The Stone House

The Stone House In the summer of 1950 as a ten-year-old boy, Fr. Eugene Stenzel looked for some kind of energy outlet. Thus began a 64 year process of building with stone.

Located just outside of Wells, Mn. Call for an appointment 507-553-5505.

1950-Fr. Eugene Stenzel at age 10 started building a shrine.
1955-began building a grotto
1958-began building the single bell tower
1970-built a small gazebo
1973-started construction of a double bell tower
1983-began construction of The Stone House
1987-began establishing a prairie garden
1989-A garage and breezeway were b

egun
1991-built a stone fence along the driveway
1992-began construction of the gazebo
1993-The Secret Garden was laid out
1994-The school house was moved to the family farm & restored
1995-Built a Memorial Wall
1996-began building a stone path with arches between the old farmhouse and new Stone House
1998-built the stone arch pillars an the entrance to the Stone House
1999-added the handcrafted iron gate at the entrance
2000-added a conservatory to the Stone House
2001-began construction of the pergola
2005-began construction of the family tree to be located in Mother's Garden
2009-restoration begun on transforming old granary to a country cottage
2012-construction of outdoor fieldstone pizza oven

Exciting news is coming to The Stone House! Soon you will be able to book this unique property on Vrbo or rent it for a ...
07/20/2026

Exciting news is coming to The Stone House! Soon you will be able to book this unique property on Vrbo or rent it for a special event for a day!
We are thrilled to open these beautiful grounds to the public and overnight guests, so Father Stenzel’s legacy can continue to be shared and appreciated.

We continue to host tours of the house and grounds. For information on a tour please send a message. 

We would like to thank this group for coming out yesterday! Thank you Joyce for getting a hold of me. We had a great vis...
06/20/2026

We would like to thank this group for coming out yesterday! Thank you Joyce for getting a hold of me. We had a great visit!

We had a large group of wonderful ladies visit from New Ulm and Lafayette area! Thank you for visiting The Stone House!
06/15/2026

We had a large group of wonderful ladies visit from New Ulm and Lafayette area! Thank you for visiting The Stone House!

It’s been 1 year today that Fr. Stenzel went to heaven. He told me one time that you will be surprised who you see in he...
02/27/2026

It’s been 1 year today that Fr. Stenzel went to heaven. He told me one time that you will be surprised who you see in heaven. I don’t think he is-he saw the good in everyone. Happy 1st heavenly birthday. We all miss you!

12/11/2025

Today Fr. Stenzel is spending his 86th birthday in heaven! He is missed by so many. 🎂❤️

Address

60659 200th Street
Wells, MN
56097

Telephone

(507) 553-5505

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