Immerse yourself in the City of Peace on this day specially designed for homeschool families. Homeschool discount of $3 on regular admission fees applies; library passes and members welcome. Children 12 and under are free. Pre-register here to receive a detailed schedule the week of September 15. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES · 10:30 am: Who are the [...]
Inspired by the Shakers, learn tips and techniques for preserving the food you grow or gather at harvest time.
Forest Bathing, also called shrinrin-yoku or Forest Therapy, is a research-based way of supporting health, happiness, and well-being. Unlike any other nature walk you may have experienced before, it is the practice of immersing oneself in nature through all of one's senses. This walk will take place on the Village’s accessible, one-mile Farm and Forest Trail and [...]
Using 18th and 19th century tools and techniques, cut and raise a timber-framed building while honing skills in selecting and hand-hewing timbers.
Spend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship, local food, breathtaking beauty, exploring the trail, and family fun.
Back Porch Concert: The Beaks Saturday, September 27 Hancock Shaker Village 11 – 1pm Included in the price of admission for the day.
Saturday, September 27 Included in admission/free to members.
Spend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship, local food, breathtaking beauty, exploring the trail, and family fun.
THE HOUSIE SHAKERS Sunday, September 28 Included in the price of admission for the day.
Explore the construction of the iconic Shaker box in these two-day workshops.