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Dream Catcher Retreats

Written by Jamie Cheng 10/01/2005
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Dream Catcher Retreats
Membership Inquiries: http://www.dcr.com
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Membership
Members (as of 1Q06) 76
Member cap 400
Growth from LY 800%
Allow designated use? Corporate available
Waiting list? No
Fees
Membership deposit (highest) $325,000
Annual dues (highest) $18,500
Daily fee None
Confirmed plan days Varies
Additional day fee $500
# membership plans 4
% refundable 80%
Refund increases with deposit? No
Resignation ratio 4:1
Equity membership? No
Real estate investment opportunity? No
Destinations
# Destinations 20
# Homes 22
# Under construction 2
Planned 50 to 60
Real Estate
Average asset value $3.25MM
Average size 5000+ sf
Configuration 4 BR
Reservations
Member-to-home ratio 4:1 today; 6:1 planned; 8:1 max
Advanced holiday reservations 1 via lottery; any 12 months out
Confirmed reservations 50% one year out; 50% 6 months out
Travel restrictions 3 to 14 nights
Online reservations Yes
Travel Services
Travel planning concierge Yes
Destination host Yes
Partners
Private jet services In development
Travel agencies Polk Travel
Other partners Sony, Dom Perignon, New England Patriots
Club structure
% Owned vs. leased 36%
% Deposit used for operations 0%
Annual meeting Yes
Membership advisory committee No
Management strength
Principals 50+ years on Wall Street and private equities
Hospitality experience 105+ years including Hotel Del Coronado
Real estate experience 30+ years of resort real estate mgmt
Celebrities Confidential
Year founded 2004
Total reservations executed 422 (as of 1Q06)

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