A large group of people gather in front of the Coach Barn cheering

The historic Coach Barn—one of Shelburne Farms' architectural gems—will soon be undergoing a year-long building transformation to make it an even more inspirational place for gathering and learning.


Explore the Coach Barn project.

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Meet a Changemaker


This Stowe Middle School teacher Gerlisa Garrett piloted a weeklong immersion in nature, helping students discover the past, present, and future of the land.

Meet Gerlisa
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Recipe: Herbal Spritzers


Spoonful Herbals shares their recipes for delicious beverages for unwinding, connecting with the land, and appreciating the flavors of summer.

Get the recipe

Annual Financial Report


We are grateful to everyone who supports Shelburne Farms is so many different ways, and with gifts of all amounts. Our Annual Financial Report includes major gifts and long-time donors, and highlights the stewardship of our financial resources as we pursue our mission.


Read our report

Cover of the 2023 Shelburne Farms Annual Report, showing an agricultural field with the Farm Barn in the distance.

Upcoming Programs


Wednesdays, July 31, August 7, 14, 21 & 28, gates open 5:30PM, concert at 6:30PM:

Shelburne Farms Community Concert Series


Sunday–Sunday, August 4–11: Vermont Open Farm Week


New day added: Beginning August 8, House & Garden Tours will be offered weekly on Thursdays, too, in addition to Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.


Saturday, August 17, 9:00AM–12:00PM:

Summer Forest Bathing with Nature Connection Guide


Monday, September 9, 5:30–7PM: The Art & Science of Cheddar Making


Tuesday, September 10, 5:30–7:00PM: Make a Cheese Board


Wednesday, September 11, 5:30PM:

Vermont Cheese Adventure Dinner to Benefit the Vermont Cheese Council


Saturday, September 14, 1–2:00PM: Cheese Sensory Exploration


Saturday, September 14, 9–11:00AM: Pasture Walk


Saturday, September 14, 9:00AM–12:00PM:

Fall Forest Bathing with Nature Connection Guide

See our full calendar of events

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future through its programs, place, and products.


We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators, students, overnight guests, and visitors create a more thriving world. Home to the Institute for Sustainable Schools, our historic campus is a 1,400-acre diversified farm located on the homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.

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