Community Gatherings
In support of our mission to build healthy lives, families, and communities by connecting people to the land and to one another all programming is free and open to the community unless otherwise noted.
Celebration of Life for Carlos the Ox
Help us bid farewell to the gentle giant who captured the hearts of thousands.
CANCELED: Snow Snake Games
Experience a traditional winter game played by Abenaki and other Indigenous nations. Join us for the Snow Snake Games at the Retreat Meadows. Wazôasisa’s (snow snakes) will be provided, or you can bring your own.
Artful Ice Shanties Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the talent and creative ingenuity of artists, ice fishing enthusiasts, and makers of all ages and experience levels. Certificates will be awarded for notably artistic, inventive, fun, or silly shanties.
Harris Hill Ski Jump
Take flight with the Harris Hill Ski Jump! Enjoy two heart-stopping, fun-filled jumping days of music and tailgating. Make sure to climb the stairs for an up-close look at the jumpers as they fly by.
Artful Ice Shanties Exhibit
The Artful Ice Shanties outdoor exhibit is a place-based celebration of artistic talent, creative ingenuity, and the rich history of ice fishing in New England.
Snow Snake Workshop
Build a snow snake and compete in the Snow Snake Games at Retreat Farm on March 3rd. This workshop is presented by the Atowi Project and Retreat Farm with support from Vermont Humanities.
A Very Vermonty Wedding Expo
If you are planning a wedding or union ceremony, this event is for you!
Hike and Seek! - Fire Skills
Join The Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro and Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center for guided, outdoor, free family adventures.
Hike and Seek! Fort Building
Join The Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro and Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center for guided, outdoor, free family adventures.
Artful Ice Shanties Registration Deadline
It’s time to get out the tools, summon that design-build ingenuity, and create a contribution for the annual Artful Ice Shanties outdoor exhibit!
Orchard Aid Benefit Concert
Like Farm Aid and Live Aid before it, Orchard Aid will harness the power of music and community to support local orchards who lost virtually their entire crop this year.
Freaky Fridays: Godzilla (1954)
Bring your friends and a blanket to watch this classic scary movie.
Farm Tours
Book a tour for an opportunity to interact with our animals as you learn about the Farm's history. Tours include Big Picture Farm goats milk caramels and a 20% discount on branded merchandise.
Volunteer: Fall Work Bee
Help Retreat Farm close out our summer season and prepare for fall and winter.
Perfect Pair: Craft Beer & Cheese Tasting
Sample a variety of Vermont artisan cheeses expertly paired with your choice of beer, wine, cider, or n/a beverage.
Farm Tours
Book a tour for an opportunity to interact with our animals as you learn about the Farm's history. Tours include Big Picture Farm goats milk caramels and a 20% discount on branded merchandise.
Vermont Knight Fights: Cheese Cup
Come one, come all to the first annual Vermont Cheese Cup. WIth fighters from the UK, Canada, and Texas, it’s sure to be a spectacular show!
Freaky Fridays: Men In Tights
Bring your friends and a blanket to watch classic movies under the stars.
Perfect Pair: Craft Beer & Cheese Tasting
Sample a variety of Vermont artisan cheeses expertly paired with your choice of beer, wine, cider, or n/a beverage.
Farm Tours
Book a tour for an opportunity to interact with our animals as you learn about the Farm's history. Tours include Big Picture Farm goats milk caramels and a 20% discount on branded merchandise.
Volunteer: Docent
Greet visitors, orient them to the property, share upcoming events, and give a short tour to pre-registered visitors.
Brattleboro on Wheels
Join Brattleboro Rotary for a fun day of nostalgia with food, fun, music, and car talk.
Freaky Fridays: Clue
Bring your friends and a blanket to watch scary classic movies under the stars.
Perfect Pair: Craft Beer & Cheese Tasting
Sample a variety of Vermont artisan cheeses expertly paired with your choice of beer, wine, cider, or n/a beverage.
Farm Tours
Book a tour for an opportunity to interact with our animals as you learn about the Farm's history. Tours include Big Picture Farm goats milk caramels and a 20% discount on branded merchandise.
Puppets in Paradise
Sandglass Theater’s most beloved community event, Puppets in Paradise, brings together artists and audience for a two-day celebration of theater arts and agrarian traditions of Southern Vermont.
Canceled - Freaky Fridays: Clue
Bring your friends and a blanket to watch scary black-and-white movies under the stars.
Perfect Pair: Craft Beer & Cheese Tasting
Sample a variety of Vermont artisan cheeses expertly paired with your choice of beer, wine, cider, or n/a beverage.
Farm Tours
Book a tour for an opportunity to interact with our animals as you learn about the Farm's history. Tours include Big Picture Farm goats milk caramels and a 20% discount on branded merchandise.