In 2001, while continuing to operate the campground, Steve van der Haeghen and his wife, Louise, began working toward a long-held dream of theirs to restore North Shore House to its former glory. The couple’s goal was to transform the estate into an all-inclusive venue for hosting rustic, elegant weddings and other special events. For the next 16 years, they remodeled the house and grounds with a nod to the past and eye on the future, taking painstaking care to ensure every detail is perfect.
Now nearly 100 years after it was built, North Shore House is a gorgeous lakeside estate, perfect for both intimate affairs and large gatherings. Guests are transported to a simpler time as they arrive here, free to enjoy and explore a rustic, cozy lake house, porches, terraces, a tavern, and plenty of leisure activities, all on 27 acres of waterfront property.
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North Shore House is an exclusive lakeside inn, restaurant, event, and wedding venue in Newton, NJ offering the perfect combination of rustic appeal and modern amenities.
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North Shore House, 912 Swartswood Rd, Newton, NJ 07860
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 167
Swartswood, NJ 07877
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