Castle in the Couds
455 Old Mountain Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03254
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Closed Tuesday/Wednesday
Open Thursday-Monday 10am-4pm
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Self-Guided Castle Tour: Includes first and second floors of the mansion: $20 Adult
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Historic entrance/main gate (scenic road) 455 Old Mountain Rd, Rte. 171 – a one-way, 2-mile road that offers stops to see a giant glacial erratic called The Pebble, the property’s largest waterfall called The Falls of Song, and a scenic vista overlooking the lakes and mountains. Please allow 20-30 minutes to traverse this road and make stops along the way. This is a seasonal entrance that is only accessible during our operating season, late May through late October.
The Lucknow mansion is an unusual example of Arts and Crafts architecture in New England, expressing the aesthetic movement’s philosophy of living in harmony with nature. Designed by architect J. Williams Beal of Boston, the mansion was built with cutting-edge materials like steel beams, poured concrete, and terra cotta architectural blocks. The state-of-the-art amenities throughout the house include a central vacuum, ammonia-brine refrigeration, and a house-wide interphone system.
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Despite these modern features, the home was designed to harmonize with its surroundings, using natural and sometimes local materials like Maine white oak timbers or local rhyolite and Conway pink granite for the stone veneer. These natural elements created a rustic, handcrafted look that best fit into the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. The overall design draws upon global architectural traditions and celebrates the work of the craftsmen that built the home.
RIDE THE TROLLEY UP TO THE MANSION
Please note that our trolleys are the only means of access to the mansion. Trolleys conveniently depart the Carriage House every 15 minutes until 4:15 pm. If you or a member of your party requires assistance, ask a trolley driver for alternative boarding options. If you prefer to walk back to the Carriage House, there is a downhill path from the lakeside lawn.
Cafe in the Clouds
LIGHT LUNCH, BEVERAGES, ICE CREAM & MORE
During our operating season, Café in the Clouds is open from 11 am – 4 pm daily*.
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Looking for a quick bite to eat after a hike or on your way home? Stop by Café in the Clouds, located in the Meadows by Shannon Pond. Enjoy ice cream, wraps, salads, beer, wine, and more in a beautiful outdoor setting. Relax with your lunch or sweet treat at our picnic or patio tables right outside the building, or at covered picnic tables at Shannon Pond.
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*In the event of inclement weather, Café in the Clouds may not be open or may close early – please call us for an update.
Carriage House Restaurant
Due to the labor market and the inability to hire the necessary staff, lunch service is not currently available at the Carriage House Restaurant. We apologize that we are unable to provide this special experience to our guests. We will begin to offer lunch on the terrace as soon as possible and will continue to update this page with new information.
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The Carriage House Restaurant does not offer dinner, except for our limited Dinner Music Night series offered in the summer months.
Summer Music Nights
ALREADY SOLD OUT FOR AUGUST 2022
Limit of 5 guests p/table
Monday and Tuesday Evening
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Join us for dinner and live music as you watch the sunset over Lake Winnipesaukee from our beautiful outdoor terrace! Come with your dinner partners and an appetite for classic American fare with unique twists. The Carriage House Restaurant was named the 2021 Editor’s Pick for Mountain View Dining in Yankee Magazine’s Best of NH!
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Music Nights are by reservation only and require a $12 per-person cover charge paid online in advance. Your reservation guarantees your table for the whole evening, so you can mingle on the terrace, peruse the exhibit gallery, or admire the historic carriage house and always have your seat to come back to.
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Live music is played between 5:30 and 8:30 pm, with a short break for the musician.
If you are looking to tour the Lucknow Mansion - admission is open Thursday – Monday from 10 – 4 pm.