Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Candle Making – Sold Out

Date: October 14, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  2:00 pm

Candle Making

Saturday, October 14 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Candle making, candles, DIY, crafts, candle dipping

Join us to learn the traditional art of candle making. During this workshop, we will make both dipped beeswax and poured, scented candles using a blend of historic and modern methods.  

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

Pricing (includes box lunch):
Annual Passholder: $45
Non-Annual Passholder: $55

Sold Out

This workshop is for ages 18 and up. 

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village, a boxed lunch and one voucher redeemable 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. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For additional questions call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

Herbs for Home & Health

Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  2:00 pm

Herbs for Home and Health

Saturday, October 7 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Herbs for Home and Health

The Shakers grew, prepared and sold herbs for many purposes across the country. Learn about varieties of herbs 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 give as gifts.

Price (includes a boxed lunch):
Annual Passholder: $45
Non-Annual Passholder: $55

Sales Closed

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.

This event is for guests ages 16 and up. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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 30, 2023
Time: 11:00 am  to  1:00 pm

Monarch Butterfly Tagging

Saturday, September 30 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monarch Butterflies, Butterfly Tagging

Each fall, hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from the United States to warmer regions in Mexico and California. The monarch 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 an important habitat for butterflies and other essential pollinators, then help tag monarchs to track and monitor their annual migration. Along the way, discuss plants you can grow in your own yard to help save the monarchs.

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $25
Non-Annual Passholder: $35

Sales Closed

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.

This event is recommended for ages 5+. If under 18, guests must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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

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

Basic Chair Taping – Footstool – Sold Out

Date: August 19, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm

Basic Chair Taping - Footstool

Saturday, August 19 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 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.

Pricing (includes box lunch)
Annual Passholder: $105
Non-Annual Passholder: $115

Sold Out

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher for 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.

ID That Tree!

Date: July 8, 2023
Time: 9:00 am  to  11:30 am

ID That Tree! Kentucky Native Tree Tour

Saturday, July 8 | 9-11:30 a.m.
Black Walnut

Black Walnut leaf and bark, courtesy of Jason Sharman, UK Forestry.

Do you love trees? Join us for this hands-on guided workshop and learn the basics of identifying some of Kentucky’s native trees.

Along the way, we will tour the grounds at Pleasant Hill while learning tips for identifying many different species of native trees. Participants will walk 1 to 1.5 miles in the Historic Centre of the Village on both gravel and grass surfaces, so wear your comfortable walking shoes!

$20 Annual Passholder 
$30 Non-Annual Passholder

Sales Closed

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.

This program is designed for guests ages 12+. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Discovery Trek tickets will not be mailed in advance. Please check in at the Welcome Center at least 30 minutes prior to the activities’ scheduled start time. For additional questions call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

 

Creek Walk

Date: June 10, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  12:00 pm

Notice: Road closures along U.S. 68 will be in effect May 31 through the beginning of July.
Click through for alternate routes to Shaker Village.

Creek Walk

Saturday, June 10 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Creek Walk, Nature, Explore, Family Fun

What’s the critter hiding under that rock?

Bring the kids to explore Shaker Village’s Shawnee Run Creek and identify the creatures that make their homes in this unique aquatic ecosystem. Learn how to safely study and handle these living creatures and how we can work together to make our waterways healthy habitats.

Pricing:
$10 Annual Passholder
$15 Non-Annual Passholder

Sales Closed

This program is for guests ages five and up. All minors must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket.

Please check in at the Welcome Center 30 minutes prior to the activities’ scheduled start time. For additional information, please 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.

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