Welcome to Dorset
Rustic yet Elegant Charm in Vermont’s Green Mountains
Full of New England character and energy, Dorset, Vermont is a four-season destination and home to a vibrant arts scene, a never-ending list of outdoor activities, and world-class restaurants and lodging. Dorset’s unparalleled beauty is matched only by our rich history, our residents and the diverse businesses you will find here. 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 in Dorset.
DID YOU KNOW ?
The Pinnacle Tower was built by Cecelia de Notbeck, heiress of the Astor fur trading fortune
Hiking in Dorset, VT
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly stroll or want to spend the day in the clouds with jaw-dropping views, it’s at your fingertips here in Dorset
Northshire Grown: Direct
Northshire Grown: Direct is a direct-to-consumer local food purchasing program, developed in response to Covid-19. It has been hugely successful in bringing together over forty area farms and food producers with consumers from the greater Dorset area.
Dorset, Vermont Living the Way it was Meant to Be
For the Vermont small town purist, there is really nothing like Dorset. Steeped in history, drenched in elegance, bathed in community, this is the type of town you think of when you think of Vermont. This is just a place where people love to live, and the homes reflect this.
Wild Foods - The Hen of the Woods
Going deep into the Taconic Mountains in search of something edible!
Danby Mountain Road, Dorset, VT
Take a ride with stunning foliage! The location is Danby Mountain Road in Dorset, Vermont. This is in the Green Mountains in southern Vermont.
Hiking to the Pinnacle
Dorset’s Pinnacle Tower and a few ancient trees are all that is left to tell the story of Miss Cecelia deNottbeck, great-grand daughter of John Jacob Astor and a descendent of Finnish nobility.
The Voices of Someday Farm
Scout Proft, a 3rd generation farmer in the foothills above East Dorset, carries on her families passion for land, community and Vermont's natural resources.
The Main Streets & Back Roads of Vermont
Dorset is a hidden gem of a town. Tucked in a valley where the Taconic and Green Mountain ranges meet, talent, beauty and authenticity are everywhere.
Sugaring Season at Merck Forest
People across the United States seek Merck Forest & Farmland Center’s Vermont-Certified Organic Maple Syrup. This sugaring process is an experience you'll be sure to enjoy!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dorset...
Our Home, Our Stories
The Wilson House
On the corner of Village Street and Mad Tom Road in East Dorset sits one of the largest buildings in the village, a red and white inn with a deep porch that is home to several rocking chairs just waiting to be sat in. Many who pass the modest sign near the front entrance of […]
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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 he fondly calls ‘the family woodlot.’ “I knew every corner of it,” he says. He and his siblings would spend hours “playing, exploring and camping,” […]
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“I moved my business here over 20 years ago and it was the best decision I have ever made, other than to marry my wife, Sanfra. The community is wonderful, the outdoors spectacular – year round. Could not envision living anywhere else.”
