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 ?
Dorset was the home of Lorenzo Hatch, the artist responsible for the Abraham Lincoln engraving (still in use) on the five dollar bill.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Our Home, Our Stories
Long Trail School – A Dorset Couple’s Living Legacy
By Liz Schafer Dave and Rene Wilson love to talk about their kids; there are hundreds of them. As founders of the Long Trail School, “We have stories upon stories upon stories which we love to reminisce about and share,” says Rene. “And the absolute joy of our retirement has been the continued connection with […]
Read MoreVermont Summer Festival
When the weather warms and the days get longer, thousands of visitors flock to Herald Beebe Farm in East Dorset with their four-legged friends – and we’re not talking about dogs. For eight weeks in June through August, top equestrians from all corners of the world call Manchester and the Mountains home during the Vermont Summer Festival. […]
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