For David Wolff, Gates Ranch is a gift from the heart.
A successful and respected commercial land developer, David Wolff created Gates Ranch as a unique residential opportunity to enable other Texans to enjoy what he has provided for his wife and himself, his children and grandchildren – a rural retreat in the heart of Texas within an easy reach from his beloved Houston. The investments in this thoughtfully designed rural community reflect his mission to preserve and enhance the natural beauty and heritage of the region while offering lasting quality and value for its landowners.
Also, the owner and operator of a working cattle ranch in Washington County for more than 30 years, he has an intimate knowledge of the area, a deep love for its scenic beauty and rich history, and genuine affection for its people. His passion for preservation is reflected in the Independence Preservation Trust, established to work with the residents of Independence, Texas to preserve the town’s visual and cultural heritage.
The thoughtful planning of Gates Ranch reflects David Wolff’s appreciation for nature, a respect for the past and a lasting commitment to the future. Previously over-grazed pastures have been replanted and nourished to provide inviting wide-open spaces. Spring-fed ponds mirror the landscape. Stately pecans, oaks and sycamores, trimmed and revitalized, provide shade and beauty to a landscape crossed by running creeks. More than 1,000 new trees have already been planted throughout the community, including an on-site tree nursery of 400 live oaks.
Over 1,000 trees have been strategically planted to enhance the natural beauty of rolling hills, lakes and shaded creeks.
