Gather and celebrate the change of the season with harvest activities, food, and fun for the whole family! Join us on the farm for a lively two-day Harvest Celebration featuring traditional barn dancing, live music, pumpkin bowling, crafts, stories, and all kinds of harvest activities. Against the stunning backdrop of autumn foliage, guests can take...
Sip your way through Vermont’s thriving hard cider scene! Enjoy tastings from some of the state’s top artisanal producers including Watson Wheeler Cider, Eden Ciders, Wild Branch Cider, Chertok Wines, and more! Sample limited-release offerings, meet the makers, and learn the craft, tradition, and innovation behind every pour. Explore the interactive exhibition and dive into...
Come see the Pecks, Pies & Spies: Apple Growing in Vermont Exhibition, and discover a world of science, art, history, and human connection. Guests are invited to peel back the layers of this simple fruit to learn about its deep-rooted heritage, through storytelling, hands-on activities, and sensory tastings. From historic homesteads to today’s orchards, the...
Tap into your inner Johnny Appleseed and dig into the art and science of growing apples! Led by Henry Wiser, owner of Hackleboro Orchards, this session covers everything from starting to maintaining a home orchard. Learn about site selection and preparation, choosing varieties and rootstock, proper planting techniques, and post-planting care. Gain valuable insights through a...
Take your gardening to the next level with Billings Backyard “Seep-Keeping” workshop, as Brian Stroffolino teaches how to harvest, clean, and preserve seeds! Learn the importance of seed saving for the future of unique varieties and which crops are the best for saving. Guests can also harvest seeds from our Farmstead Gardens. Joining this gardening...
Celebrate Billings Farm at our annual Member Garden Party! Billings Farm & Museum invites all members to enjoy live music, wagon rides, farm-fresh refreshments featuring Billings Farm cheese, and take in the beauty of the Farmstead Gardens and Sunflower House. Grab a drink from Vermont Mobile Spirits and taste complimentary ice cream from the Farmhouse Scoop...
Join Inner Rhythms for a morning full of mindful movement, where children can nurture a deeper connection to self, body, and breath. Explore tools to navigate big emotions through gentle movement and guided awareness -- while building compassion, gratitude, and emotional resilience. Free to the public, this event welcomes children ages 3-10 and their caregivers...
As Autumn comes rolling in, our outdoor exhibition Art on the Barns continues to provide that pop of summer color within the fall hues of the farm. Featuring contemporary abstract works by Elise Whittemore and Will Gebhard, in collaboration with Soapbox Arts of Burlington, Vermont, each striking work of art is tucked into unexpected corners,...
Join us for the 25th annual Antique Tractor Day! Featuring restored tractors from yesteryear, along with activities, stories, games, and food to enjoy. Visitors can hop on a tractor-drawn wagon ride and watch the Tractor Parade at 12pm & 3:30pm. Learn fun facts about each tractor's history, make, and model! Cheer on your favorite machine...
It's sunflower season, and from Aug 1st – Sept 7, we’re inviting you to experience our show-stopping annual sunflower house! Curated by Woodstock Inn and Resort’s Master Gardener and Kelly Way Gardens Manager, Ben Pauly and Taylor Hiers have created a breathtaking 20,000 sq foot work of botanical art! Featuring over 50 varieties, some reaching heights...
In celebration of the Kitty Badhands exhibit, a special pop-up shop will allow guests to shop their one-of-a-kind pieces from the collection! Each item is crafted from repurposed quilts and forgotten textiles, offering unique but bold contributions to sustainable fashion. They will also feature their new line of eco-conscious fabrics made with sustainably grown flax....
Join us for a summer evening full of cows and cocktails, featuring local flavors, live music, and Jersey moos! Guests 21+ can enjoy strolling through the Farmstead Gardens while sipping on Vermont's finest beers and craft beverages. Relax in the golden hour rays and listen to to moo-sical tunes by the Plymouth Rocks Band. Have a...
