Economic Development

In 2006, the Town of Bethel was the fastest growing Town in the second fastest growing County.  There are many opportunities in the Town from home businesses to agricultural, and small or large commercial entities.  There is an industrial park next to the Airport, right in the center of the Town!  Many small businesses have developed along Route 17B which runs through the center of the Town from Monticello to the East and to Fosterdale to the West, directly passing the entrance to Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center.  The existing sewer district is expanding from the White Lake Firehouse along Route 17B West to Hurd Road with completion in June 2010.  Kauneonga Lake has been designated as our main street and is located on the north side of White Lake.  In 2008 there were six new businesses.  Six other buildings have just completed renovations allowing for additional commercial space.  The Town of Bethel was awarded a Main Street Revitalization Grant in 2005 and in 2008.  Proposals are being sought for a new Youth Center/Literacy Center.

The Town of Bethel is a member of the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development, the Empire Zone, Sullivan County Visitor's Association and Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce.  The Town has also formed a 501 c non-profit Local Development Corporation  (BLDC).

In 1996, cable television pioneer and philanthropist Alan Gerry fulfilled a life-long desire to take positive action to help improve the quality of life and economic vitality in his native Sullivan County. After a careful review of the range of possible alternatives available to implement his vision, he decided, under the auspices of the newly formed Gerry Foundation, to acquire the 37 acre field that was home to the original Woodstock festival and approximately 1,700 acres of surrounding property to explore the idea of creating a world-class performing arts center.       Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a $100 million outdoor performing arts center and museum located approximately 90 minutes from New York City at the site of the original 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, NY. The 15,000 seat outdoor performing arts venue and The Museum at Bethel Woods are set within nearly 2,000 bucolic acres. The purpose of the arts center is to improve the quality of life in Sullivan County and the surrounding region by promoting economic development and interest in our region and its residents through arts, education, and culture at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

The Chapin Estate property dates back to 1891, when Chester W. Chapin, Jr., a successful urban entrepreneur from New York City acquired 18,000 acres of land in The Catskill Mountains of New York. The extensive land holding was comprised of hills and valleys, lakes and winding brooks. An avid sportsman and nature lover with a strong sense of preservation, Mr. Chapin spent 31 years developing the land into a private hunting preserve and lodge, not two hours from his principal home in Manhattan. Shortly after his death in 1922, Rockland Power and Light and Orange and Rockland Utilities acquired the property and maintained it in its pristine state. The Woodstone Group and related companies are a team of talented and award-winning individuals with many decades of experience in land development, designing and building handcrafted homes, engineering, professional planning and business management.  The company's partners possess complementary skills and experiences that lend themselves perfectly to implementing the exclusive, upscale community that will be the "The Chapin Estate".   Pristine and picturesque, The Chapin Estate is nestled within thousands of acres of secluded woodlands and freshwater reservoirs.  For more information contact The Woodstone Group at (845) 583-4900 or write to P.O. Box 338, Bethel, NY 12720 or visit them on the web at The Chapin Estate

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Bethel Farms

Discover an oasis of unspoiled beauty and breathtaking views. Bethel Farms™ is a natural preserve of secluded forests and winding brooks, bird-friendly ponds and rolling hills. Build your getaway in a private gated community nestled in Sullivan County’s very best woodland. It’s a piece of heaven you can call your own.

The philosophy behind Bethel Farms™ is environmental harmony: home sites that preserve the striking beauty of Sullivan County’s unspoiled vistas while protecting wetlands, wild life, majestic old trees, scenic mountain views, natural brooks, streams and ponds. Each estate is a rare and unique gem, seamlessly integrated into the nature that surrounds it.  Visit them on the web at Bethel Farms or by calling (845) 794-2333.

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The Highlands

This is a spectacular opportunity to own your own estate-size country properties ranging from three to ten acres, just 90 minutes from New York City.  Each parcel offers unique features including rustic stone walls, rolling meadows, mature hedgerows, and towering pines. Three-to five acre lots.  Overlooking rolling meadows, rustic stonewalls, shady trees, and a sun-dappled brook, you'll find an extraordinary retreat to share with the people who matter most.  This is a place where mother nature and man have come together in perfect harmony...where small town meets uptown, relaxation and recreation go hand in hand, culture and quiet are in ideal balance, and privacy blends effortlessly with convenience.

This is The Life.  This is The Highlands.
Call now to talk to a land consultant about owning property at The Highlands at 1-800-811-3464 x2072, or log onto to their website The Highlands

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