Fall Foliage Surrounds Shaker Pond, Alfred, Maine

Lakefront Property owners on Shaker Pond in Alfred, Maine, have long appreciated the beauty and history that surrounds Shaker Village. According to local lore, Simeon Coffin of Newbury, Massachusetts, was the first settler of Alfred. He built a wigwam along the Massabesic Pond, which is now known as Shaker Pond.

Shaker Pond covers 78 acres and has a maximum depth of 22 feet. The principal fisheries are largemouth bass, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel and black crappie.  A large, marshy area at the north end of the pond provides undisturbed nesting habitat for waterfowl. The water quality is below average. Boat access is carry-in via private property adjacent to Route 202.
In 1783, members of the Shaker church settled on a hill between Shaker Pond and Bunganut Lake. The Shaker Museum, housed in the former Carriage House, and other buildings, still exists. The Shakers sold the land and buildings to the Brothers of Christian Instruction in 1931.

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Also appreciating Shaker Hill is the York County Shelter Program. The Brothers of Christian Instruction agreed to allow the Shelter to set up a residential program for the homeless there in 1987. The Shelter also provides beds in other places, plus services including free meals. In addition to adults, they serve over 300 children each year.
To support their programs, the Shelter will host the 4th Annual Shaker Hill Apple Festival at Shaker Village, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred, Maine, on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, 10-4, rain or shine. Activities include a silent auction, yard sale, music, food and a juried arts and crafts fair. And APPLES!
The jury committee is currently looking for artisans who create quality nature-related crafts, e.g. basket makers, potters, fiber artists, spinners, weavers,  blacksmiths, woodworkers, painters, photographers, woodcarvers, stone artists, quilters and glass artisans. The participation fee for the two-day festival is $50.
Proceeds from the festival, including your fee, benefit the homeless children and families served by the York County Shelter Program. If you wish to participate, please contact Michelle Wilson at michellew@creativemw.com ; Joan Sylvester at 324-1137 Ext 105, joans@ycspi.org ; or  martin@ycspi.org.
Alfred is located less than two hours north of Boston and only 40 minutes southwest of Portland–making it easy to reach.
To learn more about lakefront properties for sale on Shaker Pond in Alfred, click on the green box above.
To learn more about historic Alfred and its lakes, click on the blog links below.
Historic Alfred, Maine, Set on Shaker Pond and Estes Lake
Bunganut Lake and Shaker Pond are Sparkling Gems Near Historic Alfred, Maine
Year-Round Lakefront Home on Estes Lake, Alfred, Maine: Welcome to Heaven