History
The 25-acre site of Lochland Lodge
was originally purchased in 1916 by
George and Bertha Schrafft from their
next-door neighbors who still own their
property to this day. The Schrafft family
had developed one of the largest
confectionery companies in the United
States, William F. Schrafft & Sons. The
company's origin can be traced back to
providing gum drops and other treats to
The 25-acre site of Lochland Lodge
was originally purchased in 1916 by
George and Bertha Schrafft from their
next-door neighbors who still own their
property to this day. The Schrafft family
had developed one of the largest
confectionery companies in the United
States, William F. Schrafft & Sons. The
company's origin can be traced back to
providing gum drops and other treats to
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the Union troops during the Civil War. George Schrafft was one of three siblings to
share a passion for Squam Lake and to build a summer home here.
The first structure on this property, known as Lochland, was modest in size but gave
the Schraffts a foothold on Squam Lake. After George's death in the late 1920's,
Bertha remodeled the existing small camp into a formal style lakefront home. Her goal
to develop a tranquil setting has been preserved to this day. The vision and planning
that went into the development of Lochland was extraordinary and it has been said that
her passion continued well after the construction had come to an end.
In 1957, after the death of Bertha Schrafft, the family sold Lochland and all Mrs.
Schrafft's furnishings to William S. Paley, the founder of CBS Broadcasting, and his wife
"Babe" Paley. The estate was renamed Kiluna North as the sister house to Kiluna
South- the Paley's primary residence on Long Island, N.Y. The Paley's used the estate
to entertain celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Groucho Marx and
Lucille Ball. By the late 1960's, the Paley's use of the estate had declined and with the
help of financial adviser John S. Minary they made plans to donate the property to
Dartmouth College.
John Minary and Mr. Paley first met when they were on General Dwight D. Eisenhower's
staff during World War II and continued to work together for many years thereafter. In
1970, Paley donated the estate to Dartmouth in the name of John Minary who
graduated from the college in 1929.
Dartmouth College recognized this tranquil setting as an ideal location to hold meetings
and retreats. Today, the former Minary Center is under private ownership (renamed
Lochland Lodge), and available for use by both members of the Dartmouth community
as well as external organizations for board meetings, strategic planning sessions and
educational seminars. Lochland Lodge uniquely offers exclusive occupancy to the
groups it hosts ensuring extraordinary meeting results and the enhancement of
personal relationships.
Over the years, Dartmouth made many improvements to the facility always keeping in
mind what Bertha Schrafft had created. This 'old world charm' is what has made it so
special to the many guests that have had the good fortune to experience this property.
share a passion for Squam Lake and to build a summer home here.
The first structure on this property, known as Lochland, was modest in size but gave
the Schraffts a foothold on Squam Lake. After George's death in the late 1920's,
Bertha remodeled the existing small camp into a formal style lakefront home. Her goal
to develop a tranquil setting has been preserved to this day. The vision and planning
that went into the development of Lochland was extraordinary and it has been said that
her passion continued well after the construction had come to an end.
In 1957, after the death of Bertha Schrafft, the family sold Lochland and all Mrs.
Schrafft's furnishings to William S. Paley, the founder of CBS Broadcasting, and his wife
"Babe" Paley. The estate was renamed Kiluna North as the sister house to Kiluna
South- the Paley's primary residence on Long Island, N.Y. The Paley's used the estate
to entertain celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Groucho Marx and
Lucille Ball. By the late 1960's, the Paley's use of the estate had declined and with the
help of financial adviser John S. Minary they made plans to donate the property to
Dartmouth College.
John Minary and Mr. Paley first met when they were on General Dwight D. Eisenhower's
staff during World War II and continued to work together for many years thereafter. In
1970, Paley donated the estate to Dartmouth in the name of John Minary who
graduated from the college in 1929.
Dartmouth College recognized this tranquil setting as an ideal location to hold meetings
and retreats. Today, the former Minary Center is under private ownership (renamed
Lochland Lodge), and available for use by both members of the Dartmouth community
as well as external organizations for board meetings, strategic planning sessions and
educational seminars. Lochland Lodge uniquely offers exclusive occupancy to the
groups it hosts ensuring extraordinary meeting results and the enhancement of
personal relationships.
Over the years, Dartmouth made many improvements to the facility always keeping in
mind what Bertha Schrafft had created. This 'old world charm' is what has made it so
special to the many guests that have had the good fortune to experience this property.
