Billings Farm

Mindful Movement with Inner Rhythms
2025-08-10 09:00 - 21:45 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
For children ages 3 – 10 and their caregivers
Join Inner Rhythms for a morning of mindful movement designed to nurture a deeper connection to self, body, and breath. Through gentle movement and guided awareness, children and their caregivers will explore tools to navigate big emotions while building compassion, gratitude, and emotional resilience.
Check-in begins at 9:00AM. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel. Regular admission is required for those who wish to visit Billings Farm & Museum afterward.
This event is free to the public with a suggested donation of $5/person (cash or Venmo.) All proceeds support Inner Rhythms in its mission to provide schools and caregivers with resources that foster self-aware, compassionate, and confident children.

Today's Schedule
2025-08-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 17:00 and 6 more dates

Sensory Story Time: Tails on the Farm
2025-08-13 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.

Billings Backyard Workshop: Charcuterie
2025-08-14 17:30 - 19:00
Price: $150/couple, $140/member couple
Age: 21+
Celebrate the peak of summer with an array of fresh flavors, from Billings Farmstead Gardens. Try your hand at making lemon-chive compound butter and a simple basil pesto to elevate your spread. Enjoy a tasting of Vermont Spirits Distilling Co.’s selections as you savor your handcrafted charcuterie, complete with Billings Farm cheddars!
In this hands-on workshop, craft a stunning cheese and charcuterie board while discovering how to balance flavors, textures, and colors. Perfect for taking your entertaining skills to the next level!
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.

Garden Day 2025
2025-08-23 10:00 - 17:00

Member Garden Party 2025
2025-08-28 17:30 - 19:30
Member Garden Party
Date: Thursday, August 28
Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Price: Complimentary for Billings Farm Members

Spend a beautiful summer evening on the farm!
* Wander through the Farmstead Gardens and the Sunflower House
* Take a wagon ride
* Meet our animal ambassadors and play lawn games
* Savor refreshments featuring Billings Farm cheese and garden produce
* Enjoy a free scoop of ice cream from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop!
Plus live music and drinks by Vermont Mobile Spirits for purchase.
Advance reservations are recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.
You must be a member to attend. Not yet a member? Need to renew? Join or Renew Now!

Billings Backyard Workshop: Seed Keeping
2025-08-30 10:00 - 11:30
Saturday, August 30, 2025,
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Followed by a 30-minute Q&A
Price: Included with admission

Discover the joy and practicality of seed saving in this hands-on workshop. The session covers how to harvest, clean, and preserve seeds, as well as the importance of seed saving in preserving unique varieties. Participants will learn which crops are best for saving and how this practice can improve crop production and biodiversity. The workshop also includes a visit to the Farmstead Gardens to harvest seeds to take home. By joining this tradition, they will contribute to the future of gardening, perhaps even preserving a favorite heirloom tomato plant for seasons to come!

Sensory Story Time: Apples
2025-09-10 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, September 10th, 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Saturday, September 13th, 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Get ready for a delicious day of learning! Join us for a hands-on adventure in the apple orchard, where little learners will explore special tools used for picking, peeling, and preparing apples. Take a walk through the orchard, harvest apples, and enjoy a freshly peeled snack.
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.

Billings Backyard Workshop: Mixology
2025-09-12 17:30 - 19:00
Price: $150/couple, $140/member couple
Age: 21+
Savor the rich, lingering flavors of summer’s final harvest with cocktails that highlight deeper, earthier notes-the perfect way to welcome fall!
In partnership with James Beard Award-nominated, Wolf Tree, we’re bringing the art of mixology to the farm in this hands-on, after-hours workshop. Craft farm-fresh cocktails using Vermont-made spirits and seasonal ingredients straight from the garden. Learn to transform homegrown herbs, fruits, and vegetables into creative, flavorful drinks. Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts and curious beginners!
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.

Billings Backyard Workshop: Root to Fruit Apple Growing
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30
Saturday, September 13, 2025,
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Followed by a 30-minute Q&A
Price: Included with Admission

Tap into your inner Johnny Appleseed and dig into the art and science of growing apples! Led by Henry Wiser, owner of Hackleboro Orchards and a seasoned apple grower with 38 years of experience, the session covers everything from starting to maintaining a home orchard. Topics include site selection and preparation, choosing varieties and rootstock, proper planting techniques, and post-planting care. Participants will gain valuable insights through a guided tour of the Billings Farm orchard. This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to plant, grow and care for apple trees.

Pecks, Pies & Spies: Apple Growing in Vermont
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00
Don’t miss our tastiest exhibit yet!

Cores & Pours: A Farm to Cider Tasting Event
2025-09-19 17:30 - 20:00
Date: Friday, September 19
Time: 5:30PM – 8:00PM
For Ages 21+
Price: $25/person, $20/member

Sip your way through Vermont’s thriving cider scene!
Join us for this special after-hours event celebrating Vermont’s vibrant cider culture. Enjoy tastings from some of the state’s top artisanal producers including Watson Wheeler Cider, Eden Ciders, Wild Branch Cider, Chertok Wines, Scott Farm Orchard, Flag Hill Farm, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, and Champlain Orchards Cider.
Sample small-batch and limited-release offerings, meet the makers, and explore the craft, tradition, and innovation behind every pour. Explore the interactive exhibition Pecks, Pies & Spies: Apple Growing in Vermont, and dive into hands-on apple fun, from fresh cider pressing to apple tastings.
Don’t miss a guided sensory cider experience led by a local pommelier. Nicole LeGrand Leibon. This indoor event includes food available for purchase from local vendors.
Must be 21 or older to attend. This is a tasting-only event. Non-alcoholic options will be available.
Please note that:
• Infants and children will not be admitted.
• IDs will be checked at the entrance. Please bring a valid photo ID to enter the event.
• Ages listed on the adult ticket below reflect the daily site admission only, not the age range for Billings After hours events.
Not a member yet? Join today!

Harvest Celebration
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00

Sensory Story Time: A Draft Horse Adventure
2025-10-08 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, October 8th, 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Young learners will get up close with the farm’s draft horses, exploring their size, strength, and the special gear they wear, and then take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the pastures. Dress warmly for this engaging outdoor experience full of learning and farm fun!
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.

Billings Backyard Workshop: Charcuterie
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00
Price: $150/couple, $140/member couple
Age: 21+
Embrace the flavors of fall with a charcuterie board that features honeynut squash and other ingredients from the Billings Farmstead Garden. Participants will learn skills like making maple bacon compound butter and homemade apple sauce to elevate your spread.
Featuring Billings Farm cheddars, this session is paired with a hard cider tasting to complete the autumn array.
In this hands-on workshop, craft a stunning cheese and charcuterie board while discovering how to balance flavors, textures, and colors. Perfect for taking your entertaining skills to the next level!
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
2025-11-03

Discovery Days: All About Apples
2025-11-04 09:30 - 12:30
For Ages 6 – 13
$20/child (+ one caregiver), $15/member child (+one caregiver)
Celebrate the rich history and flavors of apples in Vermont with a hands-on exploration of this iconic fruit. Learners will taste different apples varieties, press cider, and make homemade apple sauce. The adventure continues in the orchard with a scavenger
hunt and apple-inspired art activities. Participants will also visit the farm’s Jersey herd and explore Vermont’s apple history in a special exhibit. Families are invited to end the day with a self-guided scenic fall hike at the National Park.
Designed for curiosity-led learners and their caregivers, this program offers an immersive, interactive experience filled with movement, play, and hands-on exploration. Themed stations encourage skill-building, farm-based activities, and community connection
to create meaningful learning beyond the classroom. Sibling discounts are available.
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.
