events, classes & workshops
wreath workshop w/ understory farm & west lane flowers
ticketed event
join us at the tillerman’s charming barn, enjoy a seasonal libation, bring a dear friend and spend a couple hours exploring the art of everlasting wreath making. this intimate workshop is for all skill levels and meant to build on the tradition of holiday wreaths, but with the focus on local flowers and foliage and the craft of sustaining the color of summer with everlastings.
live music in the barn
free event
the albany sound returns to our barn, inside this time, for a pre-thanksgiving music session!
the albany sound is lowell thompson, michael chorney, pat melvin and jeremy fredrick. the band honed its sound, a rich combination of american country, folk and rock, with a weekly residency in bristol, vermont. lowell’s songs make up the heart of the albany sound and they compliment their repertoire with renditions of rarities by lucinda williams, john prine, bobby charles, small faces and others……..
holiday cookie decorating
ticketed event
come join us for a night of cookie decorating at the tillerman!
we’ll have our fires going in all the rooms, holiday music on, beer, wine and a special cocktail available at the bar. **The restaurant will be closed**
holiday music in the barn
free event
join us in the barn for a night of joyful holiday music, warm & cold drinks and community gathering! live music by the sunday morning band.
bakery pop-up
join us for a cozy morning at the tillerman! we’re popping up for 2 days with pastries, warm beverages and breakfast sandwiches. bring a friend or come solo and enjoy a lovely morning with a book and a cup of coffee. we’ll also have a fun holiday shop with great gifts for loved ones
bakery pop-up
join us for a cozy morning at the tillerman! we’re popping up for 2 days with pastries, warm beverages and breakfast sandwiches. bring a friend or come solo and enjoy a lovely morning with a book and a cup of coffee. we’ll also have a fun holiday shop with great gifts for loved ones
NYE prix-fixe dinner: the feast of the seven(ish) fishes
ticketed event
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!)
NYE dance party
ticketed event
we are throwing a big dance party in the barn on new year’s eve! come one, come all. let’s dance and enter into the new year together with community, great music (we’ll have a DJ!) & delicious drinks. details to come… for now, save the date!
garden sing with moira smiley
joyful, accessible singing & community building in beautiful gardens! sign up for 1 or several singalongs, build up your basket of songs to be able to sing w/others anytime / anywhere.
sound meditation
enjoy the soothing sounds of crystal and tibetan bowls, planetary gongs and drums in this immersive meditation experience with ryan mussen sound therapy.
SOLD OUT - floral design with vermont grown flowers
a workshop for all skill levels - learn how to adorn everything from your wedding to your kitchen table with accomplished designer kelsey adams from west lane flowers and florals from understory farm.
SOLD OUT - fairy house workshop: create a magical home with nature's materials!
come join us at the tillerman for a whimsical afternoon of crafting your very own fairy house! let your imagination run wild as you build a tiny home in their beautiful barn using natural treasures like lichen, fungi, pinecones, bark, and moss.
mayday x the tillerman
on july 17th, chef avery buck from mayday (burlington) is joining us at the restaurant, bringing some mayday flavor to our menu! avery will be cooking up some specials with our chef taylor adams. more details coming soon!
don’t want to miss it? simply make a reservation on resy, or give us a call!
basket weaving workshop
join alexa rene’ rivera in this full day basket weaving intensive, everyone will make and leave with their own garden harvest basket - perfect for harvesting leafy greens in the garden, foraging in the woods, berry picking all summer, or filling up at the farmer’s market.
