Mainstreet Maven: Cindy Loudenslager
Cindy Loudenslager traded 30 years of NYC banking for early mornings at the Dorset Union Store. Here's how she's keeping Vermont's oldest general store alive and thriving like never before.
Vermont Fall Road Trip - 320 sweet miles
Discover the ultimate Vermont fall road trip with our curated itinerary covering Stowe, Peacham, Woodstock, Grafton, Manchester, Dorset, Middlebury, and Burlington. Find the best scenic routes, top attractions, must-visit shops, delicious dining, and cozy places to stay—perfect for experiencing Vermont’s legendary autumn foliage!
6 Vermont Towns - 320 sweet miles
Discover the ultimate Vermont fall road trip with our curated itinerary covering Stowe, Peacham, Woodstock, Grafton, Manchester, Dorset, Middlebury, and Burlington. A few of the best scenic routes, perfect for experiencing Vermont’s legendary autumn foliage!
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Summertime Farmer’s Markets
Talk about where small towns really shine - the summertime farmers market. This sets the farm-to-table game on an entirely new level! Here are a few of the markets, dates & times, and websites for some of our favorites. Make sure you check them for up to date times and locations. Some are open all year, but move indoors.
Summer: Time to get the tribe together
Was it catching fireflies with your Uncle Joe or was it watching your mom performing a picture perfect cannon ball to the applause of the family? Was it the late night laughter you heard between your parents and your aunts and uncles as you listened through the screened windows and cool summer breeze? Was it a time when you heard stories from your grandfather that taught you that he was once a boy too? These gatherings are where so many of the memories that hold the tapestry of our lives and family identities together.
The Barrows House Inn & Restaurant
Dorset, Vermont, holds a special place in my heart. It was here that I first discovered the tranquility of the Green Mountains and the understated elegance of a quaint New England town. In a world that often feels artificial, where every hotel room seems to greet you with the same sterile uniformity and each restaurant is a replica of the last, Dorset stands as a beacon of genuine beauty. This charming town offers a timeless experience, seamlessly blending historic allure with modern comforts.
A Nomad’s Dilema
The small towns of Vermont are popular destinations year-round with a robust short-term rental market. Platforms like Airbnb offer numerous fully furnished monthly rentals, making it feasible for visitors to settle in comfortably for extended stays. However, many of the towns have implemented regulations that cap the number of days short-term rentals can be rented out annually, except in certain zoning districts, or require stays to be longer term. Obviously this constrains supply but we certainly understand the . .dilemma. We visited on small town that experienced an entire neighborhood, with once exception, flipping to short term rentals. When none of your neighbors are local - it somewhat defeats the charm and draw of the town in the first place.
Dorset Union Store: The heart of the hamlet
The Dorset Union Store has modernized its offerings while retaining its old Vermont country store charm. It offers a variety of Vermont-made products, homemade frozen dinners, a delectable coffee bar, fresh meat, a full-service deli, and more
The magic of a summer playhouse
In the quaint, scenic town of Dorset you'll find a surprise that resonates with the heartbeat of the community - the Dorset Playhouse. This isn't just a theater; it's a portal to a world where every performance is a celebration of life and creativity.
The Dorset Theatre Festival - all summer long!
We are back to explore more into the magic that is the Dorset Playhouse and the magnificent Dorset Theatre Festival.
Dorset, Vermont: A Quicktake
The charming hamlet town of Dorset, Vermont is nestled in the heart of the Vermont Valley, where the Taconic Mountains meet the Greens. Dorset is a place where history, culture, culinary treats, and natural beauty intertwine.