Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Home School Days

Date: June 14, 2022
Time: 10:00 am  to  5:00 pm

Homeschool Days

Recurring Event | Second Tuesday Every Month
Homeschool, garden, vegetable garden

The second Tuesday of every month, homeschool families and groups receive reduced admission to explore Shaker Village’s 3,000-acre learning laboratory!

Pricing:
Free - Ages 0-5
$5 - Ages 6+

Looking to bring your Homeschool group, co-op, or learning pod to Shaker Village for a field trip?  Visit our Student Groups page to explore your options. Daily Adventures change seasonally. Schedule subject to change.

Other adventures to consider while you’re here:

The Trustees’ Table | The Shops |  The Inn

Become an Annual Passholder and save! Your Annual Pass supports new programs and educational opportunities, while you receive free admission and great discounts all year!

Home School Days

Date: May 10, 2022
Time: 10:00 am  to  5:00 pm

Homeschool Days

Recurring Event | Second Tuesday Every Month
Homeschool, garden, vegetable garden

The second Tuesday of every month, homeschool families and groups receive reduced admission to explore Shaker Village’s 3,000-acre learning laboratory!

Pricing:
Free - Ages 0-5
$5 - Ages 6+

Looking to bring your Homeschool group, co-op, or learning pod to Shaker Village for a field trip?  Visit our Student Groups page to explore your options. Daily Adventures change seasonally. Schedule subject to change.

Other adventures to consider while you’re here:

The Trustees’ Table | The Shops |  The Inn

Become an Annual Passholder and save! Your Annual Pass supports new programs and educational opportunities, while you receive free admission and great discounts all year!

Home School Days

Date: April 12, 2022
Time: 10:00 am  to  5:00 pm

Homeschool Days

Recurring Event | Second Tuesday Every Month
Homeschool, garden, vegetable garden

The second Tuesday of every month, homeschool families and groups receive reduced admission to explore Shaker Village’s 3,000-acre learning laboratory!

Pricing:
Free - Ages 0-5
$5 - Ages 6+

Looking to bring your Homeschool group, co-op, or learning pod to Shaker Village for a field trip?  Visit our Student Groups page to explore your options. Daily Adventures change seasonally. Schedule subject to change.

Other adventures to consider while you’re here:

The Trustees’ Table | The Shops |  The Inn

Become an Annual Passholder and save! Your Annual Pass supports new programs and educational opportunities, while you receive free admission and great discounts all year!

Blacksmith Demonstration

Date: June 25, 2022
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm

Pod's Forge Demonstration

Saturday, June 25 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Forge, hammer

David Shadwick of Pod’s Forge is a master craftsman who makes the copper lanterns, brackets, wrought iron candle holders and boot scrapers that you see throughout Shaker Village.

Shadwick will bring his forge to the Village and make nails in this fun, informative demonstration.

Participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.  Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

 

Night Hike: Buck Moon

Date: July 16, 2022
Time: 9:00 pm  to  10:30 pm

Night Hike: Buck Moon

Saturday, July 16 | 9 - 10:30 p.m.
Moon, night sky, harvest moon, full moon

Why is it called a Buck Moon? Normally, this is the time of year when male deer grow new antlers!

The night sky and the cosmos have been a source of inspiration and amazement throughout human history. Join us for an evening at Pleasant Hill where we explore the starry sky and our nocturnal animals.

On this gentle hike through the Preserve, take in the wonders of the prairie and forest at night while discovering some of the mysteries and curiosities of the universe. Along the way, we will listen to the enchanting sounds of the night, observe the night sky, and learn fun facts about the moon!

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $15
Non-Annual Passholder: $20

Sales Closed

All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should be at the Welcome Center by 8:30 pm. All guests should bring flashlights that they can use to assist them return to their vehicles or rooms at the conclusion of the evening.

Farm Feast

Date: July 16, 2022
Time: 6:30 pm  to  9:00 pm

Fresh Food Adventure: Farm Feast

Saturday, July 16 | 6:30 pm
Fresh Food Adventure, Southern Roots Dinner
Farm Feast, Fresh Food Adventure, Shaker Village Farm Feast

Celebrate an evening of collaboration between Chef Dylan Morris, Farm Manager J. Michael Moore and Garden Manager Kitty Durham with a multi-course garden supper surrounded by ripe tomatoes, zinnias and butterflies. Savor the summer harvest from Shaker Village’s garden, as well as the bounty from other local farmers, cheesemakers, meat producers, distillers and wine makers. Scroll down to see the menu.

Price: $89 per person

Sold Out

Each Fresh Food Adventure has an all-inclusive fixed dinner and spirits menu. Special dietary accommodations must be communicated in advance. Availability is limited, advanced registration and non-refundable pre-payment is required.

Additional Information:

Fresh Food Adventures are communal dining experiences, and guests should expect to share their table with other dining enthusiasts.

Parties wishing to sit together and guests with special dietary considerations should email [email protected] at least one week in advance to ensure accommodations.

Please follow on-site directional signage to event location and plan on checking-in 15 minutes prior to the event start time. Event tickets will not be mailed in advance.

Extend your visit with an overnight stay! Attendees will receive a promotional code for a discounted room rate on select rooms for the night of the event.

For additional information, please call 859.734.5411.

Farm Feast Menu
Featuring tomatoes, herbs, garlic and edible flowers from the certified-organic Shaker Garden.

Starter

Tomato Tartelette
Ramp Infused Tartelette with Heirloom Tomato, Kenny's Asiago Cheese, Black Garlic, Oregano and Basil

Main

Taste of Summer
Fire Grilled Ribeye with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Bourbon Charred Carrots, Charred Corn, Carolina Gold Rice,
Ramp Pesto and Toasted Benne Wafer
Critchfield Meats, Lexington, KY

Dessert

Sweet Corn Pudding
Cornbread with Corn Custard, Sweet Basil Gel, Sorghum Popcorn, Roasted Blueberry Coulis, Rosemary and Edible Flowers

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