Friday, August 8 – Sunday, August 10, 2025
Theme: Friends’ of the Shakers’ 50th Anniversary!
Meet new friends and renew old ties that bind us together at Shaker Village.
Please join us for this exclusive opportunity to share in the life and learn about the Shakers directly from the Shakers. This year is a unique treat as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Friends of the Shakers’ non-profit organization!
We will have a walk down memory lane on the history of the Friends of the Shakers organization — sure to be a fun time!
Brother Arnold will lead a round-table discussion on a reading that will be shared with registrants.
Michael, Brother Arnold, Jamie, and Tyler will give on-site tours and updates of the Herb House and Shaker Barn projects – reimagine how the Friends of the Shakers interact in these spaces!
We will end Saturday with the always popular Shaker music sing-along.
Lunch, dinner, dessert, and refreshments will be provided by Poland Spring Resort– THANK YOU, Cyndi!
Friday, August 8
5-7pm: Welcome Reception at Poland Spring Resort
Saturday, August 9
9am-10am: Welcome & Sign-In under the Tent –Browse Auction Items
10am-11am: Friends of the Shakers Annual Meeting 2025 – Dwelling House Chapel
11am-12pm: Brother Arnold’s Round Table Discussion – Dwelling House Chapel
12pm-1pm: Dinner under the Tent
1pm-2pm: Friends of the Shakers History – Dwelling House Chapel
2pm-3:15pm: Break-out Tours -Barn & Herb House
3:15-3:45: Shopping Break
3:45pm-5pm: Break-out Tours -Barn & Herb House
5pm Auction Closes!!
5pm-5:30pm: Break
5:30pm-6:30pm: Supper under the Tent
6:30pm-7:30pm: Shaker Songs: Group Sing-along in the Dwelling House Chapel
Sunday, August 10
10am-11am: Shaker Meeting – Dwelling House Chapel
11am-12pm: Fellowship under the Tent
The Friends of the Shakers Annual Online Auction is OPEN!
Bid on this amazing selection of over 130 items– everything from homemade Scottish Highland Cows to Shaker antiques! Browse and get your proxy bids in at new.biddingowl.com/fos
Bidding is open to everyone!
Please email us at info@friendsoftheshakers.org with any questions.
Poland Spring Resort has set aside rooms at a special Friends of the Shakers’ discount rate for all registrants. Please call (207) 998-4351 to book your stay and let them know you are attending “The Friends of the Shakers’ event.” Shuttles between the resort will also be provided.
