08/14/2026
Our connection to Hancock Shaker Village begins in the orchard.
Since 2019, we have made a limited release hard c***r from apples gathered from the Village’s orchard - fruit grown in a place shaped by generations of care, craft, and community.
Since we started this project, the site has evolved. We have lost one of our favorite trees (featured on our label), and another ancient favorite is being held up by posts. We have planted new trees to seed the next generation of the orchard, and discovered wild apples that add complexity to our estate grown blend. We created one incredible a perry from wild pears found on the property. And, we have held grafting and pruning workshops and hosted five c***rmakers dinners with local chefs.
Each year brings a discovery, and rediscovery, of what makes this place so special, and why the Shakers continue to inspire so many.
We saw the Shaker story brought vividly to the screen this winter with The Testament of Ann Lee, which tells the story of the founding of the Shakers in America, with many scenes filmed at Hancock.
This spring, LA-based Block Shop added to this ongoing legacy of art and craft inspired by the Shakers, launching a vibrant new textile collection drawing from the Shaker Gift Drawing archive and the iconic Tree of Life imagery.
Each piece is printed by hand with carved wooden blocks in Jaipur, Rajasthan, using a technique known as hand block printing - a tradition that echoes the Shaker commitment to simplicity, craft, and the beauty of handiwork.
This September, Hancock Shaker Village will gather makers, artists, and creatives for an evening celebrating the launch of Block Shop’s collection.
Guests will gather under the Berkshire sky for remarks from founder Hopie Stockman, a farm-to-table dinner by Michelin-starred Chef David Israelow, with wines curated by Dare Bottleshop and our own artisanal hard c***r.
Very limited tickets remain. Join us at the Village.
When asked how the Shakers should be remembered, Sister Mildred Barker, Sabbathday Lake, Maine said she would not like to be remembered “as a piece of furniture.’’ Through partnerships like these, we are proud to help keep the Shaker story alive.
