Shelburne Farms | Cultivating Change for a Sustainable Future

Shelburne Farms' Sustainable Schools Project

Cultivating a conservation ethic for a sustainable future

Our educational programs help all ages explore stewardship and sustainability.

Come discover our education programs.
Our Brown Swiss herd, responsible for Shelburne Farms' award winning cheddar.

Cultivating a conservation ethic for a sustainable future

Our working farm is environmentally, economically, and culturally sustainable.

Come discover our working farm.
The Inn at Shelburne Farms

Cultivating a conservation ethic for a sustainable future

Our trails, programs, and seasonal inn open this National Historic Landmark to the public.

Come discover our property.

We're open for the season! Inn & Restaurant, Property Tours, Children's Farmyard. Now through October 20, 2013.

Featured Programs

The Vermont Traditional Foods and Health Symposium

With Sally Fallon Morell, Dr. Catherine Shanahan, Nora Gedgaudas, Cathy Eason.
Vermont FEED: Farm to School Food Education Every Day

We're a partner in Vermont FEED, which works with schools and communities to raise awareness about healthy food, the role of Vermont farms and farmers, and good nutrition.
Sustainable Schools Project is a dynamic new model for school improvement and civic engagement

designed to help schools use sustainability as an integrating context for curriculum, community partnerships, and campus practices.

on the Farm

Some events require pre-registration.

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...

News & Notes

Farm a Yankee Magazine Editors Choice
Shelburne Farms has been recognized as a 2013 “Editors’ Choice” winner for “Best Hands-On Farm Programs” in Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England, on newsstands now.
Open for the Season!

We're open for the season! Inn & Restaurant, Property Tours, Children's Farmyard. Now through October 20, 2013.
Inn named Fodor's Top 100 Hotel
Fodor’s — the leading name in travel guides — listed the Inn at Shelburne Farms as one of their top 100 hotels around the world in 2012!