Yellowstone Club World Introduces Magnificently Restored 14th Century Chateau By Hosting A Special Medieval Soiree

Date: June 26, 2006

A celebration of history and charm in one of France’s most extraordinary estates, the newest addition to YCW’s diverse portfolio of superb destinations worldwide

Yellowstone Club World (YCW), the world’s foremost private club providing its members with exclusive access to an array of truly one-of-a-kind experiences in some of the most coveted destinations around the globe, has announced it will host a medieval theme party at its Chateau de Farcheville, located outside Paris, to formally introduce and launch the Club’s unique destination in France.

This private event, planned for the evening of June 26th, will transport existing Members plus a select handful of invited media, back to epoque médiévale (the medieval era for this special celebration at Yellowstone Club World Chateau de Farcheville, promising an unforgettable experience in the French countryside. Among the festivities planned for the evening include the appearance of and entertainment provided by costumed medieval knights and falconry; display of medieval weapons, torture instruments and armors; a presentation of duels reenacting a tournament of knighthood; along with live entertainment performed by acrobats, snake charmers, fire spitters, jugglers and musicians.

"For centuries, Chateau de Farcheville has played host to exceptional parties for society’s elite," said Tim Blixseth, co-founder and owner of YCW, "There’s no better way to celebrate the rich history of this magnificent chateau and formally introduce it as part of our diverse global portfolio for YCW Members than to host a medieval theme celebration!" Edra Blixseth, co-founder and owner of YCW added "The chateau’s courtyard and exquisitely decorated halls and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining, be it for an intimate family dinner or an extended group of Members." Dieter Huckestein, president & CEO of Yellowstone Club World said "Our Members and their families look forward to socializing with other Members at the Club’s unique events and seasonal activities organized throughout the year at YCW locations worldwide and this may be the most extraordinary event we’ve planned this year."

YCW Château de Farcheville, originally consecrated between 1290 to 1304, features modern amenities and facilities, ensuring that YCW Members enjoy complete comfort and convenience as they’ve come to expect at any luxury residence or resort, without compromising the integrity of the chateau’s architecture and history. Upon the recent completion of an extensive 14-year renovation project entrusted to renowned restoration companies and artists, under the direction of a dedicated and talented Historical Monument architect, Château de Farcheville ranks today among the most magnificent private properties in France.

The Château’s layout, with its central enclosed and protected cobblestone courtyard, provides a grand yet warm sense of welcome. The chateau’s interior decor reflects a harmonious blend of styles -- from the rigorous decorum of the 14th Century to the rich and opulent decor of the Second Empire. The Château features a variety of dining rooms; salons; a great hall; a private theatre fully equipped for concerts, small stage performances and movie screenings; a world-class wine cellar; a chapel; underground dungeons; a library; herb, vegetable and flower gardens; and numerous outdoor terraces overlooking the Chateau’s surrounding moat. On the far side of the moat lies a separate, charming 19th Century Orangerie (greenhouse) devoted to sports and relaxation. The chateau’s Orangerie features a heated indoor pool, a fully-equipped spa and gym, an oriental tea-room, an authentic Hammam (Turkish bath), massage rooms, an exotic garden and meditation room flanked by orangeries, arbors and pergolas.

Accommodations at Chateau de Farcheville include 12 en-suite accommodations, a Chambre du Roy – special suite originally reserved for the exclusive use of the King, should His Majesty ever visit the castle and an extraordinary and fully-equipped Master’s Apartment. The Château also features four main kitchens – a 14th Century kitchen, a 16th Century family kitchen, an 18th Century wood- and-copper pastry kitchen and a fully-refurbished, professional kitchen. These numerous kitchens reflect the chateau’s periodic adaptation to changing times throughout the centuries, affording YCW Château de Farcheville guests a unique experience.

The grounds of YCW Chateau de Farcheville encompass an expansive 1,125 acres, including a 395-acre forest, and features a 16th Century watchtower, a small ‘Temple of Love’, a tennis court, a private helipad and numerous hiking and biking trails. The chateau is surrounded by a completely reconditioned moat, and set in the centre of a walled and landscaped park of 25 acres (including a beautiful 3-acre 18th Century flower garden). Equipped with modern security systems, YCW Château de Farcheville guarantees Members and guests the utmost in privacy.

Damien Rizzi has been appointed General Manager of Yellowstone Club World Chateau de Farcheville, overseeing the day-to-day operations of this unique destination including management of its staff, the Chateau’s extensive grounds, facilities and amenities. Damien is a graduate from the renowned Ecole Hoteliere Lausanne in Switzerland where he received his Masters in Hospitality Administration. Prior to his position at YCW Chateau de Farcheville, Damien, who is fully fluent English, French, Italian and Spanish, was the Assistant Manager at Hotel el Faro, a luxury condominium-hotel development in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

YCW Château de Farcheville today stands as a rare example of a rural, ‘open-field’ French castle dating from the medieval period. Original ownership of the immense land under the territories of Bouville and Farcheville can be traced to Queen Marguerite de Provence (1291 – 1295). In 1290, Hughes II, a knight and the First Chamberlain to Philippe Le Bel (King of France from1285 to 1314), became sole owner of the Farcheville lands. Hughes II de Bouville et de Farcheville, due to his prominent advisory capacity to the then reigning French monarch and head of the entire dynasty of Chamberlains, was an extremely powerful man; and commissioned the construction of Chateau de Farcheville to display his eminence in French society. In 1987 the owner of Chateau de Farcheville undertook an extensive renovation of the chateau with the assistance of Pierre-André Lablaude, Head Architect of Historical Monuments -- a guardianship in France known as Monument historique where the State institutes a decree for a building or a specific part of a building, a collection of buildings or an entire neighborhood, plus gardens, bridges, and other structures because of their architectural and historical importance. YCW Chateau de Farcheville is the only medieval castle in the Isle de France region to have survived both the Wars of the religions in the 15th and 16th Century and the French Revolutions of the 18th and 19th Centuries.

YCW Chateau de Farcheville is located in Bouville, in the arrondissement of Étampes, in the Île-de- France region. Nearby attractions in the region include Chateau de Fontainebleau – a UNESCO world heritage site featuring this world famous chateau and majestic gardens (25 miles/40km), Palais de Versailles, the renowned and ornate Summer palace for French monarchs (38 miles/61 km), the nearby charming and picturesque village of Milly La Foret, a picturesque little French village (10 miles/17km), the quaint, historically artistic village of Barbizon – credited as the cradle of the pre-impressionist painters of the 19th century (25 miles/40km). Paris’ Champs Elysees (City Center) is a short drive away (45miles/ 70 km). In addition, immediate recreational activities available for YCW Members staying at Chateau de Farcheville include golf, equestrian and air-ballooning off the grounds of YCW Chateau de Farcheville.

About Yellowstone Club World
Drawing its heritage from the Yellowstone Club in Montana – the world’s only private ski and golf community, Yellowstone Club World (YCW) is a private Club that affords its members access to luxuriously appointed one-ofa- kind properties in some of the most beautiful, legendary and exotic vacation locations worldwide. YCW also offers its members and the opportunity to socialize in unique events and seasonal parties organized throughout the year at YCW locations worldwide. Membership includes the services of a dedicated concierge team who will assist with travel reservations and personal requests for dining, entertainment and activities at YCW destinations, and who are committed to providing the best possible travel experiences for all Club Members. Included among the coveted destinations for YCW are an expansive 700 year old Chateau on a 1,125 acre estate located just outside Paris; luxurious beachfront casitas nestled along two miles of pristine, sugar-sand beaches flanked by a private, David Fleming-designed championship golf course set within a 2,040-acre nature reserve on Mexico’s breathtaking Pacific Coast; over 2,200 ski-able acres on two mountains featuring over 60 ski trails with 12 ski-lifts and a championship 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf in Montana, USA. YCW properties currently under development include an sprawling estate on a private island in Turks and Caicos; an authentic dude ranch situated on 3,248 acres in the heart of Buffalo Bill country in Wyoming, USA; a 647-acre enclave in Palm Springs, California, USA featuring an 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, a world-class spa, an equestrian center and a lake for water sports, plus a golf club adjacent to historic St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, featuring a stone clubhouse and lodge with up to forty 2-bedroom luxuriously-appointed suites. Club members also have access to YCW’s fleet of luxurious yachts and private jets. Membership fees for YCW start at USD$3 million. For membership information, please contact 1-877-YCW-7700 or visit www.yellowstoneclubworld.com.