Welcome to Twin Ponds
A place to know your neighbors
Who We Are
We're a growing group of individuals with varied interests and backgrounds, creating a community that balances connection and privacy.
We're striving to build a 30-unit community that:
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is multi-generational and inclusive, where all can thrive
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values both sharing and individual privacy
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is welcoming, sustainable, and supportive
Join us on our journey!
Where we are
Twin Ponds is conveniently located in beautiful Highland, New York, with easy access to charming Hudson Valley villages and a two-hour train ride to New York City.
Location, location, location!
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40 acres of wooded land
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Two large ponds for boating and fishing
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10-minute drive to Poughkeepsie and to the Metro North and Amtrak railroad station
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2-hour train ride to NYC
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15-minute drive to New Paltz and the Shawangunks (the Gunks), with their many hiking and climbing opportunities
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25–30-minute drive to the thriving towns of Kingston and Rhinebeck
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Vassar Brothers Medical Center, in Poughkeepsie, and other health care facilities
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Educational institutions: Vassar College, Marist College, State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz, Dutchess Community College
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Nearby public attractions: Walkway Over the Hudson State Park, Hudson Valley and Dutchess rail trails, Poughkeepsie Trail Park, FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt national historic sites in Hyde Park
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Shops, cafes, and restaurants in Highland and the surrounding villages
FAQs
What are you planning to build?
We're still in the planning stages, but so far we're planning a common house with a kitchen, dining area, and gathering spaces; an exercise/fitness room; guest rooms; a playground; gardens; workshop areas; shared equipment like cars and bikes; walking trails; and a dock.
What kinds of homes are you building, and how many?
We envision 30 units with a mix of townhouses and single-story homes, with one to three bedrooms and one to two-and-a-half bathrooms.
Will the homes be for sale, rent, or both?
We are planning to build units for sale only, in the interest of building long-term connections with each other.
How will the community be governed?
Our community will be self-governed based on sociocracy—a nonhierarchical system that is rooted in collaboration, equity, and mutual respect among our residents.
"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much."
- Helen Keller