Combined with its distinctive villages, Red Hook Township offers close-to-home employment opportunities in hundreds of companies.  Agricultural activity focuses on fruit-growing and still plays a vital role in the economy.  Advantageously situated for commerce, the town also enjoys easy access to construction supplies and draws a significant number of skilled craftsmen and highly trained professionals.  Boasting one of the finest educational systems in the Hudson Valley, Red Hook is home to the private institution of Bard College and a center for the Deveroux Foundation.  The area’s recreational facilities include fields and courts for softball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and other popular sports.  Other attractions include a community swimming pool, lakes for swimming and fishing, and nearby parkland for outdoor enjoyment in all four seasons.