Description
Circa 1809. A living history museum, this 19th-century Shaker village is set atop a pleasant meadow and includes 2,900 acres of farmland. Guest rooms are in 15 of the 34 restored buildings where Shakers once lived. Guest rooms are furnished with Shaker reproductions and hand-woven rugs. The entire village is a National Historic Landmark. Costumed interpreters work at 19th-century crafts and describe Shaker culture and craft. A dining room in the village serves bountiful Kentucky fare and Shaker recipes. Dining reservations are highly recommended.Publicity and Awards: Southern Living, Traveler, New York Times, Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Living, AAA Home & Away, HGTV, Good Morning America, NPR.Location: Country, On 2 and 900 acres of bucolic farmland.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $78 to $225
Payment types accepted include Master Card, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks.
Rooms: This property has 81 total guest accommodations with private bath, 8 two-bedroom suites, 2 cottages and 4 conference rooms.
The types of beds available include Queen, Twin and Double.
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Policies
Smoking: Limited.
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Services & Amenities
Types of meals: Continental Breakfast, Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Modem Hook-Up, Reading Lamps, Central Air, Telephone, Television and Incredible views.
Amenities On Site: Parlor Games, PC, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Television, VCR, Gift Shop, 40+ miles of well-marked, maintained trails suitable for hiking, mountain biking and horse back riding.
Business Traveler Amenities: Desk, Television, Modem Connection, FAX On-site, Gym Nearby and Flexible Cancellation.
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Activities
Events Hosted: Family Reunions, Seminars, Meetings and Weddings.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Fishing, Golf, Live Theater, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Wineries, historic sites and state park.
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Historic Interest
All visitor services provided in restored 19th-century buildings built by the Shakers, a communal Christian society.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), National Historical Site (Granted) and State Historical Site (Granted).
Historic Memberships: National Trust, State Historical Society, Local Historical Society and City Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: Our site offers tours of 15 restored buildings including dwelling houses, shop buildings, an early municipal water system for Kentucky, bath houses and privies;
Perryville Battlefield (12 miles)
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Romantic Interest
 Breathtaking scenic beauty and built environment. Simplicity and serentiy.
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