Following the hayride, you will enjoy a lovely dinner in The Trustees' Table where the fruits of the Shaker Village's garden and farm as well as those of local farmers will be brought to the table.Īfter a final breakfast at The Trustees' Table it's time to say goodbye to Shaker Village and point your bike toward the small town of Versailles. In the late afternoon, you will join your travel companions for a drink and narrated hayride, which will introduce you to the rich history of the village. Or you may wish to simply relax in a rocking chair on the lawn and take in a view that hasn't changed since the Shakers' day. Conversely, choose to walk through some of the 34 restored structures, check out the extensive garden, or visit some of the animals on the farm. Or you may opt to take one of the many tours offered daily to learn about the Shakers who lived here around the turn of the nineteenth century: their music, architecture, kitchen practices, farming techniques, and skilled craftsmanship. Choose to ride a bit more, to the small town of Burgin, or set out on a hike through the Preserve which features over 30 miles of trail through native prairies, woodlands, fields, and canebrakes. Upon your return to the village, a gourmet boxed lunch will be waiting for you, and the rest of the afternoon is yours to spend as you like. This morning's ride will take you northwest, on roads through open farmland in the Salt River watershed. Today is your opportunity to explore the many offerings of the Shaker Village area.
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For dinner this evening you are free to dine on your own in The Trustees' Table or get your food to-go and enjoy it on the grassy lawn of the village. Check into your simple room in the East Family Dwelling and soak in the history of this unique and peaceful place. Following lunch, you will be treated to a guided tour of the distillery and a bourbon tasting before shuttling about an hour to your home for the next two nights, the 3,000-acre grounds of the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Ride a loop through the hills around Lebanon on quiet country roads before enjoying a tasty picnic lunch. The farm is home to several impeccably pedigreed horses with impressive wins on their resumes and you will have the chance for some up-close views of these amazing creatures! After the tour, you'll shuttle about 10 minutes to Limestone Branch Distillery, where you will change into your cycling gear. Here you will meet the owners of the farm and learn about the world-class standardbred horses bred and trained here.
Take some time to walk around downtown and explore the hotel's impressive contemporary art galleries before joining the group in the bar at Lockbox for a fun social hour, followed by dinner.Īfter an early breakfast this morning you will shuttle an hour and fifteen minutes to MeadowCreek Farm, just outside the town of Lebanon. Your ride ends at Evans Orchard Cider Mill before a 20-minute shuttle back to 21c Museum Hotel for the evening. Then it's time to take your first pedal strokes through horse country! You'll begin on the Legacy Trail Bike Path and wind your way past the Kentucky Horse Park and into rolling fields of beautiful horse farms. After this hearty lunch and a short round of introductions, your guides will discuss the rules of bike safety and specific cycling tips for riding in central Kentucky before familiarizing you with your Trek bicycle and ensuring a comfortable fit. Here you will be treated to your first of many meals filled with local ingredients and inspired by the local food culture. After a five-minute private shuttle, you’ll arrive at Smithtown Seafood inside West Sixth Brewery (vegetarian and vegan options are readily available). Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the 21c Museum Hotel Lexington at 10:30 AM on the first day of the trip.
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