Open Farms Day on July 23rd offers the opportunity to visit farms throughout the state. Two New Gloucester farms are on the tour:
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Shaker Society
Brother Arnold Hadd
707 Shaker Rd, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, New Gloucester
Diversified Farm (Scottish Highland cows, sheep, bees, herbs)
Activities: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
With 17 buildings and 1750 acres of land, Sab- bath Day Lake Shaker Village is home to the only active Shaker Community in the world and is a National Historic Landmark. The Shakers have been farming since 1783. See Scottish high- land cattle, sheep, bees, orchards, gardens and 1830’s barns. FREE barn tours with Brother Ar- nold; FREE wagon rides, bee exhibit and hives; herb garden tours, craft demonstrations. 207-926-4597 • maineshakers.com
Acker’s Acres Angoras
Beth Acker
359 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester Angora Rabbit Farm
Activities: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Angora Rabbits, plus yarn, spinning fibers and hand-knit garments. Barn and Studio/Shop tours. Spinning demonstrations.
207-926-4921 • bunnyblend.com