Benson Village Trust

07/09/2026

Nancy Carey Johnson kept everyone entertained with her wonderful music at the Ice Cream Social!

07/09/2026

High temps didn't stop everyone from having a great time at the Ice Cream Social!!! A very special thank you to the Benson Girl Scouts for all their help with "the fixins"!

And thank you to Tad Fyles for the tent and The Wheel for the epic cookies!!!

07/06/2026

New General Store Business Opportunity in Benson, Vermont

Request for Letters of Interest by July 31, 2026

Benson Village Trust (BVT), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community enterprise, is offering a unique opportunity for an entrepreneur passionate about good food, service and community to operate the Benson Village Store that will be located in the village center of Benson, Vermont. The store business owner will lease a newly constructed and outfitted store/deli/café building from BVT to create a thriving small business in a dynamic rural community on Lake Champlain.

Please find the complete general store business opportunity prospectus here on Benson Village Trust’s website at: www.bensonvillagetrust.org

Letters of interest are due July 31st at midnight.

Email [email protected] with questions.

Benson Village Trust Rebuilding the Benson Village Store to invest in Benson’s future while honoring its history. Donate now! Apply to Lease & Operate Benson Village Store: Details Here » For over 100 years, the village store in the center of town was the heart of Benson.

07/02/2026

A big thank you to Lynn Bowen, who has taken on the role of fundraising chair for the Benson Village Store. Thank you, Lynn!

07/01/2026

Don't miss the essays and artwork from our very own Benson Village School scholars and artists! On display at the Ice Cream Social, 6-8pm this Friday, at the site of the former and future Benson Village Store! Live music, live reading of the US Constitution, free Ben & Jerry's ice cream, cookies, lemonade, and a chance to catch up with friends and neighbors. Hope to see you there!!!

07/01/2026

06/30/2026

The Benson Village Trust was on hand for the Benson Village School's year-end picnic, dishing out ice cream and community good vibes!

06/11/2026

Come join us for an Ice Cream Social and celebrate our country's 250th!!!

05/28/2026

The Farmer's Market will be open this Saturday from 10-12pm at the site of the future Benson Village Store. Stop by for some local produce, baked goods, and a chat with your neighbors!