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Stewardship Saturdays

Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 am  to  1:00 pm

2026 Stewardship Saturday

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stewardship Saturday
Registration coming soon

Whether they come to hike, ride or just spend the day in quiet contemplation of nature's beauty, thousands of guests visit the Preserve every year.

Managing invasive species is not only important for ensuring a quality visitor experience, but also necessary to protect a diverse, and sometimes delicate, ecosystem.

We need your help to be good stewards!

If you are not adverse to a little hard work in the outdoors, join us as we battle erosion, clear invasive species and protect one of Central Kentucky's most popular outdoor spaces.

On the third Saturday of each month, from 10 to 1, the Shaker Village Preserve Team will lead volunteer crews to help maintain the Village's trails and ecosystems.

Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers will use hand tools including shovels and loppers, and should wear leather work gloves and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or work boots.

All volunteers are eligible to receive 20% off an overnight stay (available the Thursday - Sunday nights of your stewardship weekend). Registration and promotional code coming soon.

Volunteers will also receive a voucher for 20% off one meal at The Trustees' Table! Reservations are recommended: call 859.734.5411.

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

Looking for More Volunteer Opportunities?

Stewardship Saturdays

Volunteer Work Days

May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
December 19
November 21

Stewardship Saturdays

Date: February 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am  to  1:00 pm

2026 Stewardship Saturday

Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stewardship Saturday
registration coming soon

Whether they come to hike, ride or just spend the day in quiet contemplation of nature's beauty, thousands of guests visit the Preserve every year.

Managing invasive species is not only important for ensuring a quality visitor experience, but also necessary to protect a diverse, and sometimes delicate, ecosystem.

We need your help to be good stewards!

If you are not adverse to a little hard work in the outdoors, join us as we battle erosion, clear invasive species and protect one of Central Kentucky's most popular outdoor spaces.

On the third Saturday of each month, from 10 to 1, the Shaker Village Preserve Team will lead volunteer crews to help maintain the Village's trails and ecosystems.

Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers will use hand tools including shovels and loppers, and should wear leather work gloves and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or work boots.

All volunteers are eligible to receive 20% off an overnight stay (available the Thursday - Sunday nights of your stewardship weekend). Registration and promotional code coming soon.

Volunteers will also receive a voucher for 20% off one meal at The Trustees' Table! Reservations are recommended: call 859.734.5411.

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

Looking for More Volunteer Opportunities?

Stewardship Saturdays

Volunteer Work Days

April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
December 19
March 21
November 21

Shaker Christmas by Candlelight

Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm  to  8:00 pm

2025 Shaker Christmas by Candlelight

November 28 & 29, December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 27 & 28 2025 | 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Civil War at Pleasant Hill

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 1700s to festive decorations and scrumptious feasts in the 1900s.

Join us for a candlelit tour through several of our historic buildings while they are festively 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 in America.

Annual Passholder: $10
General Admission: $15
Ticket Insurance: $5

Christmas by Candlelight 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 will 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.

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.

Friday, November 28

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Saturday, November 29

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 5

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 7

5:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 12

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 14

5:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 19

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 21

5:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 26

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Saturday, December 27

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 28

5:30 p.m. | register now

Shaker Christmas by Candlelight

Starts November 28, 2025 then every Friday until December 26, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm  to  8:00 pm

2025 Shaker Christmas by Candlelight

November 28 & 29, December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 27 & 28 2025 | 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Civil War at Pleasant Hill

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 1700s to festive decorations and scrumptious feasts in the 1900s.

Join us for a candlelit tour through several of our historic buildings while they are festively 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 in America.

Annual Passholder: $10
General Admission: $15
Ticket Insurance: $5

Christmas by Candlelight 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 will 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.

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.

Friday, November 28

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Saturday, November 29

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 5

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 7

5:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 12

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 14

5:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 19

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 21

5:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 26

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Saturday, December 27

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 28

5:30 p.m. | register now

Shaker Christmas by Candlelight

Date: December 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm  to  8:00 pm

2025 Shaker Christmas by Candlelight

November 28 & 29, December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 27 & 28 2025 | 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Civil War at Pleasant Hill

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 1700s to festive decorations and scrumptious feasts in the 1900s.

Join us for a candlelit tour through several of our historic buildings while they are festively 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 in America.

Annual Passholder: $10
General Admission: $15
Ticket Insurance: $5

Christmas by Candlelight 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 will 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.

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.

Friday, November 28

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Saturday, November 29

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 5

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 7

5:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 12

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 14

5:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 19

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 21

5:30 p.m. | register now

Friday, December 26

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Saturday, December 27

5:30 p.m. | register now
7:30 p.m. | register now

Sunday, December 28

5:30 p.m. | register now

Hand-Tied Fancy Brooms

Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm  to  5:00 pm

2026 Hand-Tied Fancy Brooms

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Crafts, Brooms, Broommaking, DIY

Historically, the Pleasant Hill Shakers were known for their quality flat brooms, manufactured by the thousand and sold across the midwestern United States. In this workshop, we're returning to the craft tradition of broommaking that originally inspired the Shakers, making our own hand-tied brooms without special machinery or equipment. We'll explore decorative "fancy" brooms, using colorful cordage and intricate designs to make several different hand brooms that are as elegant as they are utilitarian.

This workshop is session #4 in a four-workshop series being offered in 2026. We will build on skill development from session to session. While not required, attendees will find it helpful to attend the sessions in sequence. Check out Basic Broomology, Turkey Wing Brooms, and Hawk-Tail Brooms.

General Admission: $60

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

registration coming soon

Guests should be aware that this workshop involves visual acuity, fine-motor control, and the ability to securely hold and grip materials.

This workshop is intended for participants aged 14+. Tickets required for all attendees.

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and 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.

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