TREES - The Woodlands, Texas claim to fame!

From the very inception of The Woodlands in the 70's, buyers have been attracted to this community because of the trees.  Development in Montgomery County has always been complicated by the dense forest.  George Mitchell, the visionary that developed The Woodlands, decided to capitalize on the forestation instead.

The sculpture of George Mitchell talking to children depicts his focus.  To this day, The Woodlands is focused on the children.  Our schools are unmatched...the parents are involved...and the streets are teaming with children laughing, exploring and having fun.

The fact that this sculpture is located under a canopy of trees is no accident.  Located just outside our world-renowned entertainment venue, people can stop and pause in appreciation for the wisdom and daring it took to develop The Woodlands.  It was not easy in the 80's to maintain the vision.  However, Mitchell held onto his quest to develop a master-planned community that is like no other in the Houston area...indeed the world. 

The entertainment venue, with shows from "Rock and Country to Bach and Ballet" brings people from hundreds of miles away.  In fact, it has been recently awarded as a top entertainment venue world-wide.  Named after George's wife, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is a favorite of the community.

The sculpture to the left is of Mrs. Mitchell reading to the children of The Woodlands.  Again, the sculpture is covered with trees just outside the Pavilion.

The Pavilion is located on The Woodlands Waterway and audience members have the option of taking a water taxi from The Woodlands Mall, The Waterway Marriott, Landry's Seafood Restaurant and a few more stops.  By planning your evening to include dinner, you can leave your car at the restaurant and enjoy a boat ride down the waterway before and after the show.

When people first arrive in The Woodlands, they wonder where the homes are located.  Because all the major roads are permanently lined with natural forest, it appears that you have not yet "arrived" at the residential portion.  But make a right or left turn from those major roads and you will find beautiful homes in virtualy every price range.  Arranged in Villages, The Woodlands has taken great care in the development to provide a "home town" atmosphere that respects and honors the natural forest.