Walking In Wildflowers – Sold Out

Date: April 23, 2022

Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Walking in Wildflowers

Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Enjoy a guided walk along the Kentucky River Palisades to view spring ephemeral wildflowers in bloom. While the timing of specific blooms is hard to predict, be assured you will see signs of warmer weather around the corner.

Price:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Passholder: $25

Sold Out!

Please take a moment to review the information below before arriving to ensure you are prepared for discovery! Email [email protected] with any special considerations or questions, including allergies, physical limitations, etc.

Discovery Treks will be held in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations throughout the year. Every effort will be made to hold the event in its planned location, weather permitting. For your comfort and safety, please consider the location, weather, temperature and activity when planning your attire. Dress for comfort and be ready for exploration. Please check in at the Welcome Center 15 minutes prior to the activities’ scheduled start time.

Adult supervision required for participants under the age of 16. All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Night Hike: Pink Moon – Sold Out

Date: April 16, 2022

Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Night Hike: Pink Moon

Saturday, April 16, 2022 | 8:30 - 10:00 pm

Why is it called a “Pink Moon?”

April’s full moon often coincides with the blooming of ground phlox, a pink flower that is common throughout North America.

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 and 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

Participants should meet at the Welcome Center by 8:00 pm. All participants should bring flashlights to assist in returning to vehicles or rooms at the conclusion of the evening.

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

Sold Out!

Bedtime With The Babies

Starts April 1, 2022 then every Friday until April 30, 2022

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Bedtime With The Babies

April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 | 6-7:00 pm

Bring the youngest members of your family to meet our newest farm arrivals and learn about the bedtime rituals of our barnyard babies. Guests are invited to gather outside the barn for a warm drink and a quiet bedtime story with the animals.

All ages are welcome. Meet outside The Trustees' Office 10 minutes before the program.

Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information!

Pricing:
$15 - Non-Passholder
$10 - Annual Passholder

If marked "Sales Closed" then onsite tickets may still be available the day of the program. Call 859.734.5411 for more information.

Friday, April 1 - Sales Closed

Saturday, April 2 - Sales Closed

Friday, April 22 - Sales Closed

Saturday, April 23 - Sales Closed

Friday, April 8 - Sales Closed

Saturday, April 9 - Sales Closed

Friday, April 29 - Sales Closed

Saturday, April 30 - Sales Closed

Friday, April 15 - Sales Closed

Saturday, April 16-Sales Closed

Behind the Scenes: Shaker Village’s Collection

Date: October 8, 2022

Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Behind the Scenes: Shaker Village’s Collection

Saturday, October 8, 2022 | 2- 3:30 p.m.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill preserves more than 5000 artifacts associated with the Pleasant Hill Shakers. Go behind the scenes with Shaker Village’s curator to explore highlights from the collection.

The Pleasant Hill Shakers were prodigious journalists, documenting many aspects of life in their community. Today, Shaker Village’s archival collection is used by visiting scholars and staff members to better inform our understanding of the Shakers, but the fragile documents and manuscripts are seldom exhibited to the public. View journals and personal diaries kept by the Shakers, reading firsthand accounts of key events in Kentucky history. Learn about the Shakers’ record-keeping process and hear stories about some of the community’s key diarists.

Pricing:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Annual Passholder: $25

Sales Closed

This workshop is for ages 16 and up. If under age 18 you must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests will not be allowed to bring food, drink, pens or any bags/purses into the program (cameras/phones and pencils/paper are okay).

This program will feature a curated selection of artifacts from the Shaker Village collection that are not otherwise on display, and guests will have the opportunity to view/photograph the items at close range. Due to occupancy limits and space restraints in our collections storage facility, the program will be held in one of Shaker Village’s historic buildings.

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

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Behind the Scenes: Shaker Village’s Collection

Date: July 23, 2022

Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Behind the Scenes: Shaker Village’s Collection

Saturday, July 23, 2022 | 2- 3:30 p.m.

The Pleasant Hill Shakers created “heaven on earth” out of the Kentucky wilderness, spending long hours of labor – and equipped with only hand tools – to construct their buildings and craft their furniture. Explore the woodworking tools commonly found in a Shaker brother’s tool chest and learn about some of the brethren who were skilled carpenters and joiners.

Pricing:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Annual Passholder: $25

Sales Closed

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Behind the Scenes: Shaker Village’s Collection

Date: May 21, 2022

Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Behind the Scenes: Shaker Village’s Collection

Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 2- 3:30 p.m.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill preserves more than 5,000 artifacts associated with the Pleasant Hill Shakers. Go behind the scenes with Shaker Village’s curator to explore highlights from the collection.

The Shakers are often best known for their furniture, particularly their elegant ladderback chairs. Explore the design of Shaker chairs by looking at pieces made at both Pleasant Hill and other Shaker communities. Learn the unique stories behind some of Shaker Village’s chairs, including their varied histories after leaving Pleasant Hill in the early 20^th century and some of the strange modifications that were later made to them.

Pricing:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Annual Passholder: $25

Tickets Available

This workshop is for ages 16 and up. Minors must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests will not be allowed to bring food, drink, pens or any bags/purses into the program (cameras/phones and pencils/paper are okay).

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.