Highland Tours

Last week, I led an architectural tour of Highland, and this week, Constance guided a tour of the Highland Gardens. With Dustin now overseeing the operations of both Highland and City Club, it’s heartening to see members eager to learn more about the vision and effort behind our life’s work.

When I was young, I saw a black-and-white photo of John D. Rockefeller seated alone at the far end of a 24-person dining table, hunched over his meal. Behind him stood two servers, still as statues—like Foo Dogs guarding a lonely scene. That image left a lasting impression on me: all the wealth in the world means little if we have no one to share it with.

A significant portion of our membership dues goes toward subsidizing the healthy and nourishing food we serve and maintaining the beautiful gardens in which we serve it. People often ask why, unlike most clubs, we don’t require a minimum food and beverage spend. The answer is simple: because our F&B program exists to serve our members, not as a profit center, but as a communal offering. Whether or not it’s used, every member contributes to this shared privilege.

As spring breathes new life into our award-winning gardens, this thoughtfully cultivated space invites you to share in its beauty—to break bread with friends, enjoy a cocktail under the sun, let your children explore and play in our chemical-free oasis, and usher in a new tradition: early dinner in the gardens. 

— Sina.