SHOWCASING THE FINEST
Single-Site Private Residence Clubs:
Old Greenwood
The Residences at the Little Nell
The Club at Hidden Meadow Ranch
The Residence Club at Pronghorn
The Roaring Fork Club
Palazzo Tornabuoni
The Porches
Seven Canyons
The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch
Old Greenwood
Situated in the historic and charming town of Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe, Old Greenwood offers a mountain lifestyle in one of the world's most sought-after destinations. The award-winning Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, which opened for play in 2004, is surrounded by majestic pines and offers challenging play and rewarding vistas. Fractional ownership is available in one-seventeenth deeded interests in a cabin (from $116,000) or townhome (from $60,000). Old Greenwood's fractional residences feature a stylish, rustic décor with elegant furnishings and quality finishes. Ownership includes a Tahoe Mountain Club membership, which provides privileged access to Old Greenwood and Coyote Moon golf courses and entrance to the private Wild Goose Restaurant, nestled on the shores of Lake Tahoe, the club's private ski lounge and restaurant at Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort and The Pavilion. The latter is the community hub and features outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs and tennis courts, a game room, movie lounge, fitness center and full-service spa.
Old Greenwood, (800) 754-3070, oldgreenwood.com
The Residences at the Little Nell
With prices running from nearly $1.5 million to $3 million per share, this is currently the most expensive private residence club on the market. Adjacent to the historic Little Nell hotel, at the base of Aspen Mountain next to the Silver Queen gondola, the residences offer unmatched ski-in, ski-out luxury. Members own a deeded one-eighth undivided interest, which guarantees them a minimum of four "planned vacation weeks" annually. Owners may reserve an additional two weeks on a first-come, first-serve basis. The club's 26 three- or four-bedroom residences boast location, location, location and high-quality finishes. Amenities and services include 24-hour concierge, pre-arrival grocery shopping, 24-hour in-residence dining and room service and preferred access privileges to all four Aspen Skiing Company mountains (Aspen, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk).
The Residences at The Little Nell, (877) 925-7272, rlnaspen.com
The Club at Hidden Meadow Ranch
The club is located near Greer, Arizona, in the White Mountains, 8,000 feet above sea level near the two-million-acre Apache Sitgreaves National Forest. Scenic and serene, the club will ultimately have 28 shared-ownership log cabins, available at one-sixth shares starting at $295,000. Adjacent to Hidden Meadow Ranch, an exclusive boutique ranch retreat, club owners have access to the resort's amenities, including ranch-style cookouts, a private 12-person Sno-Cat equipped with a full bar, gourmet meals accompanied by an extensive wine list, horseback riding and trout fishing.
The Club at Hidden Meadow Ranch, (866) 333-4080, hiddenmeadow.com
The Residence Club at Pronghorn
Located on 640 acres and surrounded by 20,000 acres of protected federal land near Bend, Oregon, Pronghorn is the first private golf community to offer a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and a Tom Fazio-designed golf course side-by-side. The club includes 76 shared residences, all situated along the Nicklaus course and a few minutes from the clubhouse and the family/spa/wellness center. The club's three- and four-bedroom villas are available from four to 12 weeks annually and are priced between $140,000 and $425,000. Owners have preferred access to the Nicklaus golf course, the Nicklaus lounge inside the clubhouse, the Nicklaus academy, concierge services and Pronghorn Adventures, planned outdoor excursions like fly-fishing and rock climbing.
The Residence Club at Pronghorn, (800) 541-9424, pronghornclub.com
The Roaring Fork Club
Spread out over 300 acres 15 miles west of Aspen, The Roaring Fork Club offers spectacular scenery, excellent fly-fishing and unforgettable golf on a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. The club offers three fractional-ownership choices: a one-sixth deeded interest in a Lodge Residence ($250,000), a one-sixth deeded interest ($320,000) or a one-fourth deeded interest ($500,000) in a hand-hewn log cabin. Cabin owners who want to golf must purchase a golf membership for $200,000. The Roaring Fork Club also offers professional fly-fishing instruction, multiple hiking and cross-country skiing trails and a friendly, tightly woven community.
The Roaring Fork Club, (970) 927-9000, roaringforkclub.com
Palazzo Tornabuoni
Located in the heart of Florence, this 15th-century palace was once home to Pope Leo XI and the powerful Medici family. It is now being restored and transformed into urban Italy's first private residence club. Each of the 36 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences are located within the palace, which is conveniently close to the city's major attractions. Each member owns a one-eighth interest in one of the residences, which range in size from nearly 1,000 to approximately 3,000 square feet, and feature breathtaking interior decor. Prices run between $227,000 and $546,000. Owners also have privileged access (including private tastings and dinners) to the 800-year-old Castello di Fonterutoli winery, considered to be the definitive wine producer in the Chianti Classico region.
Palazzo Tornabuoni, (866) 753-6667, palazzotornabuoni.com
The Porches
Created for those who love the outdoor offerings of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, The Porches offers wholly owned and shared-ownership villas that are spacious and inviting. Owners also enjoy use of The Barn, the community's gathering place, which includes a fitness center, business facility, living room and lounge, and an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, gas grill and fire pit. A one-eighth deeded interest is priced between $320,000 and $400,000. Members also get exchange privileges with the Registry Collection, allowing them to use two of their six weeks at other destinations, including Tuscany and the Riviera Maya.
The Porches, (866) 500-6673, theporches.com
Seven Canyons
Nestled among the dramatic red cliffs and rugged canyons of Sedona, Arizona, Seven Canyons offers 84 fractional villas strategically placed around its crown jewel, a Tom Weiskopf Signature Golf Course. The 2,400-square-foot, three-bedroom villas are priced at $457,000 for a one-tenth share (28 days). Included in a Seven Canyons' membership is preferred access to the golf course, as well as the new spa/wellness facility.
Seven Canyons, (866) 367-8844, sevencanyons.com
The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch
Located just 90 minutes from the Bay Area in upper Napa Valley, Cabernet vineyards, live oaks, rushing streams and Lake Lommel are all part of the 157-acre Calistoga Ranch experience. The private residence club is priced at $435,000 for a one-tenth share (three guaranteed weeks) in the nature-inspired lodges, which are placed throughout the hillside and forested canyons, and are connected by a series of decks, trellised walkways and expansive outdoor living areas. The club also includes a private wine cave where members can safely store their prized vintages. Owners can enjoy weekly wine pourings with local vintners, planned wellness activities (everything from photography classes to yoga), and access to the resort's private restaurant and spa.
The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch, (800) 411-1003, calistogaranchliving.com
