Woodstock VT's Wassail Weekend

Thanks to JT and everyone else who wassailed with us in Woodstock, VT, last weekend. We started the day with delicious hot cider, thanks to JT, and tasty donuts, thanks to Frank and Alexander. The town of Woodstock was resplendent with holiday decor and classic New England charm. At the Billings Museum, we learned about 19th and 20th-century dairy farming, got a glimpse into agricultural innovations that were unique to this site, and, most importantly, we got to pet all of the animals!!!! After the museum, we went to Woodstock Common for the holiday parade. Dozens of horses of various sizes pulled carriages and carried riders dressed in their holiday best. For those not in the know, wassail (pronounced wah-sil) is a beverage similar to mulled apple cider, as well as singing, dancing, and merrymaking in general. And our merry band of Marys wassailed until there was no more wassailing to be had. I can't imagine anything better to get into the holiday spirit!

Woodstock’s 40th Annual Wassail Weekend and The Billings Farm & Museum

Woodstock VT

December 14th, 2004

The group will meet at 9 am at the Billings Farm and Museum parking lot for a tailgate gathering. We are starting the cool late autumn day with a social, including hot cider and snacks.

The farm and museum open at 10 am (tickets can be purchased in advance at https://billingsfarm.org/farm-museum/ )

Admission to the farm and museum is $19 – tickets are purchased (best in advance) at https://billingsfarm.org/farm-museum/

Walking! We will be WALKING around the farm and museum area. Restrooms are available. We will be WALKING to the downtown area at 1 pm for the parade at 2 pm. The walking distance from the farm and museum to the town common is less than one mile (sidewalks and streets).

A schedule of other events will be posted as soon as they are available. For additional information, visit https://www.woodstockvt.com/events/woodstocks-wassail-weekend.

Dinner plans will be possible and can be discussed for those interested on the day of the event.

Group Size It is not fun leaving folks out.

• If you cannot attend, PLEASE cancel so others may join.
• Please do NOT bring any dogs to this event.

Weather: Any updates or cancellation information will be posted by Thursday before 6 pm if the weather is a concern.