Homeschool Club: Holiday Celebrations Then and Now
2023-12-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
December 14, 2023
10:00AM-11:30AM
Ages 7-11
$20/student, $15/member student

Holiday Celebrations Then and Now

Visit our authentically decorated 1890 Farm Manager’s House and discover how families and communities celebrated holidays long ago. Students will discuss different holidays and traditions, past and present. They’ll also dip a candle to take home and discover its significance as a source of light for long winter nights and many holiday celebrations, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, and Kwanzaa.

Closed
2023-12-15, 2023-12-24, 2023-12-25, 2024-01-02, 2024-01-03, 2024-01-04, 2024-01-05

Today's Schedule
2023-12-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-23 10:00 - 16:00 and 6 more dates

Woodstock VT Film Series: Close to Vermeer
2023-12-16 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-12-17 15:00 - 16:30
Close to Vermeer
2023. Directed by Suzanne Raes. 78 minutes. Not rated.
In Dutch, English, and German with subtitles.
Showings take place at 3:00PM in the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater. Tickets are $15 person/$12 Billings Farm member.
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Go behind the scenes of the largest Vermeer exhibition ever mounted, which was on view from February to June 2023 at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Capturing the imagination of the art world — with glowing reviews, global publicity, and tickets sold out through the entirety of its run — the Rijksmuseum’s Vermeer retrospective was nothing short of an historic event.
Suzanne Raes’s film follows curators, conservators, collectors, and experts in their joint mission to shine a new light on the elusive Dutch Master. This fascinating documentary reveals everything from the quiet diplomacy required to get the Vermeers to the Netherlands and the new technical knowledge gained by scanning the paintings layer by layer, to the shocking news that one work may not be by Vermeer after all.
In the process, we discover how Vermeer was able to depict reality so differently from his contemporaries. But above all, Close to Vermeer shows the infectious love Vermeer’s art inspires. As one curator lovingly puts it: “A good exhibition should change your view of the world. Vermeer can really do that.”

How many paintings did Vermeer actually paint? That’s the challenge facing Vermeer expert Gregor Weber and exhibition curator Peter Roelofs as they attempt to put together the definitive exhibition of his works… wander through the gallery as the team attempts to define what a Vermeer is.” ~ Austin Chronicle

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Today's Schedule
2023-12-28 10:00 - 16:00
Due to inclement weather, there will be no horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides today, Thurs, Dec 28.

Woodstock VT Film Series: Pianoforte
2023-12-30 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-12-31 15:00 - 16:30
Pianoforte
2023. Directed by Jakub Piatek. 91 minutes. Not rated.
Nominee, Grand Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival
In Polish, English, Chinese, Italian, and Russian with subtitles
Showings take place at 3:00PM in the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater. Tickets are $15 person/$12 Billings Farm member.
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Considered to be one of the most prestigious competitions in classical music, the International Chopin Piano Competition, held in Warsaw every five years since 1927, has been a career launchpad for such piano virtuosos as Krystian Zimerman, Mitsuko Uchida, Kevin Kenner, and Vladimir Ashkenazy.
This fly-on-the-philharmonic-wall documentary takes us on a roller coaster of a classical ride, where we meet some of the most talented, young professional piano players from all over the world as they navigate the pressure and drama.

Pianoforte captures the highs and lows of competition, as well as the emotional moments as strong and as soft as the dynamic that gives the instrument its name. Sit back and revel at the fun….” ~ POV

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Nominee, Grand Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival

Christmas at the Farm
2024-01-01 10:00 - 16:00

Billings Backyard Maple Sugaring
2024-01-06 10:00 - 11:30
Price: $15/person, $10/Billings Farm member
Presenters: Mary McCuaig & Nikki Whelley
Location: Activity Barn
For Ages: 16+
This workshop is sold out. Please contact us at info@billingsfarm.org to be added to the waitlist.
Join us on a sweet adventure into the world of maple sugaring with Mary McCuaig of Top Acres Farm and Nikki Whelley of Vermont Evaporator company. Participants will learn to identify sugar maples in wintertime and how to select the perfect tree for tapping. The workshop will delve into tapping techniques with live demonstrations on site. Participants will learn about tapping equipment, the chemistry of sap, and bucket vs. tubing collection methods. The instructors will discuss evaporators for backyard boiling and the ins and outs of converting sap into syrup. Finally, participants will explore the essentials of bottling and preserving homemade maple syrup. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious beginner, this workshop provides valuable insight and hands-on experience into the delightful world of backyard maple sugaring.
The session will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A.
About the Presenters
Mary McCuaig A fourth-generation maple syrup farmer from Top Acres Farm, Mary brings a wealth of experience and passion for maple sugaring. The connection to the land and family legacy runs deep. Her great grandparents, Ada and Erwin Fullerton, established and cultivated Top Acres Farm in 1901. Originally a dairy farm until 1989, the farm is now primarily producing maple syrup and baled hay. Alongside her husband Carl, Mary tends 3,500 taps in their South Woodstock farm and have built their dream sugarhouse. Mary continues to be enthused about maple and loves working on new maple recipes in her kitchen. https://gmhainc.org/listing/top-acres-farm/
Nikki Whelley
After relocating from her hometown in Elba, NY to Vermont, Nikki found her love of sugaring. As the Communications Director at the Vermont Evaporator Company, Nikki combines her geology background with a love for sustainable living. Nikki officially joined the Vermont Evaporator Company in 2019. She started with boxing orders and website redesign, and now has moved up to running all things communications. Vermont Evaporators makes hand-made, wood-fired, barrel-style maple sap evaporators and grills that are perfect for backyard boiling. https://vermontevaporator.com/
Cancellation Policy: There are often waitlists for our courses, so please let us know in advance if you are unable to attend. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the class is held. There are no refunds within 7 days.
Contact info@billingsfarm.org with questions.

Closed
2024-01-07
Due to Winter Storm Ember, Billings Farm & Museum is CLOSED today, Sunday, January 7.
