Where the power of photography and the brilliance of coffee and tea unite for the advancement of social change, education, outreach and liquid illumination.
Located in the center of West Stockbridge, MA along the Williams River, the Shaker Dam Coffeehouse showcases the photographic work of John Stanmeyer, a National Geographic photographer and co-founder of the VII Photo agency.
John's hand-printed photos can be purchased at the Gallery. Prints can be purchased framed or unframed. Framed prints are signed and numbered and come with a certificate. Archival museum-grade paper is used.
View some of John's work for National Geographic by story:
The Calm Before the Wave
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/02/tsunami/tsunami-photography
Girl Power
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/09/girl-power/stanmeyer-photography
Sacred Waters
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2010/04/sacred-water/stanmeyer-photography
The End of Plenty
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/06/cheap-food/stanmeyer-photography
Shaker Dam hosts annual exhibitions of Stanmeyer’s work, photographic workshops and presentations. For more information and to register for John Stanmeyer's workshops, visit http://www.stanmeyerworkshops.com/
In addition to photography, Shaker Dam expresses John’s other obsession — coffee. With his frequent global travels, John knows where to find some of the world’s finest coffees and teas and he brings them back to share.
Shaker Dam brews organic coffees sourced from Counter Culture Coffee and organic teas from In Pursuit of Tea. Light fare is available. Free, fast WiFi.
