Workshops and Weddings

Reservations - 518-794-9385

A 36'x13' Conference/Party Room is available for your conference or special event. The hall has a parquet dance floor, tables, and chairs for forty-five guests. Daily Rate: $250.00 includes setup, coffee service and the use of a dial-up modem port and a fax.

Dances, parties, dinners, and outdoor parties, barbecues, and campfires are encouraged and welcomed. We will assist you in all aspects of planning and production. We especially welcome workshops, family reunions, and hiking/biking groups.

Ongoing Workshops at Shaker Meadows

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Munay-Ki Ancient and Universal Rites of Initiation Holiday Celebration Workshop

Join us as we explore two ancient traditions of healing and transformation. In this workshop, we will weave ancient yogic practices with the Munay-Ki rites of initiation passed down from the Laika and Q'ero to gain a fuller and more expansive understanding of each, allowing us to deepen our spiritual practices when we venture off on our own following the weekend together.

We are undoubtedly in a time of rapid growth and transformation. Munay Ki (right love) is the culmination of nine rites of passage passed down from the ancient Laika medicine teachings to us in the modern day and beyond.

These rites simultaneously ground us in the heart of Pachamama (Mother Earth), in our authentic selves, in right relationship with all of our relations and with the heavens above. They recode our DNA and transform our human energy fields.

December 2-4, Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-5pm
$450. ($600 w/consultation) if booked by Nov. 15th
Includes accommodation and all meals (organic, local, vegetarian, gluten-free)
Book online
Call Scott (646 652 6467) or Cara (585-730-9429) for more information.

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Marla Korr and William P. Duffy Plein Air Workshop

Come learn the subtleties of oil painting en plein air in the foothills of the Berkshires during high autumn. Limited enrollment offers quality one-on-one attention, tailored to the skill sets of the individual artist. Instruction will emphasize value relationships, composition, and the properties of color i.e., hue, value and chroma in order to create aerial perspective.

Inspiring sites include a day at Olana, the Frederick Church homestead. Paint breathtaking views of the atmospheric Hudson River and Catskill Mountain Range, birthplace of American landscape painting and the famous Hudson River Valley painters.

Enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded artists for two full days of plein air painting. Instruction, meals and lodging, just $495 per student.

View Marla Korr's and Bill Duffy's paintings at: www.marlakorr.com and www.williampduffy.com Email Jean Cowhig at Shaker Meadows to reserve your space.

2011 - 2012 Plein Air Workshop Dates

August 13 - 14, 2011
October 14 - 16, 2011

The Quilting in the Berkshires Workshop

A quilting weekend in the Berkshires - Start new projects, finish current projects, or participate in a project set up by the event holders. For details, visit Berkshire Quilts.

2011 - 2012 Quilting Workshop Dates

September 24 - 26, 2011
October 22 - 24, 2011
March 30 - April 1, 2012
April 27- 29, 2012

Webnash Guitar Workshops

Study blues, roots, swing, slide and fingerstyle guitar with such accomplished artists as Steve James, Del Ray, Al Petteway, John Knowles and Mike Dowling.

All workshops run Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon; the fee of $600. includes instruction, meals from Friday breakfast through Sunday lunch, and accommodation at Shaker Meadows B&B. Email Jean Cowhig at Shaker Meadows to reserve your space.

2011 Workshops

Mike Dowling September 29 - October 2, 2011
Ernie Hawkins October 13 - 16, 2011