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CONTACTS: Scott Thomas, Whitetail Club, 208.634.7824, [email protected] Andrew Dodgen, Whitetail Club Realty, 208.634.1725, [email protected] Tony Harrison, Stoltz Marketing Group, 208.880.9814, [email protected] DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUNDER Charming central Idaho mountain-lake retreat Whitetail Club transforms traditional private-resort-community model MCCALL, IDAHO (Oct. 27, 2010) — At a time Whitetail Club by the numbers when private resort communities throughout the United States and the world are Established .............................................2002 experiencing economic distress and dwindling Single-family home sites sold......................19 membership, Whitetail Club is at the forefront Total acreage of Whitetail Club .............1,300 of delivering what today’s affluent market wants. In addition to offering a diverse and Number of holes on golf course..................18 fully developed set of amenities — including a Total golf course length in yards ............7,200 championship Andy North golf course — this Golf course par rating.................................72 gated community in McCall, Idaho, is offering Golf course slope .....................................125 new cabin products and multiple membership Square footage of golf clubhouse ...........3,500 options that are more in line with changing social trends. As a result, developer Joe Scott Square footage of Fish & Swim Club ......6,000 — the owner of Alscott Real Estate and the Square footage of athletic complex ......14,000 grandson of grocery store magnate Joe Workout stations in athletic complex ..........14 Albertson — is transforming Whitetail Club Square footage of lakefront access .........3,500 into the Northwest’s most desirable, family friendly, year-round, mountain-lake resort Miles of adjacent snowmobile trails........>500 community despite a very challenging and Miles of paved walking trails ......................10 uncertain market sector. Miles of Nordic ski trails...............................5 Price range of single- While golf remains an important draw for new family home sites ........ $155,000 to $577,000 members and property owners, Scott says it is Price range of pre- not what truly distinguishes this private designed cabin homes . $650,000 to $695,000 community from other Northwest mountain resort clubs. “Whitetail Club combines championship golf, beachfront mountain-lake access, fully built member facilities and amenities, a wide array of onsite and offsite recreational opportunities, member activity programs, fantastic culinary experiences and more,” he says. “These attributes — along with our debt-free status, strong and financially stable ownership, first-class management team, and passion and commitment for McCall — positions Whitetail Club for sustainable growth and success.” – more – WHITETAIL CLUB BACKGROUNDER OCT. 27, 2010 PAGE 2 OF 4 Located just 100 miles north of Idaho’s state capitol of Boise, McCall is quickly gaining notoriety outside the Northwest for its world-class recreation and friendly, small-town atmosphere. The town is set on Payette Lake, a breathtakingly beautiful, glacially carved lake on the western edge of the Rocky Mountains. Whitetail Club rests on 1,300 beautiful acres and is the area's only private club and community. With its 18-hole championship golf course, first-class facilities and access to stunning Payette Lake, Whitetail Club offers unsurpassed mountain-lake living and a generous package of amenities and year-round recreational opportunities for every age group. The development is close to three major river systems and the finest and most plentiful natural hot springs in the lower 48. Whitetail Club is also adjacent to more than 500 miles of snowmobile trails and only 10 minutes from Brundage Mountain ski resort, which Ski Magazine says has “the best powder in North America” and which provides lift-assisted access to more than 20 miles of mountain bike trails. Diverse, fully developed amenities Whitetail Club’s roads, infrastructure, and myriad recreational and social amenities are fully completed and ready for members to enjoy as they wish. They include: • Private, championship golf course — Designed by Roger Packard and two-time U.S. Open winner Andy North, Whitetail’s links are ranked by Golfweek Magazine as a Top 100 Best Course to Play in America. Also considered one of America’s 100 Greatest Courses by Golf Digest Magazine and an important link in the Idaho Golf Trail, this 18-hole, par-72 course extends 7,200 yards. Whitetail Club maintains a driving range, putting practice greens and chipping greens, as well as a 3,500-square-foot full-service clubhouse that boasts a pro shop, restaurant, lounge, outdoor patio, locker rooms, swing-training equipment and analysis tools, bag storage and stunning, panoramic views. • Unparalleled Payette Lake access — Whitetail Club maintains a private lakeside clubhouse on the southern shores of pristine Payette Lake. In addition, members have unfettered access to its sister property Shore Lodge’s 3,500 square feet of lakefront that includes a sandy beach, water trampoline, lakeside swimming pool and full-service marina. Whitetail Club members enjoy preferred boat slips at the latter facility. • Fish & Swim Club — This 6,000-square-foot, members-only clubhouse is the social hub of the community. In addition to offering indoor and outdoor dining and cocktails, it boasts a saltwater swimming pool, oversized spa, beach with fire pit, and stocked trout pond for fly and spin fishing. Kayaks and rowboats are available, and it’s also home to a game room with a pool table and board games, a kid’s activity room with toys and videogames, and first-class locker rooms. • Athletic Complex — Indoor tennis and basketball courts, fitness machines, free weights, and golf training equipment can be found in this 14,000-square-foot facility. – more – WHITETAIL CLUB BACKGROUNDER OCT. 27, 2010 PAGE 3 OF 4 • Other recreation and sports amenities — Whitetail Club maintains more than 10 miles of paved walking paths and a mountaintop yurt with a fire pit and scenic valley overlook. In the winter the community also offers 5 miles of Nordic ski trails, plus it is adjacent to more than 500 miles of snowmobile trails. Brundage Mountain is only 5 minutes away via the Shore Lodge shuttle, which is free to Whitetail Club members. • Fine dining — In addition to the golf clubhouse and the Fish & Swim Club, Whitetail Club members have immediate access to and enjoy discounts at three establishments at the development’s sister property, Shore Lodge. With panoramic lake views, The Narrows restaurant provides an unforgettable setting for an extraordinary meal. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are expertly prepared under the guidance of executive chef Eric Gruber, whose inventive style mixes Continental and Northwestern elements with fresh, seasonal, local and regional ingredients. From late spring to early fall, Lake Grill offers casual fare, lush landscaping, and gorgeous views of the lake from its sunny, tiered patio, with its Sunday breakfast buffets being especially popular. The Narrows Lounge offers great libations — including several taps from one of the local brewpubs — plus its own menu and panoramic lake views. • Kids camp — Whitetail Club members have access to Shore Lodge’s Camp Sharlie, which offers structured activities for children ages 4-13 seven days a week throughout the summer for harried parents in search of a much-needed reprieve. • World-class spa — Slated for completion in May 2011, The Spa at Shore Lodge will provide the boutique hotel’s guests and Whitetail Club members a chance to unwind and revive their body, mind, and spirit. Offering massages, facials, and an array of body- treatment services, the first-class day spa includes a full-service salon, individual and couples dry and wet treatment rooms, lounge facilities, deluge showers, an outdoor pool, and rock fountains in a serene setting. Exciting, new cabin homes Whitetail Club recently introduced a series of elegant spec cabin homes that take advantage of both the stunning scenery and the temperate climate and feature generous outdoor spaces. The first design is a 2,064-square-foot, two-story, two-bedroom home priced at $650,000. Boasting two master suites — one of which is on the main floor — with walk-in closets, his/her vanities, a soaker tub and shower, the well-appointed cabin is ideal for visiting couples. The open living space has a large, stone-covered fireplace with built-in entertainment cabinets, and the flow- through living, dining and kitchen areas are perfect for entertaining family and friends. The second design is a 2,490-square-foot, two-story, three-bedroom home priced at $695,000. Featuring flow-through living, dining and kitchen areas and a large, stone-covered fireplace with built-in entertainment cabinets, this home also boasts vaulted ceilings that create a large, open- space feel. With a main-floor master suite that includes a walk-in closet, his/her vanities, a soaker tub and shower, the layout enables convenient, single-floor living that expands with two upstairs guest bedrooms. – more – WHITETAIL CLUB BACKGROUNDER OCT. 27, 2010 PAGE 4 OF 4 Both designs have an attached two-car garage, a mudroom between it and the house, and a bonus bay that provides extra room for recreational gear or a golf cart. Distinctive exterior features include a large covered front porch and rear patio, stone accents, cedar finishes, Andersen windows, and a Presidential lifetime roof.