Rochester, a town rich with history, is a picturesque village nestled in the Route 100 valley about half way between Killington and Sugarbush ski areas.  It is a self-sufficient little place with a K-12 school, 2 churches, library, grocery store, hardware store, bank, credit union, cafe and several B&B's.  The area also has several businesses which employ local folk.  Much of the western portion of town lies within the Green Mountain National Forest.  The Long Trail winds along the top of the ridge.  The eastern side is called the "hollows" where one finds both farm and forest land and superb views.