Gardiner's Premier
Outdoor Living Experts

Gardiner, tucked at the foot of the Shawangunk Ridge in Ulster County, is one of the Hudson Valley's most naturally spectacular communities. The dramatic white cliffs of the Gunks rise above the town like a cathedral wall, creating a backdrop that no landscape architect could improve upon — only complement. This small, tight-knit town has become a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, artists, and homeowners who seek a life immersed in the natural beauty of the Mid-Hudson Valley.

The residential character of Gardiner is defined by its relationship to the land. Properties here range from historic stone farmhouses along the Wallkill River to contemporary mountain homes on the slopes approaching the Shawangunk Ridge, from converted barns on working agricultural land to log cabins nestled in the hemlock forests. Each property type demands a landscape approach that honors the wild, rugged character of the surrounding terrain while creating comfortable outdoor living spaces.

Gardiner's geology is its signature. The Shawangunk conglomerate that forms the ridge is the same stone we source for retaining walls, patios, and garden features — connecting built landscapes to the geological character of the place in the most authentic way possible. The Wallkill River, which meanders through the valley floor, creates riparian corridors and seasonal flooding patterns that require expert drainage engineering and thoughtful site planning.

Gardiner is our backyard — literally adjacent to New Paltz and just minutes from our Hurds Road headquarters. We know every road, every soil type, every microclimate in this town. We have built retaining walls on the rocky slopes above Minnewaska, installed pools on the fertile valley floor, and created outdoor kitchens at properties with million-dollar views of the cliffs. When you hire us for a Gardiner project, you are hiring the team that knows this landscape as intimately as the climbers know the rock.