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.

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Our Home, Our Stories

Our Theatre – The Kitchen Table of Community

Southern Vermont is rich in the arts. From intimate concert venues to cozy art galleries, we’re certainly not lacking. Dorset, in particular, offers a variety of robust arts and entertainment opportunities, including its theater flagship, Dorset Playhouse – home of the Dorset Players and the Dorset Theatre Festival.  Dorset Playhouse is the perfect spot to […]

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Vermont 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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