The 6th Annual Sunflower House @ Billings Farm & Museum

When

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Where

Billings Farm & Museum 53 Elm Street, Woodstock, VT 05091 Visit Website | 802-457-2355 | info@billingsfarm.org

Who

All Ages

Details

Parking: Yes

Experience the wonder of the sixth annual Sunflower House at Billings Farm & Museum, a breathtaking and magical sight to behold, spanning 20,000 square feet on picturesque farmland. Guests are welcome to wander through pathways and meander among “rooms” and “hallways” formed by sunflower stalks and blooms. Zigzagging paths ensure maximum impact of eastward-facing blooms, offering stunning vistas at every turn.

Curated by the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Master Gardener, Ben Pauly, and Kelly Way Gardens Manager, Taylor Hiers, this year’s Sunflower House features over 50 varieties, including 13 sunflower types considered “showstoppers.” From towering giants reaching heights of up to 14 feet to sweet, small blooms just 1 foot tall, each flower contributes to the living work of art. Delightful names such as Lemon Cutie, Starburst Panache, Buttercream, Feed the Birds, and Just Crazy add to the joy of the experience. Complimented by 50 companion annuals, the garden bursts with a kaleidoscope of colors, ranging from soft yellows to deep maroons with every shade of rust, orange, yellow, and red in between.

This vibrant canvas evolves daily. As August unfolds, guests will see the emerging blooms with peak flowers anticipated from mid-August to early September, weather permitting. Tinyurl.com/BillingsSunflowerHouse

https://billingsfarm.org/sunflower-house-and-billings-farmstead-gardens/

Reviews

2 reviews

June 21, 2024
"A super fun trip for all!! The tour is great, the house is beautiful and the gardens are intriguing! A great clean farm and super friendly staff open to chatting about all things Billings!"
- Vtfun
July 24, 2015
"Billings Farm combines the history of Vermont Farming with live farm animals. It is great place to visit with kids to learn about farm life. It doesn't hurt that there are plenty of animals for kids to see and touch.

Be sure to check the daily schedule of activities. You can milk a cow, tour the gardens, check out the chickens and more. There are also regularly scheduled special events throughout the year.

There is a great museum store with lots of kids farming toys, books and more. Adjacent to the 1980's Farm House you will find the Dairy Bar offers ice cream and other snacks.

Worth noting, Billings is so close to the town of Woodstock you can easily visit both in one day. There are lots of shops and restaurants in town."
- missmagpie