Enfield Shaker Museum
Museum / Cultural in Enfield, NH. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $4k–$8k est. rental for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 150 guests
- Services: Venue rental only
- Address: 447 NH Route 4A
Situated at 447 NH Route 4A between Lake Mascoma and Mount Assurance, the 21-acre Enfield Shaker Museum grounds feature nine historic structures, including the 1841 Great Stone Dwelling and the ornate 1927 Mary Keane Chapel. Receptions accommodate up to 150 seated guests, with indoor options including the Stone Mill as well as the Meeting Room and Dining Room inside the Great Stone Dwelling. Venue packages provide a six-hour reception, a two-hour decorating window the prior evening, coordination from on-site Event Managers, and seating with reproduction Shaker chairs and benches. Outside catering is required, with the property providing a restaurant-style kitchen equipped with an industrial range, gas ovens, a convection oven, and cold storage for caterer use. No on-site bar is available, though flat bar setup fees apply, and the third and fourth floors of the dwelling house 20 overnight guest rooms featuring original Shaker architecture and built-ins.
Food
Outside catering is required. The venue does not have its own catering staff but provides a restaurant-style kitchen with an industrial range, gas ovens, convection oven, and cold storage for caterer use.
Packages
- Facility Rental: Flat facility rental fee ranging from $3,490 to $6,970 depending on the space selected.
Includes: 6-hour reception time and 2-hour decoration time the evening before, Use of kitchen for your choice of licensed caterer, On-site Event Managers to coordinate with vendors during the event, Reproduction Shaker chairs and benches for seating
Taxes and fees
- NH Room/Meals Tax: 9%
- Beer and Wine Bar Setup Fee: $275
- Full Bar Setup Fee: $325
- Additional Bartender Fee: $150
- Additional Beer and Wine Bar: $175
- Additional Full Bar: $250
- Refundable Security Deposit: $300
- Additional Reception Hours: $350
- Overtime (Past 11 PM): $375
- Separate Cocktail Hour Location: $375
- Great Stone Dwelling Rehearsal Dinner Space Rental: $800
- Great Stone Dwelling Breakfast Space Rental: $570
Good to know
- Outside catering is required; self-catering is not allowed.
- A minimum of 10 overnight rooms must be booked on the night of the reception, or the couple is charged for empty rooms (ranging from $150 to $170 per night).
- 9% NH Room/Meals Tax applies to Great Stone Dwelling rentals (Stone Mill and Chapel are exempt).
- The Stone Mill is not heated, and the Chapel and Meeting Room are not ADA accessible (stairs only).
- All alcoholic beverages must be provided and served by the venue; BYOB is strictly prohibited.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Enfield Shaker Museum cost?
Based on Enfield Shaker Museum's published pricing, renting the venue for 120 guests runs about $4,000–$8,500. It's a venue rental, so catering and bar are priced separately. Your actual quote will depend on date, season and final guest count.
How many guests can Enfield Shaker Museum hold?
Enfield Shaker Museum can host up to 150 guests seated.
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