Included in admission/free to members Celebrate Halloween AND all things pumpkin. Wear your costume, trick-or-treat through the Village, meet Valerian the Garden Witch, decorate a pumpkin, and visit the Dwelling kitchen.
The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Friday, October 16, 10:30 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 to [...]
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.
Blacksmithing 1-on-1 DATES: Saturday, October 10 (Other 2026 dates: May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, November 14) TIME: 10 am to 12 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $150/$135 for members. Includes Village admission. MATERIALS FEE: $20 (cash only) payable directly to the instructor Learn basic blacksmithing skills in a private lesson at the Village’s [...]
The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Wednesday, October 7, 10:30 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 to [...]
The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Friday, October 2, 10:30 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 to [...]
Wildlife Walk on the Farm & Forest Trail Wednesday, September 30, 2026 9 am (note: walk begins before the Village opens) Free to HSV members; $20 for non-members (includes all-day admission to the Village, which opens at 10 am) Take a mid-week wander on the Village’s Farm and Forest Trail with naturalists Tim Case and [...]
Back Porch Concert: The Housie Shakers Sunday, September 27
Spend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship, local food, breathtaking beauty, outdoor activity, and family fun. This year’s fair includes live music, workshops and demonstrations, family activities, farm animals, a farmer’s market, craft beer, antique tractors, quilt show, and dozens of craft vendors.
Saturday, September 26 Included in admission/free to members.