The Holidays

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Illuminated Evenings 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.

December 2-17 Fridays + Saturdays

4PM to 9PM $5 ages 6 + up Free ages 5 + under Purchase tickets at Trustees’ Office.

Admission includes special evening programming, music and tours.

SPECIAL 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.

THE ELF SHOP

Drop in The Elf Shop to make a holiday keepsake or craft your own letter to Santa.

BONFIRES + HOT CHOCOLATE

Warm up around our fire pits and enjoy delicious complimentary

hot chocolate and spiced cider on Trustees’ Lawn.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 5PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 6PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 6PM

Bluegrass Dulcimer Club

Cantabile Vocal Ensemble

Firebirds Flute Quartet

JINGLE BELL SHUTTLE RIDES

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 6PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 5PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 5PM

West Jessamine High School Choir

Central Kentucky Saxophone Quartet

Shaker Christmas Music with Carys Kunze

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 5PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 5PM

Danville Children’s Choir

The Overtones

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 6PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 6PM

Spoken 4

Bourbon Brass Quintet

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 5PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 5PM

Phyllis James & Amy Berryman

Louisville Mandolin Orchestra

Catch a ride on a festive wagon as it travels down the Village paths.

Additional charge of $5 per person.

THE GIVING TREE

Bring donations of new gloves, hats and scarves to hang on the Shaker Village Giving Tree. Items will be donated to a local shelter.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 6PM

Four Bars Jazz Combo *Schedule subject to change

Jingle Bell Shuttle Rides FRIDAYS + SATURDAYS IN DECEMBER, $5 5pm, 6pm + 7pm

Catch a ride on a festive wagon as it travels down the village road lined with classic holiday greens.

Children’s Tea Time with Mrs. Claus DEC 3, 4, 10 + 17 $12.95 per person

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

This event sells out!

Purchase tickets now at shakervillageky.org!

Holiday Meals at The Trustees’ Table

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.

Special Holiday Breakfast

Holiday Buffet Luncheon

Afternoon Holiday Teas

Dec. 10, 17 and 31 $17.95 adults, drink included $6.50 ages 12 and under

December 12-23 $24.95 adults, drink included $12.95 ages 6-12 years old FREE ages 5 and under

Fridays + Saturdays in December $16.95 per person Seatings at 2:30-4pm

Enjoy a holiday buffet breakfast of buttermilk pancakes with hot maple syrup and butter, country ham, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cinnamon and bourbon smothered apples, fried potatoes, juice and coffee.

Savor a three-course menu of Shaker Village holiday favorites that will include three meats, four vegetables and various salads and desserts that change daily.

Enjoy an afternoon with friends and family with Special Blend “Christmas in a Cup” tea, assorted tea sandwiches and holiday breads, freshly baked scones and offerings of homemade sweets and savories.

*Regular lunch menu not available.

Reservations Recommended. Call 800.734.5611 for reservations.

Holiday Gifts Discover the Perfect Gift! Shop signature Shaker oval boxes, logo merchandise and seasonallyinspired gifts, as well as unique children’s gifts, books, soaps and lotions, jams and jellies, Shaker reproductions and more! Visit our three onsite shops located in the Carpenters’ Shop, Post Office and Trustees’ Office, each of which offers a unique selection of products and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

Extended Holiday hours through December

Shop Small Saturday

Shop Online

get a jump on your holiday shopping!

Visit our three unique shops to find the best local and regional crafts, as well as the latest Shaker Village merchandise.

Can’t make it to shop in person?

Browse our online shop to discover the perfect gifts! Find exclusive online deals like Shaker Village ornaments, gift packages and new SVPH logo merchandise. Gift wrapping available!

NOV 26 Support local merchants and

Holiday Open House + Sale

DEC 3 The Shops will be filled to the

brim with new merchandise brought in to celebrate the holiday season.

Enjoy 20 percent off all regularlypriced items! Valid onsite only.

SHOP.SHAKERVILLAGEKY.ORG

Gift an Annual Pass SHAKERVILLAGEKY.ORG/GIVE

Celebrate your family and friends with free admission and great discounts year-round. Benefits include

unlimited daily admission and riverboat rides, retail discounts, insider emails and promotions, and more!

Shaker Village Gift Certificate

Too tough to decide which part of the Shaker Village experience suits best? Call 800.734.5611, to purchase a Shaker Village gift certificate that can be used toward an overnight stay, meals, shopping, special events and more!

Now available online at shop.shakervillageky.org

make your own gift

plan your visit now at shakervillageky.org

Shaker Makers: Holiday Reed Stars

DEC 03 + 10 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 04 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.

Beeswax Candle + Soap Making

DEC 11 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.

Shaker Makers: Market Basket

DEC 17 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.

Register at shakervillageky.org

New Year’s Eve at The Inn Leave the madness behind for a relaxing New Year’s evening at Shaker Village.

Package includes overnight accommodations, hot breakfast buffet, 10 percent off retail purchases and complimentary village admission.

Valid Dec. 29 - Jan. 3.

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