Billings Farm

Sunflower House 2025
2025-08-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
The 8th annual Sunflower House at Billings Farm & Museum will open around early to mid August and typically bloom through the first week of September (weather permitting). Come and experience the wonder of this breathtaking and magical sight, which spans 20,000 square feet on picturesque farmland.
Guests are welcome to wander the pathways and meander through “rooms” and “hallways” created by sunflower stalks and blooms. Zigzagging paths ensure maximum impact of eastward-facing blooms, offering breathtaking pockets or vistas at every turn.
Curated by the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Master Gardener, Ben Pauly, and Kelly Way Gardens Manager, Taylor Hiers, this year’s Sunflower House will feature over 50 varieties including 13 sunflower types considered “showstoppers” that will wow you. From the towering giants that reach heights of up to 14 feet, to the sweet, small blooms that stand 1 foot tall, each flower contributes to the living work of art.
Delightful flower names such as Lemon Cutie, Starburst Panache, Buttercream, Feed the Birds, and Just Crazy add further joy to the experience. Complimented by 50 companion annuals, the garden bursts with a kaleidoscope of colors, ranging from soft yellows to deep maroons with every shade of rust, orange, yellow, and red in between.

Thanks to our generous 2025 Season Sponsor!

Today's Schedule
2025-08-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 17:00

Sensory Story Time: Tails on the Farm
2025-08-16 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, August 13th, 9:30AM – 1o:30AM
Saturday, August 16th, 9:30AM – 1o:30A

Join us for a farm adventure all about tails! Young learners will explore the farm, meet different animals, and discover what makes each tail unique. Through an interactive guessing game, they’ll compare tails and learn what they tell us about the animals.

This program takes place outdoors and includes walking on unpaved ground—please dress for exploration!

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.

Art on the Barns
2025-08-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-20 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.

A Vermont Quilt Sampler
2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 17:00
About the 2025 Exhibition
The Vermont Quilt Sampler Exhibition is a juried exhibition open to all Vermont quilters. The exhibition will be displayed in the Billings Farm Historic Barn gallery from June 28 – September 1, 2025. The exhibition is included with admission to Billings Farm & Museum.

Submissions Accepted Monday, March 3 – Sunday, March 30

The exhibition selection committee includes members of the Billings Farm & Museum curatorial team. The committee will select approximately 50 quilts for display, featuring a spectrum of abilities and techniques. The selection committee is seeking a range of quilt styles from classic to cutting edge. Most importantly, weight will be given to quilts that tell a story or have a story behind them. Additional consideration will be given to the next generation of quilters, recognizing their important role in carrying on the quilting tradition.

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Kitty Badhands: Vintage Fabric, Modern Fashion
2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 17:00
Kitty Badhands: Vintage Fabric, Modern Fashion showcases the art of transforming vintage textiles and damaged quilts into modern, wearable works of art. Presented alongside A Vermont Quilt Sampler exhibition, this collection explores the intersection of sustainability, history, and contemporary fashion.

Featuring four signature quilt coats, this exhibition reimagines quits, traditionally made for warmth and home use, into expressive, wearable pieces ready for the outside world. Each garment breathes new life into once-cherished textiles that might otherwise have been discarded. Sourced from eBay, antique shops, and donated heirlooms, each quilt carries histories, nostalgia, and personal connections to those who once owned them.

Visitors will also engage with educational displays on quilting techniques and a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. One piece is crafted from an authentic Billings Farm staff uniform worn by the president of Billings-Starlake Dairy until its sale in 1976. Through this exhibition, guests can explore the thoughtful craftsmanship behind each quilt coat, from sourcing and restoring vintage fabrics to designing truly one-of-a-kind pieces.
