Membership
The Group was created for people seeking something more enduring than another event, another venue, or another anonymous encounter. We believe meaningful relationships are built gradually through shared experiences, mutual trust, and genuine friendship.
We have often described The Group as A Private Place for Open People. While our members appreciate the freedom that comes with the lifestyle, what ultimately brings them together is something far more lasting: authentic relationships with remarkable people in an environment founded on trust, discretion, kindness, and mutual respect.
Membership is not something you purchase.
It is not something you simply apply for.
It is a journey that unfolds over time, one experience at a time.
Why We Grow Slowly
Most communities ask a simple question. “How many new members can we add?”
We ask a different one.
“How do we preserve the experience our members already cherish?”
That philosophy influences every decision we make. We do not begin by encouraging strangers to message one another online. We do not build our community around profiles, algorithms, or endless conversations through an app.
Only after those relationships have had an opportunity to develop naturally does technology become part of the experience. We believe the strongest relationships are built through shared experiences before technology ever introduces two people.
Your Journey
Every member’s journey is unique, but the philosophy remains the same. We meet. We spend time together. We build trust. Only then does membership deepen.
Request an Invitation
Every journey begins with a request for an invitation. Each request is read personally so we can begin to understand who you are, what brings you here, and whether The Group may be a natural fit for the kind of relationships and shared experiences you are seeking.
We look for people who value respect, discretion, kindness, maturity, and genuine curiosity about becoming part of a community, not simply attending an event.
If the invitation feels appropriate, your journey begins.
Your First Experience
No two members begin exactly the same way. Many first join us at The Table, where conversations over dinner have introduced thousands of members to one another over the past decade. Others begin through Jackets Required, Stiletto Social, or by invitation from an existing Full Member.
However your journey begins, the purpose is always the same. It is not an interview. It is not an audition. It is simply an opportunity for all of us to get to know one another. The conversations are genuine. The atmosphere is relaxed. The people are remarkably welcoming.
Your first experience is not the destination. It is simply the beginning.
Provisional Membership
Following your first shared experience, you may be welcomed as a Provisional Member. You will receive limited access to The Group App, invitations to additional dinners, parties, and experiences, and the opportunity to become more deeply involved in the community.
Limited App access is intentional. We believe relationships should begin through shared experiences rather than anonymous online conversations. The technology exists to support the community, not to create it.
During this stage, you can discover whether The Group feels like a place where you would like to invest your time, while our members have the opportunity to get to know you naturally.
Your First Weekend
One of the privileges of Provisional Membership is the opportunity to attend your first multi-day experience, most often hosted at The Resort in Negril, Jamaica. For many members, this is the moment everything changes.
A weekend together allows relationships to deepen in ways that simply are not possible during a single evening. It is often here that acquaintances become lasting friends.
Before attending your first weekend, you will be asked to sign our Membership Agreement, including our Rules of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement. These exist for one reason: to preserve the atmosphere of trust, discretion, and mutual respect that our members value so deeply.
Full Membership
Following your first multi-day experience, Full Membership may be considered by the Full Members who shared that experience with you. Membership is never awarded by an employee sitting behind a desk. Nor is it the result of attending enough events. Instead, the people who know the community best help shape its future.
They are not asking whether you impressed anyone. They are asking something much simpler.
Would our community become even stronger if this person became part of it permanently?
That philosophy has guided The Group from the very beginning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is membership open to everyone?
Membership begins with a request for an invitation. Each request is personally read before invitations are extended, with care for the experience of both prospective guests and the existing community.
How can someone begin their journey?
Most members begin through The Table, Jackets Required, or Stiletto Social. Others are introduced directly by an existing Full Member. Regardless of where someone begins, every member follows the same relationship-led journey toward Full Membership.
What is Provisional Membership?
Provisional Membership is the period during which relationships naturally develop within the community. It provides access to experiences, limited App functionality, and the opportunity to attend your first multi-day event, where Full Membership may ultimately be considered.
Why don’t Provisional Members receive full App access?
Because we believe relationships should begin in person rather than online. The App exists to strengthen an existing community, not to replace one. Limiting access during the Provisional period protects both the quality of the community and the value of Full Membership.
How does someone become a Full Member?
Following a Provisional Member’s first multi-day experience, the Full Members who shared that experience consider whether to confer Full Membership. It is one of the traditions that has made The Group unique for more than a decade.
Is there an annual membership contribution?
Yes. Provisional Members contribute $600 per couple, $300 per individual, or $900 per throuple each January. Full Members maintain the same annual contribution. Rather than functioning as traditional dues, every dollar is returned to you as a credit that may be used during that same calendar year toward eligible dinners, parties, weekend experiences, or stays at The Resort.
Our philosophy is simple. We would rather encourage participation than simply collect dues.
How long does the journey take?
Every member’s journey is different. Some attend their first weekend within a few months. Others take longer. We believe meaningful relationships should develop naturally rather than according to a schedule.
Luxury isn’t defined by beautiful hotels, exceptional dining, or extraordinary destinations. It’s defined by how people make one another feel.
We will continue protecting the culture that has made The Group special from the very beginning, so that years from now you remember the people you met far more vividly than the places you visited. Because in the end, that is what this community has always been about.
Building extraordinary friendships among remarkable people.
REQUEST AN INVITATION