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. 

DID YOU KNOW ?

Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson was born and lived in East Dorset Village.

UPCOMING DORSET EVENTS

Wilderness outings, Parades? Dorset hosts it all…

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Our Home, Our Stories

Alan Calfee – Seeing the Forest for the Trees

By Liz Schafer Alan Calfee grew up spending his summers at the Dorset home his parents purchased in the 1950s. To Alan, the best part of that home was what […]

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Click to explore how Alan Calfee sustainably manages over 25,000 acres of woodland by creating and maintaining diverse forest ecosystems for long-term health.

The Heart and Soul of Dorset

When you first pull up to Dorset Union Store, you almost feel like you’re stepping back in time. Save for the green and white stripped awnings and the smoothly paved […]

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Dorset Union Store, one of Vermont's oldest country stores, offers hot coffee, freshly baked scones, homemade soups, and pie. Explore the daily selections prepared by our chefs.