Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Cornhusk Angels

Date: December 21, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm  to  3:00 pm

2024 Cornhusk Angels

Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Corn Husk angels

Learn the traditional folk craft of using corn husks and natural materials to make a doll or angel. Each participant will make an angel or corn husk doll to take home.

All necessary materials are provided. No experience necessary.

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $35
General Admission: $45

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This workshop is recommended for ages 16 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paid adult. 

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and one voucher redeemable for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended to assure availability: call 859.734.5411.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

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

Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop

Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm  to  5:00 pm

2024 Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop

Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Are you ready to create amazing designs to add some holiday spirit to your cookie tray this year?! Expert cookie designer Jillian Mora, owner of A Traveling Cupcake, is here to help!

In this two-hour class, you'll learn the basics of decorating pre-baked sugar cookies and receive Jillian's royal icing and cookie recipe, while enjoying hot cocoa and cider in one of Shaker Village's beautifully restored historic buildings. Everything you need is provided in the class, and each participant will receive personal instruction from Jillian.

You'll leave class with a great understanding of the basics of decorating sugar cookies, plus a few cool techniques you'll be sure to use for every special occasion!

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After the workshop, stick around to enjoy Illuminated Evenings events and festivities at Shaker Village at no additional admission cost.

This workshop is recommended for ages 12 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paid adult. Each participant will receive a 20% off coupon to dine at The Trustees' Table. For more information call 859.734.5411 or email us at [email protected]. 

Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop

Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm  to  5:00 pm

2024 Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop

Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Cookie Decorating
registration closed

Are you ready to create amazing designs to add some holiday spirit to your cookie tray this year?! Expert cookie designer Jillian Mora, owner of A Traveling Cupcake, is here to help!

In this two-hour class, you'll learn the basics of decorating pre-baked sugar cookies and receive Jillian's royal icing and cookie recipe, while enjoying hot cocoa and cider in one of Shaker Village's beautifully restored historic buildings. Everything you need is provided in the class, and each participant will receive personal instruction from Jillian.

You'll leave class with a great understanding of the basics of decorating sugar cookies, plus a few cool techniques you'll be sure to use for every special occasion!

After the workshop, stick around to enjoy Illuminated Evenings events and festivities at Shaker Village at no additional admission cost.

This workshop is recommended for ages 12 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paid adult. Each participant will receive a 20% off coupon to dine at The Trustees' Table. For more information call 859.734.5411 or email us at [email protected]. 

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Shaker Christmas by Candlelight

Starts December 6, 2024 then every Friday until December 27, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm  to  8:00 pm

2024 Shaker Christmas by Candlelight

December 6, 13, 15, 20, 22 & 27 2024 | 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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Did you know that the Shakers were some of the first Protestant Christians in America to celebrate Christmas? For nearly 200 years, the Shakers have observed Christmas as a day of great spiritual importance. Many of their traditions have evolved over time - from fasting and prayers in the late 1700s to festive decorations and scrumptious feasts in the early 1900s.

Join a Shaker Village interpreter for a candlelit stroll through the heart of Pleasant Hill, including several of our historic buildings decorated for the holidays. Together we'll trace the progression of the Shakers' beliefs and practices, gaining a deeper understanding of the history of Christmas celebrations in America.

Price:
Annual Passholder: $10
General Admission: $15

This program will traverse approximately 0.5 mile of graveled, level terrain and will climb and descend several flights of stairs. Guests should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light/semi-dark conditions. This program is recommended for ages 12 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paid adult.

For more information, call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected]. 

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

Additional tickets may be purchased at the Welcome Center. Based on availability. 

Friday, December 6

5:30 p.m. | Registration closed
6:00 p.m. | Registration closed
7:00 p.m. | Sold Out

Friday, December 20

5:30 p.m. | Sold Out
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Friday, December 13

5:30 p.m. | Sold Out
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6:30p.m. | Registration Closed
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Sunday, December 22

5:30 p.m. | Register Now

Sunday, December 15

5:30 p.m. | Registration closed

Friday, December 27

5:30 p.m. | Sold Out
7:00 p.m. | Sold Out

Essential Oils and their Uses – Sold Out

Date: November 9, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm  to  5:00 pm

2024 Essential Oils and their Uses

Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Herbs for Home and Health

The Shakers grew, prepared and sold herbs and essential oils. Learn how to distill essential oils from fresh herbs and flowers and how they can be used to make all-natural products for your home and body.

This workshop includes discussion and demonstration of the basic steps for making environmentally green cleaners, teas and more. Make several of your own products to take home or to give as gifts!

Price
Annual Passholder: $55
General Admission: $65

Sold Out

This event is for guests ages 16 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and one voucher redeemable for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended to assure availability: call 859.734.5411.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For additional questions call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

Hand- Tied Hawk Tail Broom

Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 am  to  1:00 pm

2024 Hand-Tied Hawk Tail Broom

Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hand Tied Hawk Tail Broom

Join us to learn a heritage craft that links us to a 200-year tradition of broom making at Pleasant Hill. In this workshop we will learn to make a handcrafted hawk tail broom using time-honored techniques. This whisk broom, with its patterned, woven reed handle, is a beautiful piece of Shaker-inspired folk art. Whether you use it for decorative or utilitarian purposes you are bound to enjoy your creative work.

All necessary materials are provided. No experience necessary and all levels are encouraged to join.

Price
Annual Passholder: $65
General Admission: $75 

Register Now

This workshop is recommended for ages 16 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paid adult. 

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

Questions? Please email us at [email protected] or call 859.734.5411.

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

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