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The Farm

Discover Backyard Sustainability

Farming was at the heart of the Pleasant Hill Shaker community, and experimentation and resiliency made their farm a model of innovation and efficiency. Shaker Village continues this tradition by employing sustainable agricultural practices while tending our garden, orchard, livestock and apiary. In addition to providing fresh produce for The Trustees’ Table, The Farm shares lessons in sustainability with guests of all ages.

Visit The Farm and discover organic gardening tips, four-legged friends and barnyard adventures for the entire family. But don’t stop there—continue your exploration in The Historic Centre and The Preserve!

Must-See Adventures

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Daily Adventures

Admission grants you access to a full day of discovery filled with guided tours, self-guided exploration and knowledgeable interpreters around each corner.

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Discovery Treks

Discover curated weekend programs designed to inspire new perspectives! Become a Shaker maker, go behind-the-scenes with the collection, explore Shaker architecture and more. Visit the event calendar and register to start your discovery.

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Evening Programs

Fridays and Saturdays bring evening adventures, extended hours and reduced pricing! From busting history’s myths, to hearing surprising stories and exploring rarely-seen spaces, stay late for fun night programs. Visit the event calendar for details.

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Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

Jump on board the horse drawn wagon for a ride around The Historic Centre every Friday-Sunday in the months of May-October. Purchase your $10 ticket at the Welcome Center.

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Meet the Farm Animals

Meet our spirited horses, working steers, chickens and many others that call the farm home. Springtime brings new additions to the farm family, just in time for Breakfast with the Babies!

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Walk the Vegetable Garden

Walk the garden and talk with the farmers to pick up tips on how to grow your own produce, take advantage of companion planting and care for small livestock in your own backyard.

Plan Your Visit

Admission grants you full access to self-guided and staff-led tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and more throughout The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve!

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The Organic Garden

Discover Fresh Food—From Seed to Table

In the Shaker tradition, our farmers take pride in planting, tending and harvesting organically-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs, destined to end up on your plate in The Trustees’ Table. The garden is planted with spring, summer and fall crops, including assorted varieties of lettuces, kale, peas, tomatoes, beans, potatoes, okras, peppers, squashes and many more. The staff practices companion planting and crop rotation techniques to enrich soil nutrients and reduce pest problems.

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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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