Billings Farm
Just a short stroll from the Woodstock Inn & Resort, Billings Farm & Museum brings Vermont’s agricultural heritage to life through seasonal experiences.
At Billings Farm, guests can explore the journey from land to table—meet heritage breed animals, sample raw-milk cheddar cheese, wander heirloom gardens and orchards, or enjoy Vermont-made ice cream on the dairy bar terrace.
Inside the restored 1890 Farm House and museum, interactive exhibits and seasonal programs celebrate Vermont’s farming traditions and their lasting influence on today’s culinary culture.
Admission is included for Woodstock Inn & Resort guests.
Dairy Farm
Established in 1871 by Frederick Billings, Billings Farm was envisioned as a model dairy rooted in sustainability, innovation, and responsible land stewardship. Today, the farm continues that legacy with a thriving herd of Jersey cows producing high-quality milk used in their own Billings Farm Cheddar Cheese products, Cabot Cooperative products, Norwich Farm Creamery dairy, and award-winning cheddar crafted with Grafton Village Cheese. We proudly feature Billings Farm Cheddar in our restaurants and culinary events.
Visitors can experience the farm firsthand, watching daily milking demonstrations, making their own butter by hand, and discovering the craftsmanship behind Vermont’s celebrated dairy traditions.
The Billings Farmstead Gardens
Explore 8,000 square feet of immersive gardens featuring winding paths, trellises, arches, and tunnels designed to inspire curiosity, relaxation, and discovery. Seven distinct garden spaces showcase heirloom plantings, pollinator habitats, permaculture practices, and farm-to-table ingredients all rooted in Vermont’s agricultural heritage.
Heirloom Garden – Historic kitchen garden inspired by 1890s Billings Farm seed orders and Vermont heirloom varieties.
Victory Garden – A recreation of WWI and WWII-era gardens honoring Vermont “farmerettes” and local food resilience.
Pollinator Garden – A vibrant habitat designed to attract bees, butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects.
Permaculture Garden – A self-sustaining garden showcasing natural growing systems and perennial plantings.
Chef’s & Pizza Gardens – Farm-fresh ingredients grown for seasonal cooking and the perfect farm-to-table pizza.
Herb Garden – Culinary, medicinal, and tea herbs grown in a fragrant mix of annuals and perennials.
Garden Shed – A gathering space for seasonal programs, herbal teas, and hands-on gardening inspiration.
Sunflower House
Late July – September
A seasonal highlight, the Sunflower House invites guests to wander through a maze of vibrant blooms. An ever-changing, immersive garden experience that captures the beauty and abundance of Vermont in summer. Thoughtfully designed, planted, and maintained by the Woodstock Inn & Resort Garden Team, each display begins from seed and evolves throughout the season, reflecting both artistry and a deep connection to the land. Access to the Sunflower House is included with admission to Billings Farm & Museum.