Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Moth Hike: Exploring Nighttime Nature

Date: July 19, 2025
Time: 8:30 pm  to  10:30 pm

2025 Moth Hike: Exploring Nighttime Nature

Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 8:30 p.m-10:00 p.m.
Moth Hike

Join us for a special nighttime hike celebrating the start of National Moth Week! Unlike their more popular butterfly “cousins,” most species of moths are nocturnal, and with 160,000+ different species, there’s a lot for us to discover and discuss. The primary focus of our evening program will be a citizen-science project to document and observe local moth species using a special system of nets and lighting.

Can’t get enough of moths and butterflies? July 19th is “Lepidoptera Day” at Shaker Village! Consider joining us for our daytime Butterfly Walk in addition to this nighttime hike.

Annual Passholder: $15
General Admission: $25

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This hike will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Participants will traverse gravel, grass, and dirt pathways on a 1.0-2.0 mile loop along Shaker Village's trails. Participants should be comfortable walking in low light/semi-dark conditions.

The Moth Hike 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.

Geologic Walk Through Time

Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 am  to  12:00 pm

2025 Geologic Walk Through Time

Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Geology Hike

Walk through millions of years of geologic time as you descend along the river road into the Kentucky River Palisades. Our guides will show how the geology of the region has shaped what we see above ground today.

Annual Passholder: $15
General Admission: $25

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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.

Minors must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Discovery Trek tickets will not be mailed in advance. Please check in at the Welcome Center 30 minutes prior to the activities’ scheduled start time. 

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.

Spirit Strolls: Death and Tragedy at Pleasant Hill

Date: October 31, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm  to  9:00 pm

2025 Spirit Strolls: Death and Tragedy at Pleasant Hill

Friday & Saturday Evenings | September, October & November 1
Spirit Strolls

While the Shakers strove to create an earthly paradise, they could not escape the realities of human life—disease, violence, and death were present at every stage of Pleasant Hill’s history. We'll explore the darker side of the Village with a lantern-lit walk to the cemetery, stopping along the way for surprising tales of everything from headless corpses to violent feuds.

Join us for an evening you won’t soon forget—just don’t let your candle go out.

$10 Annual Passholders
$15 General Admission

This program deals with mature themes including illness, injury, murder, and grief. Spirit Strolls is intended for ages 16+. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets required for guests aged 5+.

This program will take place outdoors ​throughout the Historic Centre. Participants will traverse crushed stone, gravel, and grass on a one mile round-trip. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather. Participants should be comfortable walking in low light/semi-dark conditions. 

Worried about the weather? Looking for additional flexibility? Our ticket insurance lets you reschedule your experience to any other night with available tickets as long as Shaker Village is notified 24 hours in advance. This add-on is required for each ticket, not per transaction. All tickets are non-refundable.

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

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Vintage Paper Creations

Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 am  to  1:00 pm

2025 vintage paper creations

Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Using the simplest of mediums - paper - we'll create beautiful handmade ornaments and decorations perfect of the holiday season. You'll learn how to take vintage sheet music, or other types of paper, and transform it into folded flowers and elaborate rosette decorations.

During this workshop, each participant will make an assortment of "flower" ornaments in several sizes, along with a
large rosette or wreath.

Annual Passholder: $45
General Admission: $50

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No prior experience necessary, but guests should be aware that making paper ornaments involves visual acuity, fine-motor control, and working with hot glue.

Vintage Paper Creations is intended for participants aged 12+. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

After this workshop, enjoy complimentary admission to Illuminated Evenings. Program fee also includes one voucher for 20% off dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservation recommended: call 859.734.5411.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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

Beeswax Dipped Candles

Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm  to  4:30 pm

2025 Beeswax Dipped Candles

Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Join us for an afternoon of dipping beeswax candles as we explore historic methods of light and illumination. During Pleasant Hill's heyday, the Shakers cultivated dozens of beehives, valueing the bees both for their important role as pollinators and for their production of honey and wax. We'll discuss Shaker Village's continuation of this long tradition, including sampling some honey from our hives, before making our own candles over an open fire.

Annual Passholder: $50
General Admission: $55

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No experience necessary. Guests should be aware that this workshop involves standing/walking, the ability to hold and grip materials, and exposure to smoke. This workshop is for ages 14+. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. 

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

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.

Summer Stargazing: Perseids Meteor Shower

Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 pm  to  10:30 pm

2025 summer stargazing: Perseids Meteor Shower

Saturday, August 12, 2025 | 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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The annual Perseids meteor shower is a wonderful time to enjoy a relaxing evening of stargazing at Shaker Village! We’ll start with a short hike into the Preserve – all in search of the perfect stargazing location. We’ll then have blankets for you to spread out on the grass and light refreshments for you to enjoy as we discuss summer constellations and the phenomenon of meteor showers. Don’t forget to make a wish on your first “shooting star.”

Annual Passholder: $15
General Admission: $25

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This program will take place outdoors and is subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather or heavy cloud cover. If cancellation is necessary, Shaker Village will contact all registered guests.

Participants will traverse gravel, grass, and dirt pathways on a 1.0-2.0 mile loop along Shaker Village's trails. Participants should be comfortable walking in low light/semi-dark conditions.

This program is intended for all ages. 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.

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