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SUMMARY:Foodie Fridays - An Online Program
DESCRIPTION:Visit Billings Farm at Home and discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes.  
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/foodie-fridays-2/2020-06-05/
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SUMMARY:Time Travel Tuesdays - An Online Program
DESCRIPTION: Travel back in time online at Billings Farm at Home to learn about the history of farm and daily life at Billings Farm and in Vermont.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/time-travel-tuesdays-2019/2020-07-07/
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Quilt Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Explore the juried exhibition of locally-made quilts. Enjoy quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/34th-annual-quilt-exhibition/2020-07-18/
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SUMMARY:Thursday Threads - An Online Program
DESCRIPTION:Keep your hands and minds busy with weekly fiber crafts and facts about wool and other fabric fibers on Thursdays during the Quilt Exhibition\, beginning July 23 at Billings Farm at Home.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/thursday-threads-2/2020-07-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T090000
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SUMMARY:Billings Backyard Series: Composting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grow Compost would like to share our love of compost with you in a workshop to be held at Billings Farm & Museum on Saturday\, July 25 from 9AM to 12PM. \nVermont now prohibits food scraps from going to landfill. Lucky for us\, these scraps are full of nutrients that can benefit our soils\, help us to grow organic food and keep dangerous greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. \nDiscover the benefits of “closing the loop” with your own household food scraps in this interactive\, hands-on demonstration of a healthy compost and digesting system. \nSpend a few hours with us outdoors and learn: \nHow to contain your backyard compost\nWhere to locate your pile or bin\nWhat to put into your compost pile (and what to avoid!)\nHow to manage your compost pile\nTroubleshooting\nHarvesting your compost\nAlternatives to a backyard bin (pick up service\, or drop-off composting)\nAs well as these important details: \nHow to avoid issues with wildlife\nHow to use your compost after harvest\nVisiting Billings Farm Safely: This workshop will be held outdoors; social distancing and face coverings are required (safety details). \nRegistration for this event is non-refundable. Call 802-457-2355 for more details. Register here>
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/billings-backyard-series-composting-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Tractor Days
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1 will feature tractor-drawn wagon rides from 11 AM – 3 PM (riders will be limited by social distancing). \nThe fun continues Sunday\, August 2 with the 20th Annual Antique Tractor Day. \nWatch the tractor parade at 11:00 AM and again at 3:00 PM and cheer on your favorite tractor in the “Slow Race” at 1:00 PM. Meet the tractor exhibitors and hear about the historical background and restoration of each tractor. \n(Note: All tractor exhibitors have pre-registered and met requirements to participate in this event. If you are interested in exhibiting in future events\, call 802-457-2355.) \nBoth days: Kids can have fun making bubbles and riding pedal tractors! Pedal tractors will be available each day from 11AM-3PM. Take a tractor-themed Story Walk. Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenic pastures\, see our farm animals\, visit the gardens and learn about Vermont’s rural history. The Dairy Bar opens at 11AM and serves Vermont ice cream and other Billings Farm dairy products. Billings Farm’s award-winning cheeses will be available for purchase at the Dairy Bar and in our outdoor Gift Shop. \nOn Monday\, August 3 watch the parade and learn more about antique tractors ONLINE and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. \nNote: As of July 1\, the Billings Farm & Museum site will be limited to a maximum capacity of 225 people at one time\, per State of Vermont guidance\, and face coverings must be worn by all guests over the age of 2 everywhere on the site\, including the outdoors. Learn more about visiting Billings Farm safely and find a full list of what to visit at Billings Farm here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/tractor-days-2020/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Tractor Days
DESCRIPTION:Tractor Days fun continues Sunday\, August 2 with the 20th Annual Antique Tractor Day. \nWatch the tractor parade at 11:00 AM and again at 3:00 PM and cheer on your favorite tractor in the “Slow Race” at 1:00 PM. Meet the tractor exhibitors and hear about the historical background and restoration of each tractor. \n(Note: All tractor exhibitors have pre-registered and met requirements to participate in this event. If you are interested in exhibiting in future events\, call 802-457-2355.) \nKids can have fun making bubbles and riding pedal tractors! Pedal tractors will be available each day from 11AM-3PM. Take a tractor-themed Story Walk. Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenic pastures\, see our farm animals\, visit the gardens and learn about Vermont’s rural history. The Dairy Bar opens at 11AM and serves Vermont ice cream and other Billings Farm dairy products. Billings Farm’s award-winning cheeses will be available for purchase at the Dairy Bar and in our outdoor Gift Shop. \nOn Monday\, August 3 watch the parade and learn more about antique tractors ONLINE and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. \nNote: As of July 1\, the Billings Farm & Museum site will be limited to a maximum capacity of 225 people at one time\, per State of Vermont guidance\, and face coverings must be worn by all guests over the age of 2 everywhere on the site\, including the outdoors. Learn more about visiting Billings Farm safely and find a full list of what to visit at Billings Farm here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/tractor-days-2020-2020-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Sunflower House Opens Today
DESCRIPTION:Explore and bask in the beauty of thousands of sunflowers and over 50 different varieties ranging from 18 inches to 14 feet in height form the rooms and hallways in a maze-like structure.   \n“With recent rains and hot summer days the sunflowers are popping up quite nicely\,” says Benjamin Pauly\, Master Gardener at the Woodstock Inn & Resort and creator and designer of this unique garden. This year’s design is a one-way flow that allows for social distancing and safe enjoyment. In addition to its beauty\, the Sunflower House serves as a food source for birds\, bees and butterflies.  \nThe Sunflower House is expected to be in full bloom mid-August until mid-September.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/sunflower-house-opens-today/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T100000
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SUMMARY:Pollination Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of our flower and vegetable gardens and learn about the importance of native bees\, butterflies\, and other pollinators onsite at Billings Farm from August 28 through August 31 and online from August 31 through September 4. \nExplore the Sunflower House in full bloom! Play our “What’s Blooming!” game using a guide to the sunflowers provided by Billings Farm. Win Billings Farm cheese in the #VTSunflowerHouse Instagram Challenge! Take your best sunflower pics and tag @billingsfarm on Instagram – make sure to use #VTSunflowerHouse. \nNOTE: Masks must be worn at all times on the Billings Farm site\, including in the Sunflower House. If there are people in your Instagram Challenge photos\, they must be wearing masks for your photo to be considered. \nDaily activities include a family-friendly pollinator-themed Story Walk\, a self-guided Meditation Walk along the Ottauquechee River. “Bee” sure to stop by the Dairy Bar for our Pollinator Special: Billings Farm Homemade Honey Ice Cream! The Dairy Bar is open from 11:00-4:00. \nBring a picnic and enjoy the scenic pastures\, see our farm animals\, and learn about Vermont’s rural history. Find bee-centric products in our Gift Shop\, including a variety of honey from local producers\, and Billings Farm’s Pollinator Recipes\, also available online (Download Here). \nSpecial Happenings \nFriday\, Saturday & Monday\nPollinator craft: Make Wool Butterflies \nSaturday\nDo the Honeybee Dance: 11:00 & 1:00\nKids can buzz around to music\, led by Billings Farm staff \nBehind the Magic of the Sunflower House: 12:00 & 2:00\nMeet Ben Pauly\, creator of the magical Sunflower House\, and master gardener at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. Learn how he designed this amazing natural wonder and what you can plant to support pollinators. \nSunday\nDo the Honeybee Dance: 11:00 & 1:00\nKids can buzz around to music\, led by Billings Farm staff \nMeet a Beekeeper: 12:00 & 2:00\nLocal beekeeper Troy Hall\, of Hall Apiaries will speak about beekeeping and answer your questions about raising bees. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/pollination-celebration/2020-08-28/
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SUMMARY:Pollination Celebration Online!
DESCRIPTION:Visit Billings Farm at Home online  to learn how to make a simple bee bath for your garden. Find out how Billings Farm became a certified “bee-friendly” farm\, and download pollinator information and activities on our website.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/pollination-celebration-online-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200907T100000
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Quilt Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Explore the juried exhibition of locally-made quilts. Enjoy quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/34th-annual-quilt-exhibition-2020-09-07/
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SUMMARY:Harvest at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Learn about 19th century harvest activities on the farm! Harvest-themed activities\, demonstrations\, and crafts offered each weekend. \nSept. 19-20: Learn how to use your garden herbs and make your own tea bags from the Farm’s dried herbs. \nSept. 26-27: All about apples! Old-fashioned peeler demonstration & farm recipes. Plus take home seeds from our Sunflower House! \nOct. 3-4: Cider pressing demonstrations and make your own leaf art. \nOct. 10-11: Putting food by – demonstrations of historic methods of preserving food and make your own leaf art. \nOct. 17-18: Corn husking and shelling demonstrations\, plus learn needle-free finger knitting. \nOct. 24-25: Threshing grain demonstrations (Saturday only) and pumpkin bowling! \nOct. 31-Nov 1: Learn about pumpkins and squash and take home recipes\, plus pumpkin bowling! \nEvery week\, find all 10 pumpkins hidden in our Farm Life Exhibit\, taste the flavors of the season at our Dairy Bar\, and take a Story Walk around the scenic pastures. \nFind more information visit  on our daily schedules page. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/fall-weekends-at-the-farm/2020-09-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T130000
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SUMMARY:Putting Food By: Can and Preserve Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A Billings Backyard  Virtual Workshop  \nHave you ever wanted to capture the freshness and beauty of the harvest season and have it year-round? Well\, now you can with the Billings Backyard Series September Workshop on Putting Food By! From the safety of your own kitchen learn how to “put up” this season’s harvest using two of the most abundant and loved foods\, Apples and Tomatoes. Chef Emery Gray will take you through the process of canning tomatoes\, and then making applesauce and apple butter to preserve using the water bath method of canning. Live virtual instruction includes ample time for questions and troubleshooting. Let’s have fun in the kitchen together! \nAll are welcome\, however this workshop is best for first-time or beginner canners. \nInstructor: Chef Emery Gray \nAbout Chef Emery:  \nEmery Gray\, a Woodstock\, Vermont-based chef\, had a passion for food at a very young age. Seeing the way that people connected through the growing\, sharing and cooking of food\, inspired her to make a career in the kitchen. She attended The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park\, NY\, earning her Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts. Traveling the country and the world has translated into a deep appreciation for sustainability of local food systems\, and all types of outdoor pursuits year-round. In her experiences she has held titles as Baker for a private school\, and Chef for a farm market\, bakery\, and catering company. Currently\, Emery is employed by the Woodstock Inn and Resort as Pastry Chef de Partie. \nWorkshop Materials (provided by the participant) \nRecipes and preparation information will be provided ahead of the workshop. Materials you will need to have: \n\nCanning rack for inside the pot. Note: make sure your pot is big enough to fit the rack and tall enough to cover the jars.\nCanning jars with tops and rings. Note: Chef Emery suggests doing two pint jars for the applesauce and two 8 oz jars for the apple butter.\nCanning jar lifter\nCanning funnel\nApples\nSugar and spices\, salt\, lemon juice\nBlender or food mill\n\nFee: $15/person; members $10 \n\n\nRegister: \n\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today. We will be using Zoom for this virtual workshop. Prior to the event\, you will receive instructions and a link to the workshop. If you have questions\, or wish to register by phone\, call 802-457-2355. \nRegister for the program here. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/putting-food-by-can-and-preserve-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T160000
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SUMMARY:A Family Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Physically-distancing Halloween fun for all ages!  Children in costume receive free admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult. \nChildren are invited to march in a costume parade. Parades will be held at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.\, and all children will receive a ribbon. Costumed children can enter to win a drawing for a $10 gift certificate to the Museum Shop. Drawings will be held following each costume parade. Families can also enjoy a hayride around the farm\, offered from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nActivities for all ages include pumpkin bowling\, making spider web necklaces\, plus family-friendly Halloween story readings. Families can venture through the “not too spooky” Farm Life Exhibits while searching for the hidden pumpkins. Children are invited to trick-or-treat safely from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at candy stations located around the farm. \nDon’t fear the annual pumpkin carving contest! Guests vote for their favorite in the ‘spooktastic” display of decorated pumpkins created by our staff! See the roasted pumpkin seed display and take home the Billings Farm recipe. \nVisit the Dairy Bar for a special fall treat – cider and doughnuts! Also available:  pumpkin ice cream and Billings Farm cheese.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/a-family-halloween-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Family friendly programs\, story readings\, artifact explorations and on-site or take-home crafts. \nPrograms will take place on these dates: \n11/4 – Gentle Jersey Cows \n11/11 – Delightful Dairy \n11/18 – Sharing Sheep (& Wool!) \n12/2 – Check out Chickens \n12/9 – Draft Animal Power \n12/16 – Giddy Goats \nSome programs will feature “up close” visits with the featured farm animal of the week. Visitors will learn more about their role on the farm\, both past and present through displays of farm artifacts\, videos\, and demonstrations. Families can find items hidden in the Farm Life Exhibits and enjoy story time. Children can make or take home a theme-related craft
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/family-wednesdays/2020-11-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201107T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201107T160000
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SUMMARY:November at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Experience late fall at Billings Farm & Museum each Saturday and Sunday in November. \nEnjoy the scenic landscapes provided by the historic barns and pastures on the dairy farm. Explore what life on the farm was like in the 1890’s through the Farm Life Exhibits and learn about the families and history of Billings Farm in the Upon This Land Exhibit within the Visitor Center. \nGo deeper into Vermont’s place in conservation history with A Place in the Land\, the Academy Award® – nominee film which chronicles the development of Billings Farm. History seekers will not be disappointed; guests are invited to view re-creations of both the Sitting and Dining Rooms from the 1890 Farm Manager’s House within the Activity Barn. \nFamilies can search for the hidden pumpkins in the Farm Life Exhibits and enjoy a story walk around the pastures. Coffee\, cider and doughnuts available at the Dairy Bar\, 11am-4pm. \nWe take our guests health and safety seriously. Find our current safety measures here. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/november-weekends-2019/2020-11-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T160000
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SUMMARY:Veteran's Day
DESCRIPTION:We are grateful for your service! Veterans and active duty military receive free admission including one guest. 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/veterans-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201122T233000
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SUMMARY:JFK: The Last Speech\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:JFK: The Last Speech  takes us to Amherst College for President Kennedy’s celebrated speech about poetry and power. The documentary was produced by Amherst College alumni who attended JFK’s speech at their college\, where the president paid tribute to Robert Frost and offered a passionate vision that juxtaposed power\, poetry and the arts. No president has spoken more forcefully about the importance of the arts in a democratic society. \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/jfk-the-last-speech/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T110000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Virtual Program: Tools of the Trade
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the tools and technologies used on a farm and how they have evolved over time. We’ll look at artifacts from our collections and compare them to modern-day tools found in our own homes and surroundings. Students will learn how simple machines can make a job easier\, and see how butter making technology has changed\, and even learn how to make butter at home. Follow-along instructions and worksheets will be provided. \nTo learn more about this program or to register\, click here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/homeschool-program-tools-of-the-trade/2020-11-19/1/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201127T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20200123T164341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T162236Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Thanksgiving was observed at the Billings Farm in the 1890s.  The event will feature the traditional farmhouse Thanksgiving table setting\, holiday programs and activities. Find out the history of foods typically served on the Farm for this holiday. Share stories about your own family traditions on our “Sharing Wall.” See why we are thankful for the stewardship of this land and take a “Thankfulness Walk” around the farm. Families will also enjoy holiday-themed children’s stories in the Theater and the “Story Walk” along the pastures. Children can take home a seasonal “to-go” craft bag with instructions and materials to make a colorful ear of corn or a pumpkin out of beads. \n  \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/thanksgiving-weekend-2020/2020-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201206T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20201112T205553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T205554Z
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SUMMARY:Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band  tells guitarist/singer/songwriter Robbie Robertson’s story of his life with The Band\, one of the leading Americana/rock groups of the 1960’s and 70’s – that toured as Bob Dylan’s back-up band and produced enduring hits including “The Weight” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down\,” among many others. \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/once-were-brothers-robbie-robertson-and-the-band-woodstock-vermont-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20201112T143548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T174945Z
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SUMMARY:Billings Backyard ONLINE Workshop: Holiday Gifts From the Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Live online Zoom workshop is accessible from anywhere.  Led by Billings Farm’s Chef Emery Gray\, your guide to making and shipping the perfect homemade cookies and teas to friends and family near and far. See workshop details and register here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/billings-backyard-online-workshop-holiday-gifts-from-the-kitchen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201220T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20201113T151609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T151909Z
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SUMMARY:The Last Ice\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:Scott Ressler’s The Last Ice digs into the impact of climate change on Inuit communities fighting to protect the rapidly disappearing Arctic. \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/the-last-ice-woodstock-vermont-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201231T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20201113T152239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T164947Z
UID:10002516-1609372800-1609716600@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:The Woman Who Loves Giraffes\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:Alison Reid’s The Woman Who Loves Giraffes tracks 23-year-old biologist Anne Innis Dagg and her pioneering 1956 journey to South Africa to study giraffes in the wild – four years before Jane Goodall ventured into the world of chimpanzees. \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/the-woman-who-loves-giraffes-woodstock-vermont-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20201113T152836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T152837Z
UID:10002517-1609977600-1610321400@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:Moynihan\, a Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Dorman and Toby Perl French’s remarkable documentary\, Moynihan looks deep inside Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s storied career and political journey – as Nixon cabinet member\, United Nations Ambassador\, U.S. Senator and more. \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/moynihan-a-woodstock-vermont-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210109T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20200123T171043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T164841Z
UID:10000218-1610186400-1610208000@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:January is a Winter Wonderland at Billings Farm! \nEnjoy scenic winter landscapes among the barns and pastures of Billings Farm & Museum in January. Open each Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm\, plus Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, Jan. 18\, with engaging activities indoors and out for visitors of all ages. \nFarm Animals & Winter Fun  Meet Camelot\, our adorable Jersey bull calf\, and visit the sheep\, chickens and goats all cozy in the Small Animal Barn. \nDon snowshoes – bring your own or rent from the nearby Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Center – and venture through the picturesque snow-covered farm fields and along the Ottauquechee River. \nBring your sled to speed down the small hill next to the orchard. Gather round the fire pit and warm up with hot cider. Families can enjoy a poetic stroll along the Story Walk pasture fence featuring “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. \nReserve a Sleigh Ride  Billings Farm & Museum offers horse-drawn sleigh rides to families (socially distanced) throughout the winter. Reservations are required. Call 802-457-2355 for more information and to schedule your ride. [Sleigh rides are currently on hold until we receive more snow.]\nDip a candle to take home. \nVermont’s Rural History  Explore the Farm Life Exhibits to see what life on the farm was like in the 1890’s and find the snowpeople hidden within the exhibits. Learn about the families and history of Billings Farm in our Upon This Land Exhibit. A Place in the Land\, the Academy Award® – nominee film which chronicles the development of Billings Farm is shown throughout the day in the Visitor Center Theater. Guests are invited to view re-creations of both the Sitting and Dining Rooms from the 1890 Farm Manager’s House within the Activity Barn. \nVirtual Classes & Films Join Billings Farm’s Chef Emery Gray for a fun\, interactive\, Pickling Class on Zoom\, Jan. 23. Follow along in your home kitchen to add flare to heavy winter dishes and international favorites by making quick pickled fruits and veggies! \nCozy up at home as the Woodstock Vermont Film Series features online films in January\, including John Lewis: Good Trouble over Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day weekend (Jan. 14-17). The next film is Made You Look: The True Story About Fake Art (Jan. 21-24). Find links to tickets and reservations at www.billingsfarm.org.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/winter-weekends/2021-01-09/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20201113T153452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T153453Z
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SUMMARY:John Lewis: Good Trouble\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:John Lewis: Good Trouble chronicles the Georgia representative’s 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights\, voting rights\, gun control\, health-care reform and immigration. Using present-day interviews with Lewis\, then 80 years old\, Porter explores his childhood experiences\, his inspiring family and his fateful meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1957. In addition to her interviews with Lewis and his family\, Porter’s primarily cinéma verité film also includes inter- views with political leaders\, Congressional colleagues\, and other people who figure prominently in his life. \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here. \n 
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/john-lewis-good-trouble-woodstock-vermont-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20190130T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T141428Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:January is a Winter Wonderland at Billings Farm! \nEnjoy scenic winter landscapes among the barns and pastures of Billings Farm & Museum in January. Open each Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm\, plus Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, Jan. 18\, with engaging activities indoors and out for visitors of all ages. \nFarm Animals & Winter Fun  Visit the sheep\, chickens and goats all cozy in the Small Animal Barn. \nDon snowshoes – bring your own or rent from the nearby Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Center – and venture through the picturesque snow-covered farm fields and along the Ottauquechee River. \nBring your sled to speed down the small hill next to the orchard. Gather round the fire pit and warm up with hot cider. Families can enjoy a poetic stroll along the Story Walk pasture fence featuring “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. \nTake a Sleigh Ride  Billings Farm & Museum offers horse-drawn sleigh rides to families (socially distanced) throughout the winter. Visit our Sleigh Ride webpage or call 802-457-2355 for more information. Sleigh rides today\, January 18\, from 11AM-1PM.  \nVermont’s Rural History  Explore the Farm Life Exhibits to see what life on the farm was like in the 1890’s and find the snowpeople hidden within the exhibits. Learn about the families and history of Billings Farm in our Upon This Land Exhibit. A Place in the Land\, the Academy Award® – nominee film which chronicles the development of Billings Farm is shown throughout the day in the Visitor Center Theater. Guests are invited to view re-creations of both the Sitting and Dining Rooms from the 1890 Farm Manager’s House within the Activity Barn. \nDip a candle to take home. \nVirtual Classes & Films Join Billings Farm’s Chef Emery Gray for a fun\, interactive\, Pickling Class on Zoom\, Jan. 23. Follow along in your home kitchen to add flare to heavy winter dishes and international favorites by making quick pickled fruits and veggies! \nCozy up at home as the Woodstock Vermont Film Series features online films in January\, including John Lewis: Good Trouble over Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day weekend (Jan. 14-17). The next film is Made You Look: The True Story About Fake Art (Jan. 21-24). Find links to tickets and reservations at www.billingsfarm.org.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/january-mlk/2021-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20201113T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T153745Z
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SUMMARY:Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art\, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
DESCRIPTION:The film examines the decades-long art fraud that sidelined New York’s famous Knoedler Gallery – by fooling world renowned curators and even artist family members\, as bogus Rothko\, DeKooning and Jackson Pollack paintings surfaced and traversed the worldwide art scene. The documentary film journal POV Magazine\, calls the picture\, “A wild-but-true crime caper about masterful deception.” \nPurchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/made-you-look-a-true-story-about-fake-art-woodstock-vermont-film-series-online/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043708
CREATED:20210108T135438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T200551Z
UID:10002797-1612024200-1612031400@billingsfarm.org
SUMMARY:Special Member Event: Torchlight Snowshoe
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed due to safety precautions.\nWe know you are hearty folk\, ready for any weather\, and so are we! However\, given the extreme cold we did not feel we could properly follow our COVID Safety Pillars\, including maintaining safe physical distancing\, especially around the fire. (Sadly\, our natural inclination to huddle up is not an option these days!) \nWe are eager to thank you as a member for your support of Billings Farm & Museum. You will be the first to know when we have scheduled our next member appreciation event. \nIn gratitude\, \nJen Flaster\nManager of Advancement \n\n~ Snowshoe or walk the Billings Farm trail by torchlight as evening light begins\n~ Learn about the wildlife here and the history of the land\, guided by National Park rangers\n~ Gather around the fire pit and warm up with complimentary s’mores\, hot drinks and Vermont folk tales \nEnjoy this socially-distanced and family-friendly event for all ages \nSaturday\, January 30 ~ 4:30-6:30\nThank you to Members!\nNo fee to attend \nRSVP by January 29 to membership@162.241.240.79 or call 802-457-2355 \nDon’t have snowshoes?  A limited number of adult snowshoes will also be available\, but to guarantee you have the\nequipment you need\, we recommend renting snowshoes at the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Activity Center\nor the Nordic Center in Woodstock. Both close at 4PM. \nBring a light! We highly recommend a headlamp or a flashlight to find your way between torches on the trail. \nWant to bring a friend who is not a current member?  Invite them to become a member!\nSpecial offer for new and renewing members referred by a current member:\nJoin and receive a $10 coupon for the Museum Gift Shop on site or online. (Referring members will receive one too!)\nGood for Billings Farm cheeses\, Vermont specialty items\, Valentine’s gift boxes and more.\nNote the referral in your RSVP! \n  \nVISITING SAFELY Billings Farm & Museum enforces safety standards in compliance with Vermont State guidelines. Each guest must answer health screening questions including if they have quarantined according to Vermont guidelines. Contact tracing information and temperatures are taken for each visitor. We take the safety of our staff\, animals\, and our guests seriously. View the current state guidance for travelers.
URL:https://billingsfarm.org/event/special-member-event-torchlight-snowshoe/
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