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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Explore the Village with at-your-own-pace activities that complement your studies at home.
Join Kathleen Lynch Curator and Director of Collections for complimentary wine and Hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the artists whose exquisite work is featured throughout the Village.
Bright Ideas Brewing brings their locally brewed craft beers featuring bright bold flavors in a range of styles intentionally selected by the brewer. The evening includes a barbeque chicken dinner prepared by Woodlife Kitchen.
Issued to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the first Shakers in America, these stamps celebrate the refined, timeless beauty of Shaker design. Admission to the Village is FREE on 6/20!
NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Berkshire sunsets are works of art. Stop by the Village to drink in the golden hour view and hear a talk about the Shakers. Sip a favorite beverage from the bar or grab a bite from our cafe and bring your friends for an after-hours gathering to enjoy the sunset over the Village.
The Nields, a Massachusetts folk band featuring sisters Nerissa and Katryna, delight audiences with their unparalleled blend of pop craftsmanship, folk sensibility, and influences of ‘60s classic rock and ‘90s alternative.
A family favorite for over 30 years, Terry A La Berry and Friends will be performing original songs and highly interactive material for children of all ages - after hours at the Village. FREE ADMISSION FOR MEMBERS!
Enjoy snacks and drinks from our Café and relish the beauty of the historic farm and gardens at this magical time of day.