TIMBER FRAMING with instructors Jack Sobon and Dave Carlon. A Hancock tradition for more than 30 years! Learn the craft of timber framing with 18th- and 19th-century tools and techniques from expert instructors in the heart of the historic village.
Spend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship, local food, breathtaking beauty, exploring the outdoors, and family fun.
Fascinated by Shaker oval boxes? Hone your skills in crafting these iconic objects in one (or more) workshops designed for the beginner or the experienced boxmaker.
These ninety-minute guided tours focus on a single subject—architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or spirituality—
Learn basic blacksmithing skills at the Village’s coal-fired forge
These ninety-minute guided tours focus on a single subject—architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or spirituality—
A spine-chilling evening of Shaker ghosts and mystery. Walk the dark paths of the Village, venture into the cellar of the Trustees’ Office to see gravestones, hear true tales of ghostly sightings, and learn about the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. 90-minute walking tour.
A spine-chilling evening of Shaker ghosts and mystery. Walk the dark paths of the Village, venture into the cellar of the Trustees’ Office to see gravestones, hear true tales of ghostly sightings, and learn about the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. 90-minute walking tour.
Celebrate Halloween AND all things pumpkin. Wear your costume, trick-or-treat through the Village, meet Valerian the Garden Witch, carve a pumpkin, and visit the Dwelling kitchen for the secret to a good pie crust.
A tour of Shaker ghosts and mystery especially designed for kids ages 8-12 (and at least one adult companion). The 45-minute walking tour includes a spooky walk through the Village and a visit to the Brick Dwelling.
A spine-chilling evening of Shaker ghosts and mystery. Walk the dark paths of the Village, venture into the cellar of the Trustees’ Office to see gravestones, hear true tales of ghostly sightings, and learn about the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. 90-minute walking tour.
These ninety-minute guided tours focus on a single subject—architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or spirituality—
A tour of Shaker ghosts and mystery especially designed for kids ages 8-12 (and at least one adult companion). The 45-minute walking tour includes a spooky walk through the Village and a visit to the Brick Dwelling.
These ninety-minute guided tours focus on a single subject—architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or spirituality—
Enjoy a unique twist on a Shaker Supper and learn about more about the ghosts that roam the halls of the Brick Dwelling.
Learn basic blacksmithing skills at the Village’s coal-fired forge