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Pruning and Grafting Workshop

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Have an old apple tree at home that is in need of some care? Or looking to plant and care for a home orchard? This is the workshop for you!

Event Series Behind the Scenes Tour 2024

Behind the Scenes Tour – Baby Animals

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Behind the Scenes Tour, offered daily during Baby Animals. Hop aboard our wagon hayride to start your hour-long tour with Farmer Billy and get all the dirt about our farm! On the tour you will visit this year’s calves, lambs, kids, piglets, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn, Dairy Ell, and barnyard. Special tickets [...]

Event Series Baby Animals 2024

Baby Animals: April 13th-May 5th

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Welcome the arrival of Spring with our BABY ANIMALS FESTIVAL! Meet our newest farm babies – lambs, piglets, calves, chicks and kids (goats, that is)–and enjoy events and activities throughout the Village, from daily talks about the farm and the Shakers to craft demonstrations to walks along the Farm & Forest Trail.  To allow enough time for [...]

Sheep Sheering: April 20

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Sheep Sheering: April 20-21 Demonstrations throughout the day Included in admission/free to members Celebrate the arrival of spring with our merino sheep as they get their annual haircuts. Follow the wool from sheep to cloak with demonstrations of sheep-shearing by champion shearer Fred DePaul. A woolly, wonderful weekend of family fun with all the baby [...]

Sheep Sheering: April 21

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Sheep Sheering: April 20-21 Demonstrations throughout the day Included in admission/free to members.  Celebrate the arrival of spring with our merino sheep as they get their annual haircuts. Follow the wool from sheep to cloak with demonstrations of sheep-shearing by champion shearer Fred DePaul. A woolly, wonderful weekend of family fun with all the baby [...]

Event Series Shaker Supper

Shaker Supper: May 9

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Each Supper features authentic Shaker recipes prepared by a local chef and enjoyed communal style followed by a Shaker focused program. Thursday, May 9, 6pm

Homeschool Day: Spring May 16

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Explore the Village with at-your-own-pace activities that complement your studies at home.

Artists Reception: May 18

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Join us for this special reception to celebrate the artists whose exquisite work is featured throughout the village.

Event Series Goat Yoga 2024

Goat Yoga: June 1-Sept 7

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

There’s nothing like an inspiring outdoor yoga class (yes, with our goats). If you’ve never tried it, now is the chance for a completely different yoga experience.

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