Explore three stunning gardens in sites across Woodstock. Discover the shared story between Billings Farm & Museum, the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, and the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Kelly Way Gardens. As part of the Woodstock Foundation, the sites will also be commemorating the 20th anniversary of the passing of Laurance S. Rockefeller, a visionary whose passion for conservation, sustainability, and heritage has left a profound and lasting impact on Woodstock.
Enjoy garden tours, live music, crafts, and activities for all ages across these three locations. Experience a diverse array of gardens, each with its own unique purpose.
Marvel at the Sunflower House where more than 50 varieties of sunflowers in all colors and sizes will fill you with wonder. Stroll through the Farmstead Garden, which features Heirloom, Victory, Pollinator, Permaculture, Chef’s, Pizza, and Herb gardens, all demonstrating practices you can use in your own home garden. Take a garden tour, play lawn games, enjoy Herbal Tea Happy Hour, and join Childen’s Story Time in the Sunflower House.
Enjoy food truck fare from Sustainable Eats from 10:00AM-4:00PM and Vermont-made ice cream, snacks, and sandwiches from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop (available for purchase).
In tribute to Laurance Rockefeller’s legacy and positive impact, Billings Farm will offer VT and NH residents admission by donation on Aug 17. All others enter with paid admission, click here to purchase online tickets to expedite check-in.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
At Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, the estate gardens reflect generations of stewardship. Join Park Ranger-guided tours of the Four Square Garden, Waterfall Garden, and Mary Rockefeller’s Cutting Garden. Bring a picnic blanket and listen to the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra from 11:00AM-2:00PM. Additional activities include bouquet making (while supplies last), botanicals crafts, ice cream making, Artists-in-Residence demonstrations, and more!
National Park admission and garden programs are all free of charge.
The Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Kelly Way Gardens showcases a production garden supplying fresh products to the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s restaurants. They will host their 9th Annual Great Tomato Tasting from 1:00PM – 2:00PM, featuring over 50 varieties, followed by a Q&A session and tour of the tomatoes grown in the garden’s high tunnel. Try out their smoothie bike, take a Family Sensory Tour, delve into the ‘What’s in Bloom Programs’, and taste fresh berry ice cream.
A shuttle service will be available to transport guests to Kelly Way Gardens from the Billings Farm/National Park parking lot.
The Tomato Tasting, all programs, and entrance to Kelly Way Gardens are free of charge and open to all.
4:00PM-4:30PM – Farmstead Garden Tour – Billings Farm & Museum
4:30PM-5:00PM – Children’s Story at the Sunflower House – Billings Farm & Museum
All Day Events
Throughout the day, collect stamps at each location in a special passport. Enter completed passports in a drawing to win a harvest basket featuring Billings Farm cheese and garden goodies.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park
Bouquet Making (While Supplies Last)
Historic Putting Green & Games
Herbarium Pressing
Pressed Flower Bookmark Making
Artists in Residence Demos by Amy Fortier & Christine Tyler Hill
Trash Flower Making
Seed Potting with Native Plants by Woodstock Union High School Students
Billings Farm & Museum
Self-Guided Tour of the Sunflower House
Self-Guided Tour of the Farmstead Gardens
Lawn Games
Kelly Way Gardens
Self-Guided Tour
Thanks to our generous 2024 Season Sponsor!
Become a Member
Members enjoy free admission to this event and all year long! Not yet a member? Join today! billingsfarm.org/join/
Explore three stunning gardens in sites across Woodstock. Discover the shared story between Billings Farm & Museum, the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, and the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Kelly Way Gardens. As part of the Woodstock Foundation, the sites will also be commemorating the 20th anniversary of the passing of Laurance S. Rockefeller, a visionary whose passion for conservation, sustainability, and heritage has left a profound and lasting impact on Woodstock.
Enjoy garden tours, live music, crafts, and activities for all ages across these three locations. Experience a diverse array of gardens, each with its own unique purpose.
Click Here To View The Event Schedule
Billings Farm & Museum
Marvel at the Sunflower House where more than 50 varieties of sunflowers in all colors and sizes will fill you with wonder. Stroll through the Farmstead Garden, which features Heirloom, Victory, Pollinator, Permaculture, Chef’s, Pizza, and Herb gardens, all demonstrating practices you can use in your own home garden. Take a garden tour, play lawn games, enjoy Herbal Tea Happy Hour, and join Childen’s Story Time in the Sunflower House.
Enjoy food truck fare from Sustainable Eats from 10:00AM-4:00PM and Vermont-made ice cream, snacks, and sandwiches from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop (available for purchase).
In tribute to Laurance Rockefeller’s legacy and positive impact, Billings Farm will offer VT and NH residents admission by donation on Aug 17. All others enter with paid admission, click here to purchase online tickets to expedite check-in.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
At Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, the estate gardens reflect generations of stewardship. Join Park Ranger-guided tours of the Four Square Garden, Waterfall Garden, and Mary Rockefeller’s Cutting Garden. Bring a picnic blanket and listen to the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra from 11:00AM-2:00PM. Additional activities include bouquet making (while supplies last), botanicals crafts, ice cream making, Artists-in-Residence demonstrations, and more!
National Park admission and garden programs are all free of charge.
Learn More About Garden Day At The National Park
Kelly Way Gardens
The Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Kelly Way Gardens showcases a production garden supplying fresh products to the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s restaurants. They will host their 9th Annual Great Tomato Tasting from 1:00PM – 2:00PM, featuring over 50 varieties, followed by a Q&A session and tour of the tomatoes grown in the garden’s high tunnel. Try out their smoothie bike, take a Family Sensory Tour, delve into the ‘What’s in Bloom Programs’, and taste fresh berry ice cream.
A shuttle service will be available to transport guests to Kelly Way Gardens from the Billings Farm/National Park parking lot.
The Tomato Tasting, all programs, and entrance to Kelly Way Gardens are free of charge and open to all.
Learn More About Kelly Way Gardens
Event Schedule
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9:30AM-10:30AM – Smoothie Bike – Kelly Way Gardens
10:00AM-11:00AM – Yoga on Rose Garden Lawn – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
10:00AM-4:00PM – Sustainable Eats Food Truck (Food Available for Purchase) – Billings Farm & Museum
10:30AM-11:00AM – What’s in Bloom Program – Kelly Way Gardens
10:30AM-11:00AM – Children’s Story at the Sunflower House – Billings Farm & Museum
10:30AM-10:50AM – Intro to the Gardens – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
11:00AM-11:30AM – Sunflower House Tour – Billings Farm & Museum
11:00AM – 12:00PM – Morning Meditation Hike – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
11:00AM – 2:00PM – Vermont Fiddle Orchestra Concert – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
11:30AM – 12:00PM – Farmstead Garden Tour – Billings Farm & Museum
11:30AM – 12:00PM – Native Pollinator Talk – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
12:00PM – 1:00PM – Make Your Own Herbal Tea Bag – Billings Farm & Museum
12:00PM – 12:45PM – Mint Ice Cream Making – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
12:30PM – 2:00PM – Mansion Open House – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
1:00PM – Native Pollinator Talk – Billings Farm & Museum
1:00PM – 2:00PM – Tomato Tasting – Kelly Way Gardens
1:30PM-1:50PM – Intro to the Gardens – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
2:00PM-2:30PM – Sunflower House Tour – Billings Farm & Museum
2:00PM-2:30PM – Fernery Talk – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP
2:00PM – Native Pollinator Talk – Kelly Way Gardens
2:30PM – 3:00PM – Family Sensory Tour – Kelly Way Gardens
2:30PM – 3:00PM – Farmstead Garden Tour – Billings Farm & Museum
3:00PM – 3:45PM – Berry Ice Cream Making – Kelly Way Gardens
3:00PM – 5:00PM – Herbal Tea Happy Hour – Billings Farm & Museum
4:00PM-4:30PM – Farmstead Garden Tour – Billings Farm & Museum
4:30PM-5:00PM – Children’s Story at the Sunflower House – Billings Farm & Museum
All Day Events
Throughout the day, collect stamps at each location in a special passport. Enter completed passports in a drawing to win a harvest basket featuring Billings Farm cheese and garden goodies.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park
Bouquet Making (While Supplies Last)
Historic Putting Green & Games
Herbarium Pressing
Pressed Flower Bookmark Making
Artists in Residence Demos by Amy Fortier & Christine Tyler Hill
Trash Flower Making
Seed Potting with Native Plants by Woodstock Union High School Students
Billings Farm & Museum
Self-Guided Tour of the Sunflower House
Self-Guided Tour of the Farmstead Gardens
Lawn Games
Kelly Way Gardens
Self-Guided Tour
Thanks to our generous 2024 Season Sponsor!
Become a Member
Members enjoy free admission to this event and all year long! Not yet a member? Join today! billingsfarm.org/join/
Help Make a Difference
Volunteer opportunities available! Have fun, get benefits and be part of the action! Shifts available from 9:00AM – 1:00PM or 1:00PM – 5:00PM! Contact volunteer@billingsfarm.org or call 802-457-2355.
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Woodstock, VT 05091 United States
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