Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill

Historic town · Kentucky

The country's largest restored Shaker community spreads 34 nineteenth-century buildings across 3,000 acres of Bluegrass farmland near Harrodsburg, with fall harvest programs, wagon rides, and craft demonstrations set against original stone fences.

Best for: Historic village and harvest programs

Don’t miss

  • 34 restored 19th-century buildings
  • Fall harvest programs
  • Kentucky River Palisades trails
2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 20–October 24

Color builds from October 14 · mostly bare by November 14

Color starts: October 14Peak: October 22Bare: November 14AugustDecember

Sampled at Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill’s own coordinates and elevation (281 m) rather than a regional average.

Kentucky is sampled at 20 weather points, then moved 3 days earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 7 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill

Good color holds through about October 31, giving you roughly 17 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 2 days earlier than the rest of Kentucky.

It is roughly 63 mi out of Louisville.

Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 20–October 24 (best estimate October 22). Color starts around October 14 and is mostly bare by November 14.
How do I get to Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill?
The closest city is Louisville, about 63 mi away. It's part of Kentucky's fall lineup.

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