For our preschool friends and their caregivers, this weekly activity is free with caregiver admission. Join us Wednesdays in September at 11AM to meet one of our animals, listen to a farm story, and enjoy a simple craft. Children should be accompanied by an adult, who can also enjoy the activities.
Shaking Hands - An exploration of woodworking This is a day-long exploration of woodworking in collaboration with the Danish Cabinetmakers Association. Join us beginning at 10:30 in the Round Stone Barn for an exhibition and discussions presented by the Danish Cabinetmakers Association. In the afternoon, learn about the Shaker approach to woodworking from chair-making to [...]
Love farm animals? Here's your chance to get behind the scenes with our livestock manager who will talk about caring for goats, sheep, cows, pigs, donkeys, and chickens. Held the third Saturday of the month from June through October, this talk is free with admission.
Witches, ghosts, and goblins roam the Village. Trick or treat in costume. Learn how the Shakers celebrated Halloween. Get spooked with ghost stories and fortune telling. Hop on a Shaker broom. All ages welcome. Included with admission / free for members.
Get swept away by the history of brooms in this hands-on workshop that celebrates the legacy of Shaker broom-making and the final weeks of “Swept,” a broom-inspired art installation by Cate Richards. Instructor Faith Deering will share the rich history of broom-making in western Massachusetts, introduce you to the tools of the trade, and guide [...]