Whispering Winds — 24.1 Acres of History and Harmony
Set on 24.1 private acres between Woodstock and Saugerties, this exceptional property features a pristine 2.4-acre spring-fed pond, two engineer-affirmed building sites with viable drain fields, and a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and development readiness. (Engineers’ feasibility study available.)
One approved building site overlooks the pond, offering easy walking or driving access to the water. The second, privately situated in a wooded setting near the pond, features a gentle slope leading down toward it. Potential mountain views may be enjoyed from second-story elevations at either location.
The 2.4-acre spring-fed pond—10+ feet deep—is ideal for swimming, with permanent rock formations at its center for diving or sunning. A secluded, sunny beachfront area provides space for lounging and summer cookouts. Historic, tree-shaded “wood roads” traverse the property for easy access and exploration, while stands of white pine, white oak, and hickory create a park-like forest that fully surrounds the pond.
Beyond its physical beauty, the land carries a remarkable history. Once home to the Williams Music Camp, founded in 1929 by composer and bandleader Ernest Williams of the Ithaca Conservatory, the property was once alive each summer with musicians who gathered from around the world to study, perform, and create.
Though the camp’s buildings are gone, its spirit lingers—in the rhythm of rustling leaves, the chorus of birds at dawn, and the mirrored stillness of the pond. Nature has reclaimed the stage, yet the harmony endures in gentler form.
A rare offering of space, history, and possibility—Whispering Winds invites new imagination, whether as a private retreat, an artist’s haven, or a return to its musical roots.
Here, the song continues