events, classes & workshops
the tillerman is a place to come together!
no matter the season, we will always have a fruitful roster of all kinds of happenings here on the property. join us for wine tastings, flower arranging workshops, prix-fixe feasts, holiday cookie decorating, and of course always lots of good music (from family music nights in summer, to lively barn dance parties, and music in the parlor beside a crackling fire come winter).
the best place to stay up to date about our on going events is by signing up for our monthly newsletter or following us over on instagram. hope to see you soon!
end of season harvest party
Come one, come all to feast and revel in the beauty and bounty of harvest season with us on Saturday, October 24th from 3-9pm! There will be a pig roast style feast, dancing, crafting, and other harvest festivities!
oktoberfest!
join us in the restaurant for a celebration of bavarian food and drink with a nod to oktoberfest in each section of the menu! o'zapft is!
cheese tasting with will for vermont cheese week!
in the spirit of vermont cheese week, we will be hosting a special cheese tasting with will featuring 3 different vermont-made beverages paired with five vermont cheeses within a 50mi radius. we will gather around the long farm table in the parlor to explore the nuances of simple yet memorable food and drink accompaniments.
knife sharpening with madam cutler & co.
bring your knives to dinner on thursday, july 30th for knife sharpening by madam cutler co. while you eat or grab a drink at the bar! linda will be popping up in the horseshoe garden from 4:30-6:30pm. see her website for a price list and more information.
summer live music series - every wednesday through october 7th
our summer live music series returns, starting june 3rd! las hermosas will be back with tacos, we will be serving up creative cocktails/snacks/paletas, and we have a great lineup of musicians through the summer. head over to our summer live music page to see the full lineup and frequently asked questions.
wine tasting with will: exploring pink wines
will’s exceptional story telling and knowledge of wine will help explore the places and flavors of six unique grapes. we will gather around the long farm table in the parlor to taste all sparkling french wine accompanied by olives, cheeses and charcuterie.
kids music & pizza in the barn!
happy spring! come on by sunday may 17th for kids music and pizza in the barn! linda bassick will be playing music. we will have roman pizza & festive drinks from us, miss weinerz donuts, and little seed will be there with their new coffee cart!
women of the earth film screening and q&a
join us for a free film screening in the barn! women of the earth is a pbs documentary series, created by vermont filmmaker chiara hollender, that celebrates the women who steward our land and cultivate climate solutions across the nation.
local food in practice: exploring real world connections between vermont farms and restaurants
vermont farmers and food professionals are invited to the tillerman for a late afternoon of connection, conversation, and culinary insight. enjoy snacks and refreshments while exchanging ideas with fellow farmers and food industry peers.
flower arranging workshop with understory farm: arranging and persuading spring into flower
spend a couple hours exploring the art of arranging forced tulips, foliage and branches into a centerpiece to take home. this intimate workshop is for all skill levels and meant to build on the age-old tradition of persuading plants into bloom with the manipulation of warmth and time, with the focus on local flowers and foliage from our vermont landscape.
music in the parlor: jeff wilson
jeff spins tales of americana characters, new england wildlife, and human connection. whether silly or sincere, soft or thunderous, his songs will keep your toes tapping and eyes bright.
music in the parlor: scarlet annie & tom obomsawin
soulful sounds though jazz, blues, old broadway, as well as some sweet songs from paul simon, bonnie raitt, and more.
knife sharpening with madam cutler & co.
bring your knives to dinner on thursday, april 2nd for knife sharpening by madam cutler co. while you eat or grab a drink at the bar! linda will be popping up in the parlor from 4:30-6:30pm. see her website for a price list and more information.
music in the parlor: thunder lizard
thunder lizard delivers a diverse mix of soulful originals and fresh picks. vocals, acoustic guitar, and bass
wine tasting with will: “exploring french sparkling wine”
will’s exceptional story telling and knowledge of wine will help explore the places and flavors of six unique grapes. we will gather around the long farm table in the parlor to taste all sparkling french wine accompanied by olives, cheeses and charcuterie.
music in the parlor: erin cassels-brown & last train to zinkov
join us for our wednesday night winter music series! march 25th in the parlor, we welcome locals erin cassels-brown & last train to zinkov for two sets of music!
maple open house weekend at the tillerman
join us for vermont’s maple open house weekend!
music in the parlor: danny & the parts
join us for our wednesday night winter music series! march 18th in the parlor, we welcome an evening with danny & the parts.
PoemVillage workshop: poetry, prose & exploring the subconscious with gwen rodgerson
join us in the summer kitchen for a stream of consciousness writing workshop. poemvillage is bristol’s celebration of national poetry month- with free poetry workshops, community gatherings, and events.
NYE dance party
SOLD OUT
come celebrate right into the new year at a good ole’ fashioned dance party with something for everybody. all ages welcome and wanted! let’s dance and enter into the new year together with community, great music & delicious drinks. read more…
NYE prix-fixe dinner: the feast of the seven(ish) fishes
SOLD OUT
we are hosting a special prix-fixe “feast of seven(ish) fishes” dinner on wednesday december 31st.
while we know this italian-american feast is traditionally celebrated on christmas eve, our restaurant will be closed the week of christmas. we’re making our come back on the 31st with a 6-course feast featuring seven-ish types of seafood (we’re thinking more like 9!) read more…
pick up holiday cookie boxes (pre-ordered)
our pastry chef is making delicious cookies for the holidays! cookie boxes are pre-ordered, with pick-up at our bakery pop-up on sunday 12/21 or monday 12/22 (8am - noon). read more…
2-day bakery pop-up
breakfast sandwiches
pastries
coffee & chai
sourdough loaves
holiday shop
cookie boxes (pre-order)
we regularly update this page with new events that take place in our barn or inn/restaurant space. if you have an idea for a workshop or class you would like to bring to our barn, please reach out to us!