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Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm
8th Annual Barnyard Birthday Party


April 3- April 25, 2010
Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm
Visit the new lambs, piglets, calves and chicks filling the famous Round Stone Barn. You'll see the heirloom gardens come alive, and experience the wonders of Spring with our heritage breed animals. Lend a hand with farm chores, explore the historic buildings, and romp around with some new fuzzy friends!


FREE to Members           Open Daily 10am - 4pm
Enjoy a family visit or schedule a class field trip!



Behind-the-Scenes Access Tour
Make family memories with a special Behind-the-Scenes guided tour for your flock! Available daily at 2pm, families can get up close and personal, helping at feeding time and having special access to the newborns! Your private guided tour includes a fun-filled gift bag with goodies from our Village Store, and a framed photo of your group to commemorate your visit.

Skip the lines – make a reservation at 413.443.0188 x203

Please call for rates and information


April 3-25
More Creatures Gathered Here:
Livestock Paintings by Susan Merrill

View the works of Stockbridge artist Susan Merrill in the 1910 Barn Gallery. Merrill's work features sheep, pigs and turkeys from the Hancock Shaker Village farm. The pieces in this show will be available for purchase, with proceeds to benefit the educational programs of Hancock Shaker Village.
Exhibited in the 1910 Barn Gallery - open 11am to 3pm



Saturday, April 17
David Grover & The Big Bear Band
Family-friendly music provided by our Baby Animals sponsor, Greylock Federal Credit Union. Performances will be held upstairs in the Round Stone Barn
at 11am and 12:30pm, featuring original and traditional music for kids of all ages and highlighting farm songs that celebrate our Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm. Learn more about David Grover at: www.davidgrover.com.


Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm is sponsored by:
Greylock Federal Credit Union, Greylock Insurance, and WGBY.