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The Wilson House, East Dorset, VT

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The Wilson House

Historic birthplace and childhood home of Bill W., now a recovery retreat center and inn in southern Vermont.

378 Village St, East Dorset, VT 05253 · East Dorset, VT

About The Wilson House

The Wilson House sits in East Dorset, Vermont, in the Green Mountains. It is a nonprofit gathering place for people in recovery, and it functions as both a historical site and a working retreat center. The organization was established in 1988 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and offers retreats, meetings, and seminars centered on the 12-step process and spiritual growth. Guests can stay in rooms in the historic house, and the public is welcome. Nearby Dorset and Manchester offer additional museums, shops, hiking, and skiing.

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