Dog Mountain
Artist Stephen Huneck's Dog Chapel

For Love of Dog & Country

The "Dog Chapel" is one of Vermont's more recent tourist attractions. Built in 1999 by well-known artist, author, and "hand-carver" Stephen Huneck, Dog Mountain, is one of the most unique tourist magnets in New England.

Stephen Huneck's home and studio are located on Dog Mountain. He shares this northeastern Vermont home with his wife, Gwen and his five dogs. Sally, Heidi, and Artie his Labs, Dottie the Dalmatian, and Molly a Golden Retriever. Stephen and Gwen have totally furnished their home with Stephen's artwork. He works in his private studio attached to their house and also visits his primary gallery in Woodstock, VT on weekends personalizing books and artwork.

Huneck is known for his whimsical hand-carved furniture, sculpture, and woodcut prints. The artist is author of "My Dog's Brain," "Sally Goes to the Beach," and "Sally Goes to the Mountains."

The inspiration for building Dog Mountain came to the artist when he was recovering from a bout with Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, an often fatal illness. Huneck says "I wanted to build a chapel, one that celebrated the spiritual bond we have with our dogs, and that would be open to dogs and people. People of any faith or belief system."

Huneck continues, "I built that chapel on Dog Mountain, our mountain-top farm in St. Johnsbury ... and styled it in the manner of a small village church built in Vermont around 1820. It is important to me that the chapel looks like it belongs with its setting of rolling mountains and pasture. The white steeple points up to the heavens, and on the top is a Lab with wings that turns in the wind and proclaims this place has a special affinity with dogs.

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The Chapel is built on a beautiful and private spot in Vermont's picturesque Northeast Kingdom. Guests are invited to roam the 150 acres of Vermont country side which features, trails, scenic views, dog sculptures, and trout-filled ponds.

Things to see and do at Dog Mountain include; Viewing Huneck's Art Work in the Gallery, visiting Dog Chapel, taking a nature walk, and enjoying the spectacular views. You are encouraged to bring your dog. An assortment Huneck's books, prints, and sculptures are for sale in the gallery.

In addition to the Gallery on Dog Mountain, other Stephen Huneck Galleries are located at 49 Central Street in Woodstock, Vermont, and in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Key West, Florida, on Cape Cod in Nantucket, in Edgartown, Massachusetts and in Kennebunkport, Maine.

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Magnificent stained glass windows adorn the Chapel.

Driving Directions to the Dog Chapel on Dog Mountain in East St. Johnsbury:

From I-91, take exit 19 onto I-93, then take exit 1 to US Rte. 2.
Turn left onto Rte. 2 West, go 7/10 mile to Spaulding Road, turn right, Dog Mountain is 6/10 mile up the hill.
Dog Mountain is located 2 miles east of St. Johnsbury, Vermont just off US Rte. 2 on Spaulding Road. (across from Fairbanks Scales)

Dogs are always welcome at Dog Mountain. Find out more information about Stephen Huneck's books by clicking on the book covers below.

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