Billings Farm

Sensory Story Time: A Draft Horse Adventure
2025-10-08 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
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.

Today's Schedule
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 16:00

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, 2026-02-07

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.

Sensory Story Time: Autumn Harvest Time
2025-11-12 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, November 12th, 9:30AM – 10:300AM
Celebrate the flavors of fall with a hands-on harvest experience! Young learners will explore the root vegetables of the season by identifying, tasting, and discovering which farm animals enjoy them too. Through farmers market dramatic play, children will connect with autumn’s bounty in an interactive way.

(Allergens: gluten, dairy & eggs from our farm)

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
2025-11-14 17:30 - 19:00
Price: $150/couple, $140/member couple
Age: 21+
Settle into the cooler season with rich, warming flavors and classic fall-inspired cocktails crafted from late-harvest ingredients.
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: The Art of Spoon Carving
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:30
Saturday, November 15, 2025,
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Followed by a 30-minute Q&A
Price: $20/person, $15/member

In this demonstration-based workshop, expert carver, Andre Souligny will guide participants through the process of transforming green wood into functional, handcrafted spoons. Demonstrated techniques include riving, hatchet work, hand carving, and decorative detailing. The workshop also covers sourcing, preparing, and storing green wood, as well as proper care for carving tools. Attendees will have the opportunity to try sanding and planing a piece of green wood and will take home a spoon blank for future carving projects!

Winter Celebration on the Farm 2025
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00
Travel to Victorian Christmas past, December 6th-7th and daily from December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026, 10:00AM – 4:00PM. (Closed December 24 & 25.)
Step into the wonder of a Victorian holiday as the farm is beautifully transformed with twinkling lights and seasonal décor. Walk through the Historic Farmhouse, adorned in traditional 19th-century holiday trim, with Interpreters on hand to share stories and traditions of holidays past.
Families can take part in timeless activities like candle dipping, apple tasting (including dried apples and homemade applesauce), and interactive butter making. Outdoors, weather permitting, guests can explore the Billings Farm Loop on a light snowshoe, ski, or hike, then warm up by the fire pits with a cup of cocoa, cider, or coffee, available for purchase.
Hop on a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride through the picturesque pastures, weather permitting, from 11:00AM to 3:00PM on December 27, 28 & 30, January 1, 3 & 4, conditions permitting. Sleigh rides are $5/person and can be purchased at the ticket desk, no reservation required.
NOTE: Sleigh rides scheduled for Tuesday, December 30 have been cancelled due to expected cold temperatures.
Before heading home, be sure to browse the Museum Gift Shop for unique, Vermont-made treasures, perfect for holiday giving.
Members enjoy free admission to this event and all year-long! Give the gift of membership or join today! billingsfarm.org/join/
Purchase advance tickets online to expedite the check-in process.

Volunteer opportunities available! Have fun, get benefits and be part of the action! Contact volunteer@billingsfarm.org or call 802-457-2355.

La Liga & Stories to Save Us: The Saltmarsh Sparrow
2025-12-06 15:00 - 16:30
Join us for a celebration of Vermont Filmmakers, featuring two powerful short films that highlight the artistry, compassion, and vision of local storytellers.
Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater
$15 person/$12 Billings Farm Member
Purchase Tickets – Saturday, December 6
Purchase Tickets – Sunday, December 7
Saturday’s screening includes a discussion with filmmakers MacPherson Christopher and Melanie Finn.
La Liga

2025. Directed by MacPherson Christopher and Paul Rosenfeld. 23 minutes. Not rated. In Spanish with English subtitles

La Liga tells the inspiring story of Vermont’s immigrant dairy workers who, amid isolation and hardship, form a soccer league to build community and hope. This powerful film reveals the resilience and belonging of those who keep Vermont’s farms thriving while forging a sense of home in a new land.

Stories to Save Us: The Saltmarsh Sparrow
2025. Directed by Matt Aeberhard and Melanie Finn. 42 minutes. Not rated.

Stories to Save Us: The Saltmarsh Sparrow follows the struggle of a small coastal bird pushed toward extinction by rising tides and habitat loss. Through stunning visuals, filmmakers Matt Aeberhard and Melanie Finn explore both the beauty of the natural world and the urgency of protecting it.

Sensory Story Time: Chickens
2025-12-10 09:30 - 10:30
This program has been cancelled due to weather.
Wednesday, December 10th, 9:30AM – 10:300AM
Get ready to discover the world of eggs and learn all about chickens! Young learners will explore which animals lay eggs and enjoy a farm-fresh tasting of Billings cheesy eggs.

(Allergens: dairy & eggs)

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.

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Wassail Weekend 2025
2025-12-12 10:00 - 16:00
Learn about the history of Wassail and step back in time to Victorian Christmas past, Friday, December 12 – Sunday, December 14, 10:00AM – 4:00PM.
Enjoy the festive holiday tree and decorations that fill the Visitor Center and historic barn. Discover the charm of Victorian Christmas as you explore our authentically decorated farmhouse parlor.
Experience the age-old tradition of wassailing the orchard at Billings Farm. Sing songs and share bread and cider with the trees to chase away spirits. This festive celebration protects the orchard and welcomes a bountiful apple crop for the year ahead.
Warm Wassail punch, made from a mulled blend of citrus juice and spices, will be available for purchase – no admission required.
On the farm, you can meet our Jersey cows, draft horses, chickens, sheep, and goats in the barns and enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride through the picturesque pastures, conditions permitting, on select days.
Dip your own candle to take home. Visit the Historic House and enjoy the tastes, and smells of cooking on the historic cookstove from 10:00AM – 1:30PM each day. Warm up by the outdoor firepits with a cup of cocoa, coffee or tea available for purchase in the Museum Gift Shop. Light adventure can be found on a snowshoe, hike, or cross-country ski along the Ottauquechee River (equipment not provided).
Wassail Weekend Schedule:Fri at 1:30PM & Sat at 12:00PM: Wassailing the OrchardFri from 11:00AM-1:00PM: Wagon RidesSun from 11:00AM-3:00PM: Wagon Rides

Prime Minister
2025-12-20 15:00 - 16:30
2025. Directed by Lindsay Uz and Michelle Walshe. 101 minutes. Not rated.
Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater
$15 person/$12 Billings Farm Member
Purchase Tickets – Saturday, December 20
Purchase Tickets – Sunday, December 21
In 2017, at just 37 years old, Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand’s Prime Minister only weeks after taking over her party. Soon after, she learned she was expecting a child. Prime Minister follows Ardern over seven remarkable years as she rises to global prominence for her compassion and decisive leadership through crises including the Christchurch massacre, pandemic lockdowns, and waves of political unrest.
Featuring intimate home footage filmed by her husband and candid interviews recorded during her time in office, the film offers an unprecedented portrait of power, motherhood, and the courage to lead with empathy in an age of division and disinformation.

“World leaders have rarely been captured with as much intimacy.” – Variety

The Librarians
2026-01-03 15:00 - 16:30
2025. Directed by Kim A. Snyder. 92 minutes. Not rated.
Saturday’s screening includes a discussion with producer Janique Robillard.
Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater
$15 person/$12 Billings Farm Member
SOLD OUT – Saturday, January 3rd
Purchase Tickets – Sunday, January 4th

The Librarians follows a courageous group of librarians who become unlikely defenders of democracy amid an unprecedented wave of book bans sweeping Texas, Florida, and beyond. When the Krause List targets 850 titles focused on race and LGBTQIA+ stories, censorship spreads nationwide.
Facing harassment, threats, and laws that criminalize their work, these librarians unite to protect the freedom to read and the principles of the First Amendment. Connecting the dots from local board meetings to a coordinated extremist movement, The Librarians reveals how controlling ideas means controlling communities, and why the fight for intellectual freedom has never been more vital.

“Filmmaker Kim A. Snyder’s illuminating documentary offers a rattling look at coordinated efforts to ban books. More importantly, it introduces viewers to the everyday and increasingly vital heroes pushing back.” – Variety

Our Working Lands: Photography by Caleb Kenna
2026-01-10 10:00 - 16:00

Sensory Story Time: Winter on the Farm
2026-01-14 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, January 14th, 9:30AM -11:00AM
Young learners will explore how we care for animals, gardens, and the farm during colder months. Through interactive play, they’ll dress up stuffed animals in hand-knitted winter clothing. Storytime will highlight the coziness of the season, and everyone will enjoy a snack of locally baked bread with homemade butter and local jam.

(Allergens: gluten & dairy)

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.

Torchlight Snowshoe
2026-01-16 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-13 16:30 - 18:30
As the evening begins, snowshoe, ski, or stroll along a torchlit path through the beautiful Billings Farm pastures. Along the way, 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 with friends and family and warm up with complimentary s’mores, hot cocoa, coffee, or tea.

Pricing
Adults: $12
Children (15 and under): $7
2 and Under Free
Member Adults: $5
Member Children (15 and under) Free
Tickets may be reserved in advance. Walk-ins will be welcome.

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 4:00PM.
Bring a light! We highly recommend a headlamp or a flashlight to find your way between torches on the trail.

Far Out: life on & after the commune
2026-01-17 15:00 - 16:30
2024. Directed by Charles Light. 85 minutes. Not rated.
Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater
$15 person/$12 Billings Farm Member
Saturday’s screening includes a discussion with director Charles Light.
Purchase Tickets – Saturday, January 3
Purchase Tickets – Sunday, January 4

Far Out: life on & after the commune traces fifty years in the lives of a group of radical journalists, writers, and artists who left New York City in 1968 to found two rural communes in Vermont and Western Massachusetts. What began as an experiment in communal living and organic farming became a catalyst for the back-to-the-land and anti-nuclear movements.
From the fields of Guilford and Montague to the front lines of the “No Nukes” protests, the film reveals how these idealists not only helped transform rural New England, but were, in turn, transformed by it.

“It’s hard to imagine a Vermont-ier documentary – an absorbing historical tapestry.” – Margot Harrison, Seven Days

Closed
2026-01-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 16:00
CLOSED due to weather conditions.

Seeds
2026-01-31 15:00 - 16:30
2025. Directed by Brittany Shyne. 123 minutes. Not rated. (B&W)
Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater
$15 person/$12 Billings Farm Member
Purchase Tickets – Saturday, January 31
Purchase Tickets – Sunday, February 1
Filmed in black and white, Seeds is a lyrical portrait of Black generational farmers in the American South. Interweaving the stories of three families, the film creates a collective and intimate portrait of farming today, a moving exploration of their lives, joys, and struggles, and of the fragility of legacy and land ownership.
Through scenes of cotton harvesting, chasing cows, and mending broken machinery, Seeds honors farmers’ deep connection to heritage and place while confronting a sobering truth: only a fraction of the 16 million acres once owned by Black farmers remains today. In moments of warmth and resilience, this film reveals the enduring strength of memory, legacy, and hope.

“There is no part of “Seeds” that doesn’t feel like a priceless heirloom, like a window into a critical cultural history that must be maintained or lest be permanently lost. It isn’t just a stunning portrait of the people who labor not only to feed the world. It’s also about a lifestyle that runs counterintuitive to the exploitative forces in which many of us live our lives.” – Roger Ebert.com

Sensory Story Time: Wheels on the Farm
2026-02-11 09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, February 11th, 9:30AM – 10:30AM
There are many wheels that keep the farm moving! Young learners will discover the shapes and colors of tractor and truck wheels through sensory play. They’ll navigate a wheelbarrow obstacle course, delivering farm supplies along the way. Come roll, play, and learn with us on the farm!
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.
