Discover the Heartbeat of our Town

You won't have to look far to find things to do in Dorset.

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Rustic yet Elegant Charm IS Historic Dorset

Dorset’s stories continue to be told.

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OUR STORIES

The Outdoors is Waiting for You

Dorset's spectacular natural beauty is best enjoyed by embracing it!

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Welcome to Dorset

Rustic yet Elegant Charm in Vermont’s Green Mountains

With its quintessential New England character and energy, Dorset, Vermont is a four-season destination offering exceptional dining and lodging, unparalleled  year-round outdoor activities, and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Dorset’s beauty is matched only by our rich history, our residents and the diverse and welcoming businesses you will find here. We are nestled in the heart of the Vermont Valley in southwestern Vermont – where the Taconic Mountains meet the Greens. You’ll find there’s always more to discover here in Dorset.

UPCOMING DORSET EVENTS

Wilderness outings, Parades? Dorset hosts it all…

Take a Day Trip to Dorset

Dorset is one of the Green Mountain state’s hidden gems. It may be the size of a postage stamp but we like it that way! It offers a huge variety of ways to fill your day with world-class hiking and mountain/road biking to fishing and swimming in our quarries, lakes and mountain streams – the options are everywhere!

Dorset...

Our Home,

Our Stories

Linda O’Leary—To Serve with Love

by Liz Schafer  Linda O’Leary, pictured above with her faithful companion, Rosie, is perhaps one of Dorset’s most universally known denizens. Not from celebrity or notoriety, mind you, although she is recognized...
Linda O’Leary and her dog, Rosie, are perhaps two of Dorset’s most universally recognized figures. Linda has served the community as a lifelong member of the Church, as well as a local teacher and school principal.

See you at the Market

Every Sunday, bakers, artists, farmers, crafters, growers and other artisans flock to Dorset for the town’s Farmers Market, offering fresh, locally-grown produce, delicious baked goods, and much more.  Whether you...
Whether you’re new to the area, visiting for the weekend, or just passing through, be sure to visit the Dorset Farmers Market for fresh, locally grown produce, delicious baked goods, and much more.

Mass-produced uniformity and multi national retail chains...are NOT us!

Dorset boasts an impressive mix of small, locally-owned artisan shops and galleries, specialty niche retail experiences, and old-time Vermont country and general stores

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