Billings Farm

Today's Schedule
2023-06-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-03 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 16 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Fleece to Yarn: A Four-Part Series
2023-06-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Date: Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Series Price: $160/person, $150 member
Ages: 16+
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Explore fascinating fiber fusion as this four-part series delves into the fleece to yarn process. Students will experience the transformative stages from evaluating and selecting materials to processing, washing, and carding raw wool in preparation for spinning. In this class workshop instructor and owner of Aker Fiber Farm, Patty Williams, will demonstrate the difference between roving for fluffy consistency and combed top, for a sleek and uniform result. Students will also learn how to spin worsted-style ply which produces a bulky weight yarn that is great for knitting.
No prior experience is necessary to take this class. Registration required in advance. Students are welcome to bring fleeces, spinning wheels, drop spindles, and carders. Equipment and materials are available for use.
About Patty Williams:
Patty Williams is the owner of Aker Fiber Farm in Enfield Center, NH. Knitter, spinner, dyer, designer, and instructor, Patty grew up in all things fiber. She truly lives the farm to fiber lifestyle, and has had her own farm for ten years. She has been in fiber arts for over 30. She has taught fiber arts to folks of all ages for over 20 years up and down the east coast. Patty enjoys introducing new skills to students and helping them overcome fiber fears.
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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.

4th on the Farm
2023-07-04 10:00 - 17:00 | VT
On a day for friends, family, and fun, celebrate the 4th on the Farm with horse-drawn wagon rides, historic lawn games, and crafts for the kids.
EVENT SCHEDULE
11AM – 3PM Take a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride
11AM – 3PM Live Music with Shady Rill
Think you’re a good speller? Try one of our Spelling Bees with an historic, 19th century vernacular twist!
11AM & 3PM Youth Spelling Bee
1PM Adult Spelling Bee
12PM & 4PM Listen to Children’s Stories
2PM Historic Baseball Game following rules from the 1860s. Play or cheer the teams on from the bleachers.
Getting hungry? Check out our food and snack options including maple cotton candy for sale!
11AM – 4:30PM The Farmhouse Scoop Shop is open for ice cream, snacks & cold beverages
11AM – 4PM Fork in the Road Food Truck serving delicious Mediterranean food for purchase

Thanks to our generous 2023 Season Sponsor!

Farm to Ballet
2023-07-08 17:30 - 20:30 | VT
An enchanting ballet performance on the farm. The Farm to Ballet Project is an original ballet about a farm through the seasons. Dancing vegetables, familiar animals, and even the seasons themselves come to life through dance in a joyful and entertaining show. The ballet explores the relationship between farmers and land, natural food cycles, and the human role in ecosystems.
Doors open at 5:30PM.
The performance begins at 6:30PM.
Bring blankets or chairs and a picnic dinner to view the performance against the bucolic backdrop with sheep, cows, and draft horses in the fields.
The Farmhouse Scoop Shop will be serving Vermont-made ice cream, snacks, and beverages. We will also be selling maple cotton candy.
Bar provided by Barr Hill, featuring Barr Hill Canned Gin & Tonics, a sparkling Barr Hill Bee’s Knees, craft Vermont beer, and sparkling Honey Lemonade.
Billings Farm & Museum will use the proceeds from ticket sales to help fund improvements to our sustainability & regenerative agriculture practices.
Tickets sold separately. Purchase tickets here

Farm Discovery Camp Session 1
2023-07-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Go in-depth into the world of farming!
What does it mean to be part of a farming community? Farm Discovery Camp is a hands-on program for young people, ages 11-14 (rising 6th-9th graders), who want a deeper understanding of farming and all that it encompasses.
At Farm Discovery Camp you will meet local professionals and farmers who are leaders in their fields — the Billings Dairy Farm Manager, local beekeepers, and a large animal veterinarian. Work alongside our farmers to learn the ins and outs of dairy production. Take part in a local service project — at Billings Farm or in the Woodstock community and make a lasting difference. Along the way, you will gain an awareness of the many ways our food systems and our ecosystems are interconnected. You will have the chance to:

Experience the daily rhythms of farming and learn firsthand how farmers make decisions about caring for the herd and the land
Make farm-fresh food including homemade macaroni and cheese and ice cream with Billings Farm’s jersey cow milk
Meet farmers in our community and learn how to care for a calf, raise bees, and more
Try fiber arts such as felting wool from Billings Farm sheep
Explore the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park with a park ranger
Make an impact on the farm and in the community with organized service projects

Our response to COVID-19 will continue to be updated. Campers and parents will receive prior notice of all other safety precautions and processes implemented at the Farm & Museum.

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.
Thank you for choosing Billings Farm & Museum’s Summer Camp Program and we look forward to seeing you soon!

2023 Dates:

Session 1: July 10-14
Session 2: August 7-11
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Drop off between 8:45am and 9am. Pick up promptly at 4pm.

To be added to the waitlist for sessions that are FULL, please fill out the registration form below and email gbourassa@billingsfarm.org.
We will go through the waitlist in order if a spot opens up more than one week before the camp session starts. Otherwise, we will send out an email to the whole waitlist and the first one to respond gets the spot.

2023 Pricing:

$300 for Billings Farm Members (see membership for all the perks!)
$350 for non-members
10% discount for the second sibling registered for the same camp session
Not a member? Join today!
Note: Payment is required to reserve your slot.
Refunds can be given if notice is received prior to May 22nd with a $50 processing fee. No refunds after May 22nd. If you are requesting to move your camper to another session, we will do so if there is availability.
Contact Gabi at gbourassa@billingsfarm.org for registration information.

National Ice Cream Day
2023-07-16 10:00 - 17:00 | VT
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at the Farm with some great Vermont-made Wilcox ice cream!
Note: Due to the Town of Woodstock boil water order, the Farmhouse Scoop Shop is closed. Ice cream will be available in the Gift Shop.

Billings Bookworms Camp Session 1
2023-07-17 09:00 - 12:30 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Billings Bookworms Camp is a half-day program for campers who enjoy listening to fun stories about farming, nature, and animals. Campers will have the opportunity to meet our calves, sheep, goats and learn the basics of caring for each animal through hands-on activities. With the help of engaging and thoughtful exercises, campers will get to know our farm and all the parts that make it run smoothly. Some of the fun activities Bookworms Campers will be doing:

Visit the National Historical Park
Check out the tractors here on the farm
Make sugar on snow in the middle of the summer!

Our response to COVID-19 will continue to be updated. Campers and parents will receive prior notice of all other safety precautions and processes implemented at the Farm & Museum.

2023 Dates:
Session 1: July 17-21
Session 2: August 14-18
Time: 9 am – 12:30 pm; Drop off between 8:45 am and 9 am.
Refunds can be given if notice is received prior to May 22nd with a $50 processing fee. No refunds after May 22nd.
Contact Gabi at gbourassa@billingsfarm.org for registration information.

2023 Pricing:
$200 for Billings Farm Members (see membership for all the perks!)
$250 for non-members
10% discount for the second sibling registered for the same camp session
Not a member? Join today!
Note: Payment is required to reserve your slot.
