Take a break during Vintage Dad’s Day and join fellow Members for a casual cookout at the Village. Thanks to the Mercer County Cattleman's Association, Members can enjoy a hamburger or hotdog, chips and a canned drink in between all the action.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.
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.
Members: Free
General Admission: $10
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
