Preserve the Mason House Inn: Support Our Restoration
Preserve a Piece of Mason House History
Help keep the historic Mason House Inn alive for generations to come! Your support funds the restoration of windows, sashes, and other important projects that keep this 1846 inn standing strong. Every gift, large or small, makes a lasting difference.
🪟 Window Restoration
Support the restoration of Mason House Inn’s historic windows and sashes. Adopt a sash, a full window, or even a room and help preserve over 175 years of history.
View Sponsorship Options💧 Gutter & Water Management
Help us reroute water away from the inn to prevent further foundation damage and wood rot. Your contribution supports essential repairs to keep the building safe and dry.
Sponsor This Project🪵 Flooring & Carpet Replacement
Our well-loved floors and carpets are due for restoration. Support this project to help return the inn’s interior to its warm, inviting charm while protecting the structure beneath.
Sponsor This Project🧱 Brick & Masonry Repair
Years of Iowa weather have worn away the original brick and mortar. Help us preserve the craftsmanship that’s held this inn together since 1846 by sponsoring masonry repairs and tuckpointing.
Sponsor This Project🏠 Front Porch Repair
The front porch on the side building has suffered water damage and sinking over the years. Your sponsorship helps us rebuild it safely — restoring a welcoming space for guests and preserving the inn’s character.
Sponsor This Project🌿 Micro-Donations
Donate any amount toward our overall restoration fund using any payment method below, or online via our micro-donation link (3% processing fees are charged to us). Smaller contributions still make a big difference — every dollar helps keep this historic landmark alive!
Donors will receive a Certificate of Support, be listed on our Donor Recognition Page, and get a weekly social media thank-you shout-out.
Why Your Support Matters
We’ve applied for multiple preservation grants and explored every insurance option, but as a privately owned historic property, these avenues have been denied or don’t apply. Restoration costs are high, and the work must be done by skilled craftsmen using historically accurate materials.
Your sponsorship directly supports this effort — ensuring Mason House Inn remains a living piece of Iowa history, not just a memory.
💳 Ways to Donate
Choose the method that works best for you. All manual payment methods show $0 at checkout — this confirms your selection and allows us to track your donation.
- Credit/Debit Card: 3% processing fee deducted. We recommend Venmo, PayPal, or check if you’d like the full donation to go to preservation.
- Venmo: Send to @masonhouseinn. Include your name and the project for your donation.
- PayPal: Use the Friends & Family option to stay@themasonhouseinn.com.
- Cash or Check: Payable to Mason House Inn and mailed or delivered to:
Mason House Inn
21982 Hawk Dr
Keosauqua, IA 52565
If mailing cash, please use certified mail or another secure method. Receipt emailed upon payment confirmation.
🪞 Window Guardians
Thank you to our generous window restoration supporters!
🌟 General Donors
Thank you to all supporters of Mason House Inn preservation!
Mason House Inn is not a nonprofit organization, so contributions are not tax-deductible.