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, [...]
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 [...]
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.
Rustic Berry Basket DATE: Saturday, June 13, 2026 TIME: 10 am – 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $50/$45 for HSV members. Includes admission to the Village MATERIALS FEE: $35 payable directly to the instructor the day of the workshop. This charming and rustic Berry Basket is made from smoked reed with accents of color and Shaker [...]
The brewers from Bright Ideas Brewing bring their locally crafted beers to pair with a delicious BBQ dinner prepared by Woodlife Kitchen Chef Peter Belmonte. Discover the deep-rooted flavors of each beverage while savoring dinner overlooking the gardens. It’s a great way to kick-off Father’s Day weekend!
Food Workshop: Making Fruit Curds DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026 TIME: 10 am-12:30 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $50/$45 (HSV members). Includes Village admission and all materials. Prepare for summer with a workshop on fruit curds! We’ll make lime, raspberry and that universal favorite, lemon. This workshop celebrates the spirit and legacy of Shaker food preservation. Shaker [...]
Broom Workshop: Kitchen Set (morning session) DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 1pm REGISTRATION FEE: $65/$58 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village In this workshop you will use traditional broom-making techniques to make a three-piece kitchen set: a Turkey Wing Whisk Broom, a Pot Scrubber, and a [...]
Advanced Oval Boxmaking: Sizes 4-6 Date: Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21, 2026 (two-day workshop) Time: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials) Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making larger oval boxes (sizes 4,5, & 6). This workshop is a great next step for "graduates" of [...]
Broom Workshop: Kitchen Set (afternoon session) DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026 TIME: 3-6 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $65/$58 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village In this workshop you will use traditional broom-making techniques to make a three-piece kitchen set: a Turkey Wing Whisk Broom, a Pot Scrubber, and a Cake Tester. [...]