2026 Elements of Photography: Gardens & the Great Outdoors

Lexington photographer Carol Peachee has photographed Pleasant Hill for more than four decades, capturing unique and intimate views of this iconic Shaker community. In 2024, her work was published by The University Press of Kentucky as Shaker Made: Inside Pleasant Hill's Shaker Village. Join Carol at Shaker Village for a special series of hands-on photography workshops in 2026.

The Shakers of Pleasant Hill cultivated extensive gardens, planted trees, erected stone fences, and left their imprint on the central Kentucky landscape. Today, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill continues this rich agricultural tradition through our modern, working farm. Participants will explore Shaker Village's rich natural and cultural landscapes under Carol's direction, learning to compose the perfect photograph of the great outdoors.

General Admission: $90

Participants must bring their own camera. Cameras may range from phones to 35mm, but participants must have a basic working knowledge of their own device.

This workshop is intended for participants aged 18+. Tickets required for all attendees.

Program fee includes a boxed lunch, one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservation recommended: call 859.734.5411.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers. Overnight stay must be booked through Shaker Village and not through a 3rd party website.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.