April Free Community Day
2024-04-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Sunday, April 21, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Billings Farm will be open free of charge to all visitors on this special day for our community. Enjoy the farm, visit our animals, and learn about our history. Explore “Portraits of Resilience: Farming in a Changing Climate,” an art exhibition in collaboration with Vital Communities that highlights the resiliency, creativity, and problem-solving abilities of farmers in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Tour the Barn Quilts adorning our historic barns and buildings. Sample Billings Farm cheddar cheeses, make butter, see the daily milking, and enjoy a children’s storytime.
Calling all volunteers!
We will hold a meet and greet for those interested in volunteer opportunities from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Meet other volunteers and meet Billings Farm staff who have volunteer openings. Sign up for shifts, learn about volunteer benefits and more. More details about volunteering
Not yet a member? Join on April 21 and receive a thank you gift!
Don’t miss a day of the upcoming season, including Baby Farm Animal Celebration on April 27 & 28. As a member you receive unlimited free admission for one full year and an invitation to this year’s after-hours members events, the Member Family Picnic on May 16 and the Member Garden Party on August 29. More details about membership

Barn Quilt Exhibition
2024-04-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-28 10:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates
Billings Farm & Museum is bringing the rural artistry of barn quilts to our scenic site from April 4 – December 1. Barn quilting recreates the concept of quilt squares on durable mediums such as plywood. These squares, starting at 4 feet by 4 feet and up, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs.
Collaborating with Vermont artists as well as artisans from the Chelsea Barn Quilt Project and Barn Quilts of Northern Vermont who have been working to highlight barn quilting in Vermont, each space will host a uniquely crafted piece inspired by nature, math, agriculture, and the history of the Billings Farm site. Guests can wander through the picturesque farm and take in the boldly painted patterns that will adorn historic barns and buildings.
This exhibition is included with admission.

Portraits of Resilience
2024-04-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-02 10:00 - 16:00
This thought-provoking exhibition of 26 original artworks from the Vital Communities “Climate Farmers Stories” project will be displayed in Billings Farm’s Historic Barn from April 4 – June 23.
Through portraits in paint, print, fiber, and digital media, the works highlight the resiliency, creativity, and problem-solving abilities of farmers in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Each portrait is intentionally crafted by local artists to connect viewers with climate farmers. The artwork, along with educational panels and quotes from artists and farmers, help convey both the problems and solutions that climate change presents and provides an important platform for raising awareness.
The exhibition will continue outdoors where guests will find examples of approaches to improve climate resiliency at Billings Farm. A few of the methods include rotational grazing of the dairy herd, solar panel usage, low or no-till fields with organic-only fertilizers.
This collaboration between Vital Communities and Billings Farm & Museum provides accessible ways for individuals to take meaningful action to help farms address climate change.
To learn more about the Vital Communities Climate Farmers Stories Project, visit vitalcommunities.org/climate-farmer-stories.

Find resources and more information about the Exhibition.

Today's Schedule
2024-04-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-29 10:00 - 16:00

CLOSED
2024-04-23, 2024-04-24, 2024-04-30, 2024-05-01

Portraits of Resilience
2024-04-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-28 10:00 - 17:00
This thought-provoking exhibition of 26 original artworks from the Vital Communities “Climate Farmers Stories” project will be displayed in Billings Farm’s Historic Barn from April 4 – June 23.
Through portraits in paint, print, fiber, and digital media, the works highlight the resiliency, creativity, and problem-solving abilities of farmers in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Each portrait is intentionally crafted by local artists to connect viewers with climate farmers. The artwork, along with educational panels and quotes from artists and farmers, help convey both the problems and solutions that climate change presents and provides an important platform for raising awareness.
The exhibition will continue outdoors where guests will find examples of approaches to improve climate resiliency at Billings Farm. A few of the methods include rotational grazing of the dairy herd, solar panel usage, low or no-till fields with organic-only fertilizers.
This collaboration between Vital Communities and Billings Farm & Museum provides accessible ways for individuals to take meaningful action to help farms address climate change.
To learn more about the Vital Communities Climate Farmers Stories Project, visit vitalcommunities.org/climate-farmer-stories.
