• Planting Utopia Viewing & Tour

    Join us for light refreshments and a viewing of Julia Whitney Barnes art installation, Planting Utopia. After there will be a tour of our demonstration herb garden, including a talk

  • The Shakers’ Physic Garden of Remedies

    The Shakers are credited with establishing the first herbal medicine industry in the US in 1820. The Watervliet Shakers’ herbal medicine industry began in 1827 with about 140 products and

  • Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery

    Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening, the Shakers fully embraced visions, dreams, and communication with the spirits. Don’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established

  • Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery

    Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening, the Shakers fully embraced visions, dreams, and communication with the spirits. Don’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established

  • Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery

    Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening, the Shakers fully embraced visions, dreams, and communication with the spirits. Don’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established

  • Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery

    Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening, the Shakers fully embraced visions, dreams, and communication with the spirits. Don’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established

  • Utopian Dream? – Walking Tour of the Shaker Site

    Founded by English mystic Mother Ann Lee, the Shakers formed small, thriving villages based upon principles of equality and compassion. A celibate community, their worship was infused with music and

  • Fern Walk at Ann Lee Pond

    Led by botanists Laura Lehtonen and Steve Young. You will meet at the parking lot by the trail entrance, located at 117 Heritage Lane. Ferns are a diverse group of