Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
The last active Shaker community in the world, practicing a communal and utopian version of Christianity in New Gloucester, Maine.

šŸ“œ The last active Shaker community in the world, a National Historic Landmark.
šŸ” Village includes a museum, store, and working farm in New Gloucester, Maine.

Why Go

āœØ Experience a unique communal and utopian version of Christianity
šŸ›ļø Explore 17 historic buildings and 1750 acres of land
šŸ“š Learn about Shaker history, traditions, and innovations
šŸ›ļø Purchase handmade crafts, herbs, and farm products
šŸ™ Attend public Sunday prayer meetings

Why Avoid

šŸ“‰ Small community with only a few members, may feel quiet
šŸ—“ļø Museum and store are closed from November to April

Tips

šŸš¶ Guided tours of village buildings available during summer
šŸ“… Check website for special events, workshops, and festivals
šŸ–ļø Enjoy the public beach on Sabbathday Lake

Hours

šŸ•’ Museum & store: May-October, Monday-Saturday.
šŸ™ Prayer meetings: Sundays year-round.

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