Building Use for Meetings & Workshops

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park has a variety of facilities that can be reserved for meetings, workshops, and other events. Special use permits are issued for use of these facilities. Room reservations are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call Kelly Sczomak at 802-457-3368 x227 or email the permit office to inquire about a reservation.

Forest Center

The Forest Center is a classroom and meeting space at the park. It is the first building in the national park system constructed entirely with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood. A partnership project of the National Park Service and The Woodstock Foundation, the Center has been awarded Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

• Maximum occupancy: 50 people; comfortable occupancy: 25 people
• Available Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-4:30PM.
• Smoking and alcohol are prohibited on site.
• Two accessible bathrooms are located on site.
• A refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, microwave, coffee, tea kettle, and limited silverware, plates, glasses, and mugs are available for use.
• Parking is off site at Billings Farm and Museum parking lots. Accessible parking is available on site.
• Catering and meeting supplies may be delivered to the facility by vehicle before an after the event.
• Cellular Wifi is available on site; must be arranged in advance.
• Publicity or advertising must be reviewed by the park in advance.
• Cost: $65/day. Fee may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent.

Additional Rooms & Facilities

The Carriage Barn Visitor Center conference room, program room, library, and exhibit area, as well as the pony shed art studio may be reserved for small groups based on availability. Please contact the permit office for additional information about these facilities.

 

Forest Center

Photo credit: Sally McCay

 

Interior meeting space at the Forest Center.

Photo credit: Sally McCay