Dorset offers a wide array of service providers to ensure a successful relocation experience. Discover health and wellness providers, real estate agencies, insurance agencies, and home maintenance companies—all ready to assist you.

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Whether you’re here for a short visit, vacationing with your family or looking into relocating to the area, Dorset has a wide array of service providers who are here to help make your experience successful. Check out this comprehensive list of real estate and insurance agencies, landscape and home maintenance companies, health and wellness providers, etc. Photo by Abby Lalor

Josiah Allen Real Estate

 

Josiah Allen is Southern Vermont's oldest continuously-operated real estate brokerage. Our intimate knowledge and years of dedicated service has made us the area’s leading real estate firm. To find your Vermont, look no further than Josiah Allen Real Estate – Southern Vermont's premier real estate brokerage. We are the expert guides who help make your Vermont dreams a reality.   Our Agents      

Spikes Cleaning

 

House cleaning and window washing.

Donegan Law, LLC

 

Specializing in business law, leasing, contracts, and purchase & sale of businesses.

West River Professionals

 

Rehabilitation staffing- short term assignments.

Ed’s Electric

 

Residential and commercial electrical contracting.

Green Mountain Solar

 

Green Mountain Solar is a residential and commercial renewable energy solutions provider serving the full state of Vermont. At GMS, we make renewables easy, managing everything from initial site visit and system design, all the way through to project management, permitting, installation and post- installation maintenance. Green Mountain Solar takes an educational, no pressure sales approach and never plays pricing games, making sure you get a great deal from the start!

John’s Tree Service

 

John's Tree Service specializes in tree removal, stump grinding, clearing and all phases of tree work, as well as excavation.      

United Church of Dorset

 

The United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, a UCC Congregation, is located on Church Street in Dorset Village. The mission of this open and affirming Church is to instill in its congregation the consciousness of the presence of God in each individual person, to worship God, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, to celebrate the Sacraments, and to teach and encourage the application of Christian values individually and  collectively. The Church community strives to exemplify responsible stewardship of...

FLEUR Farm is a privately owned flower farm in East Dorset, Vermont, offering a wide variety of flowers for special events, weddings, and wholesale. Join us for weekend garden walks—visit today!

Fleur Farm

FLEUR Farm is a privately owned flower farm and mail-order nursery located in East Dorset, Vermont. Here in beautiful Vermont we grow over 300 different Dahlia varieties, all for sale as fresh cut flowers during the summer months of August and September, and as bulbs (tubers) in the Spring and Fall. We also supply a variety of flowers for special events and wedding celebrations, and wholesale. The farm is open for garden walks on weekends during the Dahlia flowering season...

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...

McVicker Group

 

Joe McVicker is a software architect with 25 years of technology and entrepreneurial experience. He was a founding partner in five successful technology companies and now is helping non-profits and other high performance organizations leverage the cloud to simplify and improve business operations. He is a certified Admin and Developer on Salesforce.com and holds an MBA from Thunderbird and a BA in Economics from Middlebury College.

Mountain View Ranch

 

Come experience year-round, multi-seasonal views in the beautiful mountains of Vermont! All skill levels welcome. Mountain View Ranch offers horseback trail rides, camps, lessons, and boarding! At Mountain View Ranch, our mission is “to bond Horses and People together an a joyful way.” Whether it be a trail ride through the spectacular southern Vermont countryside, horseback riding lessons, participation in our children’s riding camps, or the purchase of your next horse – the Mountain View Ranch family is here to...

Caren Simpson McVicker, Writer

 

Born in Oklahoma, Caren lives in Vermont with her husband, a rescue pup, and a barn cat turned happy house kitty. Caren is also a mom to two incredible humans and is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation. Henderson House is her first novel and is due to publish on August 1, 2023. A story of sisters, secrets, and later-in-life romance, Henderson House transports you back to the front porches and church suppers of 1940s Oklahoma.

Escher Design

 

Bob Escher is an Architect and Hemp Construction Consultant.

Your trusted local physical therapy clinic is here to help! Dorset Physio is offering expert rehabilitation services, personalized training, and therapeutic massage. Schedule your appointment today!

Dorset Physio Outpatient Physical Therapy

PT owned & operated Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic & Wellness Center for all ages nestled in the Taconic Mountains of Dorset, VT. Offering Physical Therapy, Personal Training, Massage Therapy, and Classes/Events. We strive to offer high quality evidence based medical care for our patients, so wait times may vary. Taking New Patients. Contact Dorset Physio to schedule an appointment.

Jim and Liam’s Cutting Edge Land Services

 

Family owned and operated business offering forestry mulching, land clearing, driveway and road grading, and snow & ice removal.

Mettowee Mint is your go-to garden center, offering gardening supplies, high-quality tools, houseplants, flowers, thoughtful gifts, and seasonal décor.

Mettowee Mint

Mettowee Mint (formerly Mettowee Mill Nursery) reopened in 2021, building on a 45 year tradition. We provide the tools to create healthy, biodiverse landscapes and ornamental gardens, encouraging a mutually beneficial relationship with the natural world. At the nursery, you'll find a wide selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees along with gardening supplies, high quality tools, houseplants, flowers, thoughtful gifts and seasonal decor. Come enjoy the greenhouse and gardens with coffee, ice cream and other treats from our coffee...

Tyler Electric & Security Inc.

 

Licensed Electrical Contractors Tyler Electric & Security Inc is a family owned and operated business serving the community for over 60 years. Complete residential and commercial wiring services by licensed master electricians, offering installation and service of fire, burglar and low temp alarm systems, driveway alert systems, smart houses, underground services, audio-video and home theaters, and backup generator systems.

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.

A Safe Place- Self Storage

 

Affordable, clean, dry and secure storage units. Closet, room, garage, or warehouse size units of self-storage rental spaces available.

Discover our three-story kitchen supply store, featuring premium cookware, utensils, and home essentials. Explore our vast selection of Made in America products now!

J.K. Adams

JK Adams is proud to be a part of the Dorset community since we were founded in 1944.  Come explore three floors of great finds for cooks and find out what Made in America really means.  We have been making quality wood products for the home and kitchen for over 75 years. On weekdays you can go out to our observation deck to see our products being made by our valued employees.  JK Adams-The Kitchen Store has a wonderful selection...

Healing Heart

 

Kat Lilith, holistic health practitioner, provides the following services: acupressure, deep tissue massage, energy work, hot stone therapy, reiki and more. Kat is a bodyworker, energy worker, clairvoyant, HeartMath coach, and Laughter Yoga leader. She founded The Healing Heart, her multi- disciplinary transformational healing arts practice in 1998. Calling upon a variety of healing and wisdom methods to facilitate her clients transformation and well being, Kat likes to think of her work as intra-personal conflict resolution - helping body, mind, and spirit to...

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region

 

The care you need to live well at home. Home health and hospice agency. When a person at any age has an injury, accident, surgery, or is suffering from a chronic illness, home care is a popular option for long term care which allows the choice to age in place—at home—with the specified level of care they need for safety, comfort and independence. Call on our expert team of medical professionals. We will develop, with you, an individualized, comprehensive care plan...

Lawrence Property Management

 

Providing property maintenance, care taking and firewood.

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.

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.

USPS – Dorset

 

The U.S. Postal Service office of Dorset, Vermont.

Rising Sun Maintenance

 

Rising Sun Maintenance provides many services such as property management, kiln-dried firewood, lawn and garden maintenance as well as snow removal. Founded On A Simple Premise: To Deliver The Very Best Service At Affordable Rates To Our Clients      

The Dorset Field Club offers a top-notch country club experience for guests, nestled in the valley of Vermont's Green Mountains.

Dorset Field Club

The Dorset Field Club is the oldest continuously operating golf course in the United States, nestled in the valley of the Green Mountains of Vermont. For 133 years our goal has been unwavering. We strive to create and maintain the most enjoyable country club experience for our members, their families and guests.

GSK Climate Control

 

A full service mechanical company established in 1985, specializing in design-build heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing and commercial refrigeration as well as custom sheet metal fabrication.

Manchester Carpet Care

 

We’ve Been Family Owned & Operated For Over 30 yrs. Flooring sales and installation, as well as carpet cleaning. We started in 1986 working out of the basement of the boss’s house and now we have expanded to buying our own 5500 square foot warehouse and showroom in the Manchester Valley Industrial Park. We are a Family(The Penge’s) owned and operated company. We’re the ones to trust!

Burns Insurance Agency

 

Burns Insurance is your one-stop shop for all your insurance needs. Located on Rte 30 in Dorset, Vermont.

The Wilson House of East Dorset offers the coziest and most inviting lodging options. Check room availability and enjoy individual A/C, free Wi-Fi, and continental breakfast service.

Wilson House

The Wilson House of East Dorset, as an active member of the community, strives to responsibly maintain the historic birthplace, memory, spirit, and purpose of Bill Wilson, a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. As a nonprofit charitable organization, we provide facilities, primarily for the benefit and use of members of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and related 12 Step Organizations, and their families to pursue educational, spiritual, and emotional recovery and growth.

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...

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...

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.

Dorset Compost

Dorset Compost collects food scraps from businesses and homes and makes compost right here in Dorset. Dorset Compost is a licensed compost facility. Compost sales are available as well. By teaming with Dorset Compost, customers experience a fast and easy process that streamlines waste reduction on a community scale, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for our environment. Waste Reduction - Soil Enrichment - It's the Law - And It's Easy!

Mansfield Mortgage Professionals

 

Mansfield Mortgage Professionals is a mortgage broker covering all of Vermont.

Battenkill Communications

 

Brad Ring is Publisher of Brew Your Own.  Their mission is to deliver well-researched home brewing information.

Dorset Daughters Skincare

 

Dorset Daughters is a local company providing a line of soaps, shampoos and skincare products.

Finn & Stone, Inc.

 

Finn & Stone, Inc. has been providing insurance solutions since 1961. As an independent insurance agency, providing personal and commercial insurance, our goal is to assist you in all your insurance needs. We will help you manage and plan for all your potential risks. As professionals, we assess your needs and offer you a variety of insurance products to choose from. Service, whether it is in response to an insurance claim or general question, is the most important value we offer...

Let us trim your troubles away! Kyle Zecher Tree Care offers services including tree removal, shade tree and ornamental pruning, shrub pruning, stump grinding, and cabling.

Kyle Zecher Tree Care

All Things Tree Care including, but not limited to, tree removal, shade tree and ornamental pruning, shrub pruning, stump grinding and cabling. View enhancement and small scale logging projects. Firewood. Fully insured. References available. Born and raised in East Dorset, Kyle attended Dorset School and Burr and Burton Academy before heading off to Paul Smith's College of Forestry earning a degree in Arboriculture and Landscape Management. Since starting his own business over 10 years ago, he has continued to acquire equipment, has expanded...

Peter J. Berman

 

Real estate consultant and broker.

Kevin O’Toole, ESQ.

 

A sole practitioner focusing on real estate law and estate planning.

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."

Homestead Landscaping

 

A full service company, providing Landscape Design/Build, Lawn & Garden Maintenance, Property Management and Snow Removal.  We have been serving the Southern Vermont community since 1976.

Shop fresh, shop local at the Dorset Farmer's Market, a year -round produce only market

Dorset Farmers Market

  The Dorset Farmers' Market is a year-round, producer-only farmer's market. Currently held at JK Adams in the winter and HN Williams in the summer. If finding the freshest produce and unique Vermont products interests you, please stop by our market. Shop in Dorset and visit us at the Dorset Farmers' Market year-round.

Greater Northshire Access Television (GNAT)

 

Civic engagement- youth education-local news.

Strategic Outdoor Marketing

 

Creates innovative solutions for companies in the hunting and fishing business.  Services include social media marketing, advertising, pr, strategic planning, website development and more.

Dorset Maple Reserve

 

Dorset Maple Reserve is a pristine 500 acre sugar maple forest located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont- in the small town of Dorset. With over 40,000 sugar maples this magnificent wood produces thousands of gallons of the finest gourmet maple syrup.

Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty

 

Specializing in residential real estate working with both buyers and sellers.

Dorset Equine Rescue

 

A nonprofit organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for abused, neglected and slaughter bound horses.

Harvey’s Pest Control

 

HPC is your local pest control option. Offering control of the usual array of pests attempting to enter your home or business including rodents, ants, wasps and cluster flies. With 18 years of experience you are promised to receive prompt and courteous service that you can trust. Covering all of Southern Vermont.

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.

Mad Tom Orchard

 

A local orchard that offers terrific apple-picking with cider and donuts available on weekends.  Picnickers welcome!

White Doe Farm is a lovingly farmhouse, renowned as the perfect wedding venue. Surrounded by pastures, woodlands, and antique charm, it provides an idyllic setting for couples to exchange their vows.

White Doe Farm

White Doe Farm is a lovingly restored farmhouse set among 10 acres of pasture and woodland, which makes for a perfect wedding venue, event space, or weekend stay. Located just seven minutes from Dorset, the four bedroom house properly combines the best of modern living with antique charm and can sleep up to ten people. The pasture and adjacent barn, which can accommodate up to 50 guests, offer the perfect setting for intimate weddings and events. The charming gazebo provides...

Re/Max Four Seasons

 

Real estate sales of homes, condos, land and commercial property.

Patten Group

 

Property management.

David Munyak Furniture Maker

 

Wood turning and furniture making.

Flowers by Cara

Flowers by Cara beautifully designs, styles and executes incredibly unique events in Southern Vermont. Specializing in weddings.