Hidden in the Hills: Stargazing at Taft Hill Farm Observatory

As part of BMAC’s Hidden in the Hills series, spend a summer evening at Taft Hill Farm Observatory beneath a canopy of stars, where the night sky meets art inspired by the cosmos.

The observatory is home to an 8½-inch Thomas Cooke refractor telescope, commissioned in the 1860s for British astronomer Frederick Brodie and now in use by Robert and Kathy DuGrenier in West Townsend, Vermont. Since November 2025, observations of the moon and planets through this historic telescope have sparked DuGrenier’s latest series of blown glass works. Guests can tour the observatory, glimpse the new glass creations, peer through the telescope, and linger with a drink by the fire under the stars.

LOCATION:
In person in West Townshend, Vermont (address provided upon registration)

Photos and videos may be taken during this event for use in BMAC promotional materials.

• Space is limited; advance registration required.
• Suitable for ages 18 and older.
• Tickets go on sale April 1 for BMAC members and May 1 for the general public. Become a BMAC member here. All ticket orders are reviewed for membership status.

For accessibility questions and requests, email office@brattleboromuseum.org or call 802-257-0124 x101.