"Winter Hill"

 residence, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, historical building

Large single-family residence built c. 1883 on the Hudson River in Garrison, New York. The 2 ½ story half-timbered structure is an early example of the Tudor Revival style. While the identity of the architect remains a mystery, the house’s subtle but distinct detailing and its overall architectural composition reveal a master architect’s hand. Its original owner was Rev. Walter Thompson who served as rector at the nearby parish church.

After decades of use as a religious institution, the property was acquired by a local resident with the intention to preserve both the architecturally significant house and its sprawling unspoiled Hudson Valley landscape. He charitably opted to convert the building into a non-profit center housing the Hudson Highlands Land Trust, The Garden Conservancy, and the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival.