We have many reasons to visit, from the peaceful pastures and mountains, to the excitement of white water rafting and world class skiing.

(Music is used by permission of the Manchester Music Festival)

"We moved here for the lifestyle and the schools. We were fortunate to be able to bring two existing businesses with us, as well affording us the ability to live, work and learn all in one place."

Maria Timmerman owns the needlework shop In Stitches in Dorset. Her husband was able to keep his job with Old Dominion Brush of Richmond, VA. and work remotely.

“Manchester has always been a special place for us... In summer we swim in the quarry, visit the Orvis fish pond or Northshire Bookstore. It has been our haven... When we decided to get married, we immediately chose Manchester! Each year, we will celebrate simply by returning to the village.”

Shawna Marie Way and Jean-Francois Larose of Saratoga, NY wed Dec. 11, 2010 in front of the Orvis Flagship store and then had a glorious carriage ride through the village.

“Manchester and the Mountains has charmed me since my first visit in 1970. Its natural beauty, its friendly residents and its laid-back style are such refreshments after having lived in the metropolitan NYC area. I invented my business, Backroad Discovery Tours, to show our visitors the people, places, history & ideas that make us so very unique and special." Sharon Connor created a way to be here and share her love of the area with others!