Arts & Education

Dorset is known for its Celebration of the Arts and Education.

Bringing Learning and the Arts to Life

Photo by Hubert Schriebl
 

David Munyak Furniture Maker

 

Wood turning and furniture making.

Smokey House Center

 

Smokey House encompasses more than 5,000 acres of mostly conserved forest and farmland in Southern Vermont. In addition to managing the conserved land its fundamental purpose is to maintain a working landscape that promotes sustainable agricultural and forestry practices while engaging people in meaningful ways.

Reconnect with nature and family! Plan your visit to Merck Forest & Farmland Center, where you can enjoy backcountry camping, 30 miles of recreational trails, a working farm, and a variety of events and workshops for all ages.

Merck Forest & Farmland Center

Merck Forest & Farmland Center is a 3,200 acre conserved educational and recreational property that practices sustainable agriculture and forestry methods and welcomes visitors to learn about our natural and working lands. Just 10 minutes away from the Dorset Green up Rte. 315 in Rupert, Merck offers back country camping, 30 miles of recreational trails, a working farm and a variety of events and workshops for all ages. UNPLUG AT MERCK FOREST, Merck offers unique backcountry lodging options:  nine rustic...

The Dorset Historical Society collects and maintains artifacts, art, photographs, documents, books, and manuscripts to help establish and illustrate the history of Dorset, Vermont.

Dorset Historical Society

The Dorset Historical Society was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1963. The Society’s purposes are: to discover and collect materials that will help establish or illustrate the history of Dorset, Vermont; to provide for the preservation of relevant collections; to exhibit archival materials and disseminate historical information; and to educate members of the Society and the public. Toward these ends, the Dorset Historical Society collects and maintains artifacts, art, photographs, documents, books, manuscripts, and genealogical records pertinent to...

Unlock bright futures with The Long Trail School, an independent college-prep coeducational day school for students in grades 6-12. Schedule your tour today

Long Trail School

The Long Trail School is an independent college-prep coeducational day school serving students in grades 6-12. Long Trail School was established on the founding principles that "every student is unique, small group instruction responds to individual needs, high academic standards motivate students, and financial need should not deter qualified students from applying."

Explore the opportunities at Marble House Project, an artist residency program in Dorset. Apply today and get ready to live, work, and innovate as artist.

Marble House Project

Art made- farm grown- community engaged. Marble House Project is a multi-disciplinary artist residency program that fosters collaboration and the exchange of ideas by providing an environment for artists across disciplines to live and work side by side.

Turn the Page to Adventure! Stop by Village Library to explore a vibrant collection of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines, and check out our full calendar of events.

Dorset Village Library

Dorset's own Village Library. Alive with books, DVD's, audio books, magazines and a calendar full of events for all ages.

Expand your horizons with Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL), a nonprofit cultural organization offering lectures, workshops, and other enriching educational experiences for adults.

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is a nonprofit cultural organization offering lectures, workshops, moderated discussions, and other enriching educational experiences, both in-person and online for adults.

Step into the spotlight! Book your seats for an unforgettable show at Dorset Players Theater, a non-profit community organization dedicated to fostering the arts in Dorset, Vermont.

Dorset Players

A non-profit community theatre organization dedicated to fostering the arts in Dorset, Vermont and elsewhere.

Dorset Theatre Festival showcases new works and projects in progress through three one-night-only presentations each year. Catch the magic on stage in Dorset!

Dorset Theatre Festival

Dorset Theatre Festival: enlightening, entertaining and inspiring an audience through the celebration of great plays.

Red Fox Community School is an elementary school that emphasizes outdoor education, community involvement, and life skills. Discover learning beyond the classroom for kids and enroll today!

Red Fox Community School

Red Fox Community School is a K-5 independent progressive elementary school that emphasizes outdoor education, community and life skills. Our goal is to educate independent thinkers, creative problem solvers and engaged, respectful community members. At Red Fox Community School, we are first and foremost a community of children, families, and educators.  We are committed to developing relationships in which all are welcome and encouraged to share their voice and feel respected as integral members of the community. At Red Fox...