High Country Club Offers Dues Only Option To Rival Destination Club Members

By: Destination Club News
Date: January 9, 2009

In the heart of a massive restructuring plan, High Country Club is offering members of other destination clubs a dues only membership option. The club will offer 15, 25, and 35 night plans ranging from $6,400 to $10,800.

High Country Club is pleased to announce a Special Offer for existing Destination Club Members. Existing Members of any Destination Club can now experience High Country Club for 1 year by simply paying annual dues (no membership fee). Annual dues are paid monthly. In the event you would like to become a member after the 1 year period, you would be required to make a nominal membership fee payment. If not, you have no further commitment to the Club. I believe our offer is an excellent opportunity for many destination club members that are in a state of transition within their own club. Members of clubs that are on resignation lists, not paying dues and not traveling can travel now with High Country Club.

  • The Special Offer is only available to existing Destination Club Members
  • Dues are paid monthly
  • Offer expires March 1st, 2009
  • Requires a 1 year commitment
  • Family and Friends option is not available for these offers
  • Offer is available to current DC members, active or awaiting redemption, and is subject to application and verification of DC membership status
  • Membership fees are non-refundable in the event a prospect desires to become a permanent HCC member.
  • The initiation fee will be credited towards the membership fee for those who become HCC members.

Following the one year membership, these dues only members can elect to upgrade to full membership status by paying a membership fee between $10,000 and $20,000 depending on the membership plan selected.

  • Associate Membership
    • 15 Nights Annual Access
    • Annual Dues: $6,400
    • Non-refundable Initiation Fee: $1,000
    • Total Upgrade Membership Fee After First Year: $10,000
  • Affiliate Membership
    • 25 Nights Annual Access
    • Annual Dues: $8,600
    • Non-refundable Initiation Fee: $1,500
    • Total Upgrade Membership Fee After First Year: $15,000
  • Private Membership
    • 35 Nights Annual Access
    • Annual Dues: $10,800
    • Non-refundable Initiation Fee: $2,000
    • Total Upgrade Membership Fee After First Year: $20,000

If they do wish to move forward with the destination club, the non-refundable initiation fee would be applied to the Membership Fee, equaling 10% of the total fee.

While this incentive may bring in some much needed cash for the struggling destination club, many questions should be asked by those considering this option, including:

  • Why is this membership structure limited to destination club members?
  • What happens to my annual dues if High Country Club's Success Plan is not implemented and the club is forced to close?
  • If homes are liquidated as part of the club's restructuring, what will availability look like?

High Country Club released their "Success Plan" in October and are now currently working on their "Stabilization Plan," taking feedback from members and attorneys to help find a way to saving their ailing club. Check back frequently to learn more about the happenings at High Country Club.

If you are interested in joining High Country Club or any other destination club, there are many questions that should be asked in addition to the ones mentioned earlier if you want to learn more about the safety of your membership funds and the club experience. To receive a list of suggested due diligence questions, please request a free copy of our Destination Club Guide.