WELLINGTON LIFESTYLE PARTNERS FORGES NEW PATH WITH EXCITING FOUNDER PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY!

Jeff Skoll and Michael Smith provide a broadened financial foundation as the company launches a private residential club community featuring David McLay Kidd as Golf Amenity Designer and Workshop/APD as Lead Architect

WELLINGTON, Fla., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wellington Lifestyle Partners (WLP), a real estate development and hospitality firm located in Wellington, has broadened its partnership as its portfolio expands to encompass Wellington International Equestrian Showgrounds and operations, alongside The Wellington, its latest private residential club community developed by NEXUS Luxury Collection.

Entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Jeff Skoll, currently a shareholder in WLP alongside Mark Bellissimo, Marsha Dammerman, Lisa Lourie, Roger Smith, and NEXUS, has made another noteworthy investment in the company. Skoll served as eBay’s inaugural President and now oversees a collection of philanthropic and commercial ventures including the Skoll Foundation, Participant, and the Capricorn Investment Group which has investments in Monumental Sports (NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, and WNBA’s Washington Mystics). Even though he is a new inhabitant of Palm Beach, Skoll has engaged actively as a horse owner to support Olympic-level riders in Wellington.

WLP also greets long-time resident of Wellington, equestrian Michael Smith, as a new shareholder. Smith is a retired entrepreneur, amateur rider, and noted owner of several horses competing alongside McLain Ward at the sport’s highest levels. Previously, he operated Valley Proteins, Inc., previously the second largest independent rendering operation in the U.S, and he led the Upperville Colt and Horse Show where he introduced the 4 Star FEI classes and the Hunter Derby to the event. He is also a trustee for the United States Equestrian Teams (USET) Foundation.

“We are excited to gain the backing of our current and new shareholders as we broadly invest in the Village, creating The Wellington club community with NEXUS and further enhancing the showgrounds,” said Bellissimo. “Our aim is to establish Wellington as the benchmark for equestrian living.”

The influx of capital arrives as the company unveils The Wellington, a new 400-acre luxury residential club community featuring 253 homes along with championship golf and a variety of sporting and wellness facilities.

The real estate offerings at Wellington comprise five different types of residences: custom estate homes, equestrian villas, townhomes, luxury condominiums, and four-acre equestrian farm estates.

The community’s golf course and amenities are being crafted by acclaimed golf architect David McLay Kidd of DMK Golf Design, celebrated for his work at Bandon Dunes, Mammoth Dunes, and Fancourt. The master plan and core amenities of the community are being designed by the prominent architecture firm Workshop/APD, which has an award-winning portfolio that includes luxury residences and destination-rich developments across the globe, including Palm Beach, the Hamptons, Aspen, and NEXUS’ opulent resort community of Albany in The Bahamas.

WLP is set to launch a Founder’s program this month, inviting initial families interested in becoming part of the club community and establishing residency in The Wellington, with a staggered release of its real estate offerings.

Alongside The Wellington, the company’s Village of Wellington portfolio comprises The Wanderers Club, various land holdings, and now Wellington International, the showgrounds venue hosting the Winter Equestrian Festival and Annual Series horse shows.

“Representing all shareholders, we are dedicated to Wellington for the long haul and committed to creating assets of the utmost quality here,” concluded Skoll. “The Wellington will stand as a preeminent lifestyle community within Palm Beach County and enhance Wellington’s status as the leading equestrian community in the world.”

About Wellington Lifestyle Partners
Wellington Lifestyle Partners is a real estate development and hospitality company focused on maintaining Wellington, Fla. as the ultimate equestrian lifestyle destination. Supported by Mark Bellissimo, Jeff Skoll, Lisa Lourie, Roger and Jennifer Smith, Marsha Dammerman, Michael Smith, and NEXUS Luxury Collection, which comprises Tavistock Group’s Joe Lewis, Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, and Ernie Els, the company’s portfolioincludes The Wellington, a 400-acre exclusive residential club community; The Wanderers Club, a relaxed, multi-generational private golf and country club; Wellington International, the renowned equestrian venue hosting the 13-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the 28-week Annual Series horse shows; along with an 18-acre commercial marketplace, pending approval, which will include a luxury boutique hotel, retail shops, living spaces, and dining establishments. For further details about Wellington Lifestyle Partners, visit www.wlpfl.com.

About The Wellington
The Wellington is a fresh, exclusive residential club community located in the core of Palm Beach County in Wellington, Florida covering over 400 acres. Embracing excellence in architecture and design, sports and wellness, informal luxury, and scenery, The Wellington will showcase 253 high-end private residences crafted by some of the premier architects globally, along with a variety of top-tier amenities including a championship golf course designed by celebrated architect David McLay Kidd. The acclaimed architect Workshop/APD will oversee the design of the comprehensive community plan and amenities, collaborating with leading residential architects on the custom residences, commencing at $6 million. The Wellington is a segment of the Wellington Lifestyle Partners portfolio and is under development by the international real estate development and hospitality management firm NEXUS Luxury Collection. To learn more, please visit www.thewellington.com.

About NEXUS Luxury Collection
NEXUS Luxury Collection is a global hospitality real estate development and asset management firm that develops, operates, manages, and invests in properties that align with the interests and strengths of its partners – private investor Joe Lewis, golf legends Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, alongside actor and musician Justin Timberlake. This company encompasses properties, clubs, and experiences across the globe, including the luxury resort community of Albany in The Bahamas; the private members clubs, NEXUS Club New York in lower Manhattan and NEXUS Club London in South Kensington; the exclusive residential club community of The Wellington in Wellington, Fla. in Palm Beach County; the contemporary club of NEXUS Club at Baha Mar; the entertainment venture T-Squared Social in New York City; the NEXUS Cup led by Tiger Woods; the PGA TOUR’s Hero World Challenge and The Sanctuary Recording Studio, among various other assets. For additional details on this new community or other NEXUS properties, please visit www.nexusluxco.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Lindsay Brock 
Press Officer, Wellington International
lbrock@wellingtoninternational.com

Lauren Morgan
Vice President, Marketing, NEXUS
lmorgan@nexusluxco.com

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