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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

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Daily Adventures

Admission for Exhibits & Tours
$16 Ages 13-61 | $8 Ages 6-12
Free 5 and Under | $12 Seniors Ages 62+  $12 Active & Veteran Military
$12 First Responders

Property Fees
$10 Suggested Donation per Car for Hiking
$15 per person for Horseback Riding
$25 per photographer for Professional Photography

Learn about Annual Passholder programs!

Hours
Exhibits / Tours
Mon – Sun: 10 AM – 5 PM

Hiking / Walking
Mon - Sun: 6 AM - 8:30 PM
(or dusk-dawn if earlier)

Accessibility | Photography | Pets | Map

See Daily Schedule

Discovery Starts Here

The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve are centers of exploration — with opportunities to discover the Shaker Village story at your own pace. Plan a visit to Shaker Village this year and find the explorer in you. 

The Historic Centre | The Farm | The Preserve

New Discoveries

A full year of curated weekend Discovery Treks and Special Events are designed to ignite your trailblazing spirit.

Visit the events calendar to begin planning your discovery. Many program fees include admission and discounts.

Discovery Treks and Special Events book quickly! Advance online registration is encouraged to reserve your space.

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Stay

The Inn

Choose from 72 guest rooms, suites and private cottages throughout 13 historic buildings. Inn guests receive complimentary admission.

Reservations 859.734.5411

Book Your Stay

Dine

The Trustees’ Table

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

Winter Hours
January 1 – March 31
Breakfast: 8-10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5-8:00 p.m.

Reservations 859.734.5411
Reservations are suggested for all meals.

Make Reservations

Shop

The Shops

Carpenters’ Shop/Welcome Center:
Always Open!
Trustees’ Office Shop: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Post Office Shop: 9:30 AM – 5 PM

859.734.5411

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horses, wagon rides, tours

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

Friday - Sunday | May - October
$10 | Purchase at Welcome Center

Horses, Stables, Boarding, Equine

The Stable

Daily Riding/Driving Fee: $10
Annual Riding Pass: $160
Boarding: $10-$30 | 859.734.5411

Visit The Stable to review equestrian guidelines.

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Hayrides

Friday & Saturday | September - October | 6:00 p.m.
$5 | Purchase at Welcome Center

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The Trails

Dawn-to-dusk daily | January – October
Weekends only | November – December
$10 per car suggested donation

Learn more about The Trails.

Bike Riding

Bike Rentals

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | May - October
Passholders/Lodgers: $5 per 4 hours
Daily Guests: $10 per 4 hours

Photo ID required at time of rental.

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Kentucky River Access

Shaker Landing Launch Fee: $5
Non-motorized vessels only.
Pay fee at Welcome Center.

Visit The River for additional information.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Road
Harrodsburg KY 40330
800.734.5611

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Recent Tweets

Join us for Easter at The Trustees' Table. Our menu includes Shaved Broadbent Country Ham, Roasted Leg of Lamb with Cumberland Sauce, Salmon Croquettes with Dill Aioli or Mrs. Kremer's Fried Chicken Breast.⁠ ⁠l8r.it/62kX #ShakerVillageKY #TrusteesTable #easter pic.twitter.com/tvLgYN6b7D

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Teams from the #KentuckyFireCouncil & @kyfishwildlife conducted apprentice prescribed burns across 24 acres at the Village. Prescribed burns reduce wildfire hazards, clear downed trees, control plant diseases, improve wildlife habitats & restore ecosystems. #ShakerVillageKY pic.twitter.com/zt13UlWyGd

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This weekend is your last chance to take part in our Sunset of the Shakers evening program. Take a sunset walk & explore how social, cultural & political forces contributed to the decline of the once thriving village of Pleasant Hill.⁠ l8r.it/R1py #ShakerVillageKY pic.twitter.com/BHckQOgWh1

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Most of the year our Program Team is busy delivering engaging programs, but there are pockets of time for research! Village Interpreter Jordan Lewis dug into the history of the North Lot Dwelling. Check out his research in our blog post: l8r.it/no6r #ShakerVillageKY pic.twitter.com/bhNMPz0GvJ

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Join us for a gentle Strawberry Moon night hike through the Preserve on April 7. Along the way, we'll listen to the sounds of the night, observe the night sky, and learn fun facts about the moon. l8r.it/NWVE #ShakerVillageKY #nighthike #hike #hiking #strawberrymoon pic.twitter.com/f2L1zSer0M

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