Woodstock VT Film Series: Jimmy Carter Rock n Roll President
2022-02-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Two Showings
Saturday, February 19th
3:00pm & 5:30pm
Price: $15/person or $12/BFM member
Where: Billings Farm & Museum Theater
2021 | 95 minutes | Rated PG-13
Featuring Jimmy Carter, The Alman Brothers, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Madeleine Albright, Bono, Garth Brooks, Jimmy Buffett, Chip Carter, Rosanne Cash, Bishop Michael Curry, Paul Simon, Trisha Yearwood, Andrew Young
View the official trailer
Click here for more info or to purchase tickets
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Reservations are strongly recommended for film series showings as seating is limited. Online and phone ticket sales close at noon on the Friday before the showing. Tickets may be available for purchase at the Ticket Desk on the day of the film if seating allows.
FILM SERIES SAFETY
In re-opening our theater to the Film Series, we will prioritize the health and safety of our guests. The theater has been upgraded with a MERV 13 filtration system. Film attendees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We recommend that you provide your proof of vaccination in advance using our online form, to avoid a wait at the Ticket Desk on the day of the film. We will accept a vaccination card, photocopy of the card, or digital photograph of the card.
All guests will be required to wear masks at all times during film viewings in the Theater. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation this season and adopt additional safety precautions as necessary.

Magic of Maple
2022-02-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | VT
Ever wonder how the sweet, sticky syrup on your breakfast pancakes was made? Learn all about maple sugaring in Vermont during the Magic of Maple, daily from February 12 – 27, 10am – 4pm.
Vermont’s rich maple history will be on display, through photographs from the Billings Farm collection and a showcase of tools used for tapping, sugaring and processing. Come learn about maple trees and why they produce their sweet sap. On Feb. 19 & 20, local maple sugarer, Mary McCuaig of Top Acres Farm, will be on site to share the maple sugaring process from tree to bottle. Top Acres Farm Syrup will also be available for purchase in the Museum Gift Shop.
Sample the treat of Sugar on Snow and see video demonstrations on how to make a delicious Maple Popcorn snack at home. Create a paper snowflake craft, read children’s stories by the outdoor fire and warm up with hot chocolate, coffee and s’mores, available for purchase on site from 10am-3pm.
During the Magic of Maple, enjoy:

Billings Farm Snow Creations Challenge Construct, create or decorate a snow creation at Billings Farm! Hats, mittens, scarves, gloves and other decorations will be provided. Post photos to Facebook and Instagram, and tag @billingsfarm with #BFMSnowCreations. Winners will be announced February 28 and will receive delicious Billings Farm Cheese.
Public Sleigh Rides Conditions permitting, Billings Farm & Museum will offer horse-drawn sleigh rides on February 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24 & 25 from 11 am – 3 pm. Reservations for rides will be taken upon arrival at the Ticket Desk, on a first come, first served basis. The cost is $5 per person in addition to the purchase of a general admission ticket. Ages 2 and under are free. Rides are approximately 10 minutes long.
Private Sleigh Rides by reservation. Reserve online in advance

Daily Activities at Billings Farm include:
Meet Our Farm Animals. The sheep, calves, chickens and goats are all cozy for the winter in the Small Animal Barn and ready to greet guests. Learn about our herd and our dairy operations in the Activity Barn and find the award-winning cheeses produced with Billings Farm milk in the Museum Gift Shop.
Outdoor Adventures Beckon. Venture through the picturesque snow-covered farm fields and along the Ottauquechee River on snowshoes – bring your own or rent from the nearby Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Nordic Center or Activity 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 and s’mores.
Explore Vermont’s Rural History. Take a self-guided tour of the 1890 Farm Manager’s House. Considered state-of-the-art when it was built in 1890, the farmhouse has features quite uncommon for the times. Tour the Farm Life Exhibits to explore what life on the farm was like in the 1890’s and search for snowflakes hidden within the exhibits. Learn about the families and history of Billings Farm in our Upon This Land Exhibit. A Place in the Land, the Academy Award® – nominee film which chronicles the development of Billings Farm is shown throughout the day in the Visitor Center Theater.

Torchlight Snowshoe
2022-02-24 16:30 - 18:30 | VT

Billings Backyard: Seed Starting and Garden Planning Like a Champ
2022-02-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Be the envy of all your gardening friends and learn the tricks of the trade to getting your garden started indoors. You already have the seed catalogues and are dreaming about all the wondrous unique varieties to try, but are you ready to maximize your gardening potential? You aren’t going to find plants for Mexican Sour Gherkins, Tennessee Dancing Gourds, or Aunt Ruby’s German Green Tomatoes at the garden nursery, you have to start them yourself! Join us as we will talk about the why’s and how’s of starting your own garden from seed including sources, materials, methods, planning, and variety recommendations. 2022 is going to be a very, very good year.
Vaccination Policy: : In-person attendees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will check your proof when you arrive for the class. We will accept a vaccination card, photocopy of the card, or digital photograph of the card.
Click here to register.

Woodstock VT Film Series: Summer of Soul
2022-02-26 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-02-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Two Showings
Saturday, February 26th
3:00pm & 5:30pm
Price: $15/person or $12/BFM member
Where: Billings Farm & Museum Theater
2021 | 117 minutes | Rated PG-13
In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park).
View the official trailer
Click here for more info or to purchase tickets
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Reservations are strongly recommended for film series showings as seating is limited. Online and phone ticket sales close at noon on the Friday before the showing. Tickets may be available for purchase at the Ticket Desk on the day of the film if seating allows.
FILM SERIES SAFETY
In re-opening our theater to the Film Series, we will prioritize the health and safety of our guests. The theater has been upgraded with a MERV 13 filtration system. Film attendees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We recommend that you provide your proof of vaccination in advance using our online form, to avoid a wait at the Ticket Desk on the day of the film. We will accept a vaccination card, photocopy of the card, or digital photograph of the card.
All guests will be required to wear masks at all times during film viewings in the Theater. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation this season and adopt additional safety precautions as necessary.

Woodstock VT Film Series: The Rescue
2022-03-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Two Showings
Saturday, March 5th
3:00pm & 5:30pm
Price: $15/person or $12/BFM member
Where: Billings Farm & Museum Theater
2021 | 107 minutes | Rated PG-13
THE RESCUE chronicles the enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018: the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. Academy Award®-winning directors and producers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo) keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they use a wealth of never-before-seen material and exclusive interviews to piece together the high stakes mission, highlighting the efforts of the Royal Thai Navy SEALs and U.S. Air Force Special Tactics and details the expert cave divers’ audacious venture to dive the boys to safety.
View the official trailer
Click here for more info or to purchase tickets
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Reservations are strongly recommended for film series showings as seating is limited. Online and phone ticket sales close at noon on the Friday before the showing. Tickets may be available for purchase at the Ticket Desk on the day of the film if seating allows.
FILM SERIES SAFETY
In re-opening our theater to the Film Series, we will prioritize the health and safety of our guests. The theater has been upgraded with a MERV 13 filtration system. Film attendees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We recommend that you provide your proof of vaccination in advance using our online form, to avoid a wait at the Ticket Desk on the day of the film. We will accept a vaccination card, photocopy of the card, or digital photograph of the card.
All guests will be required to wear masks at all times during film viewings in the Theater. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation this season and adopt additional safety precautions as necessary.

Woodstock VT Film Series: The Conductor
2022-03-13 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-03-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Two Showings
Saturday, March 12th
3:00pm & 5:30pm
Price: $15/person or $12/BFM member
Where: Billings Farm & Museum Theater
2021 | 90 minutes | Rated PG-13
Marin Alsop is a woman of firsts. She was the first (and only) conductor to receive a MacArthur Award. Marin became the first female to be appointed as music director of a major symphony, the first female music director of the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra and the first woman to conduct the BBC’s ‘Last Night of the Proms.’
View the official trailer
Click here for more info or to purchase tickets
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Reservations are strongly recommended for film series showings as seating is limited. Online and phone ticket sales close at noon on the Friday before the showing. Tickets may be available for purchase at the Ticket Desk on the day of the film if seating allows.
FILM SERIES SAFETY
In re-opening our theater to the Film Series, we will prioritize the health and safety of our guests. The theater has been upgraded with a MERV 13 filtration system. Film attendees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We recommend that you provide your proof of vaccination in advance using our online form, to avoid a wait at the Ticket Desk on the day of the film. We will accept a vaccination card, photocopy of the card, or digital photograph of the card.
All guests will be required to wear masks at all times during film viewings in the Theater. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation this season and adopt additional safety precautions as necessary.

Homeschool Club - Marvelous Maple
2022-04-13 10:00 - 11:30 | VT
Join us for the Billings Farm Homeschool Club, where history, education and appreciation of the farm meets wonder!
In Billings Farm Homeschool Club, students will be guided through an educational exploration of history and farm-related topics while participating in fun, hands-on activities. Each session will feature a unique topic with themes like “Sheep & Felted Soap” or “History Detectives”. Instructors will lead exciting and participatory activities such as:

Exploring the 1890 Farmhouse
Making ricotta cheese
Meeting a sheep
Making felted soap
Tasting Sugar on Snow
…And more!

The Club is for children ages 6-10. Sign up for individual sessions or join us for the whole series.

Price: $20/person or $15/BFM member
Where: Billings Farm & Museum
When: Wednesday, April 13 10:00-11:30AM
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.

Learn more & register here: https://billingsfarm.org/billings-farm-homeschool-club/

Pre K Storytime
2022-05-05 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-05-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-05-19 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-05-26 09:30 - 11:00 | VT
Thursdays during the month of May
Time: 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Per Session Price: $12/child, $10/member child
Register for May sessions today!
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 activities and animals on the farm. A snack and a visit to see the featured animal are included. View the weekly selection of books and activities
One adult admitted free with paid child. Adult attendance required. Guests who want to visit site after must purchase admission.

Billings Backyard: Use the Whole Chicken with Chef Emery Gray
2022-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | VT
Date: Saturday, May 14, 10AM – 11:30AM
Price: $15 person/$10 member
Location: This is a live Zoom workshop
Registration closes on May 13 at 3PM. Register now
Join Billings Farm’s Chef Emery Gray to explore several methods and recipes using the whole chicken. From roasted chicken to soul-soothing chicken broth, learn techniques to break down the bird for cooking or freezing and make a delicious broth from food scraps. Save money, cut down on food waste, and savor your tasty results. A Q&A period with the presenter may continue for up to 30 minutes past the scheduled end 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.
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
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.
Contact us at afannin@billingsfarm.org for registration questions.

Date Night Cooking Class: Asian Cuisine
2022-05-19 17:00 - 19:30 | VT
Date: Thursday, May 19, 5:00PM-7:30PM
Price: $170/couple, $160/couple for members
Must be 21 and older
Registration has closed.
Using local seasonal ingredients, couples will learn from Billings Farm’s Chef Emery how to prepare a multi-course menu with an appetizer of Kimchi Pancakes, a Spring Roll Salad, and Sticky Maple Orange Chicken, Tofu or Vegetable for the main entrée. Couples will have a chance to dine on the delicious creations in the beautiful setting of Billings Farm. The evening will conclude with a delectable dessert.
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 14 days before the class is held. There are no refunds within 14 days.
The Date Night Cooking fun will continue on August 25 with a Mediterranean menu and on November 3 with an Italian menu.
Contact afannin@billingsfarm.org with registration questions.

Bio:
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.

Introduction to Hand Quilting: Three-Part Series
2022-05-31 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-06-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-06-14 17:30 - 19:30 | VT
Date: May 31, June 7 and June 14
Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Price: $110/person or $100/member
Ages: 16+
Register Now
This three-part Fiber Arts Class is an introduction to hand-sewn quilting with step-by-step instructions. Quilters of all experience levels will gain valuable insight from local fiber and textile artisan Tiana St. James. Learn about materials, tools and measurements. Lay out and cut patterns and sew patchwork rows. Students will emerge with finished quilt squares and a deeper understanding of the quilting process.
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.
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.

About Tiana St. James:
Tiana St. James, an Upper Valley native, has been an Interpreter at Billings Farm and Museum for seven years. She loves helping others learn about the history of anything and everything, particularly domestic arts. Tiana’s love of knitting and crochet led her to discover the fascinating and full world of fiber arts, and she has participated in all stages of the wool and flax to linen processes. Through her association with the Aker Fiber Farm in Enfield, NH, she has developed and taught classes for a variety of ages on a wide array of textile crafts. Tiana has been known to knit in such unique situations as hurricane force winds and on New England hikes. When she is not crafting, she enjoys gardening and cooking, often while listening to books. In recent years, she has also embraced the role of the fairy godmother to the Billings fairy gardens.

National Cheese Day
2022-06-04 11:00 - 15:00 | VT
CHEESE THE DAY! CABOT AND BILLINGS FARM CELEBRATE NATIONAL CHEESE DAY WITH ON-FARM ACTIVITIES AND COMPLIMENTARY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
It’s National Cheese Day on June 4, and Cabot is teaming up with Billings Farm & Museum to celebrate the day with the simple, classic and delicious grilled cheese. From 11AM – 3PM guests at Billings Farm & Museum can enjoy a free grilled cheese sandwich, featuring Cabot Sharp Cheddar and Billings Farm Butter Cheddar, included with admission, while supplies last.
Admission to Billings Farm & Museum includes the Animal Barns, Vermont Farm Life Exhibits, the 36th Annual Quilt Exhibition and the 1890 Farm Manager’s House. Visitors can meet the farm’s cows, draft horses, sheep, goats, and chickens in the barns and scenic pastures, browse the Museum Gift Shop and purchase Billings Farm Cheese, and enjoy Vermont-made ice cream and tasty snacks at the Farmhouse Café, open daily 11AM – 4PM.
Cabot’s Vermont store and several Cabot farms from across New England and Upstate New York will participate in the celebration on June 4 with open farm tours, special events and free grilled cheese sandwiches while supplies last. Learn more about Cabot’s Cheese the Day activities.

Homeschool Club - Children on Hill Farms
2022-06-08 10:00 - 11:30 | VT
Join us for the Billings Farm Homeschool Club, where history, education and appreciation of the farm meets wonder!
In Billings Farm Homeschool Club, students will be guided through an educational exploration of history and farm-related topics while participating in fun, hands-on activities. Each session will feature a unique topic with themes like “Sheep & Felted Soap” or “History Detectives”. Instructors will lead exciting and participatory activities such as:

Exploring the 1890 Farmhouse
Making ricotta cheese
Meeting a sheep
Making felted soap
Tasting Sugar on Snow
…And more!

The Club is for children ages 6-10. Sign up for individual sessions or join us for the whole series.

Price: $20/person or $15/BFM member
Where: Billings Farm & Museum
When: Wednesday, June 8th 10:00-11:30AM
Using primary sources from the past, we will explore the role of children as productive members of the 19th century farm family. While learning about their daily lives, including typical chores, the school day, and the games they played, we will compare and contrast the activities of today’s children with those of the past.

Learn more & register here: https://billingsfarm.org/billings-farm-homeschool-club/
