Sunday, April 19, and Monday, April 20 Demonstrations throughout the day Included in admission/free to members. Visit website for details. 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 [...]
Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum! Monday, April 20 Wednesday, April 22 Saturday, April 25 Throughout the day; included in admission We welcome our friends from the Berkshire Museum as they "take over" the Discovery Barn's back room on select days during Baby Animals. Inspired by the chicks in the Discovery Barn brooder, [...]
Sunday, April 19, and Monday, April 20 Demonstrations throughout the day Included in admission/free to members. Visit website for details. 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 [...]
Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum! Monday, April 20 Wednesday, April 22 Saturday, April 25 Throughout the day; included in admission We welcome our friends from the Berkshire Museum as they "take over" the Discovery Barn's back room on select days during Baby Animals. Inspired by the chicks in the Discovery Barn brooder, [...]
Wednesday, April 22 (rain date: Thursday, April 23) Programs at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm Included in admission; program will take place within the Village near the Round Stone Barn. Folksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond presents “Barnyard Critters In Herds, Flocks & Litters” at Baby Animals! All ages are welcome for this family program [...]
Wednesday, April 22 (rain date: Thursday, April 23) Programs at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm Included in admission; program will take place within the Village near the Round Stone Barn. Folksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond presents “Barnyard Critters In Herds, Flocks & Litters” at Baby Animals! All ages are welcome for this family program [...]
Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum! Monday, April 20 Wednesday, April 22 Saturday, April 25 Throughout the day; included in admission We welcome our friends from the Berkshire Museum as they "take over" the Discovery Barn's back room on select days during Baby Animals. Inspired by the chicks in the Discovery Barn brooder, [...]
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.
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.