Falconry

New England Falconry has partnered with the Woodstock Inn & Resort to provide an exciting guest experience at the Resort's falconry center in Woodstock, Vermont. The minimum age for participants is 8 years old and the minimum age to attend/observe a session is 3 years old.

Open for Woodstock Inn Guests and the general public who are pre-registered for a session. We are unable to accommodate drop-ins.

Open Seasonally April - October

Daily 9am-4pm

Book your Falconry Session!

Sport of Kings

New England Falconry’s staff includes professional falconers who provide guests with a wealth of knowledge of this ancient pastime and an interactive hands-on encounter with these magnificent birds of prey. This ancient sport of kings has been in existence for over 4,000 years, and it is both fascinating and exciting for individuals and the entire family. The content of the sessions includes details about raptor adaptations, conservation, and the history of falconry as well as free flying sessions with Harris’s hawks.

Meet Chris Davis, Master Falconer

Chris is a Master Falconer, breeder, and the founder and director of New England Falconry with centers located in Amherst, MA and Woodstock, VT. He has been a licensed falconer since 1979, and has been educating about falconry and raptors since 1985. Chris is the first Master Falconer permitted in this country to offer hands on falconry education. He received a Masters Degree in Resource Management and conducts research on threatened species for Federal and State wildlife agencies.

Falconry Experiences

Introductory Session

	45 Minutes
Per Participant	$95
Non-Participant	$30

An Introduction to Falconry and the thrill of having a Harris's Hawk flown to your gloved hand! Our professional falconer will lead guests through a demonstration in our beautiful meadow and grass pathways. Experience includes handling and free-flying a Harris's Hawk. This session can be paired with our Owl Session, Intro to Owls, or Intermediate Sessions for a fuller experience!
Private Sessions are subject to availability, please call to schedule: 802-457-6621

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Extended Session

	75 - 90 Minutes
Per Participant	$180
Non-Participant	$50

Enhance your Introductory Session with an extra 30 - 45 minutes. The Extended Session includes the Introductory Session, plus an additional bird!
A Harris's Hawk and our Barn Owl will also be flown. This session can be paired with our Intro to owls or Intermediate Sessions for a fuller experience!
Private Sessions are subject to availability, please call to schedule: 802-457-6621

Intro to Owls

An Introduction to Owls. Learn what makes Owls unique among the world of birds of prey and become familiar with a special neotropical predator; the Spectacled Owl. Experience includes having our Spectacled Owl flown to participants gloved hands. This session can be paired with our Owl Session, Introductory, Extended or Intermediate Sessions for a fuller experience!
Private Sessions are subject to availability, please call to schedule: 802-457-6621

Owl Experience	45 Minutes
Per Participant	$95
Non-Participant	$30

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Extended Session

Enhance your Introductory Session with an extra 30 - 45 minutes. The Extended Session includes the Introductory Session, plus an additional bird! A Harris's Hawk and our Barn Owl will also be flown. This session can be paired with our Intro to owls or Intermediate Sessions for a fuller experience!
Private Sessions are subject to availability, please call to schedule: 802-457-6621

Extended Session	75 - 90 Minutes
Per Participant	$180
Non-Participant	$50

Intermediate Session

Meet our Aplomado Falcon and Burrowing Owl and discover what makes these species unique to the Americas. Two iconic species of the North and South American grasslands and deserts. Both species will be flown and handled by participants. This session can be paired with our Intro to Owls, Introductory or Extended Sessions for a fuller experience!

Intermediate Session	60 Minutes
Per Participant	$180
Non-Participant	$50

Large Group Session

Great for team building, corporate groups, and large gatherings, this experience is part of your event that your attendees will always remember. Includes flying and handling our Harris Hawk, Barn Owl and time for an up-close meet and greet with our Eurasian Eagle Owl. Learn about their special adaptations, falconry and need for their conservation.