Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Shakers were properly known as the United Society of Believers. From the 1780's, the Shakers established 19 communities from Maine to Kentucky. Today only one active community remains at Sabbath Lake, Maine.

"Put your hands to work 
and give your heart to God. "

- Mother Ann Lee, founder of Shakers.

The Hand woven blankets.

The Meeting Room where they gathered for worship. They did not call this building the church for they believed the body of believers are called the church.

These stairs lead to the roof and is known as "the staircase to heaven". When I found this staircase I couldn't help wondering if the Shakers purposely planned this entrance for the Holy Spirit.

The scripture says that Jesus stands knocking at the door of our hearts awaiting an invitation to enter.

Every moment is a time of invitation to accept the free gift of grace. The message of the gospel is simply this...God loves and accepts you. He sent His only begotten son Jesus Christ to personally share this message with you. YOU are loved! And God has a plan & purpose for your life.

If you are feeling a tug on your heart; that is the Holy Spirit with your invitation to eternal life. This is your moment; just say yes to the Lord Jesus Christ and welcome him into your heart.

A bountiful harvest the blessings and provision of Almighty God.

Candle light holders hung on wall pegs is use for lighting the down stairs basement where the summer kitchen is located. They use the kitchen for canning the harvest produce. Visiting Shaker Village is always inspiring. A community once full of life and activity. We enjoyed walking through the grounds in the cool October air appreciating the tranquility. I hope to capture some of the beauty of Shaker Village but it isn't quite the same as experiencing the village for oneself.
Photos taken with a Nikon D800 camera; 35-70 lens.

A few of the dwelling houses

 The Red barn door

 The Gift Shop windows aligned with hand blown glass vases make for a colorful display. The straw hats the Shaker men worn everyday at the village are sold at the gift shop. The colorful wooden hat boxes are still hand made at the village today.

Duffy the Scotland cow and beautiful white horses on the property.






























 Images taken with a Nikon D800, nikor lens 35-70;2.8 and Nikon lens 85;1.4