shaker Herb Garden and take a tour with our wonderful Garden Coordinator, Susan Quinlan. We’ll see you at the Museum!
Advance registration required. Brunch will be served buffet style in the historic Great Stone Dwelling dining room and we will have two seatings, 10:45 am and 12:30 pm.
Cost:
Museum Members – $40/each
Non-Members – $50/each
*Children 12 and older – adult price
Children 5 years old to 11 – $20/each
Children 4 and under – Free
Vintage Tea Cup Posie: $25/ each while supplies last.

Plenty of free parking.
Coming from a distance? Stay in our overnight rooms in the Great Stone Dwelling. Accommodations.

Herb Gardening Workshop Series Part 4
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Herb Gardening Workshop Series
Part 4
with Susan Quinlan
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join us for a five-part comprehensive workshop series on becoming an herb gardener!
Each session delves into essential skills and knowledge for planning, sowing, growing, maintaining, harvesting and using herbs in the home garden.
Starting with an introduction of Medicinal and Culinary herbs grown in our Museum Garden. Participants will learn herb garden basics. We’ll cover plant selection, planting, and maintenance. Then we’ll explore seasonal care techniques. This is perfect for beginners or seasoned gardeners looking to deepen their herbal expertise. All sessions will be hands-on, and participants will grow a tray of herbs ready to plant in their home garden.
Who is Susan Quinlan?
Susan is a retired registered nurse who has been creating and caring for gardens and people for fifty years. As a self taught and dedicated organic gardener, she is a recent graduate of the NH Master Gardeners program and holds a Native Plants for the Pollinators Certificate. Susan manages the 7000 square foot Herb Garden at the Enfield Shaker Museum, where she teaches hands-on herb gardening and herbal crafting. Her passion is to create a community that connects plants and people in celebration of the natural world.
May 17th, 2025 – Part 4
Planting, Care and Maintenance
In this workshop you will learn the best techniques for bed preparation, propagation by division or layer and how to transplant your plants into their growing bed. We will explore the many tasks needed to nurture and protect young plants during this vulnerable time.
Site preparation

Watering and fertilizing schedules
Transplanting and planting
Pruning and caring for herb plants

Garden Maintenance

Weed control
Mulching
Irrigation
Compost

June 14th, 2025 – Part 5
This final workshop focuses on maximizing the herb harvest and preserving it for futrue use. Topics include harvesting techniques for leaves, flowers and seeds, as well as drying, freezing and creating herbal infusions or oils. Participants will learn about storage methods to extend shelf life. The hands-on activity involves creating an herb bundle and infused vinegar to take home and discussing individual garden plans, identifying and managing pests.
Pinching, Pruning and Harvesting Herbs

Proper harvesting techniques
Drying and storing herbs
Creating your own meateria medica

*Advanced Registration Required. Limit of 10 people per class.
Cost:
Individual Class:
Members $40
Non-Members $45
All classes: (only available before first offered class)

Members $190
Non-Members $215
*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling! Accommodations.
First Class:
February 22nd, 2025 – Part 1
Introduction to Herb Gardening
Participants are introduced to the basics of herb gardening, including types of herbs and their culinary, medicinal and aromatic uses.
Topics covered include selecting a suitable site, understand light, soil, and water requirements and choosing between indoor and outdoor gardens. Participants learn about basic gardening tools and explore annual, biennial, and perennial herbs.
Introduction to Herbs and Garden Planning

Basics of Herb Garden design and planning
Gardening intentions
Gardening space
Gardening energy
Garden Journal

Overview of Popular Culinary and Medicinal Herbs

Introduction to commonly used Shaker medicinal and culinary herbs
Best medicinal and culinary herbs to grow for home gardeners
Choosing your herbs to grow for wellness and joy
Herb seeds and transplants
Annuals, perennials and biennials – what is the difference?

March 22nd, 2025 – Part 2
Site Selection, Seed Sowing and Soil
This workshop focuses on learning the principals of site preparation, seed sowing and soil. Participants learn about preparing soil for optimal growth, including pH, drainage, and organic matter.
Site Selection and Soil Preparation

Soil, sun, water, drainage, air
Garden format, raised beds, mounds, containers
Soil testing, soil types and amendments for herb cultivation

Indoor Herb Gardening

Choosing suitable herbs for indoor cultivation, preorder plants
Container selection and preparation
Essential care tips for indoor herb plants

Herb Propagation Techniques

Seed starting indoors
Sow a tray of your herb selection
Cuttings and division methods
Potting soil vs seed starting soil

April 19th, 2025 – Part 3
Growing and Maintaining Your Herbs
Participants learn essential maintenance techniques, such as watering and fertilizing, pruning and encouraging new growth to seedling and young plants. The workshop covers tips on growing success, companion planting and transplant preparations.
Herb Seedling Maintenance

Sowing more herbs
Potting up seedlings, growing young plants and care tips for success
Planning for spring planting
Companion planting
Harding off

Yoga with Nicole
2025-05-30 17:45 - 19:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Candlelight Yoga at the Enfield Shaker Museum
Friday, May 30th | 5:45 – 7:00 PM
RSVP by Wednesday, May 28th to ensure space and min number has been met
To sign up: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/9SHUUHV2SZDJN
Cost: $20
Join us for a peaceful evening of Candlelight Yoga in the beautiful, historic setting of the Enfield Shaker Museum. This 75-minute class will offer a gentle flow accessible to all levels, incorporating breath work, mindful movement, and guided meditation to help you unwind and reconnect.
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, you’ll be invited to move with intention and ease—perfect for those looking to release tension, ground themselves, and end the week feeling calm and centered.
Taught by Nicole Carriere, 200-Hour RYT, this class is open to all experience levels.
***Please bring your own yoga mat.
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.

Jennifer French

Growing Roses & Perennials with Henry Homeyer
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Growing Roses & Perennials for the Home Gardener
with Henry Homeyer
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
This program was cancelled, please check the calendar for similar workshops coming up.
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join expert gardener Henry Homeyer as he share his tips and techniques about how to grow Roses and Perennials in Zone 5a.
Roses, long cherished as America’s favorite flower, are often misunderstood. Henry will introduce you to newer, hardier rose varieties that are naturally resistant to disease and insects, offering practical guidance on proper planting techniques and care.
In addition to roses, Henry will showcase a stunning selection of perennials—both beloved classics and lesser-known beauties. Through engaging slides and insightful tips, you’ll learn how to cultivate native flowers and plants that support pollinators and birds, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden.
More about Henry
Henry Homeyer is the author of 4 gardening books and a UNH Master Gardener for over 20 years. He has been writing a gardening column for newspapers around New England for more than 26 years, and was the New Hampshire/Vermont Associate
Editor of People, Places and Plants magazine for 10 years. He is the recipient of the Fred E. Beane Award in 2024. Henry has been gardening at his home in Cornish Flat, NH since 1970 and has tried just about every plant that will grow in New Hampshire – and some that won’t!
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your gardening knowledge and bring timeless charm to your outdoor spaces.
Advanced Registration Required. Limited to 20 participants.
Cost:
Members – $25
Non-Members – $30
*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Soap Making Workshop
2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Soap Making Workshop
with Betsy Gibbs
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join us for a hands-on Soap Making Workshop with Betsy Gibbs. You will learn the traditional art of hot process soap making. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn time-tested techniques in crafting natural, handmade soap, just like the Shakers did. Participants will explore the history and benefits of hot process soap making, learn about various oils and additives, and create their own batch of soap to take home. Perfect for beginners and seasoned soap makers alike, this class provides practical skills and a deeper appreciation for craftsmanship. All materials will be provided.
Please bring a bag lunch and an apron.
Soup and beverage will be provided.
More about Betsy Gibbs:
After a childhood of tie-dying, weaving and painting, Betsy Gibbs began her career in Arts/Nature crafts as the Arts and Crafts counselor at Camp Little Notch in the Adirondacks. She later studied watercolor painting with Ludmila Gayvoronsky at the Newport Library Art Center and Nature Journaling from Becky Darling of Concord’s Kimball Art Center. She took a class on soap-making at Enfield Shaker Museum and then taught herself hot process soap making. Until June 2024, she sold her soaps and salves through her business,Edge of the Woods Arts,
(Edgeofthewoodsart.square.site). She is now focused on painting and teaching others.
Class size is limited to 8, so reserve your spot early!
Cost:
Members $40.00
non-member $45.00
All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling! Accommodations.

Printmaking with Botanical Materials Series Part 1
2025-06-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Printmaking with Botanical Materials Series
with Pam Smith Part 1
June 5th, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join us for the first workshop in this exciting three-part series, “Printmaking with Botanical Materials.” In this hands-on session, we will introduce you to the world of gel printmaking, where you’ll use water-based inks, brayers, and gel printing plates to create stunning prints inspired by nature. Focusing on botanical elements like leaves, flowers, and seeds, participants will explore the beauty and texture these materials bring to the printmaking process. Through experimentation with color combinations and layering techniques, you’ll create one-of-a-kind, nature-infused prints, setting the stage for further creativity in the upcoming workshops. Whether you’re new to printmaking or an experienced artist, this workshop will offer you a fresh perspective on the natural world through art.
Workshop 1: Gel Printmaking with Botanical Materials – June 5th, 2025

Objective: Introduce participants to gel printmaking, focusing on creating prints with botanical elements.
Materials: Gel printing plates, water-based inks, brayers, botanical materials (leaves, flowers, seeds, etc.), various papers (rice, watercolor, etc.).
Activities:

Gel Printmaking Introduction: Brief explanation of gel printing basics, including how to use the plate, brayer, and botanical materials to create texture and layers.
Printmaking with Botanicals: Participants will arrange botanical elements on the gel plate to make prints, experimenting with different leaves, flowers, and textures to capture the natural world.
Creative Exploration: Allow participants to explore color combinations and layering techniques, aiming to create unique, nature-inspired prints.

Workshop 2: Botanical Printed Paper Collage – July 10th, 2025

Objective: Use the prints created in the first workshop to create botanical-themed collages.
Materials: Gel prints, scissors, glue, additional botanical images, patterned papers, and other collage materials.
Activities:

Collage Techniques: Introduction to collage basics—cutting, layering, and arranging printed papers to form a cohesive composition.
Botanical Design Focus: Guide participants in using their prints to create collages, focusing on the beauty and simplicity of plant forms. Discuss how botanical elements can be combined to evoke natural themes and designs.
Layering and Composition: Explore different ways to balance and layer paper, encouraging participants to work with repetition, symmetry, or contrast to create dynamic collages.

Workshop 3: Journal Making with Botanical Prints and Collage – August 14th, 2025

Objective: Teach participants to create a journal using their botanical prints and collages.
Materials: Collage materials from previous workshops, blank pages, binding materials (needle, thread, cardboard or chipboard), botanical images for decoration.
Activities:

Introduction to Journal Binding: Demonstrate a simple binding technique like pamphlet stitching to create the structure of the journal.
Decorating the Journal: Participants will decorate their journal covers and pages using their botanical prints, collages, and additional elements such as stamps, drawings, or stenciling.

Personalizing the Journal: Encourage participants to use their journals for future creative projects, notes, or sketches, giving them space to reflect and design with botanical inspiration

Who is Pam Smith?

Pam is a New Hampshire artist and printmaker. She is an avid gardener, and her creative inspiration comes from the natural beauty all around us. Her work ranges from botanical relief prints and monoprints to whimsical collages and often combines traditional printmaking, painting and mixed media.
Pam’s original linocut prints and monoprints are designed, hand-carved, and hand-pressed by hand at Art Haven Studio in Enfield. She has been an artist member of AVA Gallery, the Women’s Caucus for Art, NH, the Monotype Guild of New England, and the Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN) in Bethlehem, NH. She offers printmaking classes throughout New England.

https://www.art-haven-studio.com/

Cost:
Whole Series Members – $225
Whole Series Non-Members – $250

Individual class Members – $75
Individual class Non-Members – $85

*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum
Coming from a distance? Stay in our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Pressed Flower Workshop with Ellie Roden
2025-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Pressed Flower Workshop
with Ellie Roden
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Discover the beauty of pressed flowers in this hands-on Pressed Flower Art Workshop led by acclaimed artist Ellie Roden at the historic Enfield Shaker Museum!
Immerse yourself in the delicate and timeless art of flower pressing as Ellie shares expert techniques for preserving botanical treasures and transforming them into stunning works of art. Using blooms inspired by the museum’s lush herb and flower from regional gardens, you’ll create your own framed pressed flower masterpiece to take home.
What You’ll Experience:
Learn the secrets of flower pressing from an expert  to create a unique, handcrafted botanical artwork . Explore floral design techniques in an inspiring setting and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the Enfield Shaker Museum.
All materials are included, and no experience is necessary—just bring your creativity!
More from Ellie Roden:

Ellie Roden, longtime resident of southern Vermont, retired primary school teacher and avid flower gardener, has been creating art from pressed flowers for many years. She has always been intrigued with the beauty of flowers and sees pressing them as a way to preserve their beauty.
Ellie is a self-taught pressed flowers artist who has honed her craft over years of trial and error and careful observation. Her work has been exhibited at shows and in galleries throughout New England and has been featured in two national publications.

Advanced Registration Required. Limited to 20 participants.
Cost:
Members – $35
Non-Members – $40
*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Framing History: Photography Basics at the Museum
2025-06-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Framing History: Photography Basics at the Museum
June 9th, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Welcome to our introduction to landscape photography workshop! Whether you’re using a Sony or Canon camera, this class is designed to help you unlock the full potential of your gear and capture breathtaking landscapes.
Brittany Schones will begin with a short presentation that covers the essentials of landscape photography. You’ll learn about key composition techniques. We’ll also dive into lighting, discussing how to use natural light to your advantage and when to shoot for the best results. I’ll walk you through important camera settings to ensure your shots are sharp and vibrant. Finally, we’ll touch on how to optimize your Sony or Canon camera, making sure you’re set up to capture stunning landscapes.
After the presentation, we’ll head outdoors for a hands-on practice session. This is where you’ll get the chance to experiment with different compositions, lighting, and settings in real-world conditions. I’ll be there to guide you every step of the way as you work on refining your skills and capturing the beauty of the landscape around us.
Whether you’re new to photography or looking to improve your skills, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to enhance your landscape photography in a creative and supportive environment. Grab your camera, step outside, and let’s start capturing some amazing shots!
Please Bring:

Digital camera (fully charged)
Accessories for your camera

Who is Brittany Schones?
I’m based out of Enfield, NH, and have been photographing and filming real estate for over six years. I originally started Squarelight Photography in 2018 specializing in drone work and have grown to offer my full lineup of marketing services. I travel throughout New England working on all types of projects ranging in size and creativity. I’m a certified drone pilot by the FAA and fully insured.
The best part about being a real estate media professional is being able to travel and see where and how people live. I’ve always been inspired by architecture and have appreciated the finishing details.
When I’m not out shooting or working behind my computer, you can usually find me in my flower garden, traveling the world, jet skiing, playing ice hockey, or out visiting different breweries and discovering new beer.
RAIN DATE: June 10th 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Cost:
Members – $40
Non-Members – $45
*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Herb Gardening Workshop Series Part 5
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Herb Gardening Workshop Series
Part 5
with Susan Quinlan
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join us for a five-part comprehensive workshop series on becoming an herb gardener!
Each session delves into essential skills and knowledge for planning, sowing, growing, maintaining, harvesting and using herbs in the home garden.
Starting with an introduction of Medicinal and Culinary herbs grown in our Museum Garden. Participants will learn herb garden basics. We’ll cover plant selection, planting, and maintenance. Then we’ll explore seasonal care techniques. This is perfect for beginners or seasoned gardeners looking to deepen their herbal expertise. All sessions will be hands-on, and participants will grow a tray of herbs ready to plant in their home garden.
Who is Susan Quinlan?
Susan is a retired registered nurse who has been creating and caring for gardens and people for fifty years. As a self taught and dedicated organic gardener, she is a recent graduate of the NH Master Gardeners program and holds a Native Plants for the Pollinators Certificate. Susan manages the 7000 square foot Herb Garden at the Enfield Shaker Museum, where she teaches hands-on herb gardening and herbal crafting. Her passion is to create a community that connects plants and people in celebration of the natural world.
June 14th, 2025 – Part 5
This final workshop focuses on maximizing the herb harvest and preserving it for future use. Topics include harvesting techniques for leaves, flowers and seeds, as well as drying, freezing and creating herbal infusions or oils. Participants will learn about storage methods to extend shelf life. The hands-on activity involves creating an herb bundle and infused vinegar to take home and discussing individual garden plans, identifying and managing pests.
Pinching, Pruning and Harvesting Herbs

Proper harvesting techniques
Drying and storing herbs
Creating your own meateria medica

*Advanced Registration Required. Limit of 10 people per class.
Cost:
Individual Class:
Members $40
Non-Members $45
All classes: (only available before first offered class)

Members $190
Non-Members $215
*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling! Accommodations.
First Class:
February 22nd, 2025 – Part 1
Introduction to Herb Gardening
Participants are introduced to the basics of herb gardening, including types of herbs and their culinary, medicinal and aromatic uses.
Topics covered include selecting a suitable site, understand light, soil, and water requirements and choosing between indoor and outdoor gardens. Participants learn about basic gardening tools and explore annual, biennial, and perennial herbs.
Introduction to Herbs and Garden Planning

Basics of Herb Garden design and planning
Gardening intentions
Gardening space
Gardening energy
Garden Journal

Overview of Popular Culinary and Medicinal Herbs

Introduction to commonly used Shaker medicinal and culinary herbs
Best medicinal and culinary herbs to grow for home gardeners
Choosing your herbs to grow for wellness and joy
Herb seeds and transplants
Annuals, perennials and biennials – what is the difference?

March 22nd, 2025 – Part 2
Site Selection, Seed Sowing and Soil
This workshop focuses on learning the principals of site preparation, seed sowing and soil. Participants learn about preparing soil for optimal growth, including pH, drainage, and organic matter.
Site Selection and Soil Preparation

Soil, sun, water, drainage, air
Garden format, raised beds, mounds, containers
Soil testing, soil types and amendments for herb cultivation

Indoor Herb Gardening

Choosing suitable herbs for indoor cultivation, preorder plants
Container selection and preparation
Essential care tips for indoor herb plants

Herb Propagation Techniques

Seed starting indoors
Sow a tray of your herb selection
Cuttings and division methods
Potting soil vs seed starting soil

April 19th, 2025 – Part 3
Growing and Maintaining Your Herbs
Participants learn essential maintenance techniques, such as watering and fertilizing, pruning and encouraging new growth to seedling and young plants. The workshop covers tips on growing success, companion planting and transplant preparations.
Herb Seedling Maintenance

Sowing more herbs
Potting up seedlings, growing young plants and care tips for success
Planning for spring planting
Companion planting
Harding off

May 17th, 2025 – Part 4
Planting, Care and Maintenance
In this workshop you will learn the best techniques for bed preparation, propagation by division or layer and how to transplant your plants into their growing bed. We will explore the many tasks needed to nurture and protect young plants during this vulnerable time.
Site preparation

Watering and fertilizing schedules
Transplanting and planting
Pruning and caring for herb plants

Garden Maintenance

Weed control
Mulching
Irrigation
Compost

Paper Shredding Event!
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Paper Shredding Event
Hosted by Eastman Charitable Foundation
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm
North Family Parking Lot
410 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Protect your privacy and clear the clutter—join us for a free community paper shredding event!
Document shredding will be done on-site by SecurShred’s security professionals using a mobile shredding truck. The shredding process can be monitored by the customer through a video surveillance system. All shredded paper media is taken away and recycled. SecurShred holds National Assn of Information Destruction (NAID) AAA certification for mobile shredding operation.
Open to Enfield, Grantham, and Springfield Residents
*Limit of 5 boxes per vehicle (residential, no business)
Follow signs and cones to keep the flow of traffic safe for all contributors to the event. Thank you.
This event is brought to you by the Eastman Charitable Foundation. Their mission is to promote environmental stewardship, education, and green recreation through grants and scholarships.

Berry Basket Workshop
2025-06-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Berry Basket Workshop
with Doña Nazarenko
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join us in the Great Stone Dwelling for a day of basket weaving with Doña Nazerenko of Country Spirit Baskets. By the end of the class you will have created a Shaker-style berry basket, perfect for the start of berry season. Woven with natural reed, this has an attached Shaker tape or leather strap to carry around or on the shoulders. All materials come in a pre-fabricated kit made by Dona that you will use during the class. Using a plastic bag or insert while berry picking will prevent juice staining and keep the basket in good condition. When not berry picking remove your plastic bag or container and use for your hobby, craft or garden needs. This is a beginner friendly workshop, so you will leave with a completed basket.
Who is Doña Nazerenko?
Residing in Tunbridge, Vermont, Doña Nazarenko has been weaving since 1988 and teaching since 1994. While living along the New Jersey coast, Doña developed an interest in woodcrafts and related art forms that developed into her desire to take basket making classes in 1988.
Her exploration of a different art medium has since evolved into a flourishing talent. She now enjoys making traditional baskets using reed with wooden accents to more challenging baskets using birch bark from the area surrounding her current residence in rural Vermont.
The highlight of the early years at her craft was having a one-on-one critique with John McGuire at Peter’s Gallery in 1992. His confidence in her and his discretion continues to help her with her current work. Today she can be seen demonstrating basketry representing Vermont fiber artists at local and out-of-state events.
*Please bring your own lunch. Water and light refreshments will be provided.
Cost:
Members – $72
Non-Members – $82
*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

World Wide Knit in Public Day!
2025-06-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
World Wide Knit in Public Day!
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
UPDATE: This event has moved inside the Great Stone Dwelling on the second floor!
The Shakers knit–and so do we! Everyone is welcome to gather on this day at Enfield Shaker Museum to knit, crochet, and weave. All fiber arts welcome!
This event is FREE! Bring your project, your yarn, your needles, and a chair, blanket, and lunch or snacks. We’ll provide:

tents–but you may wish to bring your own!
water, iced tea or lemonade, and cookies!
hourly door prizes!
lessons for those who want to learn how to knit or crochet!
stash renewal through a yarn swap!

We will be knitting washcloths for a community in the Upper Valley who is in need. We’ll provide the cotton yarn and a dishcloth pattern for you to knit. Please bring size 7 or 8 knitting needles! We will have some to loan, but encourage you to bring your own. It would be wonderful if you also brought a packaged bar of soap to be included with your washcloth.

Other knit and crochet items, from socks to hats to scarves, are also welcome. Start your project with us and bring them to the Museum when you’re done!

Social Crafting of crocheting, weaving, felting and all fiber arts are welcome too!
Worldwide Knit in Public Day is the largest knitter-run event in the world. It started in 2005 and is now celebrated in 57 different countries.
We hope you’ll come out and join us!
*This is a rain or shine event – we will hope to be outside, but have plenty of indoor space to accommodate any size group of knitters.

Enfield Shaker Herb Garden Plant Sale
2025-06-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Enfield Shaker Herb Garden Plant Sale
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
11:00 – 4:00 pm
The Shaker Herb Garden is hosting a plant sale as part of the opening of the Gardens for the season. Explore our 10,000 square foot historic herb beds and witness the beauty and green energy of the plants vibrant spring growth. The sale will be at the front steps of the Great Stone Dwelling, under a pop-up tent.
Each herb seedling is in a 4 inch pot and was organically raised in Coast of Maine Potting Soil. Natives, culinary, medicinals and more.
They are being sold for $3.00. All proceeds will be used to fund our garden expenses and projects.
The Herbs were donated by a current Gardener for the sale.

Feverfew

Sage

Calendula

Primrose

Anise Hysop

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of our dedicated gardeners and volunteers, who care for the our garden exhibit. Enjoy a self guided tours, hands-on activities, and insightful discussions about the rich history and uses of the herbs.
Visit our newly created Children’s Sensory Herb Garden, where children can explore the plants with their curiosity and senses. Located on the north side of the Blueberry bushes this space offers a safe spot for the young and the young at heart.
A formal guided Herb tour will be offer by herbalist Happy Griffiths and Susan Quinlan at 12:00 pm.

The Enfield Shaker Herb Garden is maintained through the generous support of our visitors and members. Your contributions help us preserve this important piece of history and help us to continue offering educational programs.
Consider becoming a member or making a donation today.

Free Trumpet Concert
2025-06-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-28 15:30 - 17:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Free Trumpet Concert
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
8:00 pm
Pre-concert talk at 7:30 pm
Mary Keane Chapel
The Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale (CAMS) will be back at Enfield Shaker Museum for the last two weeks of June 2025. CAMS director, Edward Carroll has gathered together a very talented group of international faculty and students for this year’s two-week Trumpet Seminar.
The faculty and students participating in the Trumpet Seminar will offer four free trumpet concerts in the historic Mary Keane Chapel on the grounds of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Plenty of free parking. Freewill offering to benefit the Center for Advanced Musical Studies scholarship fund. Invite your family and friends to join you for these stimulating concerts.
Tuesday, June 17 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
Program presented by internationally acclaimed faculty members –
Trumpeters Ole Edvard Antonsen, Gabriele Cassone, and Clement Saunier, with pianist Rebecca Wilt
Saturday, June 21 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
Trumpet Calls – Members of the 19th annual Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar
Friday, June 27 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
Everyone Loves Difficult Music – Members of the 19th annual Chosen Vale International
Saturday, June 28 – 4:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 3:30 pm)
Final concert by participants and faculty from around the globe.
Want to know more about Edward Carroll?
A native of Chicago and graduate of Juilliard (BM, MM), Edward Carroll is a trumpeter, conductor, and teacher of international stature. He serves as Professor of Trumpet and Coordinator of Brass Studies at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Professor at the Bard Conservatory of Music, and as a Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College. Previous appointments include Associate Professor at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in 2007-2011 (assuming the role of brass area chair in 2009), the International Chair of Brass Studies at London’s Royal Academy of Music and Professor of Trumpet at the Rotterdam (NL) Conservatory. Edward Carroll is the Director of the Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale, and was responsible for the music programming of the California State Summer School of the Arts from 2006-2008. He also chaired the commissioning committee of the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) from 2005-2011.
Mr. Carroll has served as Principal Trumpet of the Rotterdam Philharmonic (James Conlon, Jeffrey Tate, and Valery Gergiev, Music Directors), the San Diego Symphony (David Atherton), and as Associate Principal Trumpet of the Houston Symphony (Lawrence Foster), touring most of the world’s major concert halls and festivals, and recording for Sony, EMI, Virgin, and Erato. A frequent guest with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Edward Carroll directed, recorded, and toured with the New York Trumpet Ensemble from 1979 to 1988. He has performed with the London Sinfonietta, Speculum Musicae, Music Today, I Musici di Montreal, Orpheus, the Bach Aria Group, the Handel and Haydn Society (Boston), and as soloist with many North American and European orchestras. Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Larry Polansky, Anne LeBaron, Bruce Adolphe, and Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Moravec are among the many composers that have written new music for him, and his many solo recordings can be found on the Sony, Vox, MHS, and Newport Classic labels.

Summer Solstice Sunset Hike
2025-06-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Summer Solstice
Sunset Hike
June 20th, 2025
6:30 pm
Celebrate the longest day of the year with an enchanting evening hike and sunset experience at Enfield Shaker Museum. Join us on June 20th for our annual Summer Solstice Sunset Hike, a unique event that combines natural beauty, history, and delightful refreshments.
Our journey begins at 6:30pm with a guided hike to the historic Feast Ground. This scenic hike will take you through the lush Shaker Forest and rolling fields, offering stunning views of Mascoma Lake. Along the way, learn about the Shaker community’s rich history and their deep connection to the land.
Upon reaching the Feast Ground, we will gather to witness the spectacular summer solstice sunset. Enjoy a selection of fine wines and artisanal cheeses while mingling with fellow hikers and nature enthusiasts. This relaxing reception provides a perfect opportunity to unwind and savor the evening.
The highlight of the evening will be a special talk by Shaker scholar Mary Ann Haagen. Mary Ann will share fascinating insights into the Shaker way of life, and the historical significance of the Feast Ground and its use as an outdoor worship space in the mid 19th century.
Advance registration is required. Tickets are limited to ensure an intimate and enjoyable experience for all participants. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring water.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of the summer solstice at Enfield Shaker Museum. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!
This moderately strenuous hike should take about 35 minutes each way and you’ll need to feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain in low light conditions. Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring a flashlight for some extra illumination on the way back down.
Limited to 20 participants. Advanced registration required.
RAIN DATE: June 27th 6:30pm
Museum Members – $30/person
Non-Members – $35/person
*All proceeds from this workshop go to support the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Why not plan to stay overnight in the historic Great Stone Dwelling? Check out room availability here.
Want to know more about Mary Ann Haagen?
Mary Ann Haagen has studied and performed the music and dance traditions of the Shakers since 1980. Her work is particularly inspired by the songs she learned from Shaker Sister Mildred Barker (1897-1990) of Sabbathday Lake, Maine, and by the scholarship of Daniel Patterson, UNC. She holds degrees in music from Cornell University, Columbia University and the Dalcroze School of Music, NYC. She directed the performing group, The Enfield Shaker Singers from 1989 to 2005. She regularly lectures on and teaches Shaker music. She is a visiting scholar in music at Dartmouth College. She and her husband Charlie are deeply involved in the historic preservation of the Enfield, New Hampshire Shaker Village. Her research and writing on the Shakers focuses particularly on the New Hampshire Shakers.
Enfield Shaker Feast Ground at Sunset. Photo credit – Guy D. Biechele.

En Plein Air Art Experience with Heidi Lorenz
2025-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Outdoor Adventure Painting
An ‘En Plein Air’ Art Experience for All Seasons and Terrain
June 21st, 2025
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Herb Garden
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
This monthly drop-in class meets in a different inspiring location throughout the year to draw, paint, sketch or photograph nature in comradery with other outdoor art enthusiasts. This inclusive and welcoming group is designed to engage artists at all levels & to consider the natural effects of light & its ever changing influences on our landscape. Careful consideration of comfort in your outdoor gear is important when creating art in the open air. Feel free to bring a full plein air kit or for ease & simplicity bring a simple sketchbook with pencil & pen, or anything you like, whatever works in your favor. There will be locations that involve light hiking, which will be noted in the monthly location description. We will have complimentary hand warmers available to keep those fingers moving. This drop-in series is an opportunity to create a fun community of artists, to be inspired, creative, adventurous, & to be amidst nature in all seasons throughout the year!
**You can register and pay online in advance, or if needed Heidi can collect cash or check for the class upon arrival.
Fee:
$8/session for LAC members
$12 for non-members

2025 Summer Concert Series
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
2025 Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Live music starts at 7 pm. Vending begins at 6 pm.
On the lawn at the Stone Machine Shop.
What’s better than a relaxing evening outside? FREE live music!
Join us on the lawn of the beautiful Stone Machine Shop on Wednesdays of July and August for some free, live music! Bring chairs or a picnic blanket and spread out on the lawn and listen to the band play.
Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy or purchase food from the on-site food truck. You’re welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. (State liquor laws prohibit outside alcohol from being brought onto the premises.)
This is not a BYOB event.
Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join us.
Vending begins at 6 pm and the music starts at 7 pm. The Museum’s gift shop will also be open for visitors to visit either before or during the show.
In the case of bad weather, the show will go on!
We will move the concert inside. Unfortunately, picnic blankets might be slightly less comfortable on the wood floor.
Beer, hard cider, wine, soda, and snacks will be available to purchase during the concert.
Concert Dates:
July 2nd – Twangtown Paramours
Vendor: Enfield House of Pizza

Nashville-based husband-and-wife duo Mike T. Lewis and MaryBeth Zamer, known on stage as The Twangtown Paramours, have made a name for themselves defying boundaries with their award-winning catalogue of Americana, Folk, and Blues anthems. With a slew of accolades for their first three full-length albums, they’ve earned a loyal following, balancing serious instrumental and vocal chops with witty stage banter and a lighthearted approach to life. Their latest album, The Wind Will Change Again, is an acoustic Folk record consisting of a collection of songs that the Twangers call their best to date. It was released in January of 2025 to rave reviews, came in at #1 on the Folk Alliance International Chart, and had six of the top ten songs for the month of release.
Hit songwriter, session musician, and producer Mike Lewis was born in NYC, but his sound is informed by a mix of experiences across the country’s major music centers, including NYC, L.A., Austin, and Nashville. Lead singer MaryBeth Zamer was a fixture in the Washington, DC club scene for years and preformed with a popular local cover band before meeting up with Mike in 2009. They released their debut self-titled album in 2010.
July 9th – Never Too Late
Vendor: Enfield Mascoma Lion’s Club

Never Too Late creates Americana and classic folk music performances with rich vocal harmonies accompanied by lively instrumentation. Whether the performance is an outdoor festival or intimate coffeehouse, Never Too Late fully engages the audience for a fun and memorable experience. Band members include:
Singer-songwriter Hilde Ojibway creates songs for the band that reflect life’s light and textures;
Multi-talented Adam Sorscher stirs with his mandolin, guitar, banjo and vocal harmonies;
Outstanding bassist Eric Bronstein marries folk and jazz traditions to ground the band’s sound;
Stunning vocalist Bethany Nafzinger soars with solo performances and heavenly harmonies.
July 16th – Still Hill
Vendor: Enfield Mascoma Lion’s Club

Formed in early 2016 and hailing from the woods of central Vermont, Still Hill plays a unique blend of progressive bluegrass dipped in folk, Americana, and old-time roots music. Members include Rob Lees (guitar and vocals), Jen Freise (fiddle and vocals), and Cody Williams (mandolin and vocals). Still Hill’s original songwriting, instrumental improvisation, and 3-part harmonies will make you hoot, holler, dance and leave you wanting more each and every time.
August 6th – Cardigan Mountain Tradition
Vendor: Enfield House of Pizza

August 13th – The Flames
Vendor: The Box Truck

Thank you to our sponsors!

2025 Summer Outdoor Concert Series
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States

Printmaking with Botanical Materials Series Part 2
2025-07-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Printmaking with Botanical Materials Series
with Pam Smith Part 2
July 10th, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join us for the second workshop in our printmaking series, where you’ll take the gel prints you created in the first workshop and transform them into beautiful botanical-themed collages. This hands-on session will introduce you to essential collage techniques such as cutting, layering, and arranging printed papers, with a special focus on incorporating plant-inspired designs. You’ll learn how to use repetition, symmetry, and contrast to create visually dynamic compositions, all while exploring the elegance of botanical forms. With a variety of materials to work with, including botanical images and patterned papers, you’ll have the opportunity to create a unique piece that reflects the natural beauty of plants.
Workshop 2: Botanical Printed Paper Collage – July 10th, 2025

Objective: Use the prints created in the first workshop to create botanical-themed collages.
Materials: Gel prints, scissors, glue, additional botanical images, patterned papers, and other collage materials.
Activities:

Collage Techniques: Introduction to collage basics—cutting, layering, and arranging printed papers to form a cohesive composition.
Botanical Design Focus: Guide participants in using their prints to create collages, focusing on the beauty and simplicity of plant forms. Discuss how botanical elements can be combined to evoke natural themes and designs.
Layering and Composition: Explore different ways to balance and layer paper, encouraging participants to work with repetition, symmetry, or contrast to create dynamic collages.

Workshop 3: Journal Making with Botanical Prints and Collage – August 14th, 2025

Objective: Teach participants to create a journal using their botanical prints and collages.
Materials: Collage materials from previous workshops, blank pages, binding materials (needle, thread, cardboard or chipboard), botanical images for decoration.
Activities:

Introduction to Journal Binding: Demonstrate a simple binding technique like pamphlet stitching to create the structure of the journal.
Decorating the Journal: Participants will decorate their journal covers and pages using their botanical prints, collages, and additional elements such as stamps, drawings, or stenciling.

Personalizing the Journal: Encourage participants to use their journals for future creative projects, notes, or sketches, giving them space to reflect and design with botanical inspiration

Who is Pam Smith?

Pam is a New Hampshire artist and printmaker. She is an avid gardener, and her creative inspiration comes from the natural beauty all around us. Her work ranges from botanical relief prints and monoprints to whimsical collages and often combines traditional printmaking, painting and mixed media.
Pam’s original linocut prints and monoprints are designed, hand-carved, and hand-pressed by hand at Art Haven Studio in Enfield. She has been an artist member of AVA Gallery, the Women’s Caucus for Art, NH, the Monotype Guild of New England, and the Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN) in Bethlehem, NH. She offers printmaking classes throughout New England.

https://www.art-haven-studio.com/

Cost:
Individual class Members – $55
Individual class Non-Members – $65

*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum
Coming from a distance? Stay in our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Past Classes:

Workshop 1: Gel Printmaking with Botanical Materials – June 5th, 2025

Objective: Introduce participants to gel printmaking, focusing on creating prints with botanical elements.
Materials: Gel printing plates, water-based inks, brayers, botanical materials (leaves, flowers, seeds, etc.), various papers (rice, watercolor, etc.).
Activities:

Gel Printmaking Introduction: Brief explanation of gel printing basics, including how to use the plate, brayer, and botanical materials to create texture and layers.
Printmaking with Botanicals: Participants will arrange botanical elements on the gel plate to make prints, experimenting with different leaves, flowers, and textures to capture the natural world.
Creative Exploration: Allow participants to explore color combinations and layering techniques, aiming to create unique, nature-inspired prints.

Woven Rocks with Jean Reed
2025-07-11 14:00 - 18:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Woven Rocks
with Jean Reed
Friday, July 11th, 2025
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Let me share my weaving knowledge with you, allowing you to create your own weaving patterns on rocks. This unusual art form will give you some very basic weaving techniques with materials such as jute, leather, waxed linens and other cordages.
This is a wonderful way to embellish rocks you may have picked up on the trails or at the beaches, during your travels. Some of my rocks have come all the way from Ireland and Colorado. Others that were gathered from a New Hampshire river bed will be supplied to you, along with all the materials and tools needed to create unique weaving patterns.
I urge you to bring some rocks of your own and a couple of small branches (twisted grapevine is great or tiny pieces of driftwood). Keep in mind as you collect rocks, that no shape or size should be overlooked. As you can see from the photos, I’ve used a variety of large (5-6”), small (at least 3”), flat rocks are easiest to work with but round ones are a good challenge.
Feel free to contact me at murrayhillweaving@gmail.com with questions.

Learn more about the Instructor:
Murray Hill Weaving is Jean Reed’s dream come true – resulting from her love of basketry, and weaving for over 45 years.
Basketry classes took a natural turn into chair seating and other types of art which include a variety of children’s workshops. Located at 685 Murray Hill Road, Hill, NH, the heart of New Hampshire, Jean teaches in her shop, and art studios around the country.
She has taught for the NH League of Craftsmen, as well conventions in Michigan, North Carolina, Kentucky, Stowe Basket Festival and Northeast Basketmakers Guild. In addition, she is a member of BAG, a local group of artists called Book Artist Group.
Cost:
Members – $40
Non-Members – $45
*Materials fee of $18 included with your ticket price.
*Advanced Registration is required, maximum capacity is 10 people.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Herb Garden Produce Sale
2025-07-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Herb Garden Produce Sale
July 17th – August 2nd, 2025
Wednesday – Saturday
9am – 12pm

Garden Produce Sale featuring organically grown herbs, berries, and more—harvested fresh from the historic Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden.

Starting Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, August 2, we invite you to visit our charming Little Red Garden Shed!

Open Wednesday through Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Available While Supplies Last:

Fresh Herbs by the Pound: Genovese Basil, Lemon Basil, Tulsi Basil, Parsley, Sage, Lemon Balm, Garlic Chives, Tarragon, Apple Mint, Mojito Mint, Dill, Lovage, Thyme

Garden Favorites: Calendula Flowers, Lavender Bundles, Lamb’s Ear, Yarrow, Mugwort, Motherwort, and many more

Fresh Produce: Rhubarb, Garlic, Green Onions, Blueberries, and Raspberries

Dried Herbal Bundles also available

Come explore the garden and take home a piece of the summer harvest. Visit early for the best selection!
