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 [...]
BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS April 18 – May 10, 10am Offered daily during Baby Animals. Hop aboard the hay wagon to start your hour-long tour with Farmer Billy and learn more about how the farm works. Visit with our newest arrivals of calves, lambs, kids, piglets, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn, Dairy Ell, [...]
Saturday, May 2 throughout the day, included in admission Members of the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild will be on hand in the Sisters' Dairy and Weave Shop to provide hands-on instruction about the joys and challenges of weaving. Drop-in to learn more about what goes into weaving a blanket or scarf and try it yourself!
Sunday, May 3 throughout the day, included in admission The Berkshire Hills and Dales Spinners return for their annual spring visit to the Sisters' Dairy and Weave Shop. Enjoy demonstrations of different techniques and tools and learn more about the joys and challenges of spinning wool and other fibers.
Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:30 am-1 pm (drop in any time in the Brick Ell of the Round Stone Barn) Included in admission Join Berkshire Waldorf School teachers on the storytelling quilt to learn Spring songs, finger games and a puppet story, 'A Fairy Went a-Marketing and Other Nursery Rhymes,' perfect for the season. Drop [...]
Each Supper begins with a special program featuring a presentation from an expert interpreter of the Shakers, providing an opportunity for you to learn more about the fascinating ways the Shakers lived and thrived.
Blacksmithing 1-on-1 DATE: Saturday, May 9 (Other 2026 dates: June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14) TIME: 10 am to 12 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $150/$135 for members. Includes Village admission. MATERIALS FEE: $20 (cash only) payable directly to the instructor Learn basic blacksmithing skills in a private lesson at the Village’s [...]
The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Saturday, May 16, at 10 am This 90-minute guided tour explores the life and legacy of Shaker leader Ann Lee through the lens of The Testament of Ann Lee, a 2025 film by Mona Fastvold. Filmed in part at the Village, Testament is a wonderful entry point [...]
Saturday, May 16 10 am to 12 pm Registration fee: $60/$54 for HSV members (includes all materials and admission to the Village.) Make a terrarium that features the Village’s Round Stone Barn (200 years old this year!) With soil, plants, and other natural elements, create an imaginative environment that celebrates this iconic building. Class includes live plants, [...]
Beginner Oval Boxmaking: Sizes 0-3 Date: Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17 (two-day workshop) Time: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials) A great introduction to oval box making. Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making several different sizes of the iconic Shaker box. No prior oval [...]