We visited Billings Farm because it kept coming up as a must-see stop on our New England road trip…read more I don't like leaving negative reviews, but with 4 teenage kids, the experience was very underwhelming. The highlight was definitely the baby calves, so be sure to time your visit since that area is only open during certain hours. You can only pet two of the milk cows in the barn, and beyond that there were a few horses, pigs, sheep, and chickens. It felt more like a large petting zoo than a destination worth the admission price. For our family of six, it cost over $100 to visit, which didn't feel like a good value. We have very similar farms in California that are either free or only a few dollars to enter. If you have very young children, it might be worth a visit, but for adults or families with older kids, I wouldn't recommend it.

This was a fun farm to visit. There was not an incredible amount to see overall, but we went during…read morethe baby animals festival, so there were a couple extra things to look at and some vendors as well. The museum was the highlight of the visit, with old farm equipment and interesting history throughout. There is also a small gift shop on site. I would recommend it more if you are interested in the museum side of things rather than the animals, since there is not a ton to do otherwise, but it is still a nice stop.

Just returning from our stay at the Fat Sheep Farm and I can't say enough about the about how great…read moreour stay was. We rented all five cabins and barn for a wedding and with recommendations from Todd and Suzy the event was a total success. The cabins are well equipped with everything you need for your stay and the views a truly breathtaking, sitting on the patio looking across the valley. The hiking trails around the farm are nice and there was plenty to do around the local area during our four-night stay. The adults had a great time around the fire pit at night that Todd setup and the children had a great time during the day exploring, hiking and using the great play area. If you're looking for a relaxing getaway, I would highly recommend The Fat Sheep Farm.

We had a truly lovely time staying at Fat Sheep Farm this summer. Our daughter is 100% in love with…read moreall the animals on the farm and our stay was excellent in so many ways. The cabin was well appointed, had some fancy soap and for the first time, we could use the provided shampoo (which was sulfate and paraben free) because our kiddos have curly hair. The kitchen was well equipped- coffee pretty good, appliances and pots and pans are in great condition. We also have a 2 plus year old and they were super nice in lending us a pack and play along with a mattress in it. I'm not sure about the odd experiences the other reviewer had because nothing of the same sort ever happened to us in the least. Todd and Suzy were super nice and helpful. Our kid loved doing farm chores every morning with Suzy. Both kids think she is the "best farmer" ever. She has an incredible amount of patience as she listened to their many farm related stories while we "helped" with farm chores. I say "helped" because the work was extremely light so don't worry about it. In terms of flexibility, they have been great. We had to move our booking because of the covid situation last year and they were incredibly helpful.

Stop by when you are visiting Woodstock. It is a little of a struggle going up the muddy road in…read morethe winter time but not impossible. But take caution that's all. It is so peaceful in the winter time with no one around.

One of the most scenic farms in Vermont. An excellent spot for a photo or just to relax and take in…read morethe view.

This tasting room is located inside the Cabot Creamery store. It costs $3 for a full taste and is…read morewaived upon a bottle purchase. Think of this not as a winery as you would in the California style. It's a liqueur tasting that enhances the finer agriculture of Vermont. Ginger liqueur is wonderful- sweet with strong flavors and I already knew it would make wonderful mixed drinks. The chocolate liqueur was delicious as was the apple maple wine. All sweet so go with the perspective of how to enrich a wine based cocktail or a champagne cocktail. If you're a dessert wine lover it's definitely for you. We ended up buying ginger and apple maple. Go try out the tasting and decide for yourself!

I went to the Putney Mountain Winery with a bunch of friends on our trip to Vermont. It absolutely…read moreexceeded expectations with their affordable $5 tasting of not only their wine but also their liqueurs. Kim walked us through each sip and went further in recommending a stellar restaurant in nearby Brattleboro. Kim was so friendly and kind to all five of us, even though she was in the midst of a tasting with another group. This didn't effect the attention she showed us in the slightest. We will be ordering their cranberry wine two months from due to how lovely the experience and the taste was. If you're in the area and would like a variety of dry to sweet fruit wines and liqueurs, please stop by and tell Kim hello for us!

As if Woodstock Vermont wasn't already so charming, so beautiful and so perfectly New England,…read morethere is Wassail Weekend to make one fall even more in love with the village and with this part of the country. This event has taken place every December for the past 26 years. The town gets crowded as people show up from near and far to take part in any number of festive events transpiring over the weekend. One of the highlights is the parade of horses and riders decked out in early 19th century garb making their way along the streets of downtown Woodstock. There are riders on saddled horses and others in surreys and sleighs. Everyone waits for the end where Santa makes an appearance. And to keep things tidy there is a costumed man on roller-blades making fast and short work with his shovel of picking up the "droppings" the horses leave behind so the streets are kept pristine. There are various open-houses throughout town including one at the historical society, there's a reading of a Child's Christmas in Wales at the picturesque library, and later a big bonfire on the town green. You'll see throngs of people, dogs and kids on the town green and everyone it seems is in great holiday spirits. We always appreciate how welcoming and friendly the locals are whenever we've visited Vermont and Woodstock is no exception. Stores are open and beautifully decorated, some offering treats and beverages. Christmas cheer abounds. We love Vermont any time of year but for me, I truly find it a winter wonderland and love to go during the Christmas season. Although Wassail Weekend is over for another year, if you have a chance to visit Woodstock (and neighboring Quechee) before Christmas, I say take your horses and sleigh and hurry on over.

Wassail Weekend is the quintessential New England holiday experience in the most picturesque quaint…read moretown of Woodstock, Vermont. Hubs and I first fell for this adorable town in autumn of 2014 and just HAD to return for the holidays that same year (and every year after) when we found out just what the town does for their famous weekend. People were talking about it even in October! Besides all the charm the town has to offer all year round...covered bridges, adorable shops filled with homemade goods, family owned businesses, friendly inhabitants, historic farms, general stores, home made candles, made in the USA flannels and more, there's an entire weekend filled with holiday festivities.... Story telling, open house at historic homes, caroling around a Yule long bonfire, a life sized gingerbread house the kids will flip over, dog sledding, horse-drawn carriage rides, a horse parade and of course, Santa. The green is where 500 paper lanterns are lit and Christmas carols are sung is in the center of town. The Woodstock Inn sits just behind and is where most people prefer to stay. These rooms are the most popular in town and definitely fill up way in advance so book early! Don't fret if you don't have a room booked here, you can still enjoy a glass of wine by their lovely fireplace, charcuterie boards in the cozy game room and dinner at one of their fine restaurants such as Richardson's Tavern. Do not miss stopping by the Inn! The festivities run Friday through Sunday all day. There's a schedule of events listed in the event website so you can plan accordingly. The parade and singing are definitely highlights for us. Other things not to miss while in town are: -a trip to the Gorge...because it's gorg-ous (I can't help myself). If you're feeling up to it, it's a pretty nice hike to the base although the overlook is stunning alone! -dining or at least shopping and watching live glass blowing demonstrations at Simon Pearce. If you dine, ask for table #5! It's located over their waterfall and it's voted the most scenic in all of Vermont! We sat their for our anniversary one year and it was dreamy! The glass blowing is in the basement and There's a door that leads out to the waterfall! -We have enjoyed staying at Parker House Inn, a delightful Bed & Breakfast directly next to Simon Pearce with delicious farm to table meals. (This one is adults only however!) -A trip to Cabot Creamery for all the Vermont cheese tasting you can handle! If you're vegan, don't worry, there's plenty of other locally made things to taste such as maple syrups and mustards. -Made in The USA flannel at Woodstock Flannel Company. Ladies, you must own at least one pair of "vongs" aka Vermont things. -Mountain Creamy for peppermint stick ice cream. A perfect seasonal treat. -Bentley's for cocktails and live music. The place is always decorated so sweet for the holidays with tons of hanging ornaments above. -Woodstock Farmers Market for locally made wine, chocolates even candles. -Farmhouse Pottery for live throwing and the most gorgeous made in house, simplistically stunning wares. -FH Gillingham & Sons which has been family owned and operated since 1886!! Reason enough!! You'll find an awesome selection of craft beer!! Tons of local gems and the option to create your own 6 packs. Childrens' toys, locally made jams and such. I always pick up some paper white bulbs here too. Wassail Weekend is truly the "All American" Christmas experience, one you'll enjoy even if you don't celebrate. There's just such a love in the air, a sense of community and a warmth to the town. It's absolutely lovely!

I was drawn to the marker in front and then took some time to explore the property. On this late…read moreafternoon, the house was secured so there wasn't much to see. The marker tells the story. It reads, "Windsor, settled in 1764, became the political center of the Upper Connecticut River Valley. Here the Constitution of the "Free and Independent State of Vermont" was adopted at the tavern of Elijah West on July 8, 1777. This constitution was the first to prohibit slavery and establish universal manhood suffrage. Vermont was an independent republic until 1791, when it was admitted into the Union as the 14th state." The marker was erected in 1990 by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. There is free parking nearby. [Review 1672 of 2024 - 159 in Vermont - 22695 overall]

The VT Old Constitution House is a quaint small museum that is the base of Vermont's history…read more Vermont's consitution was drafted and signed here in this very building in 1777. It was a travern then, and also located up the street, on the parcel of land which is now a Veterans Park. The Vermont constitution was far reaching -- the first to prohibit slavery, establish universal voting rights for all males, and authorize a public school system. This constitution guided the VT Republic for 14 years until 1791, when Vermont was finally admitted to the Union as the 14th State. Called the "Birthplace of Vermont", the restored Old Constitution House is open May through October. It is run by local Windsor volunteers. It is located on Main St (route 5) just south of downtown.

Golf is way to expensive ($196.00) per person and there was 8 of us. staff was unprofessional,…read morejudgmental. 4 water coolers on the course. No cups for the water, i have never seen that before. Also no cart girl. I don't recommend coming here

We came here for skiing. Since we are all beginners, this ski mountain (hill) was great for us. It…read morehas more than 10 ski trails for different skill levels. My kids were able to get on the lift and went up the mountain themselves. I was a very beginner and stayed in the bunny hill to practice. I felt safe to let my kids went up themselves as their ski patrol went up the mountain very often and I know the kids would come down the same area regardless which trail they went. The bunny hill are was not crowded at all, but learning how to use the pony lift was very challenging. The bunny hill was relatively flat and great for beginners to learn. They also had the T-bar to get up to a taller hill for next level. Ski / snowboarding lessons were offered by another company for additional charge. They had horses to pull a wagon to go between the skiing area and the lodge. My little one loved the wagon ride. Overall it was a great skiing experience and we had fun!

This is a great event if you like real BBQ…read more A wonderful event with food, wine, beer, cider, and fun! Samples were available from competitors in a number of categories including: Tri-tip, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, Chicken, even some Lamb! Also there was a sauce, baked bean, bacon dessert, and a competition for Tailgaters. Two live bands also provided entertainment during the afternoon. The only downside is that it's way too much meat! Other than BBQ there were Beans and Coleslaw, but we could have used a bit more salad. Also the grounds could have benefit from more tables with shade (most of the provided tables were monopolized during the event) and more trash cans are needed.

What a blast! I got to spend time with a good friend, try good food and drink…read more.. I recommend wearing sunscreen (if you're into that sort of thing...), bringing camp chairs and buying extra food tickets...I wanted to try it all! Fun group of people...looking forward to next year!