WELCOME TO DORSET Rustic Yet Elegant Charm in Vermont ’ s Green Mountains
Dorset Village is located on Route 30 , six miles north of Manchester . Just 10 minutes away , but a world apart ! Come see for yourself …
3 PEARS GALLERY Bringing the beauty of Vermont to you ! A warm welcome awaits you at our beautiful gallery on the historic Dorset Green . Come visit two floors of curated fine art , as well as original artisanal pieces , from accents to focal points for the contemporary and country home . Handcrafted gifts , glass , pottery , and jewelry — all by renowned Vermont and regional artists . 41 Church St ., Dorset . 802-867-7081
BARROWS HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT
Innovative VT American fare served casually at the backlit marble bar and taproom , rustic luxe dining room , or outside on the patio . Enjoy farmto-table cuisine paired with craft brews , specialty VT cocktails , and award-winning wine list . Sip drinks at a fire table on the front porch or toast s ’ mores and linger by the wood fire pit . Open for dinner at 5pm . Offering take-out of our full menu nightly . 3156 Rte . 30 , Dorset . 802-867-4455 or barrowshouse . com
BURNS INSURANCE AGENCY Burns Insurance has been helping Vermonters in Dorset , VT and surrounding towns since 1972 . Our experienced team of insurance professionals is knowledgeable and friendly . We can lead you through the sometimes confusing process of finding the right insurance for your needs . Offices in Dorset , Rutland , Brattleboro , Bennington & Bondville . 1090 Rte . 30 , Dorset . 802-362-2442 or williamburnsinsurance . com
DORSET BAKERY & CAFÉ A boutique bakery and café featuring homemade morning pastries , unique sandwiches and paninis , salads , soups , decadent sweets , an espresso bar & more . Dine in the warm and inviting atmosphere of the Provincial décor or outside on the stone terrace . Take prepared foods to-go . Pre-order specialty cakes , desserts , and more . Serving breakfast & lunch daily 8am – 3pm . 3239 Rte . 30 , Dorset . 802-867-7021 or dorsetbakeryvt . com
THE DORSET EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT GALLERY
An upscale , yet affordable secondhand boutique . Come and browse our ever changing variety of housewares , decor , jewelry , womens ’, mens ’, and kids ’ clothing & shoes , accessories , linens , collectables , vintage and more . We literally have new items arriving daily so you never know what you might find ! To consign , please call to schedule an appointment . Open Wed .– Sat . 10am – 5pm , Sun . 11am – 5pm . 3283 Rte . 30 , Dorset . 802-231-2520 or thedorsetexchange . com
DORSET FARMERS ’ MARKET Every Sunday from 10am – 2pm Mid-May through Mid-October at HN Williams Store . 2732 Rte . 30 , Dorset . Mid-October through Mid-May at JK Adams Kitchen Store . 1430 Rte . 30 , Dorset . dorsetfarmersmarket . com
THE DORSET INN Classic New England fare served against the backdrop of Vermont ’ s oldest continuously operating inn . Grab cocktails at the vintage bar or lounge in the living rooms . Dinner served in the charming ambiance of the inn ’ s historic dining room , classic New England tavern or al fresco on the front porch . Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and extensive single malt & bourbon collections . Serving dinner nightly at 5:30pm . Offering our full menu to-go . 8 Church St ., Dorset . 802-867-5500 or dorsetinn . com
DORSET PLAYHOUSE Year-round theatre entertainment in an appealing country setting . 104 Cheney Rd ., Dorset . 802-867-5570 . Visit dorsetplayers . org or dorsettheatrefestival . org for more information on their respective seasons .
THE DORSET UNION STORE Take a step back in time and experience the heart of Dorset . Established in 1816 , the Dorset Union Store offers specialty Vermont products , deli , bakery , prepared food , wine , craft beer , and groceries . Truly a modern day country store , it has stayed true to its authentic character while offering everything from necessities to frivolities . Tues .– Sat . from 8am – 5pm ( closed Sun . and Mon .) 31 Church St ., Dorset . 802-867-4400
H . N . WILLIAMS STORE Vermont ’ s oldest family-run business for over 182 years ! Founded in 1840 , this historic general store combines old world charm with a newly added post and beam expansion . Offering local products , outdoor clothing , footwear , toys , hardware , groceries , coffee bar , wine , and a vast craft beer selection . Our deli offers hot and cold take-away options . Order online at HNWilliams . com . Stop in for a unique Vermont experience . Open daily 7:30am-6pm . 2732 Rte . 30 , Dorset . 802-867-5353 or hnwilliams . com
HOMESTEAD LANDSCAPING Landscape professionals serving Southern Vermont since 1976 . We offer free on-site consultations , landscape design / build , irrigation , maintenance , property management , and snow removal . Now with two convenient locations ! Rte . 30 , Bondville , 802-297-1107 and Rte . 30 , Dorset , 802-867-9000 . homesteadlandscaping . com
JK ADAMS KITCHEN STORE Designing and manufacturing fine quality wood products for the kitchen and home for 75 + years . Come shop The Kitchen Store , which includes 3 floors filled with gadgets , cookware , countertop appliances , and Vermont specialty foods and cheeses . Don ’ t miss our observation deck which gives a bird ’ s eye view of our manufacturing process in action . Not just a store , but a destination . Open daily , 10am-5pm . 1430 Rte . 30 , Dorset . 802-362-4422 . Shop anytime at jkadams . com
JOSIAH ALLEN REAL ESTATE Since 1962 we have helped thousands of people join our amazing community and fulfill their Vermont dream . As Southern Vermont ’ s longest continuously operated real estate company , we invite you to work with the region ’ s top real estate firm to help you find your Vermont . Please stop by one of our convenient locations . Dorset Village , 802-867-5555 and Manchester Center , 802-362-3355 . josiahallen . com
MERCK FOREST AND FARMLAND CENTER
Merck Forest and Farmland Center is a non-profit educational organization that demonstrates the benefits of sustainable agriculture and forest management on its 3,200 acre property . We offer a variety of educational and recreational opportunities , including rustic backcountry camping , and over 30 miles of forest trails for hiking and horseback riding . Visit the website for events . 802-394-7836 or merckforest . org
Discover what makes Dorset so special .
Fine Dining • Museums & Galleries Historic Attractions • Theatre Shopping • Farmer ’ s Markets Hiking Trails • Mountain Biking Golfing • Kayaking • Swimming Camping • Fishing Ski Resorts • Snowshoeing Cross-country Skiing
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