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An Evening Among Shakers: Guided Meeting House Tour, Live Music and Farm‑to‑Table Dinner at Canterbury

A timed, on‑site summer event at Canterbury Shaker Village that pairs a guided Meeting House tour with live music and a rustic farm‑to‑table dinner—this guide explains the flow and logistics for Simply Shaker 2024.

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An Evening Among Shakers: Guided Meeting House Tour, Live Music and Farm‑to‑Table Dinner at Canterbury.

Duration

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Location

Canterbury

Operator

Canterbury Shaker Village

Outing Highlights

THE HISTORY

Guided Tour of the Meeting House

The evening opens with a guided tour of the historic Meeting House led by Kyle Sandler, offering direct exposure to the architecture and history that anchor Canterbury Shaker Village.

THE AMBIENCE

Music, Refreshments and Fieldside Mingling

After the tour, musicians perform while guests enjoy refreshments from a satellite bar; small tents, tables and chairs set up in the field next to the bee house create scattered, relaxed gathering spots.

THE FEAST

Farm‑to‑Table Dinner in the Horse Barn

At 6:00 PM the experience culminates in a farm‑to‑table dinner in the rustic Horse Barn — an intimate dining setting that can accommodate up to 120 guests.

What the day feels like

How the Evening Unfolds

The program moves in three clear acts: a 4:30 PM guided Meeting House tour, an interlude of live music and refreshments by 5:00 PM in the adjacent field, then a communal farm‑to‑table dinner in the Horse Barn at 6:00 PM. The flow is intentionally social—small clusters in the field lead into a shared meal in a rustic indoor space.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this evening suits, given the event’s format and capacity.

Small private groupsThe event title and setup are organized around a Table of 8 format, making it well suited to groups that want a shared, reserved table experience.

Couples or pairsCouples fit the intimate, communal dinner model and can join the guided tour and fieldside music before dining together at a shared table.

Larger parties or organizersWhile the Horse Barn can accommodate up to 120 guests overall, larger parties should plan for multiple tables or coordinate with the operator in advance.

Event plannersBecause seating is table‑based and overall capacity is capped, planners arranging group attendance should account for the Table of 8 structure when booking.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Meeting Point

Event starts June 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM. The meeting location is 288 Shaker Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224.

What to Expect

Expect a guided Meeting House tour, live music with a satellite bar and a farm‑to‑table dinner in the Horse Barn at 6:00 PM.

Capacity & Seating

Dinner is served in the Horse Barn, an intimate setting with overall capacity for up to 120 guests and table arrangements organized in groups of eight.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When and where does Simply Shaker 2024 begin?

Simply Shaker begins June 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM. The meeting location is 288 Shaker Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224.

Who leads the Meeting House tour?

The Meeting House tour is led by Kyle Sandler.

What happens after the Meeting House tour?

At 5:00 PM there are live musical performances and refreshments from a satellite bar, with small tents, tables and chairs in the field next to the bee house for mingling.

Is dinner included and where is it served?

Yes. A farm‑to‑table dinner is served in the Horse Barn at 6:00 PM.

How many guests can the Horse Barn accommodate?

The Horse Barn setting can accommodate up to 120 guests.