Barrett-Gate House consists of two relocated and conjoined structures, one an original Harmonist log cabin, the other a mid-nineteenth-century addition attached to the former’s east wall. The relocation was overseen by the New Harmony Bridge engineer, Don Blair in 1959. The 1960 renovation was by Robert Hatch. Since that time, additional interior and exterior repairs have been made, with more planned.

Its first guests were Dr. Pitney Van Dusen and his wife Elizabeth in 1960. Dr. Van Dusen, then president of the Union Theological Seminary in New York, presided over the dedication of Philip Johnson’s Roofless Church, directly across the street to its west. Since that time, the Barrett-Gate House has housed many of the artists who are part of the RLB Foundation’s Creative Partnerships. From September through April, its four bedrooms are occupied by ceramic artists from the New Harmony Clay Project, followed by participants in the New Harmony Project and the New Harmony Music Festival and School. It may be briefly available in August for rental to approved guests.

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