Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Maple Day

Date: February 17, 2024
Time: 10:30 am  to  2:00 pm

2024 Maple Day

Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Tree taping

Maple Day is an educational event sponsored by the University of Kentucky's Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, and celebrated across the Commonwealth highlighting the start of the maple syrup season.

Join us at Shaker Village as we celebrate all things maple! With the purchase of an onsite admission ticket at the Welcome Center you'll learn how we tap our trees, collect sap and boil it down on our wood-fired evaporator to make the sweet maple syrup we all love.

Visit the Farm to see our team processing sap from 10:30 a.m. to        2:00 p.m., and learn more about how that wonderful maple syrup gets to your table on our Sap to Syrup tours at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Don't forget to reserve a spot at The Trustees' Table for breakfast to get a taste of our maple syrup. For Maple Day you will find maple syrup-infused dishes on our menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Including a French toast casserole with maple syrup for breakfast and a salad with baby spinach, maple-glazed pecans, goat cheese and maple balsamic vinaigrette for lunch and dinner.

Introduction to Beekeeping

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

2024 Introduction to Beekeeping

Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm
2 February 9 - Introduction to Beekeeping

Let Shaker Village help you learn everything needed to get started with beekeeping!

This course will teach participants about the honeybee life-cycle, choosing hive equipment and assembly, hive site selection, basic pest management, the costs of beekeeping, how to establish your first hives and what to expect in your first year as a beekeeper. Practical instruction and a variety of guides and resources will be shared. Participants will also take home a beginner beekeeping book.

Price includes a Boxed Lunch:
Annual Passholder Price: $60
General Admission Price: $75

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Program fee includes beekeeping workshop, one complimentary admission to Shaker Village, one boxed lunch and 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Ages 14 and up are welcome; adult supervision required. 

Please call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] with any questions.

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

Night Hike: Creatures of the Night

Date: January 27, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm  to  8:00 pm

Night Hike: Creatures of the Night

Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Discover the different types of creatures that inhabit a long winter’s night by joining us for an evening hike through Pleasant Hill's woodland prairie. On this gentle hike through the Preserve we will learn about the nighttime activities of the many creatures that begin to emerge in the twilight and flourish in the darkness. Along the way, we will explore how these animals are especially suited to thrive in this cold and dark environment. We'll end the evening with a warming cup of hot chocolate around a cheerful bonfire at our amphitheater.

Annual Passholder: $15
General Admission: $25

Limited Ticket Availability - Call 859.734.5411 for details.

 

Participants should meet at the Welcome Center by 6:00 p.m. All participants should bring flashlights to assist in returning to vehicles or rooms at the conclusion of the evening. This hike is for ages 12+. If under 18, guests 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.

Enjoy the Holidays Package

Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 8:00 am  to  5:00 pm

2024 Enjoy the Holidays Package

December 14, 2024
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Fireside during the holidays

Get into the holiday spirit by taking part in the festivities at Shaker Village! This package includes an overnight accommodation in one of our historic king or queen guest rooms, drink vouchers for two to be used during our Illuminate Evenings, and breakfast for two on Sunday morning.

Book with Code: ENJ2

Join the fun on Saturday evening during the Village's Illuminated Evenings, complete with caroling, Jingle Bell Shuttle rides, the Elf Shop and so much more.

Check out these other great programs happening during your stay.

Holiday Reed Stars
Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop

Book this one-night stay for $199. Dining reservations are required at The Trustees’ Table and should be made when you book your package.

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

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Reading Retreat – Sold Out

Date: March 8, 2024 - March 10, 2024
Time: 8:00 am  to  5:00 pm

2024 Reading Retreat

March 8-10, 2024
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Reading Retreat

Curl up with a good book in a great location! Shaker Village is known as an idyllic setting for guests to unplug and get away from it all. But, have you ever considered that the Village would be a perfect location to read a good book…or two? Come for a weekend getaway to enjoy reading while meeting fellow book lovers and participating in discussions and book-themed fun.

This package includes:

As an added treat, author Crystal Wilkinson will be joining attendees for a private dinner and book discussion on Saturday night!

This package is available for either single or double-occupancy pricing.

The New York Times recently covered the launch of Wilkinson's book, read the piece here.

Book Single Occupancy with code: Package Closed
Book Double Occupancy With Code: Package Closed

Single-Occupancy Rate: $459 plus tax.
Double-Occupancy Rate: $659 plus tax.
Two-night minimum stay required.
Dining reservations are required at The Trustees’ Table.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

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Valentine’s Day Escape

Date: February 16, 2024 - February 17, 2024
Time: 8:00 am  to  5:00 pm

2024 Valentine's Day Escape

February 16 or 17, 2024
Valentine's Day Retreat

Add on additional experiences to your package while space remains.

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Show that special someone that you care this Valentine's Day by treating them to a one-night getaway at Shaker Village. Relax together and enjoy the splendor of our historic Village.

This package includes a night in one of our charming king or queen guest rooms, an in-room gift to share with that special someone and drink vouchers for a special Valentine's adult beverage. You'll also enjoy breakfast for two at The Trustees' Table before you leave.

Package Closed

Rates are $219 plus tax for two people.  Available to book either Friday or Saturday night, or make it a two-night stay. Dining reservations are required at The Trustees’ Table.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

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