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. 

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Our Home, Our Stories

All in the Family

When Dan Mosheim first came to Vermont to visit his sister in the early 1970s, he wasn’t expecting to stay long. Today, Dan has called Vermont home for nearly 50 years – nearly half of them in the picturesque town of Dorset.  For him, the best part of living in Dorset is the community.  “There […]

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Dorset Historical Society—Dorset Way Back When

By Liz Schafer. Above, The Bley House Museum, home of the Dorset Historical Society.   When you ask Jon Mathewson about his job as curator for the DHS (Dorset Historical Society), he talks a lot about synergy. He credits a list of volunteers with running the show at the organization’s Bley House Museum. Folks of all […]

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