Programs For Adults

Harvesting young cattail root in our spring Wild Edibles programHarvesting young cattail root in our spring Wild Edibles program The farm offers adult programs throughout the year, exploring topics in farming, natural resources, historic preservation and more. You'll find current listings below.

The PLACE Program, offered in partnership with UVM, is a year-long exploration of the history, culture, and ecology of your Vermont community. Details at link.

Pre-registration required for all programs.

 

  • May to Oct
    11 to 20

    Every Day at the Farm thru Oct. 20, 2013

    Saturday to Sunday, times varyFamily Program, Youth Program, Adult Program

    Property Tours, Children's Farmyard, Walking Trails. STARTING JUNE 11: Raptors in Residence at the Children's Farmyard, 1:...

  • May
    22

    Farmer Focus Groups on Agritourism

    Wednesday, (see contact info)Adult Program

    Join a focus group conversation on the best practices in hosting visitors on Vermont farms. These conversations are kicking off a three-year project coordinated by the...

  • May
    28

    Farmer Focus Groups on Agritourism

    Tuesday, (see contact info)Adult Program

    Join a focus group conversation on the best practices in hosting visitors on Vermont farms. These conversations are kicking off a three-year project coordinated by the...

  • May
    29

    Farmer Focus Groups on Agritourism

    Wednesday, (see contact info)Adult Program

    Join a focus group conversation on the best practices in hosting visitors on Vermont farms. These conversations are kicking off a three-year project coordinated by the...

  • May to Jun
    31 to 2

    Forest to Furniture: In partnership with Shelburne Craft School

    Friday to Sunday, 4:30 pm, Friday - 3:30 pm, SundayAdult Program

    Build a rustic table out of a slab of wood from a tree grown on the Farm! Join naturalist Matt Kolan, and Woodland’s Manager Marshall Webb on Friday for a look at the source of your table, the...

  • Jun
    2

    Veggie & Herb Container Gardening

    Sunday, 10:30 am - NoonAdult Program

    Instructor: Angela Knapp of Arcana Gardens Get started with salad greens, vining cucumbers, kitchen herbs, and privacy screening plants — all just steps away in containers on your deck.  ...

  • Jun
    7 to 9

    Pasture to Palate: A Journey into Artisanal Cheesemaking

    Friday to Sunday, 11 am Friday to 4 pm SundayAdult Program

    Begin at Shelburne Farms with a pasture walk, farm tour and visit to the dairy at milking time. On day two, make cheddar cheese with the Farm’s cheesemakers (we’ll age it and ship it to...

  • Jun
    13 to 15

    The Vermont Traditional Foods and Health Symposium

    Thursday to Saturday, Thurs: 7-9pm; Fri: 9am-7pm; Sat: 9am-5pmAdult Program

    Come learn the core principles of traditional diets, inspired by the teachings of the Weston A. Price Foundation, and explore how embracing this lifestyle can contribute to one’s health,...

  • Jun
    16

    A Toast to the Season: Dinner in the Vineyard

    Sunday, 6-8 pmAdult Program

    *Rain  Date: Sunday June 23rd * Enjoy our annual family-style dinner featuring ingredients produced on the farm in a spectacular vineyard setting while you watch the sun setting over Lake...

  • Jun
    19

    Photography Basics Workshop - Session 1

    Wednesday, 6-9 pmAdult Program

    This is a two session program. Session 1 is June 19; Session 2 is June 26. Join Marshall Webb for a discussion and illustration of the many elements that go into making a great photograph, then go...

  • Jun
    26

    Photography Basics Workshop - Session 2

    Wednesday, 6-9 pmAdult Program

    This is a two session program. Session 1 is June 19; Session 2 is June 26. Join Marshall Webb for a discussion and illustration of the many elements that go into making a great photograph, then go...

  • Jul
    8 to 12

    Exploring the Ecology of Leadership, Learning, and Change

    Monday to Friday, TBAAdult Program

    A 5-day residential experience, this program is intended for individuals who are interested in exploring new forms of ecological leadership. The program will be organized around the fundamental...

  • Jul
    10

    Great American Gardens: Historic, Personal, & Visionary from the 19th to the 21st Century

    Wednesday, 11:30-2:00 pmAdult Program

    A Benefit Garden Lecture and Lunch with Bill Noble As director of preservation for the Garden Conservancy, Bill is fortunate to work with garden owners and community activists who are working to...

  • Jul
    13

    Shore Explore

    Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pmAdult Program

    Wade along some of the Farm's two miles of shoreline with naturalist Walter Poleman and Marshall Webb.  Learn the geological story of the Champlain Valley (and why white lines run through...

  • Jul
    25

    Bats on the Farm

    Thursday, 7:30-9:00 pmAdult Program

    Mosquitoes getting you down? Come celebrate nature’s best bug zappers!  Learn about the benefits of bats; discuss commonly asked questions on rabies, white nose syndrome and how to have...

  • Jul to Aug
    31 to 2

    Summer Institute on Education for Sustainability

    Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pmEducator Workshop, Adult Program

      Education for Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at Shelburne Farms and with PreK-12 schools, university, and community partners.   Spend a three rich days...

  • Aug
    1 to 4

    Earthtime: Living Practice/ Practice for Living

    Thursday to Sunday, TBDAdult Program

    A retreat focused on creating sacred space for reciprocal communication and relationship with nature and the unseen world. Practices that connect us with the Earth’s rhythms, cycles, and...

  • Aug
    15

    Farmers' Dinner on Sheep's Knoll

    Thursday, 6-8 pmAdult Program

    Sample the season's offering with a dinner outdoors on Sheep's Knoll, enjoying spectacular Farm vistas. The menu, prepared by Chef  David Hugo, will feature food raised on the Farm, and...

  • Aug
    19 to 23

    Lake Champlain 5-Day Intensive Watercolor Workshop: In partnership with Shelburne Craft School

    Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pmAdult Program

    This program is full.  To be put on the waitlist please e-mail Julia Penca...

  • Oct to Nov
    31 to 3

    Earthtime: Living Practice/ Practice for Living

    Thursday to Sunday, TBDAdult Program

    A retreat focused on creating sacred space for reciprocal communication and relationship with nature and the unseen world. Practices that connect us with the Earth’s rhythms, cycles, and...


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