Find your perfect gift! From delicious take-away food and Vermont products to kitchen wares, fine art, and jewelry, enjoy exploring our eclectic mix of general stores, artisan shops, and local food markets.

Where To Shop

Shopping here is an adventure in itself!

Impressive, Eclectic Mix

Dorset boasts an impressive mix of small, locally-owned markets, old-time Vermont country stores and many with nationally-recognized brands and companies. Our stores offer a variety of authentic goods and wares – from delicious take-away food and Vermont products, to home and kitchen wares, to seasonal outdoor supplies and clothing, to custom furniture, fine art & jewelry and most everything in between. Enjoy spending time in our eclectic mix of general stores, artisan shops and local food markets.

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...

Dorset Union Store, one of Vermont's oldest country stores, offers hot coffee, freshly baked scones, homemade soups, and pie. Explore the daily selections prepared by our chefs.

Dorset Union Store

Founded in 1816, the Dorset Union Store is one of Vermont's oldest country stores. Hot coffee, freshly baked scones, muffins and donuts to help you start your day. For lunch you will find made-to-order sandwiches in the deli along with salads and homemade soups. Award winning mac and cheese available on Fridays. No need to cook dinner as we provide an abundance of selections prepared by our chefs daily. And don't forget a homemade pie for dessert. The store offers...

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.

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...

Find your next favorite statement piece at Dorset Exchange Consignment Gallery. Explore unique shoes, jewelry, handbags, home furnishings, décor, collectibles, greeting cards, and much more.

Dorset Exchange Consignment Gallery

Established in 2009, The Dorset Exchange Consignment Gallery has become a Dorset destination for unique, quality, new and pre-owned family fashions, shoes, jewelry, handbags, home furnishings, decor, collectibles, greeting cards and so much more. You will love our variety, our service, our ambience, our savings, and most important, that priceless treasure waiting just for you! The store is restocked daily with a continuous flow of fresh items. Seeing is believing. We guarantee your shopping trip will be worth it! If...

Stop by H.N. Williams Department Store today. Discover a variety of Vermont-made products, including scrumptious specials, delicious food, and more, all carefully selected with you in mind.

H.N. Williams

Stop in any day to explore three unique floors at H.N.Williams Department Store. You'll find many made in Vermont products among thousands of items that have been selected with you in mind.  Bring your appetites for a full deli, scrumptious specials, and delicious food to go.  Order ahead for special occasions.