A living symbol of conservation and sustained environmental practice, pioneering in reforestation, farm management, and respect for nature, Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historic Park was created by an Act of Congress in 1992 as "an educational resource and seedbed for American environmental thought."
Experience Vermont's Green Mountains and America's eco-friendly origins.
Walk through the Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historic Park. and learn the story of the MacKenzie family who farmed 100 acres of what is now the Park, living a sustained lifestyle when the words 'eating locally' and 'going organic' were not a part of modern vernacular. Explore their challenges, how to learn from them and use those lessons in the present. It's free, for more information contact Carriage Barn Visitor Center, 802/457-3368 ext. 22.
Enjoy more benefits of the National Park Service in Vermont. Kids can join activities which lead toward a Junior Ranger Badge; learn the Causes and Consequences: The Civil War Homefront in Woodstock, VT, or
"Get a behind-the-scenes look at the park`s 'green' technologies and infrastructure on this 90-minute walking tour. Visit the new Platinum LEED Forest Center and "hybrid solar" greenhouse, and learn high- and low-tech solutions that lessen our impact on the environment."
Browse the Woodstock Farmer's Market, open all week long. Visit the Billings Farm and Museum, a working partner of the Park. Woodstock has wireless, so there's free WiFi in the Village. Leashed pets are welcome in the Park until the snow falls. Given to the people by Laurence S. and Mary F. Rockefeller, Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historic Park tells the story of conservation and land stewardship in America.
Camping is not permitted in the Park, but there is a very special hotel available just 20 minutes from Woodstock in Ludlow, less than a half day's drive from Providence.
Only 2 hours from Boston, 4 hours from New York, and about 3.5 hours from Providence, RI, is a charming luxury resort castle with full-service spa and fine-dining restaurant, endless outdoor activities, shopping for antiques and in boutiques, concerts on the lawn, country fairs, art galleries and museums.
Enjoy Ludlow, Vermont and stay in luxury at Castle Hill Resort & Spa. Weston, Manchester and lovely Woodstock are just minutes away. Enjoy the spa and a 3-course pris fixe dinner for two in a special offer. (802) 226-7688 Call for updated special offers with rooms in the historic Castle are available as well.
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Thanks, Now I want to go back "home" to Vermont! I wonder if they need a Burlington Food Examiner :-)
Awesome article, lots of info and great deals! I've been to each of these areas, and they are absolutely beautiful. Quechee is gorgeous too, right around the corner from Woodstock. Thanks for reminding me!
this one's for you, Donna!
My, my, how lovely. I'm putting this on my list of to-do travel destinations, and appreciate the idea of traveling to a place that embraced eco-friendly before there was such a trend.
Awesome, scenic area. Thanks for sharing your information!
I like the name Carriage barn. thank you for the delightful invitation to all the great activities for a person of any age to enjoy.
Very beautiful. Perhaps one day we will see it. Very pretty scenery too. Thank you!
This sounds like an awesome excursion. Breathtaking sights. Thanks for sharing.
The photos are awesome, what a lovely place to go and get away from it all.
Thanks for sharing, this sounds like the perfect place to visit.
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