Adult Tour Groups Youth Groups illings Farm & Museum is a living museum of Vermont's rural past, as well as a working dairy farm - the oldest continuously operating Jersey farm in America! The farm dates back to 1871, when owner Frederick Billings, a lawyer, railroad entrepreneur, and philanthropist began importing cows from the Isle of Jersey. His farm continues to operate to this day - in conjunction with a museum devoted to preserving Vermont's rural heritage. Hours The museum is open daily, May 1 through October 31, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; November through April, special tours available. Tour Group Rates Adults: $7.00 per person available to groups of 10 or more, with reservations. We accept checks, VISA, Mastercard, or American Express. Reservations We recommend reservations so we may greet your group upon arrival. Please fill in the form below or call 802-457-2355. Complimentary Policy One pass for the bus driver and each escort; complimentary ice cream for the bus driver and each escort. Time Required to Tour We recommend one-and-a-half to two hours. Handicapped Access The entry building, livestock barns and farm life exhibits are fully accessible. The 1890 Farm House is partially accessible; some individuals may need assistance up the soft surface walkway and ramp; interior doors are 30" wide. Restrooms are fully accessible. Wheelchairs are available upon request. Orientation Program We personally greet and orient each group before offering our introductory 8-minute slide show. "A Place in the Land," an Academy Award® nominee film produced by renowned documentary film maker Charles Guggenheim which traces the development of Billings Farm, is shown every 45 minutes and may be reserved for your group in advance. Refreshments/Lunch The dairy bar offers drinks, ice cream, and a Vermont cheese & cracker lunch. Our picnic area, which borders a scenic brook, is located across the street from the museum entrance. A covered area with seating for groups with box lunches is available by advance arrangement. Dining Options The Woodstock Inn & Resort, located just a half mile from the Farm & Museum, accommodates groups from 12 to 300 in a choice of eight lovely indoor spaces as well as a variety of outdoor locations. Tour groups are welcome to enjoy a la carte dining in the Inn's Main Dining Room, Richardson's Tavern, the Eagle Café, and the Country Club in season. For more information on groups please contact 802-457-6632. Gifts The Museum Shop - recently expanded! Vermont products of high quality - many of them hand-crafted - as well as an excellent selection of books and postcards are sold. Directions from NH and MA 93 North to 89 North into Vermont. Take Exit 1 Woodstock/Quechee. Turn left onto Rte 4 and follow for approx. 10 miles into Woodstock. Follow signs to Rte 12 North. Turn right onto Rte 12 and travel 1/2 mile out of town. Bear right onto River Road for main entrance. From the North 89 South to exit 3 Bethel. Turn right onto Rte 107 West; follow for 3 miles, bearing left at the junction of Rte 107 and Rte 12. Continue for 2 miles and turn left onto Rte 12 South. Travel 15 miles to Woodstock. Turn left at the fork onto River Road for main entrance. From the South 91 North to exit 9 Hartland. Follow Rte 12 North. Turn left on Rte 4 West. Travel 4 miles into Woodstock. Follow signs to Rte 12 North. Turn right onto Rte 12 and travel 1/2 mile out of town. Bear right onto River Road for main entrance. Parking Your group will be dropped off and picked up at the Visitor Center. Ample parking is available nearby. * Tours planning to stop in the village of Woodstock before or after touring the Billings Farm & Museum are most welcome to park in the museum lot while their passengers shop. TOP Youth Groups We offer special programs for Youth Groups May 1 - October 31. Download the Youth Group Programs for 2008 (372 KB) in PDF format. This PDF formatted document can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. The reader is free to download. TOP Make reservations for your group: Tour Group: Tour Code: Organization: Contact Name: Address: City, State, ZIP: Phone: Fax: E-mail Address: Arrival Date: Weekday: Arrival Time: Departure Time: # People: # Escorts: Special Instructions: Billings Farm & Museum Route 12 & River Road P.O. Box 489 Woodstock, VT 05091-0489 802-457-2355 ~ Fax: 802-457-4663 Visitor Information || Special Events || Billings Farm || 1890 Farm House || Exhibits || School Visits || Group Tours || Membership || Museum Shop || News & Publications || E-mail || Home Copyright 1999-2008 Billings Farm & Museum. Photography Copyright 1999 Jon Gilbert Fox. Developed and maintained by Interactive Media Advertising Group, Inc.