Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill

The Woodford Hounds fox hunt was held at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. It is a thirty minute drive south west from Lexington. I had been there once before in 2004. We were living in Louisville and my family flew out to visit us after Jeff returned home from his mission. We drove down in two cars and took a tour. The grounds are beautiful and the setting is peaceful and serene. I was excited to return again.
The Shakers played an important role in American religious history, developing the longest lasting communal society. Their legacy is found not only in the furniture and buildings that remain at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, but also in their ideals of equality, peace and love.

This legacy is manifested in the tranquility of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and in the beauty of the landscape and architecture.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is America’s largest restored Shaker community, with 34 carefully restored buildings and 3,000 acres of preserved farmland. The village is also home to more than 25 miles of striking rock fences, the most extensive collection remaining in Kentucky today.

The buildings, countryside and historical records of this celebrated National Historic Landmark are preserved and maintained for the educational, cultural and recreational use by the local community, people of Kentucky and all visitors to the site.

Self-guided walking tours wind through the village, where costumed interpreters chronicle Shaker life. Skilled artisans work at 19th century trades and historic farming and musical performances bring the past to life.

Tiffany Rosenhan had her family in town for Thanksgiving. She told me about the event and invited us to come along.Ashlee, Drew and boys were there too.It was a beautiful morning spent with friends.