Dog Mountain, Vermont

In St Johnsbury, Vermont, there is a unique pet friendly attraction known as Dog Mountain. The property consists of 150-acres of spectacular hiking trails and ponds. Dog Mountain is also home to the Stephen Huneck Gallery and his masterpiece, the Dog Chapel.

Stephen Huneck Gallery

Folk artist, Stephen Huneck is probably best known for the illustrations of his beloved black lab, Sally. There are images of her everywhere on Dog Mountain. In his Gallery, you can buy original carvings and artwork of Sally and her canine friends. They also sell Hunecks books, t-shirts, and gift items for every budget.

Dog Chapel

The idea to build a Dog Chapel came to Stephen Huneck in a vision soon after he experienced a near-death experience. While recovering from two months in a coma, Huneck said he felt compelled to create “a place that celebrated the spiritual bond we have with our dogs, a place that would be open to all dogs and to people of any faith or belief system.” 

One of the most striking ways people celebrate the canine/human spiritual bond at the Dog Chapel is through the hanging notes of remembrance and photos on the walls. Initially, Stephen Huneck put aside just one wall where people could post pictures and memories about their departed pets. The entire chapel is now covered. Visitors are welcome to add photos to a book in the foyer.

Outdoors at Dog Mountain

You can visit the Dog Chapel and the surrounding grounds any day between dawn and dusk. The Stephen Huneck gallery is open on Monday and Friday from 11 am-4 pm. On weekends the Gallery is open from 10 am-5 pm. Dog Mountain also hosts a dog friendly concert series and pet parties throughout the year. Please check out their schedule online.