Property Management · Published Sep 3, 2026 · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Tillson Woods and the Former Tillson School
An adaptive-reuse setting with a new residential chapter
Reviewed Sep 9, 2026 by Tillson Woods.
Tillson Woods brings new housing to the former Tillson School property on Grist Mill Road in Tillson, New York.
A Familiar Local Site
The property has long been part of the Tillson landscape. Its next chapter combines the established setting with 32 one- and two-bedroom residences and a more home-like arrival through separate private exterior entrances.
Residential Character
The community is designed to feel connected to its wooded surroundings rather than isolated from them. Individual residence layouts vary, and many homes include vaulted ceilings, modern kitchens, in-residence laundry, and efficient heating and cooling.
A Wooded Hudson Valley Setting
Mature trees and the 8-acre property help define the experience of Tillson Woods. Nearby Rosendale, New Paltz, Kingston, rail trails, parks, and the Shawangunk Ridge extend that connection into the surrounding region.
Outdoor Recreation
The Playground is Tillson Woods’ planned outdoor recreation and gathering area. Amenities are planned to include two regulation pickleball courts, walking paths, grilling and picnic areas, Adirondack seating, fire-pit gathering areas, a gazebo, and landscaped outdoor spaces.
The final design, amenities, landscaping, access, rules, and completion timeline for The Playground are subject to change.
Tillson Woods pairs a familiar local property with newly developed residences for modern Hudson Valley living.
