If you live in New York City, Long Island, or New Jersey, you’ve likely felt the pull of the Catskills. Whether it’s a weekend retreat, a second home, or a full-time move toward a slower, more grounded lifestyle, the region offers a rare mix of natural beauty, creative culture, and breathing room—all within a few hours’ drive of the city.
But for many, buying an existing home in the Catskills doesn’t check all the boxes. They either need a lot of work, require extensive renovations to make them larger, or aren’t on your ideal piece of property. That’s why more homeowners are choosing to select custom home builders in places like Woodstock, Phoenicia, Windham, Andes, Roxbury, and Margaretville—places where the land itself invites creativity, and your home can truly reflect how you want to live.
Why Build Custom in the Catskills?
The Catskills aren’t cookie-cutter—and your home doesn’t have to be either. A custom-built home in the Catskills allows you to design for the views, the slope of the land, the changing seasons, and your specific needs—whether that’s a modern farmhouse, bardominium, timber-framed retreat, a net-zero mountain cabin, or a spacious family gathering place.
Key benefits include:
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Home design custom-crafted to fit your land
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Energy-efficient construction engineered and stamped for Northeast energy and building codes
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Modern comforts with rustic charm
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Flexible interior and exterior spaces for remote work, hosting, or unwinding
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A lasting investment in a region with growing demand
Popular Catskills Towns for Custom Homes
Each corner of the Catskills offers a different experience. Here are a few high-interest towns where we’re seeing strong demand for thoughtfully designed custom homes:
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Woodstock – Iconic and artsy, with a vibrant community and a mix of old-world charm and modern design.
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Phoenicia – A laid-back riverside village, perfect for nature lovers who still want great coffee and culture.
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Windham & Hunter – Known for skiing and year-round recreation, these towns offer dramatic views and strong real estate value.
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Andes, Roxbury & Margaretville – Beautiful, more remote-feeling towns in Delaware County that offer open land, peace, and endless potential for creative architecture.
Designed for the Land. Built to Last.
Designed for the Land. Built to Last.The Catskills are defined by their landscape—rolling hills, forested ridgelines, streams, and rocky slopes. A successful custom home here doesn’t fight the land, it works with it.
That’s why our approach is rooted in site-specific design, in-house engineering, and close coordination between design and construction. We evaluate your site to optimize for solar gain, natural drainage, and long-term structural performance. Then, your expert building consultant guides you through the process from day one, ensuring everything stays on track and aligned with your vision.
Whether you’re dreaming of a hand-hewn timber frame, a Scandinavian-inspired modern retreat, or an eco-conscious lakefront cottage, we bring together craftsmanship and technical precision to create a home that feels deeply grounded in its place.
Planning Your Move: A Home That Works for You, Now and in the Future
Many of our clients from NYC, Long Island, and NJ begin by building a second home with plans to transition to full-time mountain living in the future. That’s why we prioritize:
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Thoughtful, flexible design for changing lifestyles (including universal design for aging-in-place)
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Energy efficient heating, cooling, and insulation systems with a focus on sustainability
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Durable, top-quality materials
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Beautiful, modern designs created specifically for you, your lifestyle and your property
Let’s Build Something That Belongs Here
If you’re ready to trade noise for stillness, traffic for trails, and neighbors for nature, a custom home in the Catskills is more than just a change of address—it’s a whole new way to live.
We are a custom home builder who specializes in homes that reflect the land, your lifestyle, and your long-term goals, with a seamless, well-managed design & build process to get you there.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation or learn more about building in Woodstock, Windham, Phoenicia, or beyond. 607-467-2700 or contact Chris Weyer, Building Consultant for Upstate New York & New Jersey (including Catskills, Hudson Valley, & Long Island) at (607)644-5053 or email cweyer@beavermtn.com
