Discover the Heartbeat of our Town

You won't have to look far to find things to do in Dorset.

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Dorset Events

Rustic yet Elegant Charm IS Historic Dorset

Dorset’s stories continue to be told.

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OUR STORIES

The Outdoors is Waiting for You

Dorset's spectacular natural beauty is best enjoyed by embracing it!

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GET OUTSIDE

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.

UPCOMING DORSET EVENTS

Wilderness outings, Parades? Dorset hosts it all…

Dorset offers well-maintained hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through woods and backcountry settings. Come explore the great outdoors with us!

Take a Day Trip to Dorset

Dorset is one of the Green Mountain state’s hidden gems. It may be the size of a postage stamp but we like it that way! It offers a huge variety of ways to fill your day with world-class hiking and mountain/road biking to fishing and swimming in our quarries, lakes and mountain streams – the options are everywhere!

Dorset...

Our Home,

Our Stories

The Howe Farm – An Old Home with a New Life

By Liz Schafer Some older homes are dynamic archives to generations of one family. Others have more mysterious stories to tell; they’ve seen inhabitants come and go. One East Dorset...
Some older homes are dynamic archives of generations, while others hold more mysterious stories. Dive into our blog to uncover the vibrant tales of The Howe Farm, an old home with a new life.

JK Adams: The Heart of the Home

You’re missing out if you pass through Dorset without stopping at J.K. Adams. Whether you’re in the market for a new rolling pin, cutting board, or pie dish, or have...
Whether you're looking for a new rolling pin, cutting board, or pie dish, you'll find your next favorite hand-crafted kitchen products and housewares at JK Adams.

Mass-produced uniformity and multi national retail chains...are NOT us!

Dorset boasts an impressive mix of small, locally-owned artisan shops and galleries, specialty niche retail experiences, and old-time Vermont country and general stores

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