CONCEPT

As guests arrive, their first impression is the row of "Boat-houses" that line the parking lot, providing a visual barrier between the heart of the property & the parking lot. These prefab, climate-controlled structures serve as nautically themed + designed guest reception as well as banquet storage, staff offices + break room & any other back-of-house space required for a successful operation. These cleverly designed structures, consistent with the Yacht Club aesthetic give CYC ample back-of-house & storage space without compromising the integrity of the compass design. These prefab structures in this location also allow CYC to seamlessly scale up meeting/function space, storage space, staff quarters and/or even a secondary guest accommodation experience, as demand dictates.

As guests make their way from the reception area to their accommodation (either by foot or escorted via CYC Golf Cart) they see the "Boat-House Dock" on their left. This area is comprised of 28 Boat-House accommodations utilizing the same prefab structures as the guest reception area & sitting on a slightly elevated dock. These 28 beautifully designed, 300sqft climate-controlled boat-house units serve as an alternative guestroom experience to the yacht accommodations. Ideal for guests who want to have the CYC experience at a slightly lower price point and/or small groups who want the privacy & exclusivity of having their own area of CYC.

30 salvaged wooden ships, representing 2 different room categories (40 - 45ft = standard, 46 - 50ft = deluxe), but all consistently designed with high-end custom interiors, serve as primary guest accommodations. Adjacent to each accommodation is a dedicated dock with a climate-controlled entryway into the guestroom & a private stairway onto the upper deck.

Encompassed by the accommodations, the heart of the property is a climate-controlled 3,600 sq.Ft circular ‘Yacht Club’ that serves as lobby/clubhouse, restaurant, and bar/lounge

Attached to the circular clubhouse on the north side is a 2,800 sq.Ft pool + pool deck with lounge chairs + cabanas and attached to the clubhouse on the south side is a 2,800sqft event lawn featuring all-weather turf, lush tropical foliage & flexible furnishings.

The symmetrical footprints of the event lawn & pool deck add dimensionality to the compass design. Combined, the 3 spaces create a highly flexible indoor/outdoor event space for up to 200 people.

Slatted walkways designed to simulate marina docks create a clear distinction between guest walking paths & the fire access road and creating a curated guest journey throughout the property. These docs also provide access to additional outdoor leisure and event space including sunken fire pits, shaded soft-seating areas, shuffleboard, bocce courts, etc.

VALUE PROPOSITION

The Compass Yacht Club concept is proprietary: the use of salvaged wooden boats as accommodations set in a circular formation is being trademarked / protected.

The concept is scalable: we have an unlimited supply funnel of 40ft - 50ft wooden sailboats.

Joshua tree region is surging in popularity and now attracts a wealthy clientele seeking & willing to pay top dollar for unique, authentic, high-end experiences.

The Joshua Tree region lacks quality hotel and restaurant options, which has created a massive demand-supply gap within every segment (individual stays, group bookings & day visit F&B customers, etc) and has left the vast majority of the major feeder markets into the region underserved.

Joshua Tree region has several well-established glamping brands, including Autocamp & Under-Canvas poised to enter the market in the coming years. While only marginally narrowing the demand-supply gap, this will quickly help establish the region as a world-class destination for unique & immersive accommodation experiences, greatly benefiting CYC’s inbound + outbound marketing efforts & providing invaluable consumer context for CYC as the most unique & immersive experience in the market.

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CLUBHOUSE & PUBLIC SPACE

Signature circular clubhouse venue in the center of the property, designed with nautical decor & luxury finishes creates a high-end Yacht Club vibe.  This large space serves as a public-facing restaurant & bar, complete with large restroom facilities & a commercial kitchen, both right-sized to service 100+ person groups, events, etc in addition to all overnight guest needs. This space features floor-to-ceiling windows affording guests & patrons 360-degree panoramic views.  The clubhouse has a cleverly designed mid-century modern overhang roof providing shade for al-fresco diners & event-goers on the outdoor perimeter of the space.

Large lazer-pivoting glass doors open up to an expansive pool deck area with lounge chairs + cabanas on one side and an equally spacious event lawn featuring all-weather turf, lush tropical foliage & flexible furnishings on the other side.  Combined the 3 spaces provide ample space & a plethora of operational flexibility/optionality to realize revenues associated with private group functions and/or non-guest restaurant/bar/pool cabana reservations, while also preserving CYC's immersive guest experience.

The center of the compass & the heart of the property creates a hybrid indoor/outdoor environment ideal for year-round swimming, lounging, cocktailing, dining & event-hosting.  Between this indoor/outdoor space & the accommodations is 4+ acres of additional activated public space including shade-covered soft seating areas, communal fire pits, bocce ball, shuffleboard courts and other outdoor event spaces that can be utilized publicly by guests or privately by groups.

ROOM AMENITIES

Guest rooms are salvaged 40ft-50ft wooden sailboats raised over the desert floor, with lux, modern interiors including plush king-sized beds in the bow and bright, spacious bathrooms with rainfall showers in the stern.

Above deck will feature Moroccan style soft-seating area in the stern with exterior facing views of the serene desert landscape as well as chaise lounges and side tables in the bow with interior views of the clubhouse and activated social spaces; all providing ample deck space for private sunbathing during the day, cozy stargazing at night and elevated social gatherings anytime.