The history and old furniture. Happy Rockefeller the wife of the Gov of NY was a Billings from this family.

Perfect for a hike up Mt. Tom. Trails are clearly marked and although the switch backs aren't that steep it is still a beautiful view at the top! Be sure to do the big loop up the Mt and then back towards Billings and if it's the winter skip snowshoes and grab a pair of YakTraks from the general store.

We put on our yaktraks and explored the trails up to Mount Tom. The trails are mostly well-marked. Unfortunately, we didn't realize how difficult it would be to hike the Precipice Trail until we had reached a point of no return. It is labeled a black diamond for a reason.

While on business in Vermont, I longed for something interesting to do. When I heard about Billings Rockefeller Farm, I was intrigued. A nearby cemetary also caught my interest. My advice is to drive down the main road as you approach the Farm without turning. Ride by the horses grazing and down to the old white historic barn. Pull over... More

Beautiful historic home, the tour was fabulous and very informative.

Old carriage trails provide the pathways for exploring and walking the Vermont landscape just on the outskirts of Woodstock, Vermont. Educational films, lectures and more. Adjacent to The Billings Farm Museum.

We toured the house last week, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Vermont and New Hampshire. We had a wonderful guide, Jim, who was most informative. A good value for the money!

We visited with kids ranging 5-13. All found their nitch to enjoy, from bowling with pumpkins, through naming cider, visiting the Skins home, even though we missed the mansion visit. Docents were very friendly and informative, we enjoyed the farm and the exhibit. Woodstock is a nice town to tour after.

The name is a little confusing, but once you understand that Marsh, Billings and Rockefeller all had a hand in creating this tiny jewel of a National Park, all at different times, it begins to make more sense. The grounds are always open, but if you want to tour the house, you need to make a reservation at the Visitors... More