Billings Farm

Today's Schedule
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, 2023-12-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-29 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Closed
2023-12-24, 2023-12-25, 2024-01-02, 2024-01-03, 2024-01-04, 2024-01-05, 2024-01-08, 2024-01-09 and 2 more dates

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.
Purchase Tickets
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.

Torchlight Snowshoe
2024-01-12 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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Weekend
2024-01-13 10:00 - 16:00
Billings Farm & Museum is open Jan. 13-15, 10am-4pm, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend. Visitors of all ages can enjoy engaging activities indoors and out during the long weekend.
The Woodstock Vermont Film Series will feature Joan Baez | I Am a Noise. At the end of a 60-year musical career, Baez, the legendary folk singer and activist, takes an honest look back and a deep look inward as she tries to make sense of her large history-making life, and the personal struggles she’s kept private. The film will be shown on Saturday and Sunday at 3PM in the Visitor Center Theater. (Film Series tickets are purchased separately.)
Follow the StoryWalk along the pasture fence, take a step back in history with a self-guided tour of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House.
Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides will be offered on Monday, January 15, from 11:00AM to 3:00PM, conditions permitting. Rides are $5/person for ages 2 and up in addition to admission to Billings Farm & Museum. Rides are approximately 10 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the Admissions Desk.
Meet the Farm’s animals including Jersey cows, sheep, chickens and goats all cozy in the Animal Barns. There will be daily milking starting at 3:00pm in the Cow Barn.
Explore the Billings Farm Trail on snowshoes or cross-country skis and venture through the picturesque snow-covered farm fields and along the Ottauquechee River. Bring your own or rent from the nearby Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Center. Bring your sled to speed down the small hill next to the orchard. Gather round the fire pit and warm up with hot chocolate, coffee and s’mores, available for purchase in our Gift Shop.
