Shaker-Inspired Afternoon Tea: August 15 (CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED)
Recapture the tranquility of a Shaker summer afternoon tea and enjoy a captivating talk by artist and author Maggie Pate, whose work is featured in this year’s exhibits.
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Shaker Discovery Tours: 90 Minute Guided Tours
These ninety-minute guided tours focus on a single subject—architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or spirituality—
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Goat Yoga: August 17
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesThere’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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WORKSHOPS: A Day in the Life: Sisters’ Work with Village Education Staff, Aug 17
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesShaker Sisters took care of many tasks essential to the community’s well-being. Try your hand at some of these tasks—making butter and a simple cheese, cooking a Shaker recipe, washing and processing wool, working a spinning wheel—while considering the practical and spiritual motivations for a leading a Shaker life.
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SOLD OUT – 4th Annual Cider Makers Dinner: August 22
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesThis annual event celebrates Berkshire Cider Project’s years long partnership with the Village – an emblematic Berkshires institution and the oldest working farm in the region. Each year, the cidery creates a small batch cider made from apples hand harvested at the Village – heirloom varieties that are rarely grown in commercial orchards today. After cocktails in the beautiful working gardens, Chef Kevin Kelly, of AfterHours GB, will prepare a farm-to-table meal, served alongside hand selected cider pairings.
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Homeschool Day – Fall: Sept 12
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesThursday, September 12, 10am-3pm Explore the Village with at-your-own-pace activities that complement your studies at home. Meet up with other homeschool friends—or make some new ones! Homeschool Day 9/12/24 Schedule
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Shaker Supper: Sept 12
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesEach Supper features authentic Shaker recipes prepared by a local chef and enjoyed communal style followed by a Shaker focused program.
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Homeschool Day: Sept 18
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesExplore the Village with at-your-own-pace activities that complement your studies at home. Meet up with other homeschool friends—or make some new ones! Visit website for details about activities and discounted admission.
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27th Annual Country Fair – September 28th & 29th
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesSpend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship, local food, breathtaking beauty, exploring the outdoors, and family fun.
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Antique Car Show: Sept 28
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesSaturday, September 28 Included in admission/free to members. Visit website for time and details.
