2016 Almanac by Shaker Village

SHAKER VILLAGE

2016

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Discovery Starts Here

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D I S C OV E RY S TA RT S H E R E Great discoveries call for great explorers and today, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is reconnecting its vibrant campus to inspire a new community of adventurers, learners, makers, doers and supporters. The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve are centers of exploration, jumping-off points for experiences built to ignite your trailblazing spirit. This is where discovery starts—but it doesn’t end until your hands are dirty, your curiosity is sparked and you’ve uncovered something new. Plan a visit to Shaker Village this year and find the explorer in you. Great discoveries are just around the corner. A V I L L A G E A T W O R K Shaker Village is very much a village at work. Our farmers, historians, naturalists, ecologists and many others work hard every day to care for and share this site in ways that carry on important Shaker legacies.

From growing the organic garden to managing prairie habitat, caring for our artifacts, restoring historic buildings, building an apiary and instituting a recycling program, real work happens here—work that we are very proud of and have been recognized for. WE’VE BEEN DISCOVERED Shaker Village has been selected as an independent member of the Discovery Destinations marketing partnership for its broad list of authentic activities embodying Discovery Communications’ core elements of nature, science, adventure and animals.

WANT MORE? Continue to check shakervillageky.org as programs and events will be added throughout the year!

3,000 Acres of Discovery Shaker Village is a landmark destination that shares 3,000 acres of discovery in the spirit of the Kentucky Shakers. Home to the third largest Shaker community in the country between 1805 and 1910, Shaker Village manages the country’s largest private collection of original 19th century buildings and is the largest National Historic Landmark in Kentucky.

Every Day

Admission to Shaker Village grants you access to a full day of discovery! Every day is filled with self-guided and staff-led tours, talks, demonstrations, exhibitions, hands-on activities and more throughout The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve. Scheduled experiences change daily based on the seasons and village at work projects.

Discovery Treks: Inspired by you!

Shaker Village’s 2016 Discovery Treks are curated weekend programs designed to inspire new perspectives through Shaker lessons of community, sustainability and ingenuity. Take a look at our Discovery Treks lineup and register today to start your discovery. Want to suggest a Discovery Trek? Join the conversation and tell us what inspires you at info@shakervillageky.org.

Signature Events

Annual flagship events anchor the Shaker Village calendar and offer a little festive fun for everyone! See Signature Events page for more information.

$5 After 5:00

Enjoy extended hours and special admission every Friday and Saturday night. Drop in and tour The Historic Centre, changing exhibitions and special programs.

Music on the Lawn Friday + Saturday nights, May–Oct

Daily Admission

Includes daily programming in The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve

$10 ages 13 + above $5 ages 6-12 Free ages 5 + under $5 After 5PM on Fri + Sat Quiet Mondays Guided talks, demonstrations, exhibitions and building tours are not available. Tues-Thurs + Sun 10AM to 5PM Fri + Sat 10AM to 8PM

Book Online

shakervillageky . org

The Inn 800.734.5611 ext 211 The Trustees’ Table 800.734.5611 ext 360 The Shops shop . shakervillageky . org 800.734.5611 ext 242

Studio Artists

The Stable Daily Riding/Driving Fee | $10 Annual Riding Pass | $150 Boarding | $10-$30 Please bring your own horse.

2016 Exhibitions

The Trails Dawn-dusk daily| Jan-Oct Weekends only | Nov-Dec

The Trustees’ Table Lawn features live music, dinner, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pits. Spend time with juried Kentucky artisans who create original works and offer hands-on demonstrations in historic spaces. Pollinator Photography Jan–March View photography submissions of bees, butterflies, birds and more from amateur and professional photographers taken in The Preserve and beyond. Those Large Bones: The Shaker Mammoth April–Aug Discover an exciting exhibition that reveals the surprising story of Shaker fossil hunters and their excavation of a prehistoric mammoth. Shaker Selfies Sept–Dec Why do the Shakers look so serious in their photos? Explore the history of photography and how this impacted the way “old” photos look! Accessibility to guests with limited mobility can be challenging due to the historic and natural features of Shaker Village. With advance notice, we will make every effort to respond to special needs.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330 shakervillageky.org | 800.734.5611

Kentucky River Access Shaker Landing Launch Fee | $5 Non-motorized vessels only. Special Events, Groups + Field Trips Special rates available for groups! 800.734.5611 ext 1558 Give 800.734.5611 ext 1547 Questions + General Inquiries 800.734.5611 ext 1545

HOST YOUR EVENT AT SHAKER VILLAGE Looking for a stunning location to host your next special occasion? Let Shaker Village warmly welcome your guests with signature grace and charm, along with awe-inspiring venues, fresh seedto-table cuisine and historic accommodations. Make your occasion even more memorable by treating your guests to experiences tailored just for you. From a cozy evening marshmallow roast to bourbon tastings and hayrides, let Shaker Village create the perfect weekend. Visit shakervillageky.org or call 800.734.5611 ext. 1558 to learn more.

SV S I G N A T U R E

events

Fresh Food Adventures An adventurous monthly dining series

From celebrated guest chefs to featured distillers and favorite local musicians, you never know who might drop in or where the evening might take you.

Healthy Community Series

To the Shakers, a healthy lifestyle went handin-hand with their spiritual well-being. Today, Shaker Village’s Healthy Community Series celebrates this legacy of balanced living through programs and events that encourage engaged minds, bodies and spirits. Events include Spring and Fall Trail Festivals, Paddle + Yoga Weekends, Fall Palisades Paddles and more.

Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass

Now in its 10th year, the two-day festival presents a lineup of musicians from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, including artistic directors David Finckel and Wu Han.

Craft Fair

One of Kentucky’s premier craft events, the fair boasts an assortment of crafts and attracts the elite among regional artisans, as well as up-and-coming new artists.

Well Crafted–Brews + Bands This flavorful mix of local breweries and favorite local musicians educates, celebrates and inspires community collaboration through the joy of great music and craft beer, while raising funds for Shaker Village’s sustainable environmental programs.

HarvestFest

Celebrate all things apple during this two-day, down-home fall festival complete with hayrides, farm olympics, hay climbs and much more!

The Holidays

Make time to delight in life’s simple gifts with family and friends, as lively music, merriment and twinkling lights illuminate the Village.

JA N UA RY Centre Family Dining featuring Maker’s Mark JAN 09 6:30pm

$85

Experience this impressive building like never before. For the first time in 100 years, dine on classic Shaker-inspired recipes by candlelight inside the historic Centre Family Dwelling.

Healthy Community Series: Yin Yoga Join guest instructors Matt Eshelman and Erin Winters from You Do Yoga in Cincinnati for a sense of non-intimidating, casual classes held in Shaker Village’s historic spaces. JAN 29-31 Yin Yoga is a calm but powerful practice

that strengthens the mind and body. Classes incorporate a functional understanding of anatomy, exploration of movement and a connection with your inner calm. Visit shakervillageky.org for dates and times of Yin Yoga sessions, workshops and yoga for families!

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW POLLINATOR PHOTO EXHIBIT On display Jan.-March Pollinators come in many shapes and sizes, from bees to butterflies and birds! Without their hard work, our gardens wouldn’t grow. Learn more about pollinators and how you can help create healthy habitats in your own backyard. See submissions from amateur and professional photographers taken in The Preserve and beyond.

Join us for an opening on Jan. 15! New Year’s Eve Special at The Inn Leave the madness behind for a relaxing New Year’s evening at Shaker Village. Includes overnight accommodations, hot breakfast buffet, 10 percent off retail purchases and complimentary village admission. Valid Dec. 29 - Jan. 3. 800.734.5611 ext. 211 for reservations N A T I V E P R A I R I E H A B I TA T

With 1,200 acres of native prairie habitat, Shaker Village is a bird lover’s paradise. The Preserve is home to more than 200 species of resident and migrating birds, representing the highest species diversity in Kentucky, including more than 60 coveys of wild Northern Bobwhite quail.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Fireside Chat: History’s Mythbusters JAN 01 Explore the many myths that surround Shaker culture and the responsibility Shaker Village has to redefine its approach to sharing the legacies of the Pleasant Hill Shakers.

Top to Bottom Tour JAN 02 + 23 Get a behind-the-scenes peek into rarely seen spaces throughout The Historic Centre!

Mason Jar Butter Churning JAN 08 Make your own fresh butter in a shake with a few simple ingredients and a mason jar.

Animal Trackers JAN 16 Become an animal tracker as you learn to identify common animal tracks found in The Preserve.

Lantern Hike JAN 22 Embark on a crisp evening guided walk through The Historic Centre by candlelight.

Discover more adventures online at shakervillageky.org!

DISCOVERY TREKS Caring for Collections JAN 02 10am-12pm

Chicken Keepers $25

Go behind the scenes into the hidden collections to view rarely seen objects, including the 1856-1871 East Family Journal and Sister Mary Settlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bonnet.

Archaeology Treasure Dig JAN 02 2pm-3pm

$5-15 A family fun adventure! Unearth small treasures during this mini mock dig, then document and research your discovery before taking it home.

Shaker Textiles JAN 03 10am-12pm

$25

View rare examples of textiles handwoven at Pleasant Hill from 1834 through the 1920s, and learn about the Brothers and Sisters who called this place home through their handiwork.

Candlelight Herbal Yoga JAN 08 7pm-8:15pm

$15 Relax by candlelight and enjoy a quiet and restorative experience that incorporates the essence of Shaker herbs in a warm historic setting.

Sharpen Your Shovel: Backyard Gardening 101 JAN 09 10am-2pm

$25 Start planning your plot now! Learn practical tips from Shaker Village farmers on growing fresh foods in your own backyard or on your patio.

JAN 10 10am-2pm

$25 Learn the basics of backyard chicken keeping, including breeds and behavior, where to get your hens, how to feed and house your flock, best practice flock management and more.

Winter Birding JAN 16 10am-2pm

$25 Go from the classroom to the trails for an introduction to managing habitat for birds, followed by a guided bird walk. Spot winter residents including cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers and more.

Be a Bird! + Hayride JAN 16 1pm-2:30pm

$5-10

A family art project! Learn about the birds of The Preserve, then make your own beak and wings from recycled materials. Afterwards, stretch your wings with a parade along the trails and a hayride through the Village.

Winter Wildlife Ranger JAN 17 1pm-3pm

$25

Explore how wildlife survive the winter and tips to spotting wildlife during the winter months. Then, hit the trails for a quiet winter woods hike and test your ranger skills with a deer roundup.

Be a Chicken! + Hayride JAN 09 1pm-2:30pm

$5-10

A family art project! Meet the chickens, then make a beak, wings and an egg from recycled materials. Afterwards, strut your stuff with a parade and a hayride around The Farm.

Advanced registration may be required. Discovery Treks include village admission and dining discounts. Registration fees are nonrefundable, but may be transferred to another participant. Every effort will be made to hold activities as scheduled. Participants will be contacted by email as soon as possible in the event of changes to weekend plans. Schedule subject to change.

F E B RUA RY Bee My Honey Brunch featuring Shaker Village Honey FEB 13 9:30am

$50

Enjoy a private tour of Shaker Village’s new 40-hive apiary with honey tasting, followed by a festive three-course brunch featuring the sweet labors of our hard working honeybees.

Healthy Community Series: Dharma Yoga and Meditation

Join guest instructor Elizabeth Carlisle from Lexington’s Possum Yoga for these non-intimidating, casual classes held in Shaker Village’s historic spaces. FEB 26 + 27 Dharma Yoga is a classical, balanced

yoga practice that emphasizes the mental, physical and spiritual arms of yoga including meditation, breathing and flow. Visit shakervillageky.org for dates and times of Dharma Yoga sessions, workshops and classes on breathing and meditation.

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL AT THE INN

Escape with your loved one to this peaceful village nestled in the quiet Kentucky countryside. Includes overnight accommodations, hot breakfast buffet, half dozen chocolate-covered strawberries, a small flower arrangement, 10 percent off retail purchases and complimentary village admission. Valid Feb. 12-15. 800.734.5611 ext. 211 for reservations Friday Night Fish Fries Spend time with family and friends during a good-oldfashioned fish fry with fried Atlantic Cod, homemade tartar sauce, hush puppies, french fries and coleslaw. 800.734.5611 ext. 360 for reservations FRIDAYS FEB 12-MARCH 18

T H E A P I A RY

The Pleasant Hill Shakers kept Italian bees in bee houses behind the Centre Family Dwelling and used as much as 800 pounds of honey each year in their baked goods and other recipes. Today, Shaker Village is home to a 40hive apiary that produces spring and fall crops of nearly 900 pounds of honey from Carniolan and Italian honeybees. Pick up your own Shaker Village-made honey at The Shops.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Fireside Chat: American Folk Music and the Shakers FEB 05 Cozy up by the fire and explore how Shaker music traditions are part of the rich tapestry of American’s history of folk music.

Winter Candlelight Stories FEB 06 Immersed in the glow of candles, listen to Shaker thoughts and experiences from ice skating adventures to sub-zero temperatures.

Honey 101 FEB 13 Learn how bees make honey and how it is harvested. Taste local varieties and learn how nearby plants and the seasons affect the color and taste of honey.

Night Creatures FEB 20 Improve your wildlife observation and awareness skills by using the same tools nocturnal animals use. Join us for an evening hike that will help you move through the woods more quietly by focusing on touch, sound and wide angle vision.

DISCOVERY TREKS Shaker Makers: Hand-tied Brooms

Be a Bee! + Honey Tasting

FEB 06 10am-12pm

$35 The Shakers are world famous for their flat brooms. Learn this traditional craft by making two functional hand-held brooms—a bundle brush and a turkey-wing.

FEB 13 1pm-2:30pm

Sweet Dreams Herb Bag

Intermediate Beekeeping

FEB 06 1pm-1:30pm

FEB 14 10am-4pm

$5-10 Bring the kids and learn how herbs make you healthier, then make a sweet dreams herb bag for use under your pillow.

Shaker Makers: Herbal Health FEB 07 10am-2pm

$35 Learn about varieties of herbs and the basic steps for making air fresheners, hand sanitizers, natural cleaners and more—then make your own products to take home.

Candlelight Herbal Yoga FEB 12 7pm-8:15pm

$15 Relax by candlelight and enjoy a quiet and restorative experience that incorporates the essence of Shaker herbs in a warm historic setting.

Intro to Beekeeping FEB 13 10am-4pm

$45 Have you thought about becoming a beekeeper but didn’t know how to get started? Learn from Shaker Village beekeepers and other Kentucky apiarists the basics of setting up your own apiary.

$5-10

A family art project! Learn all about Shaker Village’s bees, then make your own wings and an antenna from recycled materials. Afterwards, buzz around the orchard with a parade and enjoy a honey tasting.

$45

Learn from Kentucky’s best beekeepers how to ensure hive health and troubleshoot a variety of challenges. Discuss which plants provide the best bee forage for increased honey production, how to make and market bee products, and how to split your hives.

Backyard Wildlife Warriors FEB 20 10am-2pm

$25

Whether you have an apartment balcony or an acre lot, you can create a garden that attracts wildlife. Make and take home your very own bird feeder and wildlife observation notebook.

Wildlife Conservation for Larger Landscapes FEB 21 10am-2pm

$25

Discover one of the nation’s most successful models of wildlife habitat restoration during this trek designed for landowners seeking to manage their lands by developing habitat to support Kentucky wildlife with a focus on native prairie ecosystems.

MARCH Bourbon Dinner featuring Four Roses MARCH 12 6:30pm

$85

Enjoy a sampling of Kentucky’s famed spirit, while enjoying a four-course, bourbon-inspired meal by the fire.

Easter Egg Hunt MARCH 26 Celebrate spring with this egg-citing new family event! Search for treat-filled eggs, meet the newest additions to the farm family, make a spring kite and more.

Spring Break Discovery Week Discover family adventures, four-legged friends and the Shaker Mammoth during spring break week! Special daily programming included in admission. MARCH 28-APRIL 01

SHEEP SHEARING

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW

Visit The Farm to see us sheer our flock of sheep, then learn how the Shakers spun wool into yarn.

MARCH 26-APRIL 01

Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfasts SATURDAYS + SUNDAYS Sit down to a buffet breakfast of buttermilk pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cinnamon and bourbon smothered apples and more. After breakfast, see how we cook down the sap collected from our own maple trees to make freshly-tapped syrup. 800.734.5611 ext. 360 for reservations

P L E A S A N T H I L L A RC H I T E C T U R E

Shaker theology was the framework for the layout and design of their communities with the clear goal of creating heaven on earth. Pleasant Hill Shaker architecture is unlike any other Shaker community in the United States largely because it was influenced by one individual—Micajah Burnett. With no formal architectural training, Burnett perfected his own style that seamlessly blended prescribed Shaker principles with Federal style architecture. His unique approach brought striking beauty to simple, functional spaces. The twin spiral staircases in the Trustees’ Office (1839) have been singled out as examples of a unique design that exists “nowhere else in Shakerdom” (Nicoletta 1995).

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Fireside Chat: History’s Mythbusters MARCH 05 Spend a toasty evening exploring the many myths that surround Shaker culture and the responsibility Shaker Village has to redefine its approach to sharing the legacies of the Pleasant Hill Shakers to inspire a new generation.

Spirited Shakers MARCH 12 Think the Shakers didn’t drink? Learn more about how alcohol was made and used by the Kentucky Shakers.

Eye Spy Kentucky Wildflowers MARCH 19 Review basic techniques used to identify flowers, plants and trees native to the state’s ecosystems.

Night Hike + Flashlight Egg Hunt MARCH 26 Explore the mysterious lifestyle of nocturnal animals that start their day just as you’re going to bed! Be sure to bring your flashlight to search for Easter eggs filled with treats for all ages.

DISCOVERY TREKS Shaker Village Uncovered

Bourbon + Bluegrass Wagon Tour

MARCH 05 10am-12pm

MARCH 13 10am-12pm

$25 Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the buildings, furniture, clothing, photographs and other artifacts left by the Pleasant Hill Shakers work together to paint a diverse picture of the community that lived here.

Archaeology Treasure Dig MARCH 05 2pm-3pm

$5-15

Wilderness First Aid Certification MARCH 19 + 20 10am-5pm

A family fun adventure! Unearth small treasures during this mini mock dig, then document and research your discovery before taking it home.

$235 This fast paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations.

Exploring Shaker Architecture MARCH 06 10am-12pm

$25 Take a guided walking tour of the architectural elements unique to this site. From the dual doors and peg rails to the iconic twin spiral staircases and hanging truss system, learn how Shaker spirituality inspired their designs and why these sacred spaces are important today.

Bourbon 101 MARCH 12 10am-12pm

$25

Hop on the hay wagon for a tour through native prairie grasses, mill ruins, and limestone cliffs and quarries. Learn why the Bluegrass Region is perfect for distilling spirits and how the Pleasant Hill Shakers distilled their own.

Spring Botany and Bloomers Walk MARCH 19 1pm-4pm

Looking at Lichens MARCH 20 1pm-4pm

$45

Experience Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest bourbons during a guided series of comparative tastings and discussion of the process by which premium bourbons are crafted from corn to cork.

$25

Learn basic wildflower, woody plant and tree identification techniques, discuss common native and invasive plants, and even look for some wild edibles.

$25

Lichens are some of the most fascinating and often overlooked flora. Take a guided hike to learn about these fascinating organisms and see how many different lichens you can find along the way.

APRIL The Lexington Chef Cooperative APRIL 09 6:30pm

$100

Join a collection of award-winning Lexington chefs for this one time only dining event.

Healthy Community Series: Spring Trail Festival featuring the (un)Pleasant Hill Trail Runs APRIL 16 Join us for a celebration of off-road running and hiking during Shaker Village’s first-ever spring and fall trail festival series. Distances offered include 5 miles, 10 miles, 25k (15.1 miles) and ultramarathon 50k (31 miles). End the day with a postrace party in the barn, complete with good food (and beer), good music and good friends.

THOSE LARGE BONES: THE SHAKER MAMMOTH On display April-Aug.

Join us for an exciting new exhibition that reveals the surprising story of Shaker fossil hunters and their excavation of a prehistoric mammoth.

Join us for an opening on April 1!

Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides Enjoy a relaxing ride through high limestone cliffs and untouched natural beauty aboard Shaker Village’s 115-passenger riverboat. One-hour narrated cruises describe the historical importance of the river to the Shakers and pass under High Bridge, an engineering marvel built in 1877.

Breakfast with the Babies SATURDAYS Enjoy a kid-friendly buffet breakfast, then get a hands-on introduction to the newest additions to our farm family, including lambs, kids, chicks and more!

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW

Pet Parade! Bring your pets and join Shaker Village’s four-legged friends for the first-ever pet promenade through The Historic Centre. Well-dressed pets will be entered into the best dressed contest, and all participants will receive a special treat!

APRIL 30

THE SHAKER MAMMOTH

Kentucky made history in more ways than one when ancient animals were discovered by early paleontologists in the 19th century. The Pleasant Hill Shakers were fascinated by the fossils they unearthed along the Kentucky River Palisades and in their fields. Remarkably, they discovered a large mammoth skeleton in November 1860.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Shaker Stories: The Shaker Alligator APRIL 29 The Pleasant Hill Shaker journals and letters share little-known surprises about the community, including favorite animal stories and the surprising gift of an alligator.

Pet-friendly Night Hike APRIL 30 Bring your pooch! Learn basic tips for hiking with your dog and things to keep in mind before leaving your house to keep you, your dog and other hikers happier.

DISCOVERY TREKS Shaker Fossils

Spring Wildflower Hike

APRIL 02 1pm-2pm

APRIL 16 2pm-4pm

$10-15 The Kentucky River Palisades expose the state’s oldest rocks—300-400 million years old—along with fine fossils from our oceanic past. Join a family workshop to learn how fossils are made, then make your own fossil footprints to take home.

Fossil Hike APRIL 03 10am-11am

$15 Hike through the Palisades and travel millennia in just a few miles! Learn about important fossil discoveries in the region—where, why and how they are found.

Family Village Chase APRIL 03 1pm-4pm

$10-15 Test your skills in this village-wide scavenger hunt through spring wildflowers, past archaeological ruins and along historic roads. Use fun discovery tools to beat the clock and win the treasure.

Modern Homesteading 101 APRIL 09 10am-2pm

$25 Learn how to maximize the space in your backyard to leave a more responsible ecological footprint through careful planning and creative reuse of existing resources.

Sprouts for Sprouts! APRIL 09 3pm-3:30pm

$5-10 Teach your kids how to start something fresh and fun while learning to grow healthy sprouts all year round.

$15 View wildflowers in peak bloom, and learn about a variety of rare and unusual plants that grow throughout the cliffs of the Palisades.

Restorative Candlelight Yoga APRIL 16 7pm-8:15pm

$15 Enjoy a still and slow yoga flow that is more about relaxing the mind than the body, while practicing gentle movement for extended periods of time.

Hike + Yoga APRIL 17 10am-12pm

$20 Hike the scenic trails of The Preserve before unrolling your mat for a special yoga flow with a little bit of everything.

Wildflower Photography Hike APRIL 17 2pm-4pm

$15 Learn simple tips and techniques for taking better nature photos during this trek that is geared toward beginners interested in improving their point-andshoot techniques.

Earth Day Trash Bash APRIL 23 10am-1pm

Included in admission Help pick up trash, clear the trails, clean watersheds, weed invasive plants and other chores along the 40-mile multi-use trail system. Enjoy a picnic lunch afterwards!

Be a Bee! + Honey Tasting APRIL 23 3pm-4pm

$35 Sprout a healthy lifestyle this year by growing your own sprouts and microgreens! Learn techniques to grow and enjoy a variety of tasty sprouts.

$5-10 A family art project! Learn all about Shaker Village’s bees, including how they make honey, then make your own wings and an antenna from recycled materials. Afterwards, buzz around the orchard with a parade and enjoy a honey tasting.

Yoga for Runners

Arbor Day Hike

APRIL 15 7pm-8:15pm

APRIL 29 2pm-4pm

Healthy Sprouts + Greens APRIL 10 10am-2pm

$15 Enjoy a gentle yoga session designed to improve flexibility, ease aches and pains, and speed recovery from long runs.

$10-15 Celebrate Arbor Day with a tree identification hike to learn about tree species common to the Bluegrass Region. Along the way, hear tips and tricks to maintaining healthy trees.

M AY Forest and Fields Feast with Author Kate Horning featuring Sheltowee Farm and Michter’s Distillery MAY 14 6:30pm

$65

Join Kate Horning, author of Healthy Living Redefined: Live It. Share It. for a vegetarian evening sure to inspire a happier life through sustainable health and nutrition.

Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass

MAY 28 + 29 Now in its 10th year and as seen on Live

from Lincoln Center, the festival is a Central Kentucky cultural destination. Join artistic directors David Finckel and Wu Han for special performances in the Meeting House and Meadow View Barn.

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW MUSIC ON THE LAWN

Every Friday and Saturday night from May through October, The Trustees’ Table Lawn features live music, dinner, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pits. Enjoy a marshmallow roast, grab a cocktail and then take in a $5 After 5:00 special program. No admission required for Music on the Lawn.

ACTHA Trail Ride Join the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) for an exciting weekend event, and ride the 6-mile competitive trail through six natural obstacles. Weekend includes two competitive trail challenge rides and two clinics. MAY 21 + 22

S H A K E R A RT A N D M U S I C

The Shakers were inspired and prolific artists. It is estimated that the Shakers authored more than 20,000 hymns, anthems and spirituals, largely from 1837 to the late 1850s during a period of intense spiritual revival. Also during this time, spirit drawings were received as “gifts” or visions from God. Though never considered art by the Shakers, these sacred drawings certainly revealed a sense of artistry and expression.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Folk Dance in the Meeting House MAY 07 Kick up your heels during this lively folk

dance in the Meeting House! Enjoy live music, dance lessons and good times with new friends.

Wild Foods Foraging MAY 14 Learn the basics of foraging from survival

to supplementing your diet with tasty and nutritious food sources.

Birding Basics MAY 20 Learn to be a birder by identifying backyard species, understanding seasons of migration and more.

Owl Prowl MAY 21 Gather around for this nighttime adventure

to learn about owls, then help call the owls in for a closer look.

DISCOVERY TREKS Shaker Music

Blue Heron Rookery Cruise

MAY 07 10am-2pm

MAY 21 + 22 10am-12pm

$25 Join us for a comprehensive look into the world of Shaker music. By the end of this trek, participants will learn to sing from Shaker notation.

Family Tree of Life MAY 07 4pm-4:30pm

$5-10 A family art project! Draw inspiration from the Shaker Tree of Life, then share your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story by creating your very own family tree.

Shaker Spirit Drawings MAY 08 10am-12pm

$25 Learn about spirit drawing designs, and create your own spirit drawing using a dip pen and watercolors.

Growing Gourmet Mushrooms MAY 14 10am-2pm

$45 Meet gourmet mushroom guru Billy Webb of Sheltowee Farm, and learn everything you need to start growing mushrooms at home!

$35 Journey up the Kentucky River through a Great Blue Heron rookery with an up close view of a breeding colony during nesting season. Bring your binoculars and cameras for this must-see wildlife encounter.

Be a Bird! MAY 21 4pm-4:30pm

$5-10 A family art project! Learn about the birds of The Preserve, then make your own beak and wings from recycled materials. Afterwards, stretch your wings with a parade through the Village.

Caring for Collections MAY 28 10am-12pm

$25 Go behind the scenes into the hidden collections to view rarely seen objects, including the 1856-1871 East Family Journal and Sister Mary Settlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bonnet.

Foraging 101 MAY 15 10am-2pm

$45 Become a wild edible hunter with this crash course in foraging! Topics covered include safety guidelines, resources for identification, harvesting, processing and cooking.

JUNE Garden and Grain featuring Cedar Creek Farm JUNE 11 6:30pm

$85

From artisan whole grain breads to craft brews, sample the rich flavors of the simple, yet powerful grain. The sunset event will also feature locally-raised meats, the summer garden bounty and great friends.

Well Crafted—Brews + Bands JUNE 18 This flavorful mix of local breweries and favorite local musicians educates, celebrates and inspires community collaboration through the joy of great music and craft beer, while raising funds for Shaker Village’s sustainable environmental programs.

EXPLORER SUMMER CAMPS

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW

JUNE 20-24 + JUNE 27-JULY 01

Venture into a world of discovery, learn new skills and make friends at one of the most spectacular National Historic Landmarks in the world. During this one-week day camp, trained staff will guide children ages 6-10 through adventures in The Preserve, on The Farm, on the Kentucky River and throughout The Historic Centre.

Music on the Lawn Every Friday and Saturday night from May through October, The Trustees’ Table Lawn features live music, dinner, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pits. Enjoy a marshmallow roast, grab a cocktail and then take in a $5 After 5:00 special program. No admission required for Music on the Lawn. THE SHAKERS AND ALCOHOL

In the early 19th century, Americans saw alcohol as a necessary part of life and considered it be healthful in moderation. It kept them warm, aided digestion and increased strength. Societal attitudes concerning alcohol consumption did not shift until the arrival of the temperance movement in the mid-19th century. Visit Shaker Village and learn the real story about the history of the Kentucky Shakers and alcohol, including how they distilled spirits, made wine and more.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Candlelight Chat: History’s Mythbusters JUNE 03 Spend an evening exploring the many myths that surround Shaker culture and the responsibility Shaker Village has to redefine its approach to sharing the legacies of the Shakers to inspire a new generation.

Mammoth Flashlight Tour JUNE 04 Go behind the scenes of the Mammoth Exhibit with the lights off! Investigate hidden details in this exciting new exhibition after dark.

Kentucky’s Brewgrass Trail JUNE 10 Stop by to learn more about the area’s master brewers and pick up a Brewgrass Trail Passport with all the information you’ll need to begin your brewery trek.

Buzzin’ and Shakin’ JUNE 11 Learn how Shaker Village is continuing the Shakers’ beekeeping tradition. Bees from a 40-hive apiary keep the Village buzzing by pollinating 1,200 acres of native wildflowers and acres of organic vegetables, herbs and fruit trees.

DISCOVERY TREKS Family Village Chase JUNE 04 1pm-4pm

$15 Test your orienteering skills in this scavenger hunt through wildflowers, past archaeological ruins and along historic roads. Use fun discovery tools to beat the clock and win the treasure.

Fossil Hike JUNE 05 10am-11am

$15

Hike through the Palisades and travel millennia in just a few miles! Learn about important fossil discoveries in the region—where, why and how they are found.

Homebrewing Basics JUNE 11 10am-2pm

$45 Learn everything you need to know to get started brewing beer at home from start to finish. Develop a deeper understanding of beer, its ingredients and the process by which it’s made through hands-on learning.

Healthy Community Series: Paddle + Yoga Weekend JUNE 24 + 25 Discover your adventurous spirit this summer at Shaker Village! Join us for a special weekend of paddling and yoga activities, presented in partnership with Canoe Kentucky and Possum Yoga.

JUNE 11 3pm-3:30pm

Stand Up Paddle Board 101 $40 Try your hand at stand up paddle boarding! Certified instructors will teach the ins and outs of this emerging water sport.

Introduction to Beekeeping

SUP Yoga $50 Strengthen your core, test your balance and empower yourself during this fun and relaxing yoga flow on the water.

Be a Bee! + Honey Tasting $5-10 Find out about Shaker Village’s bees, then become a bee by making wings and an antenna from recycled materials. Afterwards, enjoy a honey tasting.

JUNE 12 10am-2pm

$35 Learn about the honeybee life cycle, costs of beekeeping, choosing hive equipment and assembly, starting your first hive and what to expect in your first year of beekeeping.

Creek Critters JUNE 25 2pm-4pm

$15 Bring the kids and explore streams and ponds to identify some of the native species that you’ve probably not seen before.

Sunset SUP Yoga $50 Enjoy sunset views while challenging yourself with SUP yoga on the pond. Glow Paddle Night Tours $25-60 Are you ready for a nighttime adventure through the Palisades? Paddle the Kentucky and Dix rivers as sunset falls over the cliffs. Candlelight Herbal Yoga $15 Relax by candlelight and enjoy a quiet and restorative experience that incorporates the essence of Shaker herbs in a warm historic setting.

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW

J U LY Hike for Beer with a Twist JULY 09 6:30pm

$65

Want to spend the evening hiking for your favorite brew? Enjoy a short hike to a secret location for a summertime bash with a surprise twist—complete with seasonal buffet, good tunes and local brews.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Candlelight Chat: History’s Mythbusters

CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT THE SHOPS JULY 16 Discover the perfect gift! Shop 20 percent

off signature Shaker oval boxes, logo merchandise and seasonally-inspired gifts, as well as unique children’s gifts, books, soaps and lotions, jams and jellies, Shaker reproductions and more!

Experimentation and resiliency made the Pleasant Hill Shaker farm a model of innovation and efficiency. Today, Shaker Village farmers continue this sustainable agriculture tradition while tending the organic garden, orchard, livestock and apiary. Fresh, seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruits are harvested and delivered to the Trustees’ Table kitchen, just steps from the garden gate.

JULY 01 Spend an evening exploring the many myths that surround Shaker culture and the responsibility Shaker Village has to redefine its approach to sharing the legacies of the Shakers to inspire a new generation.

Shaker Stories: Independence Day JULY 02 Hear excerpts from journals detailing how the Pleasant Hill Shakers joyously celebrated the nation’s independence.

Urban Farming 101 JULY 08 Urban farming is an old concept with a new name! From Shaker kitchen gardens and World War I and II Victory Gardens to today’s backyards and balconies, learn what it means to be an urban farmer and how small spaces are being used to grow a more robust and sustainable food system.

Urban Farm Tasting JULY 09 Sample sustainable goodies from the midsummer garden, and learn how small spaces are being utilized to develop a more sustainable food system within densely populated cities.

Animal Trackers JULY 15 Have you ever wondered what makes the little footprints in your backyard? Become an animal tracker as you learn to identify common animal tracks found in The Preserve.

Night Creatures JULY 16 Explore the mysterious lifestyle of nocturnal animals that start their day just as you’re going to bed! Improve your wildlife observation and awareness skills by using the same tools nocturnal animals use. Join us for an evening hike that will help you move through the woods more quietly by focusing on touch, sound and wide angle vision.

DISCOVERY TREKS Shaker Village Uncovered JULY 02 10am-12pm

$25 Get a special behind-the-scenes look at how the buildings, furniture, clothing, photographs and other artifacts work together to paint a diverse and picture of the community that lived here.

Shaker Village Archaeology JULY 02 2pm-4pm

$25 During a 105-year span, the Pleasant Hill Shakers constructed more than 260 structures on the property. What happened to the lost buildings? Learn what archaeology has revealed about the changing landscape of this significant site.

Exploring Holy Sinai’s Plain JULY 03 10am-12pm

$15 Hike to the Shakers’ ceremonial outdoor worship site, Holy Sinai’s Plain, previously lost to time and rediscovered by archaeologists in the 1990s.

Urban Farming Roundtable JULY 09 10am-12pm

$25 Join urban farmers from Louisville Grows and Seedleaf for a roundtable discussion comparing and contrasting growing practices used in diverse urban environments. Learn techniques for maximizing small spaces and resources in your own yard.

Healthy Community Series: Paddle + Yoga Weekend JULY 15 + 16 Discover your adventurous spirit this summer at Shaker Village! Join us for a special weekend of paddling and yoga activities, presented in partnership with Canoe Kentucky and Possum Yoga.

JULY 10 10am-12pm

Sunset SUP Yoga $50 Enjoy sunset views while challenging yourself with SUP yoga on the pond.

Creek Critters

Glow Paddle Night Tours $25-60 Are you ready for a nighttime adventure through the Palisades? Paddle the Kentucky and Dix rivers as sunset falls over the cliffs.

Becoming an Urban Farmer $35 Prepare seed starts for fall crops and learn how to establish a high intensity garden in your backyard or on your patio or rooftop.

JULY 16 2pm-4pm

$15 Bring the kids and explore Shaker Village’s streams and ponds to identify some of the native species that you’ve probably not seen before.

Candlelight Herbal Yoga $15 Relax by candlelight and enjoy a quiet and restorative experience that incorporates the essence of Shaker herbs in a warm historic setting.

AUGUST From Foxhollow to Fork with Chef Sherry Hurley AUG 13 6:30pm

$85

Join Chef Sherry Hurley of Farm to Fork Catering and Foxhollow Farm for an amazingly fresh dining experience featuring grass-fed beef and the latesummer garden’s goodness.

Craft Fair AUG 6 + 7 One of Kentucky’s premier craft events, the fair attracts the elite among regional artisans, as well as up-and-coming new artists, and boasts an assortment of crafts, including exceptional pottery, jewelry, glassware, woven rugs, needle craft, basketry, leather goods, floral design and Shaker reproductions.

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW

ACTHA TRAIL RIDE

Join the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) for an exciting weekend event, and ride the 6-mile competitive trail through six natural obstacles. Weekend includes two competitive trail challenge rides and two clinics.

AUG 20 + 21

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Rope Making AUG 05 Crank, pull and twist with help from a 19th

century simple machine to bind together colorful fibers into sturdy and useful rope.

Buzzin’ and Shakin’ AUG 06 Learn how Shaker Village is continuing the

Shakers’ beekeeping tradition. Bees from a 40-hive apiary keep the Village buzzing by pollinating 1,200 acres of native wildflowers and acres of organic vegetables, herbs and fruit trees.

Healthy Animals, Healthy Food FOR THE HORSE

Roz and Sadie, 4-year-old sister Shires, can be found pulling the plow or sharing wagon ride duty with Blue and Ivy, the Village’s much-loved 16-yearold Percheron mares. The two goodtempered teams take turns touring guests through The Historic Centre from April through October. Stop by and meet The Farm’s leading ladies. They love attention and a good scratch!

AUG 12 Meet the heritage breeds and other livestock

that call The Farm home, then see firsthand how Shaker Village farmers care for horses, cattle, chickens and sheep every day.

Seasonal Local Foods AUG 13 Sample what’s in season in the organic

garden! Meet the farmers and learn how to make the most of the changing seasons in your garden.

Harnessing Horses AUG 27 Learn about all the special gear used to

prep our horses to do a variety of work from pulling wagons to other machinery.

DISCOVERY TREKS Shaker Makers: Mini Rag Rugs

Practical Horsemanship Clinic

AUG 06 10am-2pm

$35 The Shakers wasted nothing, turning old clothes into practical rugs. Learn how to reuse materials to make a small rug through traditional rag rug techniques.

AUG 28 10am-3pm

Creek Critters

Healthy Community Series: Paddle + Yoga Weekend

AUG 06 + 20 2pm-4pm

$15 Bring the kids and explore Shaker Village’s streams and ponds to identify some of the native species that you’ve probably not seen before.

Beeswax Candle + Soap Making AUG 07 10am-2pm

Supporting Sustainable Foods AUG 13 10am-12pm

$25 Hear how to purchase everyday cooking ingredients from local farmers and producers to directly support sustainable food production.

Be a Cow! AUG 13 2pm-2:30pm

$5-10 Meet the cattle, then make your own horns and ears from recycled materials. Afterwards, get your graze on with a parade.

Heritage Breeds on The Farm AUG 14 10am-12pm

$25 Visit the pastures and meet the heritage breeds and other livestock that call The Farm home, then see firsthand what goes into raising healthy livestock.

Horses, Hooves + Hay AUG 27 10am-12pm

$15 Do you love horses and want to learn more? Meet Roz and Sadie, our sister Shires, and learn how we care for them from what we feed them to how we care for their bodies. Then, see them get their hooves trimmed by the farrier!

$55 Bring your horse and ride the trails while learning practical tips for overcoming “spooky” obstacles. Build trust to tackle a variety of terrains together.

AUG 19 + 20 Discover your adventurous spirit

this summer at Shaker Village! Join us for a special weekend of paddling and yoga activities, presented in partnership with Canoe Kentucky and Possum Yoga.

Yoga for Families $10 This fun and funny yoga class is for ages 6-86 and will get you moving in a mindful way. Be ready to laugh, stretch, breathe and play. Night Float on the Pond $5 Stop by the pond to try out a variety of watersports, including stand up paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking and canoeing, in a fun, safe and casual atmosphere. Hike + Yoga $20 Take a hike, then unroll your mat for an energizing yoga flow that touches on a little bit of everything. Let nature restore your mind and challenge your body. Stand Up Paddle Board 101 $40 Try your hand at stand up paddle boarding! Certified instructors will teach the ins and outs of this emerging water sport. SUP Yoga $50 Strengthen your core, test your balance and empower yourself during this fun and relaxing yoga flow on the water. Sunset SUP Yoga $50 Enjoy sunset views while challenging yourself with SUP yoga on the pond. Glow Paddle Night Tours $25-60 Are you ready for a nighttime adventure through the Palisades? Paddle the Kentucky and Dix rivers as sunset falls over the cliffs. Candlelight Herbal Yoga $15 Relax by candlelight and enjoy a quiet and restorative experience that incorporates the essence of Shaker herbs in a warm historic setting.

SEPTEMBER HarvestFest Hard Cider Bash in the Barn SEPT 10 6:30pm

$60

Celebrate fall while sampling the orchard flavors at this toasty bash—complete with pig roast, barn dance and plenty of craft hard cider.

Healthy Community Series: Fall Trail Festival featuring the (un)Pleasant Hill Trail Runs SEPT 03 Join us for a celebration of off-road running and hiking during Shaker Village’s first-ever spring and fall trail festival series. Distances offered include 5 miles, 10 miles, 25k (15.1 miles) and ultramarathon 50k (31 miles). End the day with a postrace party in the barn, complete with good food (and beer), good music and good friends.

HarvestFest

SHAKER SELFIES EXHIBIT On display Sept.-Dec.

If the Shakers loved photography, why do they look so serious in their photos? This fun new exhibition shares the history of photography and how this impacted the way “old” photos look!

Join us for an opening on Sept. 2!

The Heirloom Supper SEPT 09 Join us at The Trustees’ Table for a casual buffet supper featuring popular dishes from the last 50 years, including fried chicken, country ham, cole slaw, corn pudding, salsify and much more.

SEPT 10 + 11 Celebrate all things apple during this two-day, down-home fall festival complete with hayrides, farm olympics, hay climbs and much more!

The WoodSongs Gathering presented by the WoodSongs Front Porch Association Sept 23 + 24 Enjoy a two-day celebration of front porch music and the artists who make it during this international assembly of songwriters, banjo players, writers, poets, families and fans who love organic, simple music.

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW

Each fall, hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from the United States to warmer southern regions. The monarch migration is one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, yet it is threatened by habitat loss. The Preserve serves as a giant Monarch Waystation, providing wildflowers and other resources necessary for monarchs to breed in the spring and summer and feed during their fall migration.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Spirit Strolls SEPT Hear spooky and surprising tales from Shaker journals and letters as you stroll through the Village to the cemetery.

Jam-in-a-bag SEPT 09 Learn an easy and convenient way to

make homemade jam with berries, sugar and a resealable bag!

Meeting House Square Dance SEPT 10 The Meeting House will once again be full of song and dance during this second annual community square dance!

DISCOVERY TREKS Yoga for Runners

Photography Hike

SEPT 02 7pm-8:15pm

SEPT 04 2pm-4pm

$15 Enjoy a gentle yoga session designed to improve flexibility, ease aches and pains, and speed recovery from long runs.

From Tintypes To Pixels SEPT 03 10am-12pm

$15 Travel from the origins of photography to today’s digital technology. Try on 19th century garb and pose for your own new “old” photo! See how we use modern technology to replicate the look of historic photos.

Restorative Candlelight Yoga SEPT 03 7pm-8:15pm

$15 Enjoy a still and slow yoga glow that is more about relaxing the mind than the body, while practicing gentle movement for extended periods of time.

Shaker Photographs

$15 Explore The Historic Centre and The Preserve while learning the basics of good composition, lighting, depth of field and focus. Discuss the best times of day and seasons to capture your own iconic Shaker Village shot.

Monarch Butterfly Tagging SEPT 17 + 18 Times vary

$5-15 Take an easy hike and learn how wildflowers serve as important habitat for butterflies, then help tag monarchs to track and monitor their annual migration.

Hike + Yoga SEPT 18 10am-12pm

$20 Take a hike, then unroll your mat for an energizing yoga flow that touches on a little bit of everything. Let nature restore your mind and challenge your body.

SEPT 04 10am-12pm

$15 Go behind the scenes for a rare opportunity to view original photos in the collection. Learn practical tips that you can use at home to preserve and protect your own treasures.

OCTOBER Savvy Sorghum OCT 15 6:30pm

$85

This heirloom southern staple is making a resurgence thanks to new chefs, restaurants, distillers and mixologists throughout the New South. Enjoy sorghum-infused dishes while learning growing basics from Kentucky sorghum farmers.

Halloween Festivities OCT 21 + 22 Bring the kids to trick-or-treat along the

village road for treats and maybe even a trick or two! Take a hayride and spirit stroll and enter the selfie costume contest, then warm up around the huge bonfire. Enjoy live music, food and drink, and kids’ crafts throughout the evening.

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW

HALLOWEEN BOO! CRUISE On the Dixie Belle Riverboat

OCT 22 Make waves at this fun Halloween party on the Kentucky River! Wear your costume and be entered to win prizes, listen to music, and enjoy light refreshments and festive spooky decorations.

Did you know that broomcorn is a variety of sorghum? The Pleasant Hill Shakers grew hundreds of acres of broomcorn to make—you guessed it—brooms. Today, The Farm harvests sorghum each fall for the production of sweet sorghum syrup.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Spirit Strolls OCT Hear spooky and surprising tales from Shaker

journals and letters, as you stroll through the Village to the cemetery.

Fireside Chat: American Folk Music and the Shakers OCT 07 Explore an American folk music tradition through listening and learning! This program will illuminate how Shaker music traditions are part of the rich tapestry of America’s history of folk music.

Sorghum Sampler OCT 14 Stop by to sample Shaker Village sorghum and learn how to use it in your own kitchen.

Seed Saving OCT 15 Learn how you can save money and grow more nutrient-rich, resilient plants by saving seeds from your own garden.

Discover more adventures online at shakervillageky.org

DISCOVERY TREKS Candlelight Herbal Yoga

Preparing Your Winter Garden

OCT 07 7pm-8:15pm

OCT 16 10am-2pm

$15 Relax by candlelight and enjoy a quiet and restorative experience that incorporates the essence of Shaker herbs in a warm historic setting.

Fall Palisades Paddle OCT 08, 15 + 22 10am-2pm

$30-70 Join Canoe Kentucky guides for an adventure through the fall foliage along the Kentucky and Dix rivers.

Shaker Makers: Hand-tied Cobwebber Broom OCT 08 10am-12pm

$35 The Shakers are world famous for their brooms. Learn this traditional craft by making a hand-tied cobwebber broom that you can take home just in time for Halloween!

Be a Spider! OCT 08 3pm-4pm

$5-10 A family art project! Learn about friendly, helpful spiders, then make your own eight legs and big eyes from recycled materials. Afterwards, try out your new spider legs with a parade around The Farm.

Shaker Makers: Herbal Health OCT 09 10am-2pm

$35 Learn about varieties of herbs and the basic steps for making air fresheners, hand sanitizers, natural cleaners and moreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then make your own products to take home.

$35 After a plentiful harvest, learn how to successfully transition your garden from fall to winter in order to save time and effort next spring. Go through the process of winterizing your vegetable garden with techniques that will build rich, healthy spring soil that is weed- and pest-free.

Fall Bird Hike + Bird Banding OCT 22 10am-12pm

$5-15 Learn about the hundreds of migrating species and how to identify birds in your backyard. See how Shaker Village assists in bird banding research projects and how you can help biologists across the country compile important data.

Be a Bird! OCT 22 1pm-1:30pm

$5-10 A family art project! Learn about the birds of The Preserve home, then make your own beak and wings from recycled materials. Afterwards, stretch your wings with a parade through the Village.

Fall Foliage Hike OCT 23 10am-12pm

$15 Explore some of the best fall views in The Preserve during a guided hike. Take in the changing colors while learning how Shaker Village manages the land for wildlife habitat.

Sorghum Seed to Table OCT 15 10am-2pm

$35 Learn the basics of growing this versatile historic crop. Try your hand at processing the plant, then collect the seeds to take home for your own garden. Advanced registration may be required. Discovery Treks include village admission and dining discounts. Registration fees are nonrefundable, but may be transferred to another participant. Every effort will be made to hold activities as scheduled. Participants will be contacted by email as soon as possible in the event of changes to weekend plans. Schedule subject to change.

NOVEMBER Quail Dinner NOV 12 6:30pm

$85

Dine on Kentucky quail and other delicacies from local lands while learning how Shaker Village manages its preserve for Northern Bobwhite quail (nearing 1,000 quail and counting).

Shop Small Saturday NOV 26 Support local merchants and get a jump

on your holiday shopping! Shop online or visit our three unique shops to find the best local and regional crafts, as well as the latest Shaker Village merchandise.

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW

BLESSING OF THE HOUNDS

NOV 26 Join Shaker Village and the Woodford Hounds fox hunters for this, traditional event featuring a blessing of the hounds, riders and the fox. Included in Village admission.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs! Check out other scheduled $5 After 5:00 programs online.

Top to Bottom Tour NOV 04 Go behind locked doors, in cellars and attics

to rarely seen spaces throughout The Historic Centre!

Trails Closed The Preserve and most trails will be closed Monday-Friday from Nov. 1-Jan. 1 for habitat, wildlife management and trail maintenance. Q UA I L R E S TO R AT I O N

Shaker Village has transitioned 1,200 acres of unproductive farmland into native prairie grasses and wildflowers and reestablished the wild Northern Bobwhite quail population on the property (60 coveys and counting). The project has been recognized nationally as a leading model of habitat restoration and is just one example of how Shaker Village is working to integrate important environmental initiatives into the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich heritage.

Lantern Tour NOV 05 Enjoy a crisp evening guided walk through

The Historic Centre by candlelight.

Seed Saving NOV 11 Learn how you can save money and grow

more nutrient-rich, resilient plants by saving seeds from your own garden.

Jam-in-a-bag NOV 12 Learn an easy and convenient way to make homemade jam with berries, sugar and a resealable bag!

Habitat Helpers NOV 19 Make a hanging habitat helper from natural

repurposed materials. Hang the natural nesting materials in your backyard and watch your birds, squirrels and chipmunks use them to add warmth to their nests.

Discover more adventures online at shakervillageky.org

DISCOVERY TREKS Candlelight Herbal Yoga

Palisades Geology Hike

NOV 04 7pm-8:15pm

NOV 19 10am-12pm

$15 Relax by candlelight and enjoy a quiet and restorative experience that incorporates the essence of Shaker herbs in a warm historic setting.

Shaker Makers: Hand-tied Brooms

$15 View the cliffs of the Palisades on this adventurous hike through the oldest exposed rock in Kentucky.

Wilderness First Aid Certification NOV 19 + 20 10am-5pm

$35 The Shakers are world famous for their brooms. Learn this traditional craft by making two hand-held brooms—a bundle brush and a turkey-wing.

$235 This fast paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations.

Family Tree of Life

Holiday Greenery Helpers

NOV 05 4pm-4:30pm

$5-10 A family art project! Draw inspiration from the Shaker Tree of Life and share your family’s story by creating your very own family tree.

NOV 19 + 20 2pm-4pm

Shaker Makers: Holiday Reed Stars

Exploring Holy Sinai’s Plain

NOV 06 10am-2pm

NOV 20 10am-12pm

NOV 05 10am-12pm

$35 Learn how to weave the intricate star pattern using reed, which can be replicated at home in a variety of sizes and materials.

Winterizing Your Garden

Included in admission

Drop in and help Shaker Village get ready for the holidays! Assemble fresh cut greenery harvested to make festive swags. Make one, then take one!

$15 Hike to the Pleasant Hill Shakers’ ceremonial outdoor worship site, Holy Sinai’s Plain, previously lost to time and rediscovered by archaeologists in the 1990s.

NOV 12 10am-2pm

$35 Learn how to successfully transition your garden from fall to winter in order to save time and effort next spring, including techniques that will build rich, healthy spring soil that is weed- and pest-free.

Beeswax Candle + Soap Making NOV 13 10am-2pm

$45 Learn the basics of cold processed soap making, using all natural products such as herbs, beeswax and honey. Participants will see demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities and take home several products. Advanced registration may be required. Discovery Treks include village admission and dining discounts. Registration fees are nonrefundable, but may be transferred to another participant. Every effort will be made to hold activities as scheduled. Participants will be contacted by email as soon as possible in the event of changes to weekend plans. Schedule subject to change.

DECEMBER

$5 AFTER 5:00 PREVIEW

This season, Shaker Village will bustle with light-hearted moments that remind us of long-ago winter days filled with wonder and laughter. Make time to delight in life’s simple gifts with family and friends, as lively music, merriment and twinkling lights illuminate the Village.

HOLIDAY MEALS

Gather around the Trustees’ Table with family and friends to make memories that last a lifetime. Join us for special breakfasts, savory holiday luncheons and our traditional afternoon teas. Closed for Christmas Shaker Village will be closed December 24 and 25 in observance of the holidays.

DEC. 24 + 25

New Year’s Eve Special at The Inn Leave the madness behind for a relaxing New Year’s evening at Shaker Village. Includes overnight accommodations, hot breakfast buffet, 10 percent off retail purchases and complimentary village admission. Valid Dec. 29 - Jan. 3. 800.734.5611 ext. 211 for reservations SHAKER CHRISTMAS

For the Shakers, Christmas was a day of reconciliation, forgiveness and charity. It was a time for giving and forgiving. Each Christmas, members of the community packed clothing, food and other useful household items into boxes and distributed them to the needy. Help Shaker Village continue this tradition by bringing new gloves, hats and scarves to leave behind on The Giving Tree throughout December.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, join us for extended hours and reduced pricing on evening programs!

Illuminated Evenings DEC 2-17 Bring the family to enjoy holiday music, roaring fires, twinkling lights and special visits with Mrs. Claus! Each Illuminated Evening will feature different performers, programs and tours.

The Shops Extended Hours

The Shops will be filled with new merchandise brought in to celebrate the holiday season.

The Elf Shop

Stop by and visit Santa’s helpers, then make a holiday craft to take home with you.

Jingle Bell Shuttle Rides $5 per person Catch a ride on a festive wagon as it travels down the village road lined with classic holiday greens. Bonfires + Hot Chocolate Stations

Warm up around the fire pits and enjoy delicious complimentary hot chocolate and spiced cider.

Special Holiday Music

Enjoy special performances of holiday favorites by a variety of regional musicians in the Meeting House.

Holiday Caroling

Join us in singing some of the season’s most popular carols as we continue one of the Village’s most celebrated traditions.

Discover more adventures online at shakervillageky.org

DISCOVERY TREKS Children’s Tea Time with Mrs. Claus DEC 03, 10 + 17 12pm + 3pm

Beeswax Candle + Soap Making $12.95

Dress your little ones in their holiday finery for an afternoon with Mrs. Claus. Enjoy spiced cider, cookies and sandwiches made for little fingers.

Shaker Makers: Holiday Reed Stars DEC 03 + 10 10am-2pm

$35

Learn how to weave the intricate star pattern using reed, which can be replicated at home in a variety of sizes and materials. Each participant will take home two reed stars.

Shaker Makers: Hand-tied Brooms

DEC 11 10am-2pm

Shaker Makers: Market Basket DEC 17 10am-5pm

$55

Take on the challenging project of making a market basket in a day! Learn the art of weaving using natural reed to make a basket that is perfect for shopping trips into town or the local farmer’s market.

DEC 04 10am-12pm

$35 The Shakers are world famous for their brooms. Learn this traditional craft by making two hand-held brooms—a bundle brush and a turkey-wing.

S H A K E RV I L L A G E K Y. O R G

P R E S E RVAT I O N + H E R I TA G E

Wilderness First Aid Certification MARCH 19 + 20, NOV 19 + 20

History’s Mythbusters JAN 1, MARCH 5, JUNE 3 + JULY 1

Spring Botany and Bloomers Walk MARCH 19

Top to Bottom JAN 2, 23, FEB 27, MARCH 4, 11, JUNE 18 + NOV 4

Eye Spy Kentucky Wildflowers MARCH 19 + APRIL 16

Caring for Collections JAN 2 + MAY 28

Looking at Lichens MARCH 20

Archaeology Treasure Dig JAN 2 + MARCH 5

Fossil Hike APRIL 3 + JUNE 5

Shaker Textiles JAN 3

Modern Homesteading 101 APRIL 9

American Folk Music and the Shakers FEB 5, MAY 6, 27 + OCT 7

Healthy Sprouts and Greens APRIL 10

Shaker Makers: Hand-tied Brooms FEB 6, NOV 5 + DEC 4

Earth Day Trash Bash APRIL 23

Winter Candlelight Stories FEB 6

Arbor Day Hike APRIL 29

Shaker Makers: Herbal Health FEB 7 + OCT 9

Foraging 101 MAY 15

Shaker Village Uncovered MARCH 5 + JULY 2

Birding Basics MAY 20

Exploring Shaker Architecture MARCH 6

Blue Heron Rookery Cruise MAY 21 + 22

Shaker Fossils APRIL 2

Well Crafted—Brews + Bands JUNE 18

Shaker Stories: The Shaker Alligator APRIL 29

Creek Critters JUNE 25, JULY 16, AUG 6 + 20

Family Tree of Life MAY 7 + NOV 5

Urban Farming 101 JULY 8

Shaker Village Archaeology JULY 2

Urban Farming Roundtable JULY 9

Exploring Holy Sinai’s Plain JULY 3 + NOV 20

Urban Farm Tasting JULY 9

Shaker Makers: Mini Rag Rugs AUG 6

Becoming an Urban Farmer JULY 10

Shaker Makers: Hand-tied Cobwebber Broom OCT 8

Beeswax Candle and Soap Making AUG 7, NOV 13 + DEC 11

Shaker Makers: Holiday Reed Stars NOV 6, DEC 3 + 10

Supporting Sustainable Foods AUG 13

Shaker Makers: Market Basket DEC 17

Heritage Breeds on the Farm AUG 14 Monarch Butterfly Tagging SEPT 17 + 18

C O N S E RVAT I O N + S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y

Monarch Waystation SEPT 17

Bring Your Own Shovel THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH

Preparing Your Winter Garden OCT 16

Sharpen Your Shovel: Backyard Gardening 101 JAN 9

Fall Bird Hike + Bird Banding OCT 22

Seed Saving JAN 9, OCT 15 + NOV 11

Winterizing Your Garden NOV 12

Chicken Keepers JAN 10

Habitat Helpers NOV 19

Winter Habitat Helpers JAN 15 Winter Birding JAN 16

H E A LT H Y C O M M U N I T Y

Animal Trackers JAN 16, JUNE 24 + JULY 15

Candlelight Herbal Yoga JAN 8, FEB 12, JUNE 25, JULY 16, AUG

Winter Wildlife Ranger JAN 17

20, OCT 7 + NOV 4

Sweet Dreams Herb Bag FEB 6

Yin Yoga Weekend JAN 29-31

Shaker Makers: Herbal Health FEB 7 + OCT 9

Yoga for Families JAN 23, JUNE 24, JULY 16, AUG 20

Buzzin’ and Shakin’ FEB 12, APRIL 23, JUNE 11 + AUG 6

Night Creatures FEB 20, JULY 16 + AUG 19

Introduction to Beekeeping FEB 13 + JUNE 12

Dharma Yoga + Meditation Weekend FEB 26 + 27

Honey 101 FEB 13 + JUNE 17

Fossil Hike APRIL 3 + JUNE 5

Be a Bee! + Honey Tasting FEB 13, APRIL 23 + JUNE 11

Yoga for Runners APRIL 15 + SEPT 2

Intermediate Beekeeping FEB 14

Healthy Community Trail Festival APRIL 16 + SEPT 3

Prairie Seed Saving FEB 19

Spring Wildflower Hike APRIL 16

Backyard Wildlife Warriors FEB 20

Restorative Candlelight Yoga APRIL 16 + SEPT 3

Wildlife Conservation for Larger Landscapes FEB 21

Hike + Yoga APRIL 17, JUNE 25, JULY 16, AUG 20 + SEPT 18

stay updated.

Photography Hike APRIL 17 + SEPT 4

Be a Bird! MAY 21 + OCT 22

Moonrise Hike APRIL 22

Shaker Singalong MAY 28

Arbor Day Hike APRIL 29

Family Village Chase JUNE 4

Pet-friendly Night Hike APRIL 30

Explorer Summer Camp JUNE 20-24 + JUNE 27-JULY 1

ACTHA Trail Ride MAY 21 + 22, AUG 20 + 21

Creek Critters JUNE 25, JULY 16, AUG 6 + 20

Night Float on the Pond JUNE 24, JULY 15, AUG 19

Rope Making AUG 5

Sunset SUP Yoga JUNE 24, JULY 15 + AUG 19

Be a Cow! AUG 13

Stand Up Paddle Board 101 JUNE 25, JULY 16 + AUG 20

HarvestFest SEPT 10 + 11

SUP Yoga JUNE 25, JULY 16, AUG 20

Monarch Butterfly Tagging SEPT 17 + 18

Glow Paddle Night Tours JUNE 25, JULY 16, AUG 20

Be a Spider! OCT 8

Night Hike JUNE 25, AUG 20 + SEPT 16

Halloween Festivities OCT 21 + 22

Horses, Hooves + Hay AUG 27

Halloween Boo! Cruise OCT 22

Practical Horsemanship Clinic AUG 28

Holiday Greenery Helpers NOV 19 + 20

Fall Palisades Paddle OCT 8, 15 + 22

Blessing of the Hounds NOV 26

Fall Foliage Hike OCT 23

Illuminated Evenings DEC 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 + 17

Palisades Geology Hike NOV 19

Children’s Tea Time with Mrs. Claus DEC 3, 10 + 17

FA M I LY F U N

FOOD + DRINK

Homeschool Days SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH

Centre Family Dining JAN 9

Archaeology Treasure Dig JAN 2 + MARCH 5

Friday Night Fish Fries FEB 12, 19 + 26, MARCH 4, 11 + 18

Be a Chicken! + Hayride JAN 9

Bee My Honey Brunch FEB 13

Be a Bird! + Hayride JAN 16

Honey 101 FEB 13 + JUNE 17

Animal Trackers JAN 16, JUNE 24 + JULY 15

Maple Syrup Breakfasts MARCH 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 + 27

Yoga for Families JAN 23, JUNE 24, JULY 16, AUG 20

Bourbon Dinner MARCH 12

Be a Bee! + Honey Tasting FEB 13, APRIL 23 + JUNE 11

Bourbon 101 MARCH 12

Night Creatures FEB 20, JULY 16 + AUG 19

Bourbon + Bluegrass Wagon Tour MARCH 13

Night Hike + Flashlight Egg Hunt MARCH 26

Breakfast with the Babies APRIL 2, 9, 16, 23 + 30

Easter Egg Hunt MARCH 26

The Lexington Chef Cooperative APRIL 9

Sheep Shearing MARCH 26-APRIL 1

Healthy Sprouts and Greens APRIL 10

Spring Break Discovery Week MARCH 28-APRIL 1

Mushroom Basics MAY 13

Those Large Bones: The Shaker Mammoth Opening APRIL 1

Growing Gourmet Mushrooms MAY 14

Mammoth Flashlight Tour APRIL 2 + JUNE 4

Wild Foods Foraging MAY 14

Shaker Fossils APRIL 2

Forest and Fields Feast MAY 14

Breakfast with the Babies APRIL 2, 9, 16, 23 + 30

Kentucky’s Brewgrass Trail JUNE 10

Family Village Chase APRIL 3 + JUNE 4

Garden and Grain JUNE 11

Fossil Hike APRIL 3 + JUNE 5

Homebrewing Basics JUNE 11

Sprouts for Sprouts! APRIL 9

Well Crafted—Brews + Bands JUNE 18

Earth Day Trash Bash APRIL 23

Urban Farm Tasting JULY 9

Pet Parade APRIL 30

Hike for Beer with a Twist JULY 9

Pet-friendly Night Hike APRIL 30

Seasonal Local Foods AUG 13

Family Tree of Life MAY 7 + NOV 5

From Foxhollow to Fork

AUG 13

Supporting Sustainable Foods AUG 13

Lantern Hike JAN 22, FEB 26, MARCH 18 + NOV 18

The Heirloom Supper SEPT 9

American Folk Music and the Shakers FEB 5, MAY 6, 27 + OCT 7

HarvestFest Hard Cider Bash in the Barn SEPT 10

Winter Candlelight Stories FEB 6

Apple Tasting SEPT 10

Buzzin’ and Shakin’ FEB 12, APRIL 23, JUNE 11 + AUG 6

Sorghum Sampler OCT 14

Honey 101 FEB 13 + JUNE 17

Savvy Sorghum OCT 15

Prairie Seed Saving FEB 19

Sorghum Seed to Table OCT 15

Night Creatures FEB 20, JULY 16 + AUG 19

Quail Dinner NOV 12

Spirited Shakers MARCH 12

Holiday Luncheons DEC 1-31

Eye Spy Kentucky Wildflowers MARCH 19 + APRIL 16

Holiday Teas DEC 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 30 + 31

Flashlight Tour MARCH 25

Children’s Tea Time with Mrs. Claus DEC 3, 10 + 17

Night Hike + Flashlight Egg Hunt MARCH 26 Those Large Bones: The Shaker Mammoth Opening APRIL 1

A RT S + M U S I C

Mammoth Flashlight Tour APRIL 2 + JUNE 4

Pollinator Photography Exhibit Opening JAN 15

Jam-in-a-bag APRIL 8, SEPT 9 + NOV 12

American Folk Music and the Shakers FEB 5, MAY 6, 27 + OCT 7

Pressing Flowers APRIL 15

Shaker Makers: Hand-Tied Brooms FEB 6, NOV 5 + DEC 4

Moonrise Hike APRIL 22

Those Large Bones: The Shaker Mammoth Opening APRIL 1

Shaker Stories: The Shaker Alligator APRIL 29

Shaker Music MAY 7

The Trees of Shaker Village APRIL 29

Folk Dance in the Meeting House MAY 7

Shaker Spirit Drawings MAY 8

Mushroom Basics MAY 13

Shaker Singalong MAY 28

Wild Foods Foraging MAY 14

Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass MAY 28 + 29

Birding Basics MAY 20

Well Crafted—Brews + Bands JUNE 18

Owl Prowl MAY 21

Craft Fair AUG 6 + 7

Shaker Singalong MAY 28

Shaker Makers: Mini Rag Rugs AUG 6

Kentucky’s Brewgrass Trail JUNE 10

Beeswax Candle and Soap Making AUG 7, NOV 13 + DEC 11

Night Hike JUNE 25, AUG 20 + SEPT 16

Shaker Selfies Exhibit Opening SEPT 2

Shaker Stories: Independence Day JULY 2

From Tintypes To Pixels SEPT 3

Urban Farming 101 JULY 8

Shaker Photographs SEPT 4

Urban Farm Tasting JULY 9

Photography Hike SEPT 4

Rope Making AUG 5

Meeting House Square Dance SEPT 10

Healthy Animals, Healthy Food AUG 12

The WoodSongs Gathering SEPT 23 + 24

Seasonal Local Foods AUG 13

Shaker Makers: Hand-tied Cobwebber Broom OCT 8

Meet the Horses AUG 26

Shaker Makers: Holiday Reed Stars NOV 6, DEC 3 + 10

Harnessing Horses AUG 27

Holiday Greenery Helpers NOV 19 + 20

Spirit Stroll SEPT + OCT

Shaker Makers: Market Basket DEC 17

Shaker Selfies Exhibit Opening SEPT 2 Shakers in Color SEPT 3

$5 AFTER 5:00

Apple Tasting SEPT 10

History’s Mythbusters JAN 1, MARCH 5, JUNE 3 + JULY 1

Meeting House Square Dance SEPT 10

Top to Bottom JAN 2, 23, FEB 27, MARCH 4, 11, JUNE 18 + NOV 4

Monarch Waystation SEPT 17

Mason Jar Butter Churning JAN 8 + APRIL 9

Sorghum Sampler OCT 14

Seed Saving JAN 9, OCT 15 + NOV 11

Halloween Festivities OCT 21 + 22

Winter Habitat Helpers JAN 15

Lantern Tour NOV 5

Pollinator Photography Exhibit Opening JAN 15

Habitat Helpers NOV 19

Animal Trackers JAN 16, JUNE 24 + JULY 15

Illuminated Evenings DEC 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 + 17

schedule subject to change

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