Billings Farm

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2024-02-08, 2024-02-09, 2024-02-12, 2024-02-13, 2024-02-14, 2024-02-16, 2024-02-26, 2024-02-27 and 3 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Today's Schedule
2024-02-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates

Homeschool Club: Marvelous Maple
2024-02-15 10:00 - 11:30
February 15, 2024
10:00AM-11:30AM
Ages 7-11
$20/student, $15/member student

Marvelous Maple

Dive into the marvelous world of maple! As we journey through the beautiful forest, we will learn from a National Park Ranger how to identify maple trees. We will look at historical tools for sugaring and have the chance to taste a delicious treat of Sugar on Snow.

Woodstock VT Film Series: It Ain’t Over
2024-02-17 15:00 - 16:30
Directed by Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern. 95 minutes. Rated PG-13.
Tickets go on sale soon!
An intimate portrait of a misunderstood American icon, this emotional and uplifting documentary about Yogi Berra takes us beyond the caricatures and “Yogisms,” and into the heart of a sports legend whose unparalleled accomplishments on the baseball diamond were often overshadowed by his off-the-field persona.

He might have become more famous off the baseball field than on it, but there’s no denying that he was a great player, and “It Ain’t Over” provides an excellent reminder.” – San Francisco Chronicle

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Woodstock VT Film Series: It Ain't Over
2024-02-18 15:00 - 16:30
It Ain’t Over
2022. Directed by Sean Mullin. 98 minutes. Rated PG.
Showings take place at 3:00PM in the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater. Tickets are $15 person/$12 Billings Farm member.
Purchase Tickets
An intimate portrait of a misunderstood American icon, this emotional and uplifting documentary about Yogi Berra takes us beyond the caricatures and “Yogisms,” and into the heart of a sports legend whose unparalleled accomplishments on the baseball diamond were often overshadowed by his off-the-field persona.

He might have become more famous off the baseball field than on it, but there’s no denying that he was a great player, and “It Ain’t Over” provides an excellent reminder.” – San Francisco Chronicle

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Torchlight Snowshoe
2024-02-23 16:30 - 18:30
A Fun Evening For All Ages!
• Snowshoe, ski or walk the Billings Farm trail by torchlight as evening begins
• Meet National Park Rangers from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Billings Farm & Museum staff, and learn about local wildlife, the history of the land, and the people who lived here.
• Gather around the fire pit and warm up with complimentary s’mores and hot drinks
Purchase Tickets
Adults: $12
Children: $7 (under 16)
Under 4 free
Member Adults: $5
Member Children free
Tickets may be reserved in advance. Walk-ins will be welcome.
Not yet a member? Purchase your membership online or at the Ticket Desk.
Don’t have snowshoes? A limited number of adult and child-sized snowshoes will also be available to borrow, but to guarantee you have the equipment you need, we recommend renting snowshoes at the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Nordic Center in Woodstock. The Nordic Center closes at 4PM.
Bring a light! We highly recommend a headlamp or a flashlight to find your way between torches on the trail.
Contact info@billingsfarm.org with questions.

Billings Backyard Presents: Basics of Home Butchering
2024-03-02 10:00 - 11:30
Price: $15/person, $10/Billings Farm member
Presenter: Josh Coyle
For Ages: 16+
This workshop is SOLD OUT.
Ready to up your game in the kitchen? In the next Billings Backyard Workshop, the Village Butcher’s Josh Coyle will bring decades of expertise to the table and share insights into the art of home butchering and sausage making. This workshop will feature hands-on demonstrations, allowing participants to explore the fundamentals of creating delicious sausages at home as well as sourcing top-quality meats and maintaining sharp and ready equipment and knives. From quartering a chicken to spatchcocking, participants will discover techniques for poultry and carving cuts like rib roast, beef tenderloin, briskets, and turkey.
The session will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A.
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.

Barn Quilt Exhibition
2024-04-05 10:00 - 16:00
Billings Farm & Museum is bringing the rural artistry of barn quilts to our scenic site from April 4 – December 1. Barn quilting recreates the concept of quilt squares on durable mediums such as plywood. These squares, starting at 4 feet by 4 feet and up, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs.
Collaborating with Vermont artists as well as artisans from the Chelsea Barn Quilt Project and Barn Quilts of Northern Vermont who have been working to highlight barn quilting in Vermont, each space will host a uniquely crafted piece inspired by nature, math, agriculture, and the history of the Billings Farm site. Guests can wander through the picturesque farm and take in the boldly painted patterns that will adorn historic barns and buildings.
This exhibition is included with admission.

Portraits of Resilience
2024-04-05 10:00 - 16:00
This thought-provoking exhibition of 26 original artworks from the Vital Communities “Climate Farmers Stories” project will be displayed in Billings Farm’s Historic Barn from April 4 – June 23.
Through portraits in paint, print, fiber, and digital media, the works highlight the resiliency, creativity, and problem-solving abilities of farmers in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Each portrait is intentionally crafted by local artists to connect viewers with climate farmers. The artwork, along with educational panels and quotes from artists and farmers, help convey both the problems and solutions that climate change presents and provides an important platform for raising awareness.
The exhibition will continue outdoors where guests will find examples of approaches to improve climate resiliency at Billings Farm. A few of the methods include rotational grazing of the dairy herd, solar panel usage, low or no-till fields with organic-only fertilizers.
This collaboration between Vital Communities and Billings Farm & Museum provides accessible ways for individuals to take meaningful action to help farms address climate change.
To learn more about the Vital Communities Climate Farmers Stories Project, visit vitalcommunities.org/climate-farmer-stories.

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