Billings Farm

Junior Farmer Camp Session 4
2022-08-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VT
For ages 7-10 or entering grades 2-5
Registration for Camp 2022 opens Jan. 1, 2022.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a farmer?
Junior Farmer Camp, is designed to help kids discover for themselves by stepping into a farmer’s shoes for a week.
Junior Farmer Camp is as hands-on as it gets. Campers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the farm’s cows, horses, chickens, and sheep while learning the work that goes into the food we eat. In addition to daily farm chores and activities, we will explore a different farming topics like dairy, gardening, tractors, and draft animals. Other fun camp activities include:

Taking a hayride through the farm fields
Having a pizza party with garden fresh ingredients
Participating in scavenger hunts around the farm
Tie dying a Junior Farmer Camp t-shirt

Learn more here.

Our Junior Farmer Camp follows the CDC and state government guidelines to ensure the safety of our campers and counselors. The group sizes for each session will continue to be small, consisting of 10-18 campers and 2-3 counselors and will be split into small groups following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
Our response to COVID-19 will continue to be updated as more information and state government guidelines becomes available. Campers and parents will receive prior notice of all other safety precautions and processes implemented at the Farm & Museum.
The majority of our camp activities will be held outside where campers can maintain social distance. Campers help with animal chores for the sheep, goats, chickens, and heifers, take tractor-drawn wagon rides, play games, and do gardening, crafts, and cooking. We will take advantage of the adjacent National Historical Park for hiking and learn about Vermont’s natural history. We can’t wait to see you at Junior Farmer Camp!

Aftercare Information:
We understand that everyone’s schedule is a little different and picking up your camper(s) can be a challenge at times. We’re happy to offer an aftercare option for families who are not able to make it to the 4:00 pm pick up time.
Aftercare runs from 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm, Monday through Friday. Aftercare is only available for full-day camps (Junior Farmer Camp & Farm Discovery Camp). You may register your camper(s) for this option on a weekly basis for $60 per camper per week. Your payment holds you spot in aftercare, and you can pay through our website after completing the camp forms.
We have a minimum attendance requirement to be able to provide this service. We will inform you 30 days prior to your camper’s session if aftercare is unavailable. We will process a refund at that time.
Aftercare is a supervised time but not a structured activity time. Campers are encouraged to bring a book or other activity for this time.

2022 Dates
Session 4: August 15-19.
Refunds can be given if notice is received prior to May 21st with a $50 processing fee. No refunds after May 21st. If you are requesting to move your camper to another session, we will do so if there is availability.
Time: 9 am – 4 pm; Drop off between 8:45am and 9am.

Contact us at afannin@billingsfarm.org for registration information.

2022 Pricing:
$300 for Billings Farm Members (see membership for all the perks!)
$350 for non-members
10% discount for the second sibling signed up the same week
Not a member? Join today!
Note: Payment is required to reserve your slot.

Today's Schedule: Time Travel Tuesday
2022-08-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Today's Schedule: Wagon Ride Wednesday
2022-08-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Sunflower’s Splendor Watercolor Workshop
2022-08-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Capture the sunflower’s magnificent blooms in watercolor as they reach their peak in the Billings Farm Sunflower House. This workshop, led by Artist-in-Residence, Margaret Dwyer, is designed for painters of all levels. Sunflowers are the perfect subject for this medium because they are so bright and bold and the class will focus on the importance of brushwork and mark making. The most challenging aspect will be choosing a favorite bloom.
This workshop is $65/person, $60/members with materials included. Advanced registration is recommended. Register now!
About the Artist:
Margaret Dwyer earned her Master of Fine Art degree in Visual Arts in 2008 from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her thesis work involved researching, writing, and creating art based on psychological themes such as trauma, dreams, and the unconscious. She works in 2-D and 3-D mediums, though watercolor is her favorite. Her artwork has been recognized in numerous juried national and international exhibitions and has been published in fine art books and magazines. From 2019 to 2021, Margaret was the Artist in Residence for Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT. As a mural artist, she has created dozens of public and private murals throughout New England. Currently, she teaches art at her studio in Winsor, VT. To view her work, visit MargaretDwyerArtist.com.
Safety Policy: For the continued safety of our staff and guests, wearing a face mask is encouraged and very much appreciated in our indoor spaces. If you have symptoms of a respiratory illness please wear a mask or consider visiting another time.
Cancellation Policy: There are often waitlists for our workshops, 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.

Today's Schedule: Thursday Threads
2022-08-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Today's Schedule: Foodie Friday
2022-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Late-Season Pollinator Care and Beekeeping
2022-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Saturday, August 20, 10:00-11:30

Price: $15 person/$10 member
Presenter: Troy Hall
Location: On site at Billings Farm & Museum
Register Today!
Hall Apiaries founder Troy Hall returns to Billings Farm & Museum for this late season Beekeeping & Pollinator Care workshop. Learn how to support a late-season honey harvest, how to winterize your hives, and preserve late-season food sources.
A Q&A period with the presenter may continue for up to 30 minutes past the scheduled end time.
About Troy Hall
What started as a hobby with no aspirations or desire to be anything more than that has turned into a full-time occupation and passion of mine. Growing up as a native to the Upper Valley Region of New Hampshire and Vermont, I had no idea that one could make a peaceful living from working with bees. In time, becoming more knowledgeable in the craft I befriended two commercial beekeepers from the Champlain Valley region of Vermont. Visiting their apiaries and working alongside them gave me insight into a world that I quickly fell in love with, living and working alongside the honey bee.
Gleaning from what I had learned and experienced, in 2010 I was driven and motivated to start down the path of growing my avocation with beekeeping into my vocation. It has been anything but easy. Lots of hard work with no pay, often seeing and experiencing failure and setbacks for the first few years. Especially when I decided to wean the apiary off of ALL and ANY treatments for mites and other ailments. Being that from the beginning, with the paradigm that I had chosen to run the apiary off of I was able to experience large colony mortality rates every winter, and still be sustaining growth and profitability in the next season, all from within the apiary itself. Looking back I am continually humbled by working alongside the honey bee. I often underestimate her vigor, hard work and resilience to the environment that surrounds her. Looking forward I am hopeful and extremely blessed to have the opportunity to work alongside such a complex and amazing creature.

Billings Backyard is a series of workshops designed to teach sustainable living skills to adult participants and is underwritten by a generous grant from the SpringRiver Private Foundation Trust. Each workshop includes hands-on demonstrations and concrete steps for incorporating these skills into everyday life. Find more Billings Backyard Series workshops
Safety Policy: For the continued safety of our staff and guests, wearing a face mask is encouraged and very much appreciated in our indoor spaces. If you have symptoms of a respiratory illness please wear a mask or consider visiting another time.
Cancellation Policy: There are often waitlists for our workshops, so please let us know in advance if you are unable to attend. Refunds are available up to 14 days before the class is held. There are no refunds within 14 days.

Today's Schedule
2022-08-20 10:00 - 16:30, 2022-08-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-04 10:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Today's Schedule: Mindful Monday
2022-08-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Date Night Cooking Class - Mediterranean Cuisine
2022-08-25 17:00 - 19:30 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Price: $85/person, $80/person for members (Must register two people to reserve your space.)
Must be 21 and older
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Please contact afannin@billingsfarm.org to be added to the waitlist.
Join us in November for our Date Night Cooking Class featuring Italian cuisine!

Explore fresh, local ingredients and learn cooking techniques in this fun, chef-led cooking class!
Using local seasonal ingredients, you and a partner will follow Billings Farm’s Chef Emery as you prepare your own multi-course, Mediterranean-cuisine inspired menu.
Chef Emery will highlight garden-fresh ingredients local to our region, with bold and crisp flavors and light, healthy fair, sharing her extensive knowledge of the cooking process and how to use the local, seasonal ingredients.
Dine on your delicious creations in the beautiful, restored barn at Billings Farm. The evening will conclude with a delectable dessert.
About Chef Emery Gray
Emery Gray, Farm to Table Manager at Billings Farm & Museum and former Pastry Chef de Partie at the Woodstock Inn and Resort, had a passion for food at a very young age. Seeing the way that people connected through the growing, sharing and cooking of food, inspired her to make a career in the kitchen. She attended The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, earning her Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and her Bachelor’s in Business Management. Traveling the country and the world has translated into a deep appreciation for sustainability of local food systems, and all types of outdoor pursuits year-round.
The Date Night Cooking fun will continue on November 3 with an Italian menu.
Contact afannin@billingsfarm.org with registration questions.

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.

Pre K Storytime
2022-09-07 09:30 - 11:00 | VT
Wednesdays in September
Time: 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Per Session Price: $12/child + one adult, $10/member child + one adult
View the September story selections.
Register for September sessions.
This program is designed for preschool aged children (3-5) and an adult companion. Each week will include a different theme that connects the stories with crafts and farm activities. A snack is included.
One adult admitted free with paid child. Adult attendance required. Guests who want to visit site after storytime must purchase admission.
