Afternoon Tea
2026-04-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Afternoon Tea at the Enfield Shaker MuseumStep back in time and join us for a delightful afternoon of tea and conversation in the beautiful surroundings of the Enfield Shaker Museum.
Enjoy your choice of fine teas, thoughtfully selected and perfectly brewed, accompanied by an assortment of delicate tea sandwiches, freshly baked biscuits, and sweet treats.
Gather with friends, celebrate a special occasion, or simply savor a quiet afternoon in a setting rich with history and charm.
Elegant teasAssorted tea sandwichesBiscuits & sweet confectionsEnfield Shaker Museum
Reserve your seat and experience a timeless tradition in a truly unique setting.

*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.

Drumming, Sound Healing and Reiki- Enfield
2026-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | NH
April 12th 10:00-2:00
Join us for a nurturing afternoon of Drumming, Sound Healing and Reiki. This immersive experience weaves together the grounding power of live drumming, the soothing vibrations of sound healing, and the calming energy of Reiki to support relaxation, emotional balance, and inner clarity. Together, these practices create a peaceful space where you can slow down, reconnect, and simply be.
The steady rhythm of the drum has long been used across cultures to bring people together and guide the mind into a calmer, more centered state. As the drumbeat fills the space, you’ll be invited to step out of the busyness of everyday life and gently drop into your body and breath. The rhythm helps create a sense of presence and connection—both within yourself and with the group.
As the experience unfolds, layers of sound healing tones and vibrations will help soothe the nervous system and guide you into a deeply meditative state. These resonant sounds can encourage relaxation, quiet the mind, and support a feeling of inner balance. Throughout the session, Reiki energy will also be offered to support the body’s natural healing process, helping to release tension, restore energetic flow, and promote a sense of peace and well-being.
No prior experience is necessary. This gathering is open to anyone seeking rest, reflection, and a deeper sense of harmony. Whether you are new to these practices or have experienced them before, you are warmly welcome.
Please bring a cozy blanket or yoga mat for your comfort during the sound healing portion, as well as a water bottle and a snack of your choice. If you have a drum or a rattle that you would like to play during the drumming portion, you are encouraged to bring it along and join in the rhythm. Come as you are, settle in, and allow yourself to be supported by rhythm, sound, and stillness.

*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.

2026 Spring Shaker Forum
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
2026 Spring Shaker Forum
April 17 – 19, 2026
Join us for an engaging weekend devoted to Shaker history and culture. The 2026 Spring Shaker Forum includes presentations by Shaker scholars, special activities, lodging and meals in the Great Stone Dwelling, and networking with colleagues and friends.
We are honored to announce that Brother Arnold Hadd of the Sabbathday Lake Shaker community will be the keynote speaker at this year’s forum. His subject will be Mother Ann Lee. He will reflect on the centrality of her vision and teachings for Shakers past, present and future. Brother Arnold will speak at 7 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026.
On Saturday evening, April 18th New York choreographer Reggie Wilson will discuss the impact of sacred movement traditions on his work. He is nationally and internationally recognized for creating dances that draw on the varied histories and spiritual practices of Africa and its diaspora. His piece, POWER reflects both African American and Shaker sacred dance, and was inspired, in part, by the Philadelphia Shaker community led by Sister Rebecca Jackson.
Other presenters include:
Jerry Brewington – “Beautiful Objects – 100 Years of Shaker Museum Exhibits”
Fran Kramer – “Discovering Groveland and Sodus, New York Shaker Villages”
Dr. Carol Medlicott – “Seeking Clarity on the Houstons of the Shaker West”
Stephen Paterwic – “The Old Didn’t Need It, the Young Didn’t Heed It; Who Took the Inspired Messages of the New Era to Heart”
Ned Quist – “The Harvard Shakers and Their Cultural Landscape”
Ann Sayers – “Where Did They Go? Where, How , and Why ex-Shakers Found Their Way Forward After Departing from Their Believer Friends”
Becky Soules – “Too Much Kentuckians – The Dissolution of Pleasant Hill, 1910 – 1923”
Dr. Douglas Winiarski – “Introducing Mother Ann Lee”
The full schedule of events and programs will be forwarded to registered participants.
Please register for the 2026 Spring Shaker Forum by April 13, 2026.
To register print the attached 2026 Shaker Forum Registration and mail it to:
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Rte 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
or return it by email to:
education@shakermuseum.org
To register by phone, call 603-632-4346 Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm.

Everybody's Trash
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Enfield Public Library, 23 Main Street, Enfield, 03748, United States
Everybody’s Trash is an engaging and thought-provoking presentation by Duncan Watson, author of the award-winning book Everyone’s Trash. Drawing on more than 33 years working in municipal waste management with the City of Keene, Watson takes audiences behind the scenes of recycling, refuse, and the often unseen systems that shape our daily lives.
Blending personal storytelling, humor, and practical insight, Watson traces his journey from a childhood recycling attendant to a leader who helped build a nationally recognized waste management facility in southwestern New Hampshire. His talk explores the history and current realities of waste disposal in the United States while emphasizing the deeply human side of the work—highlighting the people, values, and community connections found even at the “dump.”
More than a technical discussion, Everybody’s Trash is a reflection on civic responsibility and shared stewardship. Watson challenges audiences to rethink their relationship with waste, demonstrating that ambitious goals—like diverting up to 80% of materials from landfills—are achievable without increasing costs. The presentation leaves listeners informed, inspired, and empowered to see waste not as an individual problem, but as a collective opportunity for connection, compassion, and community action.

Who is Duncan Watson?
Duncan Watson grew up in Northern California but found his home in New England, where he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s in Resource Management from Antioch University New England. As Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Keene, NH, Watson has seen firsthand the challenges and opportunities of modern recycling and waste management.
For more on Watson’s remarkable life and his new book, follow him on Instagram and Facebook: @duncanwatsonstoryteller.
Free Admission
Enfield Shaker Museum is offering this program in collaboration with Enfield Public Library. This program will be held at the Library – 23 Main Street, Enfield, NH 03748

Mother's Day Tea Party
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Saturday May 9th
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Mother’s Day Tea PartyStep back in time and join us for a delightful afternoon of tea and conversation in the beautiful surroundings of the Enfield Shaker Museum.
Enjoy your choice of fine teas, thoughtfully selected and perfectly brewed, accompanied by an assortment of delicate tea sandwiches, freshly baked biscuits, and sweet treats.
Gather with friends, celebrate a special occasion, or simply savor a quiet afternoon in a setting rich with history and charm.
Elegant teasAssorted tea sandwichesBiscuits & sweet confectionsEnfield Shaker Museum
Reserve your seat and experience a timeless tradition in a truly unique setting.

Herbal Medicine Workshop
2026-05-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Herbal Medicine Workshop
Saturday, May 23rd
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Herbal Medicine Workshop – Join us for a hands-on herbal medicine workshop where you will learn how to make medicinal herbal oils and salves using simple traditional methods. This welcoming herbal medicine workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone curious about making their own natural remedies
In this herbal medicine workshop, we will explore the healing qualities of herbs such as St. John’s Wort, Comfrey, Calendula, and other traditional plant allies. These herbs have long been used to support skin health and promote healing. You will learn several easy ways to infuse herbs into oils, including both quick and slow methods that can be repeated at home.
Next, this herbal medicine workshop will show you how to turn those infused oils into soothing salves, ointments, and balms. The process is simple, practical, and easy to recreate in your own kitchen.
During the herbal medicine workshop, we will make three helpful herbal remedies together:• A skin and wound-healing salve for chapped skin, minor wounds, and diaper rash.• A warming herbal muscle rub to help ease sore muscles and tension.• A moisturizing herbal lip balm for daily use and protection.
This herbal medicine workshop offers a relaxed space to learn, create, and connect. You will leave with the three remedies we make together. You will also gain the knowledge to continue making herbal medicines at home. These preparations can become the start of your own herbal first-aid kit.
Donna Bryant, MSN, RN, is an herbalist, holistic nurse, and international educator with more than 25 years of experience. She is known for her practical teaching style and hands-on approach. Donna helps participants feel confident using herbal remedies and bringing plant-based care into everyday life.

*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.

Delicious Backyard Herbal Healing Teas and Drinks With Herbalist & Author Maria Noël Groves, RH
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Chosen Vale Performance Center, 410 Route 4A, Enfield, 03748, United States
Delicious Backyard Herbal Healing Teas and Drinks

Thursday, May 28, 6-7:30 pm
In Person at Chosen Vale Performance Center, 410 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH

Get inspired by medicinal herbs you can grow in your garden and how to turn them into delicious hot and iced teas, herbal seltzers, and refreshing cold water infusions! Maria will share some of her favorite herbs, the various ways each can be enjoyed for health, cautions, and recipe ideas.
https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/

Maria Noël Groves, RH(AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. She is the author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, Herbal Remedies for Sleep, Herbal Gut Health, and an additional forthcoming book. Learn more about Maria and herbs at WintergreenBotanicals.com.

*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.

Herbal Remedy Making with Maria Noël Groves
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Chosen Vale Performance Center, 410 Route 4A, Enfield, 03748, United States
Herbal Remedy Making with Maria Noël Groves
Thursday, July 30, 6-8 pm
In Person at Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH

Join us for Herbal remedy Making with Maria Noel Groves. Your garden is likely at its peak right now and you might be wondering: What can I do with all those wonderful culinary and medicinal plants to enjoy them all winter long? In this remedy demo class, Maria will share her favorite home apothecary techniques to dry herbs and make herbal extracts with fresh or dry plants including alcohol-based tinctures, vinegar’s, glycerites, honey, and oxymel. She’ll demonstrate various techniques, provide recipes, share storage tips, and you’ll have the opportunity to make an extract jar to bring home.

https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/

Maria Noël Groves, RH(AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. She is the author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, Herbal Remedies for Sleep, Herbal Gut Health, and an additional forthcoming book. Learn more about Maria and herbs at WintergreenBotanicals.com.

*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.

Immune Tonics for Resilience - Maria Noël Groves, RH
2026-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Chosen Vale Performance Center, 410 Route 4A, Enfield, 03748, United States
Join us for an engaging and practical herbal class, Immune Tonics for Resilience, led by herbalist Maria of Wintergreen Botanicals. In this informative and empowering workshop, participants will explore simple and effective ways to support their health using herbs and everyday kitchen ingredients. Centered on the theme Immune Tonics for Resilience, this class will introduce accessible herbal approaches that can be used throughout the year to help strengthen the body’s natural defenses.
During Immune Tonics for Resilience, Maria will share several of her favorite medicinal herbs and time-tested kitchen remedies that support immune health. Participants will learn how different herbs can be used during various stages of illness and wellness—including prevention, early onset of symptoms, and supportive care while recovering. The class Immune Tonics for Resilience will discuss each herb’s traditional uses, benefits, potential cautions, and the best way to prepare them for daily use.
Together we will explore how herbal preparations such as teas, broths, syrups, and tonics can help nourish the body and promote balance. Herbal traditions have long used ingredients like ginger, elderberry, and warming spices in teas and remedies to support immune health and resilience during the colder months. In Immune Tonics for Resilience, Maria will explain how these herbs work, when to use them, and how to incorporate them easily into your kitchen routine.
In addition to learning about individual herbs, Immune Tonics for Resilience will include several delicious recipes that you can make at home. Participants will leave with ideas and inspiration for preparing nourishing herbal teas, immune-supporting tonics, and simple kitchen remedies for everyday wellness. These practical tools will help you feel more confident in caring for yourself and your loved ones using natural approaches.
Whether you are new to herbal medicine or already enjoy working with plants, Immune Tonics for Resilience offers a welcoming space to deepen your knowledge and build practical skills for supporting health naturally.
Learn more about Maria and her work at: https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/ 🌿

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Maria Noël Groves, RH(AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. She is the author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, Herbal Remedies for Sleep, Herbal Gut Health, and an additional forthcoming book. Learn more about Maria and herbs at WintergreenBotanicals.com.

*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.
