By Liz Schafer Arthur Jones’ humble beginnings as the son of a tenant farmer led him to more opportunities than he might have imagined as a young lad who loved to draw. He wasn’t the least bit interested in following in his father’s footsteps, and found school to be tedious. Nonetheless, the elder Jones encouraged Arthur’s artistic bent, even when...

When Dan Mosheim first came to Vermont to visit his sister in the early 1970s, he wasn’t expecting to stay long. Today, Dan has called Vermont home for nearly 50 years – nearly half of them in the picturesque town of Dorset.  For him, the best part of living in Dorset is the community.  “There are people who live here...

Just minutes from the Village, off the side of Dorset West Road, a magnificent marble mansion sits. You can tell it’s one-of-a-kind and nearly impossible to miss. It’s the kind of beauty that makes you slow your car and stare as you pass by, no matter how many times you’ve seen it before.  The Marble House: Then  The marble mansion...

Southern Vermont is rich in the arts. From intimate concert venues to cozy art galleries, we’re certainly not lacking. Dorset, in particular, offers a variety of robust arts and entertainment opportunities, including its theater flagship, Dorset Playhouse – home of the Dorset Players and the Dorset Theatre Festival.  Dorset Playhouse is the perfect spot to experience live theatre. Built in...