Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

I stayed at Shaker Village when I was driving across the country. It's an incredibly special place with a rich history, delightful and professional staff, and exceptional service. The rooms are located in original historical buildings that have been incredibly well maintained. The rooms are exceptionally clean, bathrooms are well stocked with towels, soaps, etc., and the beds and bedding are super comfy. Outside of the rooms, I can't say enough good things about the actual Village. The non-profit that runs the historic site have done an amazing job maintaining the grounds, gardens, and organic farm and animals. There's miles and miles of walking paths/trails to explore, daily events where you can learn about Shaker history, music, and life ways (all included in your reservation at no extra charge), and a restaurant that has three seatings per day (I didn't have time to catch one of the meals but other guests remarked on how delicious everything was, much of it sourced right from the farm on site). In the summer when I stayed there was free music under the big oak trees! It was heavenly. Although Shaker Village is a 7 hour drive from me, I fully intend on returning for a longer stay, and soon.

Found this quaint village by accident, what fun it was. A Shaker village on 32 acres of farmland. Don't be surprised if you spend a bit of time exploring and reading their history as well as walking the pathways to see the animals, visit the shops, and to enjoy the restaurant. I forgot to ask about steps when I booked my room, I have knee issues and I struggled to get my suitcases up to my room. I found out later they would have helped me. The room was a delight from the hardwood floors, to the rugs, the windows overlooking the area as the sun set and the village lights came on, the antique furniture, the design of the room, even the locks on the doors. While walking some of the paths at dusk I discovered there were areas that had campfires set up! Did you ever find any of this at a place you just booked to get a good night's sleep?!

Quiet and close to where my family lives. The price was very affordable

Beautiful and peaceful location with comfortable rooms. The charm was in the historic setting. It is a good place if you want a quiet getaway.

Having museum on lower level, gift shop next to dining and local music was great. 30-acres of landscaped farmland with pigs, ducks and garden was a treat. Everyone was very nice and answered all questions.