A Hidden Gem in Kentucky: Shaker Village

Filed in archive Hidden Gems on June 14, 2008

© Mr. Imperial



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