Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Homeschool Days

Date: January 10, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  5:00 pm

Homeschool Days

Second Tuesday Every Month
Homeschool programs
Homeschool, garden, vegetable garden

The second Tuesday of every month, homeschool families and groups receive reduced admission to explore Shaker Village’s 3,000-acre learning laboratory!

Pricing:
Free - Ages 0-5
$6 - Ages 6+

Looking to bring your Homeschool group, co-op, or learning pod to Shaker Village for a field trip?  Visit our Student Groups page to explore your options. Daily Adventures change seasonally. Schedule subject to change.

Other adventures to consider while you’re here:

The Trustees’ Table | The Shops |  The Inn

Become an Annual Passholder and save! Your Annual Pass supports new programs and educational opportunities, while you receive free admission and great discounts all year!

Bourbon Dinner – Sold Out

Date: January 28, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm

Fresh Food Adventure: Bourbon Dinner

Saturday, January 28, 2023 | 6:15 p.m.
bourbon

Warm up your winter with a bourbon-themed dinner. Prior to the dinner, Wally Dant, Founder of Log Still Distillery, will conduct a bourbon tasting for all attendees.

Visit our friends at Log Still Distillery to learn more before your bourbon tasting experience.

Scroll down to see Chef Amber Hokams' bourbon-infused menu.

Price: $89 per person
This event is for guests ages 21+

Sold Out!

Each Fresh Food Adventure has an all-inclusive fixed dinner and spirits menu. Special dietary accommodations must be communicated in advance. Availability is limited, advanced registration and non-refundable pre-payment is required.

Additional Information:

Fresh Food Adventures are communal dining experiences, and guests should expect to share their table with other dining enthusiasts.

Parties wishing to sit together and guests with special dietary considerations should email [email protected] at least one week in advance to ensure accommodations.

Please follow on-site directional signage to event location and plan on checking-in 15 minutes prior to the event start time. Event tickets will not be mailed in advance.

Extend your visit with an overnight stay! Attendees will receive a promotional code for a discounted room rate on select rooms for the night of the event.

For additional information, please call 859.734.5411.

Bourbon Dinner Menu

First Course

Oysters Rockefeller & Bourbon Candied Bacon

Second Course

Baby Spinach, Bourbon Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans, Manchego, Pickled Shallot, Hard Cooked Egg

Third Course

Duck Confit, Bourbon Apple Butter Reduction, Broccoli Rabe, Sweet Potato Gratin

Final Course

Bourbon Tres Leches Cake, Bourbon Chocolate Ganache

Wolf Moon Night Hike

Date: January 6, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm  to  7:00 pm

Night Hike: Wolf Moon

Friday, January 6, 2023 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Moon, night sky, harvest moon, full moon

Why is it called a “Wolf Moon?”

Historically, this was the time of year when it was more common to hear hungry wolf packs howling!

The night sky and the cosmos have been a source of inspiration and amazement throughout human history. Join us for an evening at Pleasant Hill and explore the starry sky and our nocturnal animals! On this gentle hike through the Preserve, take in the wonders of the prairie and forest at night while discovering some of the mysteries and curiosities of the universe. Along the way, we will listen to the enchanting sounds of the night, observe the night sky and learn fun facts about the moon.

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $15
Non-Annual Passholder: $25

Participants should meet at the Welcome Center by 5:00 p.m. All participants should bring flashlights to assist in returning to vehicles or rooms at the conclusion of the evening.

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.

Sales Closed

Trail Closures

Date: December 14, 2022 - December 15, 2022

Trail Closures

November 14 - December 9, 2022 | Excludes Weekends | December 14-15, 2022
Shaker Village Trails

Every year we close most of our trails to manage wildlife and perform routine maintenance on our 36-mile trail system. Please review the below closures and note that the trails will be open on weekends during this period.

  • On weekdays November 14 - December 9 all trails with the exceptions of the River Road and Palisades Trails will be closed to hikers and equestrians.
  • On weekends all trails will be open to hikers and equestrians with the exception of the Pelly Trail which will remain closed on weekends and holidays.
  • On December 14-15 all trails with the exceptions of the River Road and Palisades Trails will be closed to hikers and equestrians.

If you have any questions please contact us at 859.734.5411 or [email protected].

Watercolor Painting Workshop – Sold Out

Date: September 30, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  4:00 pm

Watercolor Painting for Beginners

Saturday, September 30 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Acclaimed watercolorist Charley Jolly began painting 40 years ago, with no experience. His passion for watercolor and love for his subjects have since guided him to becoming a master at his craft.

This 6-hour workshop is designed for beginners. Charley's easy, low-key approach is perfect for kindling your own passion for painting. All supplies are provided; all you need to bring is your interest!

Watercolor

Techniques for Texture

This study outlines the influence of texture on a finished work. Texture can be detailed, or implied. Charley will demonstrate how to paint both, but just as importantly, he will demonstrate how each technique can be employed to enhance a completed watercolor work.

Workshop Price (Includes a boxed lunch):
Annual Passholder: $125
Non-Annual Passholder: $145

Sold Out

Program fee includes all workshop expenses, a boxed lunch, 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 guests ages 18 and up. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Watercolor Painting Workshop

Date: June 24, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  4:00 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.

Watercolor Painting for Beginners

2023 Workshops

Acclaimed watercolorist Charley Jolly began painting 40 years ago, with no experience. His passion for watercolor and love for his subjects have since guided him to becoming a master at his craft.

These 6-hour workshops are designed for beginners, and can be taken as a series or as individual classes. Charley's easy, low-key approach is perfect for kindling your own passion for painting. All supplies are provided; all you need to bring is your interest!

Watercolor Painting

Kentucky Landscape

Saturday, June 24 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This study explores the range of expressive possibility offered by Kentucky's varied landscape. Charley will demonstrate the potential to pull feeling from each season, while demonstrating compositional devices that strengthen any painting.

Workshop Price (Includes a boxed lunch):
Annual Passholder: $125
Non-Annual Passholder: $145

Sold Out
Watercolor

Techniques for Texture

Saturday, September 30 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This study outlines the influence of texture on a finished work. Texture can be detailed, or implied. Charley will demonstrate how to paint both, but just as importantly, he will demonstrate how each technique can be employed to enhance a completed watercolor work.

Workshop Price (Includes a boxed lunch):
Annual Passholder: $125
Non-Annual Passholder: $145

Purchase Tickets

Program fee includes all workshop expenses, a boxed lunch, 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 guests ages 18 and up. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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