Calling all artists, ice fishing enthusiasts, tiny house aficionados, and design-builders of all ages and experience levels: You and your friends, family, school, business, or team are invited to participate…

Join us at Retreat Farm for a sweet seasonal event—a Gingerbread Barn and Mini Cookie Contest! The deadline to register as a competitor is December 2nd. This all-ages community celebration to…

Join us on October 17, 2026 for a Market Party celebrating renovations and improvements we’ve been working on at the Retreat Farm Market. This all-day, free event will celebrate the…

It's that time again! Our Wood Bank reopens on November 1st, and we're hoping to stack as many cords of wood as possible before then. On October 17th from 9am-11am,…

Treat yourself to fine wines while we explore regions, grapes, makers, and flavor profiles with local wine expert Jason in a friendly atmosphere – no experience necessary! Each night will feature eight tastings with a theme and hosted in our lovely Retreat Farm Market. Fine cheeses and small bites included, plus a sampling of Tavernier Chocolates. Second Friday of December, January, and February. 6pm | Retreat Farm Market 12/11  Holiday Happenings – Northern California & Bordeaux – An array of wines to get you through December ranging from a festive gathering, an office party, and holiday supper right on through the New Year. 1/8  Bon Hiver – Northern Italy & Southern France – Celebrate the magical VT chill and break through any cabin fever with delectable wines from two regions with titanic importance. 2/12  Spring Awakening – Tri-Country-Euro-Tour – Is it too early to look foward to Spring? We’ll be plucking lively seasonal favorites from Germany, France, and Italy to celebrate the verdant season. $35 per Tasting or $90 for a bundle of all three sessions

It’s Oktoberfest time! We’ll have craft beer featuring North Chair Brewing, Valley Craft Ales, and River Roost Brewery, as well as food from Just Two German Girls, a collaboration from…

The next event in the America at 250 series with Vermont Public and Vermont Community Foundation - To Form a More Perfect...Community: The Roles, Responsibilities and Opportunities for Citizens, Community…

Join us for a festive and vibrant evening amongst the flowers. Hanna Jenkins, Farmer Florist of Tapalou Guilds, will lead participants on a lively exploration of flowers as they create…

Join River Gallery School teaching artist Kate Milliken for a series of hands-on art workshops held at Retreat Farm. These gatherings invite participants to slow down, connect, and explore creative…

Do you love lawn games? Have you ever wanted to argue with friends or strangers over a lawn game in public? Do you like to drink aperol spritz in the…

Join us for a free, casual walk around the Retreat Farm's trails, where we will explore the seasonal relationships that may be present there as we join. By learning of ways to be present-in-place with all of our relations, and participate with them in the continuity of Creation, we may better find our own places within what we think of as familiar landscape.Meeting Point: The Landing, next to Charlie Adams' mural (behind the Retreat Farm Market).What to Expect: Please allow 2 hours for this easy outing to walk around, converse, and explore. Participants should wear good walking shoes and be able to walk on moderate terrain.  This event is free but we are asking people to please register in advance so that we have an idea of the estimated attendance.

Join us in the Calf Barn and pastures at Retreat Farm where you can hang out with goats, pigs, rabbits, Coturnix quail, Runner ducks, and the oxen, McIntosh and Cortland.…