About Us
& Our School
History
Nome, ND
1916
The Nome Schoolhouse was built in 1916 and the gym added in 1949. Many children, teachers and parents went through these halls sharing years and years of memories. With the general decline of rural population in North Dakota, the enrollment at the school became smaller and smaller. As a result, the high school was closed in 1966 and the elementary school in 1970. The pupils were sent to Fingal, Enderlin and Kathryn schools. The school building was sold and used for storage. The school district dissolved in 1972. After several owners and many years Teresa and Chris of Shepherd Industries, LLC purchased the building and surrounding land in 2018. After a 3 year restoration the school reopened as a Fiber Arts Retreat Center/Event Center/Boutique Hotel in 2021.

Your Hosts
Chris Armbrust & Teresa Perleberg
2018
2019
2021
In the News
WDAY – 2022 by Kevin Wallevand
Abandoned 100-year-old schoolhouse has been brought back to life
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has honored three projects nationwide and the restored and preserved Nome Schoolhouse in Barnes County has been given a huge honor.
‘We knew this day would come’: 115-year-old Nome Schoolhouse reopens
The 115-year-old Nome schoolhouse is reopening after a 3-year project to restore the rundown building, spearheaded by Chris Armbrust and Teresa Perleberg.
By Kevin Wallevand July 01, 2021