Astronomy in the Field

Date: October 5, 2019

Astronomy in the Field

Saturday, October 5 after sunset

Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view the wonders of the night sky. Using a variety of telescopes, on clear nights you will be able to observe objects within our solar system, as well as a wide variety of deep space objects. Knowledgeable club members will ensure you are not only inspired, but informed!

Each viewing is free to the public, and weather dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call to confirm viewing that day.

Minors should have adult supervision.

Call 1-800-734-5611 or email [email protected] for more information.

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HarvestFest

Date: September 28, 2019 - September 29, 2019

Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

HarvestFest

September 28 + September 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Celebrate all things fall and kick off the harvest season with a down-home celebration for the entire family!

Take a hayride, paint a pumpkin, climb haystacks, ride a pony and play in the bouncy house. Shop for honey, breads and jams at the Harvest Market, then meet the Farm animals and try Farm-made concoctions.

Heritage demonstrations this year will include:

Apple cider pressing
Milling sorghum
Working with hemp
Scything grass
Using a portable forge
And more!

Live music, an outdoor bar and a variety of food trucks help complete your perfect September weekend!

Entrance to HarvestFest is included in your general admission to Shaker Village, granting you access to this event, as well as historic tours, exhibits and more!

Annual Passholders receive free admission to HarvestFest!

Call 1-800-734-5611 or email [email protected] for more information.

Monarch Butterfly Tagging – Sold Out

Date: September 21, 2019

Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Monarch Butterfly Tagging

Saturday, September 21 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Each fall, hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from the United States to warmer regions in Mexico and California. The monarch migration is one of the world's greatest natural wonders, yet it is threatened by habitat loss. Take an easy hike through The Preserve and learn how its wildflowers serve as important habitat for butterflies and other essential pollinators, then help tag monarchs to track and monitor their annual migration. Along the way, discuss plants you can grow in your own yard to help save the monarchs.

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher redeemable day-of for 20% off dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages).

Dining reservation recommended to assure availability.
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This event is recommended for ages 5+. If under 18, guests must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Discovery Trek availability is limited and advanced registration and non-refundable prepayment is required. Day of walk-ins may be taken if space is available.

Sold Out!

Glow Paddle – Sold Out!

Date: September 13, 2019

Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Glow Paddle

Friday, September 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Are you ready for a twilight adventure through the Palisades? Paddle the Kentucky and Dix rivers as sunset falls over the cliffs. This 2-hour guided trip is led by Canoe Kentucky and leaves from nearby Shaker Landing.

Suitable for ages 12 and older. Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher redeemable day-of for 20% off dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages).

Dining reservation recommended to assure availability.
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Pricing

Canoe Rental: $50 per person
Kayak Rental: $60 per person
Bring Own Canoe: $45 per person
Bring Own Kayak: $50 per person

Sold Out!

* Shaker Village Glow Paddles are weather-dependent, and may be cancelled if river levels are unsafe. In these cases the decision to cancel will be made 24 hours prior to the event and a full refund will be issued to each registered participant.

Harvest Moon Hike: Sold Out

Date: September 13, 2019

Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Night Hike: Harvest Moon

Friday, September 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Moon, night sky, harvest moon, full moon

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! 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 observe constellations and learn fun facts about the moon and its importance in our lives!

Sold Out!

The fee for this night hike is included with your general admission ticket, paid onsite at the Welcome Center. RSVPs (below) are highly recommended!

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Sing!

Date: September 7, 2019

Time: 10:30 am to 9:30 pm

Shaker Village Community Sing!

Saturday, September 7, ongoing from 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

Shaker Village Community Sing! from Shaker Village on Vimeo.

RSVP Closed...But Please come and sign in Saturday!

Are you curious to see (and hear!) what it would have been like for the Shakers to sing together in the Meeting House? On a weekly basis hundreds of Shakers gathered to sing and dance in this incredible space.

Join us on September 7 for our second annual Shaker Village Community Sing and experience the space as the Shakers would have, through song.

Start the day with our Meeting House Community Sing and stick around for our interactive music workshops. (Choose to stay for as much or as little as you'd like!)

We will be singing many Shaker hymns, but also incorporating traditional Gospel hymns, folk music and other styles in the workshops facilitated by incredible leaders, for a full day that any music lover will enjoy!

Daily Schedule

10:30 Registration in front of the Meeting House

11:00 Community Sing Kickoff!

12:00 Unitarian Universalist Choir of Lexington

1:00 Twana Patrick – What Kind of Tree Would You Be?

2:00 Miranda Brown – Shaker Songs of the Humble Valley

3:00 Matt Cessna – Sounds So Different: Shaker Music Thru Time

4:00 Sacred Harp Singers - Shape Note Singing

5:00 Joshua Percell & Courageous – Traditional Gospel Hymns

Don't forget to stick around for Music on the Lawn beginning at 6:30!

Typical admission fees are waived for the Shaker Village Community Sing. Instead, we will accept a donation at any level to support the preservation of Shaker Village. RSVP below!

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.