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!
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.
verdant futures: stories & songs for community resilience
join organizer grace oedel & kailea loften and kate weiner of compassion in crisis: building disaster-resilient communities for an evening of stories and songs on building community resilience.
part-book talk and part-song circle, this special evening in the tillerman barn is an opportunity to be in deeper connection with our community.
this is a free event, although registration is required and donations are welcomed!
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.
tarot readings in the parlor
greyson from divided sky astrology/ hermit thrush fiber co. in bristol will be set up in the parlor giving tarot readings. come grab a drink and some snacks at the bar, or join us for dinner after your readings to compare notes!
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.
music in the parlor: an evening of vermont singer-songwriters
join us for our wednesday night winter music series! march 11th in the parlor, we welcome an evening of vermont singer-songwriters. 3 sets, 3 artists.
andrew stearns
audrey pirog
jeremy sicely
*we’ll be serving cocktails and snacks in the parlor, but please make a reservation for our dining room or at the bar if you would like to join us for dinner that night.
music in the parlor: remember baker lite
join us for our wednesday night winter music series! march 4th in the parlor, we welcome local band remember baker lite.
bio: local string band remember baker’s live repertoire ordinarily includes uptempo bluegrass, old-time, and new orleans jazz numbers, but for the tillerman winter parlor series a slimmed-down iteration of the band (“remember baker lite”) will be dipping into some of the band’s more earnest, grounding, and personal tunes – somewhere between singer-songwriter showcase and after-hours living room jam, with a healthy dose of fiddle tunes thrown in for good measure.
*we’ll be serving cocktails and snacks in the parlor, but please make a reservation for our dining room or at the bar if you would like to join us for dinner that night.
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.
music in the parlor: sunday evening
join us for our wednesday night winter music series! february 11th in the parlor, we welcome local trio sunday evening.
bio: melodic vocal harmonies & musical storytelling with molly mceachen, clara carroll, and orion lazo
*we’ll be serving cocktails and snacks in the parlor, but please make a reservation for our dining room or at the bar if you would like to join us for dinner that night.
digital storytelling workshop with senator rocket of eat vermont
master digital storytelling and building your vermont brand. join senator rocket for an intimate workshop at the tillerman in bristol.
welcome to the digital storytelling workshop with senator rocket at the tillerman restaurant! join us on february 8, 2026 at 3:30 pm for a small group session on crafting your brand on social media.
rocket will share skills that are easy to implement, based off his real-world experience building his audience of nearly 100,000 across eat vermont his own personal account @senator rocket.
the tillerman will provide small bites and a beverage.
the restaurant will be open after the session if you are interested in staying for dinner. reservations recommended.
music in the parlor: the bits
our wednesday night winter music series returns january 28th. this week in the parlor, we welcome local trio the bits!
bio: the bits is a trio of old friends. heavy on the vocal harmonies, the bits play mostly original tunes inspired by the joys and sorrows of love, family, motherhood, and the experience of being alive. join us!
*we’ll be serving cocktails and snacks in the parlor, but please make a reservation for our dining room or at the bar if you would also like to join us for dinner.
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)
2-day bakery pop-up
breakfast sandwiches
pastries
coffee & chai
sourdough loaves
holiday shop
cookie boxes (pre-order)
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…
holiday music in the barn: sunday morning
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. read more…
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** read more…
music in the parlor by the fire: four calling birds
free event
join us for music and a drink in the parlor by the fire.
four calling birds will be singing a mixture of acoustic, folky wintry tunes and some of your favorite christmas carols, heavy on vocal harmonies. join in if you know them! from 6pm until they run out of songs :) read more…
live music in the barn: the albany sound
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. read more…
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!