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Explorer Day Camp

Starts June 9, 2025 then every Monday until July 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 am  to  5:30 pm

2025 Explorer Summer Camp

Monday thru Friday | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm | Seven Weekly Options in June - July

Click Here for the Teen Service Leadership program for ages 13-14.

Click Here for the Leaders in Training program for ages 15-16.

6 June - Explorer Summer Camp
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Venture into a world of discovery with Shaker Village Explorer Summer Camp! Summer camp can be one of the most valuable experiences in a child’s life. Explorer Camp allows children ages 6-12 to learn new skills and make friends at one of the most spectacular Historic Landmarks in the world.

During this one-week camp, trained staff will guide children through adventures in The Preserve, on The Farm and throughout
The Historic Centre.

Pricing: $280 per camper

Registration fee includes full-day programming throughout the week, two healthy snacks per day (one AM, one PM) and a Camp t-shirt. Campers must bring their own, non-perishable sack lunch. 

Camp registration also includes a Family Annual Pass to Shaker Village ($150 value). An Annual Pass includes free admission to Shaker Village, a 10% discount in The Inn, The Shops, and The Trustees’ Table, and special discounts on other programs and events. Annual Passes will be activated following the campers’ registration and are good for one year. 

We understand that summer plans can change, affecting your child’s ability to attend Camp during their registered week. We will be happy to either transfer your child to another week of Camp (contingent on availability) or add their name to a waitlist. No refunds will be issued after May 1, 2025. 

Interested in a week marked "sold out"? Please email [email protected] to be added to our waitlist.

Select Your Camp Session
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Week 1: June 9 - 13 | register now
Week 2: June 16-20 | register now
Week 3: June 23 - 27 | register now
Week 4: June 30 - July 4 | register now
Week 5: July 7-11 | register now
Week 6: July 14-18 | sold out
Week 7: July 21-25 | register now

Parent and Camper Forms
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Explorer Camp FAQs
Parent Checklist
Camper Health History
Camper Medication

Fresh Food Adventures-Sales Closed

Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm  to  9:00 pm

2025 fresh food adventures

Six Fresh Food Adventures in 2025

Each Fresh Food Adventure has an all-inclusive fixed dinner and spirits menu. Fresh Food Adventures are communal dining experiences, and guests should expect to share their table with other dining enthusiasts.

Bourbon

Bourbon Dinner

Saturday, March 8 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Celebrate Kentucky’s greatest export by enjoying an evening inspired by bourbon in the Winter Kitchen. You’ll enjoy pours from Buzzard’s Roost Distillery while learning about their award-winning spirits. Their team will walk you through pairings to compliment Chef Amber Hokams bourbon-inspired three-course menu. Cheers!

Price: $109 per person
This event is for guests ages 21+

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Hike for Beer

Saturday, June 21 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Enjoy the beautiful trails of The Preserve on a 30-minute gentle guided hike that ends with a toast! Earn your calories for a guilt-free three-course feast served alongside Country Boy Brewing's locally crafted beers in the picturesque Meadow View Barn.

Price: $99 per person
This event is for guests ages 21+

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Hike For Beer Menu

Al Fresco Buffet

Spiced Cucumber Salad
Whipped Ricotta, Fresh Dill, Lemon, Pine Nuts, Shaker Village Honey

Grilled Corn Salad
Local Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, Avocado Buttermilk Dressing, Cotija, Cilantro

Farro Salad
Marinated Farro, Grilled Garden Vegetables, Fresh Herbs

Grilled Bistro Steak
Garden Chimichurri

Greek Marinated Chicken
Tomato Confit, Feta, Basil

Dessert
Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pie, Crème Anglaise

Farm Feast, Fresh Food Adventure, Shaker Village Farm Feast

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Saturday, July 26 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Celebrate an evening of collaboration between Chef Amber Hokams and Farm Manager H.P. Lovelace, with a four-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 and meat producers.

Price: $99 per person
This event is for guests ages 21+

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celebrity chef

Saturday, August 16 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Join us for a summer Fresh Food Adventure with a special evening celebrating the best of the region. Additional details to come.

Price: $99 per person
This event is for guests ages 21+

Registration coming soon
Bluegrass in the Barn

Bluegrass in the Barn

Saturday, September 13 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening of live music, cocktails and a multi-course dinner. The Meadowview Barn will be filled with original and traditional Bluegrass music. Cocktails will be enjoyed before sitting down to an Appalachian-inspired dinner curated by Shaker Village Chef Amber Hokams. Additional details coming soon.

Price: $99 per person
This event is for guests ages 21+

Register now
Quail

Quail Dinner

Saturday, November 15 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Dine on Kentucky quail and the fall garden harvest while learning how Shaker Village manages its preserve for Northern Bobwhite Quail. This all-inclusive communal dining experience is best when served with friends, so bring along some of yours or make new ones here.

Price: $99 per person
This event is for guests ages 21+

Register now

Additional Information:

Parties wishing to sit together and guests with special dietary considerations should email [email protected] at least one week in advance to ensure accommodations. Availability is limited, advanced registration and non-refundable pre-payment is required.

Please follow on-site directional signage to event. Event tickets will not be mailed in advance.

Extend your visit with an overnight stay! Book a room in our historic Inn and enjoy all that Shaker Village has to offer. Attendees will receive a promotional code for a discounted room rate on select rooms for the night of the event.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Celestial Company: A Journey to Holy Sinai’s Plain

Date: September 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 am  to  12:00 pm

2025 Celestial Company: A Journey to Holy Sinai's Plain

Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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During the “Era of Manifestations” in the 1830s and 1840s, the Shakers rediscovered the religious fervor that had characterized their earliest years in America. This outpouring of spiritual gifts – including thousands of new hymns and “gift” songs – enriched and energized life at Pleasant Hill, suffusing the whole community with the feeling of divine presence. Religious services expanded beyond the physical walls of the Meeting House to include new sacred spaces throughout the community, as well as new forms of worship. On September 26, 1844, the Shakers held their first religious service at “Holy Sinai’s Plain,” an outdoor worship space located south of the village.

Now, almost exactly 181 years later, join us for a special guided experience, including performances of Shaker music and readings from historic documents, as we follow in the Shakers’ footsteps and journey to Holy Sinai’s Plain.

$15 Annual Passholder
$25 General Admission

If online sales are closed, tickets may be purchased onsite at the Welcome Center or call 859-734-5411. Based on availability.

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This program will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Participants will traverse 1.5-2.0 miles of uneven terrain at a leisurely pace and will be standing for the duration of the program. Participants may wish to bring insect repellant, sunscreen and water.

Celestial Company is intended for ages 12+. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets required for guests aged 5+.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Pleasant Hill & the Battle of Perryville: War Comes to Zion

Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm  to  8:00 pm

2025 Pleasant Hill & the Battle of Perryville: War Comes to Zion

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Battle of Perryville

On October 8, 1862, the Pleasant Hill Shakers listened fearfully to the booming of cannons and other sounds of battle. Seventeen miles away, near the small community of Perryville, more than 20,000 Union and Confederate forces were locked in a pivotal battle. For the pacifist Shakers, the fall of 1862 was a particularly troubling time - soldiers marched through the community both before and after the battle, begged for food from the kitchens, camped in the surrounding fields, and stole the Shakers' horses. In the aftermath of the battle, one distraught Shaker diarist noted: "How awful to think of a wicked and bloody battle occurring in the midst of Zion on earth!"

Join us on an evening stroll through the Village on the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Perryville as we explore the many ways that this battle impacted the Pleasant Hill Shakers.

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

If online sales are closed, tickets may be purchased onsite at the Welcome Center or call 859-734-5411. Based on availability.

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This program deals with mature themes including child neglect, warfare, injury, and death, and is intended for ages 12+. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets required for guests aged 5+. This program will traverse approximately 0.5 mile of graveled, level terrain and may climb and descend several flights of stairs. Participants should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light/semi-dark conditions. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Astronomy in the Field

Date: October 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm  to  9:00 pm

2025 Astronomy in the Field

Saturday, October 11, 2025 | After Sunset
3 March and Various Astronomy in the Field

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 informed and inspired!

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

Minors should have adult supervision.

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

Astronomy in the Field

Date: September 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm  to  9:00 pm

2025 Astronomy in the Field

Saturday, September 13, 2025 | After Sunset
3 March and Various Astronomy in the Field

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 informed and inspired!

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

Minors should have adult supervision.

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

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