The Orchard at The Carneros Inn Sets a New Standard for Luxury Real Estate With Enhanced Ownership Benefits

Owners Now Enjoy Premium Travel Services and Full Access to Other Acclaimed

              Properties within the Timbers Resorts Portfolio



    SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20 /EMWNews/ -- Timbers Resorts today announced

exciting new additions to the benefits owners enjoy when they purchase a

fractional interest at The Orchard at The Carneros Inn, a private residence

club located within PlumpJack's renowned Napa, California resort. Owners at

The Orchard are granted membership in The Timbers Collection, which

includes access to highly sought-after destination properties through the

Timbers Reciprocity Program, value-added travel service offerings from

partners such as Sentient Jet, Hertz Car Rental, and a selection of premier

benefits within The PlumpJack Group.



    The Timbers Reciprocity Program significantly enhances ownership value

by offering Owners at The Orchard the ability to directly trade vacation

weeks at The Orchard for vacation weeks at other acclaimed properties

within the Timbers Collection using a simple online system. Current

properties in the Timbers Collection include One Steamboat Place in

Steamboat Springs, Colorado; The Preserve at Botany Bay on St. Thomas in

the U.S. Virgin Islands; Castello di Casole in Tuscany, Italy; The Rocks

Luxury Residence Club in Scottsdale, Arizona; Esperanza Resort in Cabo San

Lucas, Mexico; and The Timbers Club in Snowmass, Colorado.



    Also included in the Timbers Collection are customized membership

opportunities with Sentient Jet and Hertz Car Rental. With Sentient,

Orchard Owners can fly to any property within the Timbers Collection

without being a member and can join Sentient for $100,000 instead of the

normal $250,000 rate. With Hertz, owners can take advantage of the Hertz

"Meet & Greet" rental service at most Timbers Resorts' locations, free

vehicle pickup and delivery service to Timbers Resorts' locations and

private plane terminals serving resorts in the U.S. along with 20 percent

discounts on special daily rates in the U.S., and 15 percent discounts at

participating Hertz locations in Europe.



    "The Timbers Collection was created to express our commitment to

expanding ownership value for our Owners, allowing them to enjoy premium

services and amenities that were once only available at the world's finest

hotels," said David Burden, Timbers Resorts Founder and CEO. "We are very

pleased to bring this suite of services our Owners at The Orchard;

seamlessly combining the flexible benefits of the Timbers Collection with

the five-star services and amenities of this celebrated wine country

resort."



    When purchasing a fractional interest at The Orchard, owners benefit

from an extensive list of exclusive offerings at PlumpJack properties, best

known for their approachable luxury. These include The Carneros Inn, where

Orchard owners save 25 percent on cottage and Home reservations and 20

percent on spa treatments and non-sale items from PlumpJack Sport;

complimentary wine tastings and special discounts at PlumpJack Winery; 20

percent savings at PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn on hotel rooms and suites for

owners and immediate family members; and varied discounts on purchases from

the famed PlumpJack Wine shops in San Francisco.



    The Orchard has also established partnerships with the Vintners

Collective in Napa, and DRIV Luxury Car Club, to offer exclusive perks to

Orchard Owners. The Vintner's Collective members provide each Owner with a

complimentary one year membership providing Owners discounts on wine

purchases, first offerings on new releases, private wine tastings,

invitations to members-only events and cellar recommendations. The DRIV

partnership offers owners exclusive access to DRIV's luxury vehicle

portfolio, including an Aston Martin Vantage Roadster, Bentley Continental

Flying Spur and BMW M6 Cabriolet while vacationing at The Orchard. The

premium service includes vehicle delivery to The Orchard or to San

Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK) or Napa Valley airports.



    In addition to the enhanced offerings from the Timbers Collection and

The PlumpJack Group, ownership at The Orchard includes the personalized

experience of the world-renowned lifestyle of The Carneros Inn. Orchard

owners enjoy dedicated concierge services plus access to The Inn's

exclusive amenities, including the infinity-edged pool overlooking the

vineyards, lap pool with cabanas, Jacuzzi(TM) spa, children's pool,

2,000-square-foot fitness center, yoga/Pilates studio, and world-class spa

with lavish treatment rooms. Three celebrated restaurants under the

direction of Executive Chef Jeffrey Jake are mere steps away: FARM, a

locally inspired, elegant wine country restaurant voted a top newcomer in

the 2008 Zagat Guide; The Hilltop Dining Room with stunning, panoramic

vineyard views and sumptuous local cuisine; and The Boon Fly Cafe, a rustic

roadside eatery that celebrates the agricultural heritage of the region.

    About Timbers Resorts



    Founded in 1998 by developer David Burden, Timbers Resorts has

surpassed its competitors by offering a unique combination of equity

ownership, vacation-home lifestyle and high-end resort amenities at each of

their Timbers Collection properties. Designed for vacationers who want the

best in luxury leisure, these properties provide personalized surroundings

and services tailored to each resident's tastes and preferences.



    Timbers Collection properties include The Timbers Club at Snowmass in

Aspen, Colorado; Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; The Rocks

Luxury Residence Club, in prestigious North Scottsdale, Arizona; Castello

di Casole in Tuscany, Italy; One Steamboat Place in Steamboat Springs,

Colorado; and The Preserve at Botany Bay in St. Thomas, USVI.



    Further information on each of the properties can be found online at

http://www.timbersclub.com, http://www.esperanzaresort.com,

http://www.therocksclub.com, http://www.castellodicasole.com,

http://www.onesteamboatplace.com, http://www.thepreserveatbotanybay.com or

please visit Timbers Resorts at http://www.timbersresorts.com



    About PlumpJack Group:



    San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom founded San Francisco's popular

PlumpJack Wines on Fillmore Street in 1992 on the principle of providing

high quality products and helpful information in a friendly,

non-intimidating manner with the goal of transforming the wine purchasing

experience into one of fun and discovery.



    PlumpJack Group is now under the leadership of Rick Riess, CEO,

president and partner, bringing over 30 years of luxury hospitality

leadership experience to the group, and Hilary Newsom, executive

vice-president and partner, who launched the retail enterprise of

PlumpJackSport for the Group in 2002 and leads the management group's

overall vision and commitment to philanthropy and local communities.



    The PlumpJack Group portfolio has since grown to include the PlumpJack

Cafe (San Francisco and Squaw Valley), the PlumpJack Balboa Cafe (San

Francisco and Mill Valley), PlumpJack Winery, PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn,

MATRIXFILLMORE, two PlumpJackSport retail clothing stores, a second

PlumpJack Wines in San Francisco's Noe Valley, the innovative Jack Falstaff

restaurant in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, The Carneros

Inn, The Orchard at The Carneros Inn, The Boon Fly Cafe and FARM in Napa

Valley, CADE Winery and the PlumpJack Development Fund.

http://www.plumpjack.com