Hildene Farms
While farming at The Lincoln Family Home honors the family’s agricultural legacy…
Hildene’s facilities have been renewed with 21st century intention focusing on environment, using renewable energy and sustainable practices across the 412 acres. The goat dairy and cheese-making facility at Hildene Farm is solar powered and the cheese-making process, from milking to aging, is viewable by the public. The artisanal cheeses produced are available for purchase in The Museum Store.
The agricultural project in the Dene features a teaching greenhouse, pollinator and Bobolink sanctuaries, observation deck, farm animals and a 600’ wetland floating boardwalk.
Farming activities are an integral part of the complete Hildene guest experience which includes The Lincoln Family Home, Lincoln Exhibit, gardens, 1903 Pullman railcar, and Many Voices exhibit Welcome Center, The Museum Store and miles of four-season trails. Your guests can learn about pairing Hildene cheese and Hildene’s maple syrup infused with hibiscus flower, barrel-aged bourbon, or elderberry … fun and tasty.
Exciting things happen when a historic site with deep roots in the past commits to putting new roots, literally and figuratively, in the good earth for the future.
Group Policy and Rates:
Groups of 20 or more. Guided tours by reservation only, based on availability. $16.00 per person, escort and driver complimentary. Behind the Scenes Archives Tours and other Add-ons add $6.00 per person. Garden Presentation and Q &A with Hildene Horticulturist add $6.00 per person. Catered lunches available by reservation. Allow 4 hours for your visit.
Contact:
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene Road, P.O. Box 377, Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1788, Fax (802) 362-1564
info@hildene.org, www.hildene.org