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John Fair
Developer
Paraiso Del Mar
 
 

Real Estate

 

Artesana Rosewood Residences

Aspen-based Bald Mountain Development's latest project is the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, located in one of Mexico's most unique and beautiful destinations. The development will be one of the area's first five-star luxury resorts, along with the Artesana Rosewood Residences, a residential ownership opportunity in a prestigious location. Located on approximately 14 acres next to the historical center of the city, the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende will offer 63 suites, while the Artesana Rosewood Residences will feature two, three, four and five-bedroom residences that will range from 1,800 to more than 7,000 square feet and are priced from under $1 million to $3 million. Both the Residences and resort will be operated by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. The resort will boast a signature rooftop lounge, a five star spa and fitness facilities, several pools, meeting rooms and public space for rotating art exhibits

 
 

Club Acquisition Company

Club Acquisition Company was founded in 1994 by J. Patrick Butler with the development of El Dorado Ranch located near the town of San Felipe, Baja Mexico. In 2004, CAC became a 50 percent and managing partner in an upscale 816-acre property, Estrella del Mar, located in Mazatlan, Mexico. CAC's partner at EDM is Paladin Reality, a firm with over $1 billion in real estate investment, much of which is in Latin America. The property features 3.5 miles of pristine beaches on the Pacific Ocean and a signature Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course.

 
 

Guacalito de la Isla

Guacalito de la Isla will be the first five-star, eco-sensitive sustainable resort and residential development in Nicaragua. The $250 million, 1,670-acre enclave is set on a four-mile sweep of forested land that fronts two spectacular white-sand beaches on the Pacific Coast, a two-hour drive from Managua International Airport. Guacalito de la Isla will release its first 44 oceanview homesites in July 2009, priced from $300,000 to $800,000. In January 2010, construction will begin on Mukul, a boutique beach hotel. At full build out, Guacalito de la Isla will include a beach club and restaurant; a marina and watersports from surfing to deep-sea fishing; hiking and biking trails; a championship 18-hole golf course; ecology and adventure-sports programs; an equestrian center and a world-class spa and wellness center. A project of Pella Development Group, a subsidiary of Grupo Pellas, Central America’s leading multi-industry economic group, Guacalito de la Isla will have a philanthropic arm dedicated to creating socially and environmentally sustainable communities not just for residents and guests, but for employees and locals.

 
 

Hualalai Resort

Situated on the renowned North Kona Coast of West Hawai`i, Hualalai Resort has set the standard for exclusive, luxury residential communities worldwide with its outstanding service – delivered with aloha – exquisite natural beauty and award-winning design and facilities. The Resort is also home to the Five Diamond Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. A tranquil, oceanfront retreat, Hualalai Resort embraces Hawaiian traditions and warm hospitality while offering the latest in culinary and retail experiences and providing state-of-the art Club facilities and programming. The Hualalai Club includes two spectacular championship golf courses and clubhouses, the critically acclaimed Hualalai Sports Club & Hualalai Spa, the Canoe Club and the Residents’ Beach House. Real estate opportunities include villas, homes and custom homesites.

 
 

Palazzo Tornabuoni

Housed in one of Florence, Italy’s most historic buildings and surrounded by some of the best dining, entertainment and shopping venues in Europe, Palazzo Tornabuoni has the distinction of being the first urban private residence club in Italy and one of the first in Europe. Encompassing a whole city block, the luxuriously furnished residences at the Palazzo feature unique architectural details including 30-foot ceilings, centuries old frescoes and historically inspired accoutrements. In addition to the 36 fractional luxury apartments, Palazzo will offer its members unparalleled access to the finest Tuscan Wine Country lifestyle, with private tastings and events at some of the oldest and most renowned wineries in Italy.

 
 

Paraiso del Mar

Overlooking the Sea of Cortez with five miles of beach frontage, Paraiso del Mar is a 1,700 acre residential resort development situated on a secluded peninsula in the Bay of La Paz, just minutes by ferry from the peaceful seaside town of La Paz. Paraiso del Mar was designed as a collection of neighborhoods that simultaneously reflect the ideals of small-town USA and celebrate the spirit of Mexico. The project will be comprised of two, three and four-bedroom oceanfront villas and two and three bedroom casas with views of vast nature preserves and the area’s first golf course, designed by Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest.

 
 

The Century

The Century will be the most luxurious condominium in Los Angeles, representing an evolution of estate living on the Westside. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern, the 140 glamorous residences will offer a level of style, luxury and amenities previously unavailable on the West Coast. The Century is a development of Related, the country’s leading real estate developer with a sterling portfolio of residential and mixed-use real estate across the country, including New York City’s landmark Time Warner Center.

 
 

The Lodging Club at Calistoga Ranch

Auberge Resorts, creators of celebrated luxury resorts and private clubs, such as Auberge du Soleil, The Inn at Palmetto Bluff and the Residences at Esperanza, operate Napa Valley’s first private residence club for lovers of the sublime California wine country lifestyle. At Calistoga Ranch, members enjoy spacious accommodations in architecturally unique private residences located in a remarkable natural setting. The Lodges, situated on 157 wooded acres, offer a private lakefront restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, open-air fitness center, hiking trails, wine cave, thermal spring-fed bathhouse spa and all the benefits and conveniences of fractional ownership. Members also personally connect with club's membership of esteemed winemakers through a year-round calendar of exclusive events, private tastings and wine-pairing dinners.

 
 

The Wyoming Club

Located in the Black Hills, just six miles from Newcastle, Wyoming, The Wyoming Club is a 1,600+ acre community consisting of 300 club estate lots, a 25-cabin private residence club and a 20,000 square-foot clubhouse, complete with dining, fitness center and spa. The Wyoming Club will feature an Arthur Hill/Steve Forrest championship golf course. Nearby attractions include Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Mountain, the historic town of Deadwood, and countless others.

 
 

Timbers Resorts

Since 1998, Timbers Resorts, the developer for small, private, luxury resort properties including private residence clubs, boutique hotels, and club communities has established an unrivaled reputation in the real estate industry. Its exclusive collection of intimate, prestigious developments, unlike any other, resides in the most sought-after destinations in the world. Current Timbers Resorts properties include The Timbers Club in Snowmass, Colorado; Esperanza – an Auberge Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Castello di Casole in Tuscany, Italy; The Villas at Rancho Valencia and One Steamboat Place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.