Sunset Stroll

For 150 years, this was a thriving Village, with car traffic (the Shakers were among the first in the Berkshires to own cars). We bet you’ve never driven through the Village. Now’s your chance.

Join Hancock Shaker Village for a Sunset Stroll. By car or by foot, immerse yourself in this memorable, socially distant experience and enjoy the beauty of a Berkshire summer night with Shaker elegance and simplicity. Arrive at the farm entrance between 6 and 8 pm. You'll be greeted with a basket and a map for your excursion where you can stay in your car and drive through the Village, or park and walk along a path.

Wending your way, you’ll encounter multiple stops. First enjoy a fresh botanical cocktail mixed with herbs and local spirits. Next stop might be the orchard, where you’ll taste an artisanal hard cider made from heirloom apples. As you round the tannery, you’ll find farm-inspired savory bites, and see weavers and spinners on the lawn working with Merino wool. Passing the Poultry House (and a bit of Shaker song and dance), you’ll be greeted by the fiber artist-in-residence. Further along, sample some small-batch cheeses. At the garden, you’ll be given a bouquet of flowers and heirloom Shaker seeds. Complete the meandering path with a picnic dinner inspired by the bounty from the farm and others nearby. You can take your dinner home, or extend the evening by enjoying your picnic on the lawn (in your car or on a blanket, a cow’s length apart). 

A taste of this. A bite of that. And a special surprise along the way for those who join.