Dress your little ones in their holiday finery for an afternoon tea with Mrs. Claus. Enjoy spiced cider, cookies and sandwiches made for little fingers. Afterward, stay for story time with Mrs. Claus!
All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Price: $22 per person, all ages
Enjoy an afternoon with friends and family sipping seasonal teas and eating freshly-baked scones, assorted homemade sweets and savory bites.
Guests will have the choice of selecting one of two dining locations, each in an inspiring historic building: the 1839 Trustees' Table, and the 1824 Centre Family Dwelling dining room.
$25 per person
For more details call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org.
Whether looking into the face of a young Shaker girl, or a lone coat hanging against a stark, aged wall, you may sense another presence in the room when viewing Bill Berryman’s creations. Berryman weaves stories throughout his work with detailed yet simplistic images.
Join Bill Berryman as he demonstrates his artistic process through drawings and paintings. This demonstration will take place inside the Welcome Center and guests will be able to interact with the artist and discuss his process.
Artist's Statement
My current work is inspired by the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. It is composed of representational drawings and watercolors of portraits, architectural studies, still life and animals. The Village is a place that is very special to me, and my art helps me to share it with others.
Demonstrations take place at the Welcome Center, and participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.
Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.
Artisan Tonya Tate, founder of Nature’s Bath Soap, explains and displays the cold-process soapmaking method. Participants will observe multiple stages of Tonya’s soapmaking and will each leave with a sliver of cured and ready-to-use soap.
Note that this is a demonstration-only session. Items made during the demonstration will be available for purchase.
Demonstrations take place at the Welcome Center and participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.
Take care of everyone on your holiday shopping list while enjoying 20% off all full-priced merchandise in The Shops at Shaker Village! Visit our three onsite locations in the 1815 Carpenter's Shop, 1839 Trustees' Office and 1848 Post Office.
Special guest and craftsman David Kramer will be demonstrating oval box making from noon-7:00 pm.
Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.
The Shaker celebration of Christmas has changed a lot in the 200+ years that the Shaker religion has existed in America. Together we will trace the evolution of Christmas celebrations in Shaker communities like Pleasant Hill and compare them to the contemporary interpretations of the holiday season.
Price:
Annual Passholder: $5
Non-Annual Passholder: $10
The tour will begin outside of The Trustees' Office. For more information, call 859.734.1574 or email info@shakervillageky.org.
