About Shale Hill Strategies

Dallas Gilpin, founder and CEO of Shale Hill Strategies in the Hudson Valley, NY. She stands in the doorway of one of her restaurants, Millstream Tavern, in Woodstock NY.

Founded by Dallas Gilpin

Dallas brings a rare blend of financial acumen and entrepreneurial experience to her consulting work, shaped by a 13-year career on Wall Street as a Portfolio Manager at Goldman Sachs and over a decade of success as a business owner. In 2018, after relocating to the Hudson Valley, she acquired The Dutch in Saugerties. The Dutch subsequently grew into a multi-unit hospitality and retail portfolio known for its thoughtful leadership, operational excellence, and strong community roots.

Since then, Dallas has led the development of restaurants, retail ventures, and a high-performing events division, scaling the business by more than 50% and building a best-in-class team along the way. Her expertise spans strategic planning, budgeting, systems development, staffing, and brand growth—skills she now brings to her consulting clients across industries.

As a business consultant, Dallas partners with founders and leadership teams to bring strategy, structure, and momentum to their next chapter. Her approach is hands-on and grounded, shaped by real-world results and a deep understanding of how both people and systems drive a business forward. She is especially passionate about mentoring other women entrepreneurs and helping businesses grow with purpose and integrity.

With a commitment to both excellence and community, Dallas continues to create impact through thoughtful strategy, strong partnerships, and a clear vision for sustainable growth.

Projects

Outside view of The Dutch Ale House in Saugerties, NY, with blue striped awning, two signs with windmill logos, and large windows showing the interior. The signs display the name and establish the year 1933.

The Dutch

Our gastropub in Saugerties featuring craft beer, local ingredients, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Shale Hill Events

Our premium catering service providing farm-to-table cuisine for weddings and special events.

How We Work

Person typing on a laptop at a desk with a potted succulent, a notebook, and a pencil holder with pencils, against a background of green plants. Business consulting and development in the Hudson Valley, NY, by Shale Hill Strategies.

We believe in doing things the right way.

From the way we treat people to the way we build businesses, we believe in doing it right. That means showing up with care, operating with integrity, and delivering work that holds up over time. Whether we’re advising a local founder or leading a large-scale development, our approach is thoughtful, transparent, and grounded in trust.

We believe in ownership at every level.

The people on our team aren’t just fulfilling tasks, they’re taking initiative, solving problems, and helping clients succeed. We move as one company with a shared standard of excellence, no matter the size or scope of the project. Our goal is always to provide a seamless, high-quality experience from start to finish.

We focus on progress, not comparison.

Growth isn’t about outpacing others. It’s about refining how we work, what we offer, and who we serve. We’re driven by purpose, not ego—and we believe sustainable businesses are built from the inside out.

We stay connected to our community.

We don’t operate in a vacuum. We give back regularly through charitable partnerships and direct action, and we stay engaged in the places where we live and work. Better businesses create stronger communities, and we’re here for both.

Let’s build something together.

Whether you’re launching, scaling, or refining, we’re here to help you move forward with focus and intention.