Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Owl Prowl

Date: November 16, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm  to  8:00 pm

2024 Owl Prowl

Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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Owls are creatures that have fascinated humans for thousands of years. Hunting in our forests at night, owls are mysterious and rarely seen by human eyes.

Join us for an evening in the woods and learn all about these amazing animals. After dark, we will call—and listen—for owls in the surrounding trees!

Annual Passholder: $15
General Admission: $25

Registration Closed

Participants should meet at the Welcome Center 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. All participants should bring flashlights to assist in returning to vehicles or rooms at the conclusion of the evening.

This event is recommended for ages 12 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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

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

Hand- Tied Brooms

Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 am  to  1:00 pm

2024 Hand-Tied Brooms

Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Crafts, Brooms, Broommaking, DIY

Join us to learn a heritage craft that links us to a 200-year tradition of broom making at Pleasant Hill. In this workshop, you will begin by making smaller brushes and progress to creating a Turkey Wing (a hand-tied variation of a traditional flat broom). Learn to wrap, tie and finish hand-made brooms just like the Shakers.

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

Annual Passholder: $65
General Admission: $75

Sold Out

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

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

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. For additional questions call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

Monarch Butterfly Tagging

Date: September 14, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm  to  3:00 pm

2024 Monarch Butterfly Tagging

Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monarch Butterflies, Butterfly Tagging

The annual monarch butterfly 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. We will also be on the lookout for other beautiful species of butterflies to observe and discuss. Along the way, we'll cover some pollinator-friendly plants that you can grow in your own yard.

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $20
General Admission: $30

Click here to watch our Preserve Manager catch and identify butterflies on the Preserve.

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

Online Sales Closed

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

This workshop is recommended for ages 5 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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

Night Hike: Preparing for the Harvest Moon

Date: September 14, 2024
Time: 7:45 pm  to  9:00 pm

2024 Night Hike: Preparing for the Harvest Moon

Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Moon, night sky, harvest moon, full moon

Celebrate the Harvest Moon at Pleasant Hill with a 1.25-mile hike through the Preserve, taking in the wonders of the woodland and prairie in the early evening. Along the way, we will be watching for crepuscular creatures and discussing harvest season folklore.

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $15
General Admission: $25

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

Online Sales Closed

Participants should meet at the Welcome Center 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. All participants should bring flashlights to assist in returning to vehicles or rooms at the conclusion of the evening.

This program is recommended for ages 6 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult. 

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

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

Dipped Candles

Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm  to  4:30 pm

2024 Dipped Candles

Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Candle making, candles, DIY, crafts, candle dipping

Join us to learn the traditional art of dipped candle making. During this workshop, we will make several types of dipped candles using a blend of historic and modern methods. We will learn the history of candles throughout the ages and explore connections to the Pleasant Hill Shakers.

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

Annual Passholder: $50
General Admission: $55

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

Online Ticket Sales Closed

This workshop is for ages 12 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult. 

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and a voucher for 20% off one meal at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended: 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].

Basic Chair Taping- Footstool- Sold Out

Date: August 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 am  to  4:00 pm

2024 Basic Chair Taping - Footstool

Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chair Taping Footstool

The Shakers used a distinctive material for crafting seats — colorful, woven strips known as “tape” or “listing.” In this workshop, you’ll get to learn the art of chair taping for yourself!

We’ll use a mix of traditional and modern materials, and you’ll walk away with a woven footstool in a color combination that’s uniquely yours. No experience necessary and all materials provided.

 

Price includes Boxed Lunch:
Annual Passholder: $135
General Admission: $145

Sold Out

Join us Sunday, August 11, for an additional workshop for Basic Chair Taping- Footstool.

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village, one boxed lunch and 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). 

Participants must be at least 18 years of age. 

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

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

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