Freshly baked bread, eggs, and artisan coffee on kitchen counter at Herdsman House artist retreat and guest house

Amenities

The Herdsman House is a curated self-contained building that features two bedrooms (queen and double beds), a living/dining space, full Kitchen, and 3-piece bath. Special features include a Frisian style bedtee (bed in a closet), Russian Bake Heater, period Mennonite furniture, traditional hand painted floors, writing desks, WIFI, and private backyard space with access to a wood fired sauna, fire pit, bbq, and candy store. 

A stay at the Herdsman House includes locally baked sourdough bread, farm fresh eggs, and locally roasted coffee.

In the colder months guests learn how to tend the fire in the Russian bake Heater and manage the wood fired sauna. Handmade quilts, knitted slippers, and bathrobes, nothing is compromised.

Warm morning scene with fresh pastries and soft-boiled eggs, reflecting the lived-in charm of Herdsman House’s history — photo by June Home Supply

Our History

Neubergthal is a c. 1876 Mennonite Street village with an old world feel. Designated a national historic site in 1989 by the Parks and Monument Board, it features several remaining private and public housebarns, a summer kitchen, chicken coops, large Cottonwoods that line the street, and the only remaining herdsman (cattle herder) house/barn standing in Canada. The interior layout of the Herdsman House reflects Frisian (Dutch province) colour and design including the bedstee, adjoining rooms, yellow and red painted furniture, and hand painted patterns on floors.

With the guidance of Restoration Workshop/Parks Canada, and funding support from the provincial historic resources branch, Paul and Margruite, and daughter Genevieve (JOAT), restored and renovated the only remaining village herdsman cottage (c. 1880s) in Canada.

Photo taken by June Home Supply

Cozy and rustic guest house with charming yellow and red shutters
Warm, vintage-style bedroom with a white metal bed and patchwork quilt, set against wood-paneled walls. A cheerful yellow armoire stands beside restored hand painted Mennonite floor tiles in red, green, and white. Natural light spills through lace cu
Vintage kitchen with a white porcelain sink, green open shelving, and restored hand painted Mennonite floor tiles in a vibrant mosaic of red, green, and white. Natural light filters through a central window, illuminating pressed tin ceilings, a cheer
Traditional wood-burning stove built into a white plaster wall, with black metal doors used for cooking and heating the home. A shelf holds lit candles and a small figure, while red and white stockings hang above a cream-colored cabinet. Restored han
Vintage writing desk and chair in a rustic corner of Herdsman House, set against green paneled walls and restored hand-painted Mennonite floor tiles
Eclectic bathroom with black clawfoot tub, green basin sink, and modern white composting toilet. Features blue and white walls with green trim, colorful quilted wall art, rustic shelf decor, potted plant on green stand, and patterned ceiling—blending
Cozy vintage-style bedroom with queen-sized bed, colorful quilt, and writing desk in the corner. Features mustard yellow painted wood floors, white walls with green trim, sheer-curtained windows, botanical wall art, and exposed ceiling beams. Include
Bedstee-style sleeping nook in the living room at Herdsman House, built into a green-painted cabinet with paneled doors. Features orange bedding, yellow pillows, bird-and-foliage wallpaper, and built-in bookshelf. Restored Mennonite hand-painted floo
This idyllic outdoor scene features a picturesque white house with vibrant yellow and red trim, nestled among a flourishing garden of flowering plants and green shrubs. A cozy patio with wooden chairs and a table invites relaxation on the lush green
Cozy backyard fire pit with rustic wooden benches, red flower centerpiece, outdoor grill pavilion, and vegetable garden surrounded by trees and lawn.
White house with red and yellow shutters, sandy patio with wooden chairs, red flowers, and five chickens walking on the grass.
Snow-covered pathway leading to the warmly lit Herdsman House at night, ideal for winter artist retreats in Manitoba.
Nestled among snow-laden evergreens, this rustic wooden sauna cabin offers a serene escape for guests of the Herdsman House artist retreat. The slanted roof is blanketed in fresh snow, and the surrounding forest creates a peaceful, secluded atmospher
A snow-covered trail winds through quiet evergreens toward a warmly illuminated cabin, offering a striking contrast between the cold night and the cozy refuge ahead. This peaceful winter setting is part of the Herdsman House artist retreat, where gue
Covered porch of rustic sauna cabin with red cushioned chairs and glass-top table, surrounded by forest greenery at the Herdsman House retreat.
Rustic wooden sauna interior with benches, sauna stones, water bucket, and natural light—part of the Herdsman House artist retreat in Manitoba.
Red barn-style building with gray metal roof and covered porch, used for artist productions and concerts at the Herdsman House retreat in rural Manitoba.
Cozy galley kitchen at Herdsman House with restored Mennonite tile floors, white gas stove, red coffee maker, and vintage wood cabinets.
Rustic living room at Herdsman House with exposed beams, hand-painted Mennonite tile floors, retro furniture, and built-in green shelving.
Traditional Russian Bake Oven in the living room of Herdsman House, fully functional for guest cooking or heating needs during artist retreats.
Eclectic living and dining area at Herdsman House with restored hand-painted Mennonite tile floors, mismatched vintage furniture, and rustic decor.