Billings Farm

Voices from the Land, A Photography Exhibition by Jim Westphalen
2021-10-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-29 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates
Sept. 18-Oct. 20
Traveling through Vermont, we might assume rural beauty to be commonplace. But what do we “see” when we pass an old barn or outbuilding? In this exhibition of 22 large-format photographs by celebrated Vermont photographer Jim Westphalen, hosted by Billings Farm & Museum, each picture tells a story, through indelible images of rural structures and landscapes of Vermont.
The photographs are available for purchase and a portion of the proceeds will support Billings Farm & Museum.

Harvest Weeks: Pumpkins & Squash
2021-10-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-04 10:00 - 17:00
Harvest Weeks at the Farm. As the end of the gardening season approaches, learn about autumn harvest activities and preserving foods through interactive demonstrations and food tastings each week:

Pumpkins & Squash – Oct. 4-10 and Oct. 18-24. Did you know pumpkins and squash are actually considered a fruit? Learn about the different varieties of these two fruits and how they are stored for the winter.
Apples – Oct. 11-17.There are 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States. Find out which ones are grown locally here in Vermont. Sample several varieties and taste the differences.
Putting Food By – Oct. 25-31. Help harvest food from our gardens. Learn methods to preserve food to last through the winter, including canning, drying, and pickling.

Harvest Weeks: Apples
2021-10-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-27 10:00 - 17:00
Harvest Weeks at the Farm. As the end of the gardening season approaches, learn about autumn harvest activities and preserving foods through interactive demonstrations and food tastings each week:

Apples – Sept. 27-Oct. 3 and Oct. 11-17.There are 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States. Find out which ones are grown locally here in Vermont. Sample several varieties and taste the differences. See how we make Mini Apple Pies – enjoy a sample and take home the recipe!
Pumpkins & Squash – Oct. 4-10 and Oct. 18-24. Did you know pumpkins and squash are actually considered a fruit? Learn about the different varieties of these two fruits and how they are stored for the winter. See a demonstration of our Squash Gnocchi recipe and enjoy samples.
Putting Food By – Oct. 25-31. Help harvest food from our gardens. Learn methods to preserve food to last through the winter, including canning, drying, and pickling. See a quick pickling demonstration and enjoy a sample.

"Foodie" Fridays
2021-10-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-24 10:00 - 17:00
Discover how we use seasonal ingredients from our farm and gardens to make delicious recipes. Culinary demonstrations and interactive garden programs.

Time Travel Tuesdays
2021-09-28 10:00 - 17:00
Travel back in time with 1890 farm activities! Guess the artifact, butter making, hands-on crafts and games.

10:30 & 4:00 Garden Programs
11:00-4:00 Historic Recipes in the Learning Kitchen
11:00-3:00 Guess the Artifact in the exhibits
12:00 & 2:00 Butter Making Program on the Farmhouse Terrace
Time Travel Activity near the Garden Shed
Croquet on the front lawn of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House

Harvest Weeks: Herbs
2021-09-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-24 10:00 - 17:00
Harvest Weeks at the Farm. As the end of the gardening season approaches, learn about autumn harvest activities and preserving foods through interactive demonstrations and food tastings each week:

Herbs – Sept. 20-26. Learn about harvesting and drying herbs and their medicinal and culinary uses.
Apples – Sept. 27-Oct. 3 and Oct. 11-17.There are 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States. Find out which ones are grown locally here in Vermont. Sample several varieties and taste the differences. See how we make Mini Apple Pies – enjoy a sample and take home the recipe!
Pumpkins & Squash – Oct. 4-10 and Oct. 18-24. Did you know pumpkins and squash are actually considered a fruit? Learn about the different varieties of these two fruits and how they are stored for the winter. See a demonstration of our Squash Gnocchi recipe and enjoy samples.
Putting Food By – Oct. 25-31. Help harvest food from our gardens. Learn methods to preserve food to last through the winter, including canning, drying, and pickling. See a quick pickling demonstration and enjoy a sample.

Wagon Ride Weekend
2021-09-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-25 10:00 - 17:00
Capture the beauty of a Vermont autumn on a ride around the farm fields, Saturday, September 25 & Sunday, September 26!
Enjoy different views of the farm’s scenic landscape with three wagon ride options:
~ A 10-minute tractor-drawn wagon ride through the pastures offered from 11:00am-4:00pm,
~ A 10-minute horse-drawn wagon ride offered from 11:00am-2:00pm.
~ A narrated 20-minute tractor-drawn wagon ride from 10:30am-4:30pm – learn more about the landscape and the farm’s history.
Each wagon ride features a different route – ride one or ride all three! No reservations are necessary; however, visitors are required to wear masks on the wagon and in the boarding line.
Additional hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages are offered on both days:

See Butter churning demonstrations at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.
Try the pedal tractor obstacle course for kids.
Make a popsicle stick horse craft.
Watch harvest-themed recipe demonstrations in the Learning Kitchen and sample Butternut Squash Gnocchi and Pumpkin Bread.
Families can stroll along the pasture fences and follow the children’s Story Walk Before We Eat: From Farm to Table.

As part of your visit, tour the barns and meet our farm animals, and take a self-guided tour of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House. Guests can also learn about the Vermont’s rural history in the Farm Life exhibits.
Visit Voices from the Land, a photography exhibition by Jim Westphalen hosted by Billings Farm & Museum and on display through October 20. Traveling through Vermont, we might assume rural beauty to be commonplace. But what do we “see” when we pass an old barn or outbuilding? In this exhibition of 22 stunning, large-format photographs by celebrated Vermont photographer Jim Westphalen, each picture tells a story, through indelible images of rural structures and landscapes of Vermont.
Enjoy hot and cold local cider and cider donuts or pumpkin ice cream for sale at the Dairy Bar as well as snacks and Billings Farm cheddar.
On Saturday enjoy live music from 12-3.
On Sunday from 11 AM – 4:30 PM, Trail Break Taps and Tacos, from White River Junction, Vermont, will be on site with their food truck serving a variety of tacos, chips and salsa, and Jarritos Mexican sodas. Guests will also enjoy the beer garden featuring draft beer and margaritas. Admission to Billings Farm & Museum is required.
Visiting safely. For the continued safety of our staff and guests, all guests over the age of 2 are required to wear a face covering in all indoor spaces. For outdoor spaces, mask wearing is optional for fully-vaccinated persons; unvaccinated persons must wear masks when around people and unable to maintain 6’ physical distances. No entry is permitted without a face covering. Visit billingsfarm.org/safety for details.
