Stay. Dine. Gather.
The Shires Collection is a family of historic inns, restaurants, and gathering places across Southern Vermont’s Shires region. Rooted in historic villages and surrounded by the beauty of the Green and Taconic Mountains, each property offers its own unique character while sharing a commitment to memorable stays, locally inspired dining, genuine hospitality, and meaningful experiences.
HOST YOUR EVENT
One collection, endless possibilities.
Bring every part of your celebration together across our historic inns, restaurants, and timeless event spaces.
Journey Through the shires
The journey begins in Dorset, continues through Manchester and Bennington, and leads to even more to discover along the way. Explore The Shires, one stop at a time.
DORSET
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The Dorset Inn
Historic Inn & Restaurant
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Barrows House
Boutique Resort & Restaurant
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Old Gray Barn
Iconic Mountain Wedding Venue
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Dorset Bakery
European Bakery & Café
Manchester
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curATE at SVAC
Artful food + Premier Events Venue
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Pearl's Place & Pantry
Southern Cooking & Barbecue
BENNINGTON & BEYOND
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The Publyk House
Vermont Steakhouse with a View
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Pearl's at The Garage
Southern Smokehouse & Distillery
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Lake House Pub & Grill
Dockside Dining
EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS
From weddings and private events to corporate gatherings, retreats, milestone celebrations, and memorable occasions, The Shires Collection gives you the freedom to curate an experience across our historic inns, restaurants, and event venues.
Your guests can enjoy a variety of settings, accommodations, meals, and shared moments, all brought together through one connected collection and one seamless planning process.
Bring every part of your gathering together across our historic inns, restaurants, and timeless gathering spaces.
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