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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

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Daily Adventures

Discover Programs for Learners of All Ages

Discovery Tours (an overview of the Village and Shaker history) begin each hour, at the top of the hour, from 10:00 am through 4:00 pm.

Program Day Time

Buildings + Beliefs

Everyday

10:30 AM

Experience the Farm

Everyday

10:30 AM

Shaker Music

Everyday

11:00 AM

Preservation@work: The Centre Family Dwelling + Meeting House

Everyday

11:30 AM

Turnpike Animal Walk: Meet the Farmily

Everyday

12:30 AM

Swept Away: Shaker Innovations

Everyday

1:30 PM

Shaker Music

Everyday

2:00 PM

Preservation@work: The Centre Family Dwelling + Meeting House

Fri + Sat

2:30 PM

Shaker Herbs: A Winter Tea Tasting

Everyday

2:30 PM

Objects and Stories: A Shaker Trunk

Everyday

3:00 PM

Shaker Modern: The Meeting House

Fri + Sat

4:00 PM

Helpful Hooves

Everyday

4:00 PM

Poultry Parade: Bedtime for the Ducks

Everyday

4:30 PM

Evening Discovery Tour

Fri + Sat

5:00 PM

Candlelight Tour

Fri + Sat

5:30 PM

Candlelight Tour

Fri + Sat

7:00 PM


Enjoy a variety of activities and programs throughout the Village that change seasonally. See new exhibits about some of the most colorful Shakers, and learn new skills at heritage craft workshops in The Historic Centre. Listen to a solo performance of one of the Shakers’ signature hymns and songs. Sow seeds, harvest crops or pet a member of our farm family in The Farm. Venture into The Preserve and hike to one of our countless water features. And more! Visit our Events Calendar to see what else is happening at Shaker Village.

To start your adventure, visit the Welcome Center when you get here to purchase admission tickets and pickup a map. 

A Day at Shaker Village

Admission to Shaker Village grants you access to a full day of discovery! Every day is filled with self-guided and staff-led tours, talks, demonstrations, exhibitions, hands-on activities and more throughout The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve. Scheduled experiences change daily based on the seasons and village at work projects.

Additional Experiences

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Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides

Everyday | May – October
$5 – $10 | Purchase at Welcome Center
Rides leave from nearby Shaker Landing.
Visit The River for additional information.

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Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

Fridays – Sundays | May – October
$5 – $10 | Purchase at Welcome Center

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Evening Hayrides

Fridays + Saturdays | September + October
$5 | Purchase at Welcome Center

Stay

The Inn

Named as a top hidden travel destination by BBC News! Rates from $110 per night. Choose from 72 guest rooms, suites and private cottages throughout 13 historic buildings. Inn guests receive complimentary admission.

Reservations 800.734.5611

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Dine

The Trustees’ Table

Dine on traditional favorites and seasonal Kentucky dishes prepared with straight-from-the-garden ingredients. Reservations are suggested for all meals.

Breakfast 7:30AM to 10AM
Lunch 11:30AM to 3PM
Dinner 5PM to 8:30PM

Reservations 800.734.5611

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The Shops

Discover the perfect gift! Shop signature Shaker oval boxes, logo merchandise and seasonally-inspired gifts. Visit our onsite shops or shop online!

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Mon – Thurs + Sun:
10AM – 5PM
Friday + Saturday:
10AM – 8PM
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Explore

  • The Historic Centre
  • The Farm
  • The Preserve
  • The River
  • The Stable

Stay

  • The Inn
  • Book Now

Dine

  • The Trustees’ Table

Gather

  • Weddings
  • Student Groups
  • Adult Groups
  • Social Affairs
  • Landmark Meetings

Plan

  • Hours + Rates
  • Daily Adventures
  • Event Calendar
  • Group Information

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