Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, located in New Gloucester, ME, is a cultural and traditional arts center dedicated to preserving simplicity, love, and community for the present and future generations. The Shakers, known for their herb business that dates back to 1799, continue to cultivate this age-old tradition by offering a wide range of products and services. As part of their commitment to sustainable agriculture, the Shakers identify as farmers and offer Community Supported Agriculture programs.

They have developed new public programs centered around their farm and agricultural traditions, which have garnered overwhelming interest from local audiences and families. To further showcase and expand their rich agrarian heritage, the Shakers are embarking on one of the largest capital projects in their history. The rehabilitation of their vacant 1824 Herb House will serve as a year-round, viewable, working herb production facility.

This revitalized space will blend living Shaker culture, work-study programs, employment and volunteer opportunities, therapeutic goal-centered learning programs, and community alliances that extend far beyond Maine. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the new Herb House, which will feature a multi-purpose entrance hall, an agricultural gallery displaying artifacts and accounts of the Shakers' farming history, a drying attic offering glimpses of the wooden herb-drying racks, a Shaker products storeroom for purchasing culinary herbs and herbal products, an interactive digital kiosk for a curated learning experience, and a herb production workroom where visitors can witness the vibrant community of people dedicated to continuing Shaker traditions. With its rich heritage, commitment to sustainability, and vibrant community involvement, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village is a true treasure that offers both educational and engaging experiences for all