New England Stitchers Retreats
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Enfield Shaker Museum
Nestled in a valley between Mt. Assurance and Mascoma Lake, in Enfield, New Hampshire, the Enfield Shaker site has been cherished for over 200 years.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the site is a vibrant cultural, community and educational center.
The Museum offers spectacular views and splendid accommodation.
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Wise Words
"The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary."
- Mary Kurtz, "The Needlework Times" April, 1978.
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If you have questions or need further information, email us at info@stitchingretreat.com or phone Kathy on (508) 839-7723.
"Where stitchers gather, friendships are made, lasting and true. Where stitchers gather, there is harmony, tranquility and true stitching joy!"
New England Stitchers Retreats
Spaces still available on our May and October Stitching Retreats - BOOK NOW
Welcome to NEW ENGLAND STITCHERS RETREATS - please join your hosts, Kathy & Bruce, in beautiful New Hampshire for a very memorable stitching experience with outstanding needlework designers.
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Join us for one of our stitching retreats where you will:
- meet and learn new needlework designs, specialty stitching and finishing skills from the experts, in a two day needlework class (including kit & supplies)
- make new stitching friends or perhaps meet up with old friends!
- have uninterrupted stitching time in our Stitching Lounge, open 24 hours per day!
- meet our retreat designer/instructor at a Thursday evening "Welcome" reception
- enjoy 3 scrumptious meals on both Friday and Saturday, as well as breakfast on Sunday morning
- experience a delicious Tea Party and "Shop Til You Drop" @ ABC Stitch Therapy, on Saturday afternoon
- take time to explore and learn something about the history of the Great Stone Dwelling, our retreat residence for the weekend
- enjoy the beautiful New Hampshire countryside, do a little sightseeing, or just take time to sit back and rest in this peaceful atmosphere.
Our retreat location will be at The Enfield Shaker Museum in New Hampshire with accommodation provided within the historical Great Stone Dwelling House.
This magnificent building incorporated every luxury and convenience available in 1841 and embodied the Shaker's commitment to the pursuit of perfection, harmony and productivity. The first floor was primarily dedicated to preparing and eating the communities meals. The second floor housed the Meeting Room as well as 4 dwelling rooms. The third and fourth floors contained 8 dwelling rooms per floor, each room measuring approximately 20' x 20'. The fifth and sixth floors were used as work spaces and storage. Many rooms today still boast a stunning array of built in drawers and cupboards, closets, pegrail, and Shaker furniture. In short, the Great Stone Dwelling contains all the innovations the Shakers could conceive of to make their temporal home the reflection of the spiritual perfection they pursued in their communal lives in Enfield.
In all, a fabulous venue for a weekend of stitching away.
Your hosts, Bruce and Kathy Roseen.