we loved every aspect of this restored village, especially the informed and friendly re-enactors. we learned a lot and had a lot of fun.

After harrowing drive over twisting, curving roads, I made it to the village. The drive was thru beautiful Kentucky Blue Grass area which was very scenic. The village is good for kids and families. Friendly staff. Craft shop at entrance has some very nice pottery items and Shaker boxes as well as many other items. There is an inn on... More

I have been to Shaker Village 5 times, and each time I see something new. This time, my sister and I stayed two nights in the East Family Dwelling. The room was large and comfortable. They have some amenities, like a phone and a flat screen tv (very few channels, but I didn't care about that). Internet service was iffy... More

We learned a lot about a slice of Americana on this trip, a real look in the rear view mirror. The actors/ staff were all excellent and engaged in the demonstrations. Bought an authentic broom made the old way, learned about the old ways and a "utopian" society. Great preservation of the old village. Restaurant and food were really really... More

We stopped at Shaker Village on our way back to Chicago from Lexington. We only allotted a few hours to spend on this gorgeous attraction, when we really could have stayed all day. We enjoyed lunch at the Treasurer's Office- which is a must do! The food is delicious and the service was fantastic. Our favorite part of the trip... More

It's a good place to discover how people live a hundred years ago. The staff working there is really well prepared to represent the environment. I really like the food that they offer in their restaurant too; the dishes that they offer original compare with many of the restaurants that you can find in the are.

Talk to anyone dressed in costume, and you have found a walking encyclopedia about a utopian society that did not procreate. Everyone we ran into was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the Shaker peple and life style. You could probably spend about three days here if you wanted to take advantage of the hiking trails and the boat ride.... More

My husband and I made the three hour drive from Indy to the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill near Harrodsburg, KY. The Shakers immigrated from England. This is the largest restored settlement. The Shakers created a Utopian community recruiting new members and adopting orphans for 100 years. Although the celibate religious sect is nearly gone, it is still accepting new... More

The village is quite extensive and very well preserved. We were there a few days before it opened in its entirety for the season but enjoyed what was available to us. Not all the buildings were open and they seemed to be in the midst of last minute projects before the season began, but we couldn't really complain as we... More