The Woodstock Foundation
The Woodstock Foundation fosters the physical, cultural, and spiritual well-being of the people of Woodstock, Vermont and the Ottauquechee River Valley through land stewardship, celebration of heritage, education, recreation, and community engagement.
Preserving Heritage, Nurturing Community
The Woodstock Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution, established in 1968 by Laurance and Mary Rockefeller to preserve and enhance the unique character of Woodstock, Vermont, and the surrounding Ottauquechee River Valley. Rooted in the Rockefellers’ deep commitment to conservation, sustainable land use, and community well-being, the Foundation was created to ensure that the region’s natural beauty, working landscapes, and cultural heritage would endure for generations to come.
Today, the Foundation continues that legacy through its stewardship of the Billings Farm & Museum, the Woodstock Inn & Resort, and its partnership with the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Through these institutions, the Woodstock Foundation promotes education, heritage preservation, and environmental responsibility, which in turn strengthens the cultural and spiritual vitality of Woodstock and its surrounding communities.
Our Mission in Action
By supporting these institutions, the Woodstock Foundation nurtures learning, safeguards local history, and champions care for the environment, all while helping sustain the community’s cultural richness and enduring spirit.
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Billings Farm & Museum
A working dairy farm and living museum that celebrates Vermont’s agricultural legacy through education, exhibitions, and hands-on learning.
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Woodstock Inn & Resort
A historic resort whose operations help sustain the Foundation’s charitable and conservation activities while serving as a hub for recreation, wellness, and community engagement.
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Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
A collaborative conservation initiative that promotes sustainable forestry, land stewardship, and historic preservation.
Values
The Woodstock Foundation’s work is guided by the following values, grounded in Vermont’s spirit of place and in Laurance and Mary Rockefeller’s enduring sense of purpose.
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We care for the natural, cultural, and economic life of this region, ensuring a lasting legacy for our communities where people and place thrive together.
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We treat people, land, and heritage with care and integrity.
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We create meaningful experiences that spark joy and connection.
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We work together to strengthen and sustain the ties that nurture a spirit of community.
Laurance & Mary Rockefeller