Lipscomb Alumni & Friends Travel: Kentucky Milk-Shake
Thursday, April 30 - All Day
Departure: McCadams Athletic Center
A Day Trip to Auburn, Kentucky and Shaker Village with Mr. Jimmy the Cricket
Lipscomb University Alumni & Friends Travel Program is excited to partner with Mr. Jimmy the Cricket for a one-day, rousing and educational adventure encompassing the past, present and future!
Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to visit Auburn, Kentucky, and little-known Shaker Village which will be a delight for the senses. Come learn about one of the least understood religions in American history and how the Shakers changed how we live today giving us things like the washing machine, the clothes pin and the broom.
Nestled in the rolling pastures of Southern Kentucky, our tour will be conducted by the expert longtime curator of these historic structures which were formerly occupied by this curious sect. Right next door we will visit a lovely monastery and Catholic Basilica which occupies some of the old Shaker buildings and be entertained by the monsignor himself. Compare and contrast the austerity of the Shakers with the opulence of the Catholic Basilica.
We will enjoy a fine private dining experience at The Shaker Inn while renowned expert Kaelin Vernon answers questions about the Shaker lifestyle. Later, we will visit Cheney’s dairy farm to enjoy learning from a sixth-generation expert and marvel at one of the first fully computerized dairy operations in America. This fascinating agritourism event is always a delight. Then select seasonal flavors of homemade ice cream like no other. Optional visit includes one of the largest antique shops in the south!
Cost: $215 per person.
Trip is limited to 45 people.
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2026
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Trip includes:
Luxury Motorcoach
Meals
Guide Service
Tips & Fees
Departure: McCadams Athletic Center, Lipscomb Academy football field parking lot, 1027 Caldwell Lane
Time: Leave at 7 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.
In the unlikely case of situations beyond our control, something may replace one or more events.