Gift of Pleasant Hill Shaker Community in Kentucky

The Shakers, one of America's most successful utopian societies, settled in central Kentucky's Bluegrass country in 1805. Within a short time, they had established an indelible legacy. The Shakers of Pleasant Hill are no more; however, the integrity of their way of life lives on. Their dwellings & shops have been restored & their farmlands preserved. Photographer James Archambeault spent more than two years documenting America's largest restored Shaker village in every season. The grace & symmetry of their handsome structures & timeless beauty of the farmland make an impressive backdrop. An insightful look at everyday life of the Shakers of Pleasant Hill, in the introduction by Dr. Thomas D. Clark, provides appreciation for these remarkable people. THE GIFT OF PLEASANT HILL is a visual reminder that in an ever-changing world, the enduring spirit of Pleasant Hill remains unchanged.Archambeault, James is the author of 'Gift of Pleasant Hill Shaker Community in Kentucky' with ISBN 9780962911606 and ISBN 0962911607.