Tuesday, June 30--CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER 8:30-10 pm Registration fee: $15 for adults; $10 for children ($13.50 for HSV member adults; $9 for HSV member children) Join staff from Mass Audubon to experience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a [...]
Shaker Foodways Saturday, June 27, at 11 am The Shakers grew and processed their own food, a major factor in their overall good health. This 90-minute tour will focus on the Shaker diet and dining practices through the centuries with a tour of the gardens and barns and a close look at the Brick Dwelling, [...]
Woven Willow Garden Obelisk DATE: Saturday, June 27, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 5 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $175/$155 for HSV members). MATERIALS FEE: $25 payable directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop Do you have a special garden with climbing plants? In this workshop, make a tall handwoven garden obelisk out of [...]
Every Saturday at 10am June 6–September 5 There’s nothing like an inspiring outdoor yoga class (yes, with our goats). If you’ve never tried it, now’s the chance for a completely different yoga experience. Goats roam freely as you strike your poses with a certified yoga instructor. Bring a mat. All skill levels welcome. Graciously [...]
Thursday, June 25 8:30-10 pm Registration fee: $20/$15 for HSV members Join Mass Audubon at the Village to explore the fascinating lives of fireflies. Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. After a presentation about the unique lives of these diverse insects, we'll take [...]
The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Wednesday, June 24, at 11 am This 90-minute guided tour explores the life and legacy of Shaker leader Ann Lee through the lens of The Testament of Ann Lee, a 2025 film by Mona Fastvold. Filmed in part at the Village, Testament is a wonderful entry point [...]
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. [...]
This workshop was canceled due to lack of enrollment. We have several more oval box workshop options: July 18-19, September 26-27, and November 14-15. Please check them out! 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 [...]
Broom Workshop: Kitchen Set (morning session) (Space also available in afternoon 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 [...]
Food Workshop: Making Fruit Curds--SOLD OUT 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. [...]