Inn at West View Farm

Enjoy fine contemporary American cuisine in the dining room of our restored 1870’s farmhouse, or Asian inspired “Ten Little Dishes” in our tavern. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2001. Featured in Yankee Magazine 2004. AIWF Award Winner. Chef-owned. Reservations recommended. Dinner from 6pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Situated on five pastoral acres, the Inn also offers ten spacious guestrooms. Major credit cards accepted.

Phone:
802-867-5715

Website:
http://www.innatwestviewfarm.com

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Address:
2928 Route 30
Dorset, VT 05251

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May 22, 2013
- Garden School at Evernest
  
  With Erica Bowman. 6-week course; exact times still pending. Updates and info: andromedadesigns.com
May 25, 2013
- Open Studio Weekend
  
  Artists open their studios, in downtowns as well as at the ends of dirt roads, to the public for the weekend.See how they works and speak to them directly. Maps, participating studios and info: vermontcrafts.com
May 26, 2013
- Opening Weekend BBQ & The Magic Trunk Show
  
  Two shows,11:30 am & 2 pm.Welcome back some Adventure Park favorites, the Magic Trunk Show's comical cast of wisecracking puppet characters. Info: 824-5522 or bromley.com
- Anyone Can Whistle
  
  2 pm. Play by Stephen Sondheim presented by the Dorset Players. Info: Box Office, 867-5777; Admin. Office, 867-5570; or dorsetplayers.org
May 30, 2013
- Hemmings Cruise-In
  
  5:30–8 pm. Free. Music by DJ Rich Ryder; food by NAN-Z’s Carts & Catering.Trophies awarded. Info: hemmings.com or 800-227-4373
May 31, 2013
- Passport to Summer Tennis Weekend
  
  Stratton Mountain Resort and Cliff Drysdale Tennis team up for an LGBT event that combines sport, spa and social events. Featuring tennis champ Murphy Jensen and DJ Scottie Thompson. Info: 800-STRATTON or stratton.com
- Fleener Bar Exhibit Opening
  
  Info: vtartxchange.org
- Children's Art Show Opening
  
  4-–6 pm. Featuring the work of Flood Brook and Mountain School of Winhall students. Refreshments and entertainment. Info: Mimi Wright, 824-6560 or 375-4807
June 1, 2013
- Trail Work Party
  
  9 am–3 pm. Open to all ages 10 and above. Become a trail steward. Learn how to use tools for maintenance and the science of what makes a good trail. Info: merckforest.org
- Children's Art Exhibit
  
  10 am–noon. Info: Mimi Wright, 824-6560 or 375-4807
- "Art and the Mystery of Life"
  
  7 pm. Panel discussion on how artists explore this endless mystery. Free. Info: 875-4808 or vtica.org
June 5, 2013
- 3rd Annual Slow Living Summit
  
  Conference focused on development of nurturing and mutually supportive communities, bioregions and economic systems. An exploration of key questions and problems facing our world and our communities. Info: slowlivingsummit.org
June 6, 2013
- Roots on the River Festival
  
  Variety of performers brings eclectic mix of musical genres. Info: rootsontheriver.com
June 7, 2013
- Triathlon Training Workshop
  
  Info: 800-STRATTON or stratton.com
- Strolling of the Heifers Weekend
  
  Gallery Walk Street Festival, Farmers Breakfast, Strolling of the Heifers Parade, Slow Living Expo, Food and Fiber Tour; plus many other related events all weekend. Full schedule and info: 380-0226, strollingheifers@gmail.com or strollingoftheheifers.com
- Manchester Antique & Classic Car Show Cruise-In
  
  6–9 pm. Info: manchestercarshow.com
June 8, 2013
- Lionel Shriver presents “Big Brother”
  
  Info: 362-2200; 800-437-3700; or northshire.com
- The Best Little Quilt Show in Vermont
  
  9 am–2 pm. Exhibition of nationally and internationally award-winning quilt artists. A rare opportunity to see these exciting works in a historical Vermont setting. Admission includes raffle ticket for a beautiful double bed quilt. Info: jbobsto9@aol.com
- Children's Art Exhibit
  
  10 am–noon. Info: Mimi Wright, 824-6560 or 375-4807
- Paul Houghtaling's "Bach to Rock" cabaret
  
  6pm. Paul Houghtaling, a native of Troy, NY, returns to his home turf to present his widely acclaimed "Bach to Rock" concert accompanied collaborative pianist, Kevin Chance. This program will feature a fully staged Bach Cantata on the first half, followed by a variety of American song on the second (Paul Bowles, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, William Finn, Richard Hundley, and others.)
  
  http://www.saratogaartsfest.org/event/shoevent.php?id=38
- 27th Annual Manchester Antique & Classic Car Show
  
  8 am–4 pm. Featuring Land Rover and Ford. Classic cars, food vendors flea market and other activities. Info: manchestercarshow.com
- Basement Music Series presents Funk in the Trunk
  
  8 pm; doors open 7 pm. Tickets: vtartxchange.org
- "The Tao of Watercolor Workshop: Revealing Your Creative Self"
  
  Hours on the 8th, 9 am–4 pm; on the 9th, 9 am–noon. Three-layered introductory course for painters and non-painters to recognize their special power of creativity. Info: 875-4808 or vtica.org
June 9, 2013
- Tee Up for Health
  
  Noon start. Golf benefit for Grace Cottage Hospital. Fee includes dinner; prizes. Online Silent Auction open to all. Sponsorship info: Jim Heal, 365-3624. Registration/event info: 365-9109 or gracecottage.org/events
- Maryanne O’Hara presents “Cascade”
  
  3 pm. Info: 362-2200; 800-437-3700; or northshire.com
- Julia Chalfin's "The Birth of a Diva" cabaret
  
  12 noon. Julia Chalfin, a 2002 Skidmore graduate, returns to her alma mater from a blossoming career in Germany to sing The Birth of a Diva (How I Found My Voice), A Musical Storytelling. Her cabaret-meets-opera performance highlights her humorous journey of musical self-discovery through musicals, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, and classical music. The program includes songs from “Les Miserables” and Walt Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “My Funny Valentine”, and “Summertime”, as well as beautiful classical jewels by Mozart, Händel, Rossini, Bizet, Puccini, and Lehar.
  http://www.juliachalfin.com
  http://www.saratogaartsfest.org/event/shoevent.php?id=48
June 10, 2013
- “Portraits and Figures in Transparent Watercolors”
  
  Workshop with Fealing Lin. Info: 824-6673 or landgroveinn.com
June 13, 2013
-  Matthew Wolpe presents "Reinventing the Chicken Coop"
  
  Info: 362-2200; 800-437-3700; or northshire.com
- Hemmings Cruise-In
  
  5:30–8 pm. Free. Music by DJ Rich Ryder; food by NAN-Z’s Carts & Catering.Trophies awarded. Info: hemmings.com or 800-227-4373
June 14, 2013
- Joe Eck presents "To Eat"
  
  Info: 362-2200; 800-437-3700; or northshire.com

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