Billings Farm

Today's Schedule
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Explore the connection between land, labor, and perspective. Through striking aerial imagery and intimate portraiture, the exhibition invites visitors to see Vermont’s working landscapes in a new point of view. From above, Vermont’s farms, quarries, and forests transform into unexpected geometric patterns, vivid shapes and colors visible only from the sky. Yet every line and texture reflects generations of human work, stewardship, and care.

Grounded by portraits of the people who shape these places, Kenna’s images spark a conversation about scale, responsibility, and presence. Each photograph offers a window into the evolving relationship between people and the natural world. From the expansive to the intimate, the orderly to the wild, these images ask essential questions: What changes when we shift our perspective?How do we understand the people and the processes that shape our landscapes?What role do we play in sustaining these places for generations to come?

About the ArtistCaleb Kenna is a Vermont-based photographer known for his breathtaking aerial imagery and his ability to capture the character of people and place. Raised in Brandon and now living in Middlebury, his lifelong connection to Vermont’s landscapes continues to shape his perspective. His work spans rural vistas, architectural geometry, and portraiture, and has appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and other major publications. He is also the author of Art from Above Vermont, published by Schiffer Publishing. To explore more of Caleb Kenna’s work, visit his website.

Art on the Barns
2025-05-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00
Art on the Barns is an annual outdoor contemporary art exhibition that explores the connection between art, place, and history, inviting visitors to experience contemporary works within the rhythms of a working dairy farm. Thoughtfully placed on the historic barns, each piece interacts with its surroundings, evolving with the changing seasons. From budding trees in spring to the quiet stillness of winter, the artwork offers a dynamic and ever-shifting perspective.

Featuring Vermont artists Elise Whittemore and Will Gebhard in collaboration with Soapbox Arts, Art on the Barns creates a striking dialogue between tradition and modern creativity, ensuring a fresh and immersive experience with every visit.

Explore the connection between land, labor, and perspective. Through striking aerial imagery and intimate portraiture, the exhibition invites visitors to see Vermont’s working landscapes in a new point of view. From above, Vermont’s farms, quarries, and forests transform into unexpected geometric patterns, vivid shapes and colors visible only from the sky. Yet every line and texture reflects generations of human work, stewardship, and care.

Grounded by portraits of the people who shape these places, Kenna’s images spark a conversation about scale, responsibility, and presence. Each photograph offers a window into the evolving relationship between people and the natural world. From the expansive to the intimate, the orderly to the wild, these images ask essential questions: What changes when we shift our perspective?How do we understand the people and the processes that shape our landscapes?What role do we play in sustaining these places for generations to come?

About the ArtistCaleb Kenna is a Vermont-based photographer known for his breathtaking aerial imagery and his ability to capture the character of people and place. Raised in Brandon and now living in Middlebury, his lifelong connection to Vermont’s landscapes continues to shape his perspective. His work spans rural vistas, architectural geometry, and portraiture, and has appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and other major publications. He is also the author of Art from Above Vermont, published by Schiffer Publishing. To explore more of Caleb Kenna’s work, visit his website.

Little Farm Hands
2025-05-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00
Little Farm Hands is a playful, hands-on exhibit space designed for children ages 0–4 and their caregivers. While farms are full of big animals and big tools, this exhibit invites little hands to explore farm life in a way that’s just their size. In a warm and welcoming indoor setting, perfect for those unpredictable spring days, children can build a home for the chickens, sort eggs, or step into the role of a farmer at the farmstand. This touch-friendly exhibit connects children to agriculture in a way that sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and brings joy. Through interactive play, caregivers will find fun and meaningful ways to support their child’s growth and development.

Explore the connection between land, labor, and perspective. Through striking aerial imagery and intimate portraiture, the exhibition invites visitors to see Vermont’s working landscapes in a new point of view. From above, Vermont’s farms, quarries, and forests transform into unexpected geometric patterns, vivid shapes and colors visible only from the sky. Yet every line and texture reflects generations of human work, stewardship, and care.

Grounded by portraits of the people who shape these places, Kenna’s images spark a conversation about scale, responsibility, and presence. Each photograph offers a window into the evolving relationship between people and the natural world. From the expansive to the intimate, the orderly to the wild, these images ask essential questions: What changes when we shift our perspective?How do we understand the people and the processes that shape our landscapes?What role do we play in sustaining these places for generations to come?

About the ArtistCaleb Kenna is a Vermont-based photographer known for his breathtaking aerial imagery and his ability to capture the character of people and place. Raised in Brandon and now living in Middlebury, his lifelong connection to Vermont’s landscapes continues to shape his perspective. His work spans rural vistas, architectural geometry, and portraiture, and has appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and other major publications. He is also the author of Art from Above Vermont, published by Schiffer Publishing. To explore more of Caleb Kenna’s work, visit his website.

Member Family Picnic 2025
2025-05-15 16:30 - 18:30
Member Family Picnic
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 4:30PM – 6:30PM
Price: Complimentary for Billings Farm Members
Reserve Tickets
Bring a blanket and your favorite picnic dinner for a fun, family-friendly after-hours event for members.
Dessert is on us! Every attendee gets one free scoop of ice cream from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop.
~ Meet our animal ambassadors
~ Play lawn games & try out the obstacle course
~ Tour the colorful Art on the Barns Exhibition
~ Explore the Little Farm Hands play space and hear a story at 5:00PM
~ Wander the Farmstead Gardens
~ Sample Billings Farm cheese
In gratitude for your support, this event is complimentary for members.
Walk-ins welcome or reserve your tickets in advance.You must be a current member to attend.
Not yet a member? Need to renew your membership? Join or Renew Now! or call 802-457-2355.
We hope to see you there!

Explore the connection between land, labor, and perspective. Through striking aerial imagery and intimate portraiture, the exhibition invites visitors to see Vermont’s working landscapes in a new point of view. From above, Vermont’s farms, quarries, and forests transform into unexpected geometric patterns, vivid shapes and colors visible only from the sky. Yet every line and texture reflects generations of human work, stewardship, and care.

Grounded by portraits of the people who shape these places, Kenna’s images spark a conversation about scale, responsibility, and presence. Each photograph offers a window into the evolving relationship between people and the natural world. From the expansive to the intimate, the orderly to the wild, these images ask essential questions: What changes when we shift our perspective?How do we understand the people and the processes that shape our landscapes?What role do we play in sustaining these places for generations to come?

About the ArtistCaleb Kenna is a Vermont-based photographer known for his breathtaking aerial imagery and his ability to capture the character of people and place. Raised in Brandon and now living in Middlebury, his lifelong connection to Vermont’s landscapes continues to shape his perspective. His work spans rural vistas, architectural geometry, and portraiture, and has appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and other major publications. He is also the author of Art from Above Vermont, published by Schiffer Publishing. To explore more of Caleb Kenna’s work, visit his website.

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2025-05-15, 2025-05-14, 2025-05-13, 2025-05-08, 2025-05-07, 2025-05-06

Sensory Story Time: Little Gardeners
2025-05-14 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, May 14th, 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Get ready to dig in and get messy! In this hands-on session, little learners will explore gardening tools, plant seeds, and help decorate a PK Garden sign. Families will also receive a free child admission ticket to visit the farm and watch their garden grow!

Please dress for outdoor fun—little hands will be busy in the soil!

Sensory Story Hour is a movement-rich, interactive experience designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Through stories, song, poetry, rhymes, sensory exploration, and farm-themed activities, children will build early literacy skills while engaging with the sights, sounds, and textures of the farm. A local Vermont snack will be provided, and advance registration is recommended.

Explore the connection between land, labor, and perspective. Through striking aerial imagery and intimate portraiture, the exhibition invites visitors to see Vermont’s working landscapes in a new point of view. From above, Vermont’s farms, quarries, and forests transform into unexpected geometric patterns, vivid shapes and colors visible only from the sky. Yet every line and texture reflects generations of human work, stewardship, and care.

Grounded by portraits of the people who shape these places, Kenna’s images spark a conversation about scale, responsibility, and presence. Each photograph offers a window into the evolving relationship between people and the natural world. From the expansive to the intimate, the orderly to the wild, these images ask essential questions: What changes when we shift our perspective?How do we understand the people and the processes that shape our landscapes?What role do we play in sustaining these places for generations to come?

About the ArtistCaleb Kenna is a Vermont-based photographer known for his breathtaking aerial imagery and his ability to capture the character of people and place. Raised in Brandon and now living in Middlebury, his lifelong connection to Vermont’s landscapes continues to shape his perspective. His work spans rural vistas, architectural geometry, and portraiture, and has appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and other major publications. He is also the author of Art from Above Vermont, published by Schiffer Publishing. To explore more of Caleb Kenna’s work, visit his website.
