A Hidden Gem in Kentucky: Shaker Village
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No one expects to find a hidden gem in Kentucky. But amid the rolling hills filled with bluegrass is a place where the Shakers used to call home.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is so unique in its placement, maintenance and history that you'll feel you're in a period piece. Actress ashley judd herself has said "I love Shaker Village's exquisite peace and beauty. My husband and I try to make it each spring for my birthday, a very special outing we both enjoy."
Just 40 minutes drive from Lexington, KY is a tiny village that holds America's largest restored Shaker community. You can stay in period cottages, eat from the period-inspired menu and watch the way the Shakers lived, crafted and worked.
You'll learn about broom-making, spinning (clothes), and the history of the Shakers and their art of dancing (or shaking!).
There's so much to do for adults and children alike: from taking River Boat rides nearby to listening to the music performances.
The Village Tour Admission tickets are only $7-$14 during peak season.
For more information, visit www.shakervillageky.org
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 am
I would like to know what the best season to visit is, and to be more precise, featuring the beautyful colours of the Indian summer ?
October 31st, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I also would like to know the best time of year to visit Shaker Village, as well as the most highly recommended facility to stay at, for cleanliness, aesthetics, cost, etc.