Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Basket Weaving Demonstration

Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 10:46 am  to  4:46 pm

2026 Basket Weaving Demonstration - Kay Kass

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Blacksferry Handmade Baskets will be visiting the Village for a special demonstration and sale. Join Kentucky Artisan Kay Kass as she demonstrates how to hand weave a variety of basket styles. Baskets from her recent collection will be available for purchase at the Welcome Center.

Demonstrations take place at the Welcome Center, and participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Holiday Greenery Helpers

Date: November 20, 2026 - November 21, 2026
Time: 10:46 am  to  4:46 pm

2026 Holiday Greenery Helpers

November 20 & November 21, 2026
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Members: Free
General Admission: $10

November 20 | 2:00 PM
November 20 | 3:00 PM
November 21 | 10:00 AM
November 21 | 11:00 AM
November 21 | 1:00 PM
November 21 | 2:00 PM
November 21 | 3:00 PM

Join Shaker Village as we get ready for the holidays! Learn to assemble fresh cut greenery into festive swags. We'll have natural elements like pine cones and honey locust pods available to decorate your greenery swags, and will share tips and tricks to make beautiful ribbon bows.

In addition to making a swag to take home, attendees will be encouraged to make an extra swag used for decorating Shaker Village's Historic Centre.

No experience or tools necessary, but guests should be aware that this program involves securely holding and gripping materials. This program is intended for ages 8+. Tickets required for all attendees. Dogs are not permitted.

Holiday Greenery Helpers takes place rain or shine, and is partially based outdoors.

Holiday Greenery Helpers includes complimentary admission to Shaker Village's exhibits and Daily Adventures.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Holiday Reed Stars

Date: December 5, 2026
Time: 10:46 am  to  12:30 pm

2026 Holiday Reed Stars

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Ky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban
on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Ky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban

Embrace the holiday season with festive, handmade decorations! These elaborate stars, woven out of reed dyed in an assortment of colors, look beauitful on a Christmas tree or adorning a wreath, and they also make the perfect holiday gift.

During this workshop, each participant will make two reed stars (one large and one small) in contrasting colors.

General Admission: $60

Members receive a 20% discount.
Become a Member today.

10:00 AM | Register Now

No prior experience necessary, but guests should be aware that weaving reed stars involves visual acuity and fine-motor control.

Holiday Reed Stars is intended for participants aged 16+. Tickets required for all attendees.  

Program fee includes one complimentary general admission ticket to Shaker Village and one voucher for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservation recommended call: 859.734.5411.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers. Overnight stay must be booked through Shaker Village and not through a 3rd party website.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Holiday Reed Stars

Date: November 14, 2026
Time: 10:46 am  to  4:30 pm

2026 Holiday Reed Stars

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Ky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban
on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Ky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban

Embrace the holiday season with festive, handmade decorations! These elaborate stars, woven out of reed dyed in an assortment of colors, look beauitful on a Christmas tree or adorning a wreath, and they also make the perfect holiday gift.

During this workshop, each participant will make two reed stars (one large and one small) in contrasting colors.

General Admission: $60

Members receive a 20% discount.
Become a Member today.

10:00 AM | Register Now
2:00 PM | Register Now

No prior experience necessary, but guests should be aware that weaving reed stars involves visual acuity and fine-motor control.

Holiday Reed Stars is intended for participants aged 16+. Tickets required for all attendees.  

Program fee includes one complimentary general admission ticket to Shaker Village and one voucher for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservation recommended call: 859.734.5411.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers. Overnight stay must be booked through Shaker Village and not through a 3rd party website.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Beeswax Ornaments

Date: December 19, 2026
Time: 10:46 am  to  12:30 pm

2026 Beeswax Ornaments

Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Ky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban
on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Ky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban

Inspired by the German tradition of using beeswax to create beautiful ornaments, we'll walk through the process of using ceramic molds to make decorations of pure beeswax. Participants will then get to choose from an assortment of provided mold options, making 3-4 ornaments to take home.

General Admission: $60

Members receive a 20% discount.
Become a Member today.

Register Now

No prior experience necessary, but guests should be aware that this workshop involves fine motor control and working with hot wax.

Beeswax Ornaments is intended for participants aged 16+. Tickets required for all attendees.   

After this workshop, enjoy complimentary admission to Illuminated Evenings. Program fee also includes one voucher for 20% off dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservation recommended: call 859.734.5411.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers. Overnight stay must be booked through Shaker Village and not through a 3rd party website.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Mindfulness Package

Date: August 14, 2026
Time: 8:46 am  to  8:46 pm

2026 Mindfulness Package

Friday, August 14, 2026
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Shake off your stress and stretch yourself in a new experience. Join us and enjoy a simple, cozy room in one of our 13 Historic buildings. On Friday evening, the Meeting House will once again be a place to gather and reset. Amy Hudson, owner of The Sound Healing Center of Lexington, will host a relaxing Sound Bath. Please visit Home | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington for more information about Amy. Saturday morning will be a peaceful Yoga class down at Shaker Landing, home to our retired riverboat.

You'll also enjoy an overnight in one of our historic buildings, an in-room gift, breakfast in our Trustees' Table and both activities. Guests are encouraged to check in as close to 3 as possible, so they can settle in before their Sound Bath session at 7pm.

Book With Code: MIND

Rate of $255 is for single occupancy. Price is before taxes and fees.  Dining reservations are required at the Trustees’ Table for breakfast and can be made when you book your package. 

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

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