City Club's Twentieth

Today, March 21, 2025, marks the arrival of spring, the Persian New Year, and City Club’s 20th anniversary—a moment to celebrate renewal, tradition, and community.

Built in 1891 in the Victorian Romanesque style, the historic Highland School now serves as the permanent home of City Club. In the 1950s and 60s, as families moved to the suburbs, Highland was abandoned and faced demolition. In 1978, I purchased the dilapidated building, determined to bring my vision to life within its walls and raise my family on its grounds.

Historic landmarks must evolve to stay relevant. Twenty-five years ago, we started transforming Highland from a luxury office into a dynamic social and business club. For 46 of Highland’s 134 years, we have been its stewards — restoring, refining, and reimagining its future. Some upgrades, such as furnishings, technology, and aesthetics, required investment. Others, like the permanent art collection and award-winning gardens, took patience and time.

The greatest challenge in launching City Club was cultivating the right community built on shared values and a common vision. We also set out to offer the healthiest, most delicious, and most affordable food, alcohol, and coffee in Boulder, creating a space that feels like a home away from home—a shelter from the storm.

Thanks to Dustin’s capable leadership and Chef Tim Cook’s vision at the helm of our expanded, state-of-the-art kitchen, our new All-Day Menu offers an unparalleled dining experience in Boulder.

Dustin and I want to invite you to be part of Highland’s next chapter. With Spring’s arrival, invite your family and friends for an early supper in the gardens, connect with fellow members, and watch the next generation play on the chemical-free grass or explore our two natural creeks and three architecturally significant fountains.

Thank you, as always, for your unwavering moral and financial support. Your presence and participation shape City Club today and define our future tomorrow.

— Sina.