# Can Yellowstone Club's developer keep billionaires buying?

> Mike Meldman, real estate developer behind Yellowstone Club, aims to build billionaire-friendly communities in England after decades of success.
- Title: Can Yellowstone Club's developer keep billionaires buying?
- Summary: Mike Meldman, real estate developer behind Yellowstone Club, aims to build billionaire-friendly communities in England after decades of success. Mike Meldman…
- Keywords: michael meldman, discovery land company, yellowstone club, silo ridge, billionaires, real estate, cotswolds, montana, hudson valley, amenia, goldman sachs, tiger woods
- Source: The Real Deal — https://therealdeal.com/magazine/november-2026/michael-meldman-profile
- Author: Kate Hinsche
- Published: 2026-11-02T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: michael meldman, discovery land company, yellowstone club, silo ridge, billionaires, real estate, cotswolds, montana, hudson valley, amenia, goldman sachs, tiger woods
## Mike Meldman's tour
Mike Meldman helicoptered over the English countryside, landing in the Cotswolds for a tour of property.
## Yellowstone Club developer
Mike Meldman leads Discovery Land Company, known for ultra-exclusive developments like Yellowstone Club in Montana.
## Billionaire buyers
His buyers include ultra-rich individuals seeking casual social life alongside luxury.
## 30 years of projects
After three decades and 40-plus projects, Meldman is accelerating residential developments.
## Beverly Hills base
Meldman lives in Beverly Hills, jumping between projects and his home base.
## Culture focus
Meldman focuses on creating culture and community for early-stage projects.
## High-profile clientele
His clients include Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, Michael Dell, and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.
## Casual luxury
Discovery communities offer relaxed settings with no strict dress codes or hushed voices.
## Silo Ridge community
Silo Ridge in Amenia, New York, features an 18-hole golf course and luxury amenities.
## High price point
Silo Ridge condo prices start at $4 million, a 928 percent premium over Amenia’s median home price.
## E ticket concept
Meldman’s communities are the 'E ticket' for high-net-worth buyers seeking exclusive lifestyle.
## Discovery’s strategy
Meldman spends extra on amenities to sustain home value, avoiding cheap construction shortcuts.
## Fazio’s praise
Tom Fazio praised Meldman’s vision for his first course design in Arizona.
## Yellowstone Club history
Discovery took over Yellowstone Club in 2009 after its bankrupt developer.
## Billionaire buyers
Buyers at Yellowstone pay eight figures plus club fees for half-acre homes.
## Global expansion
Discovery reported $367 million in equity raised across two affiliates last year.
## Market growth
The richest 1 percent of Americans now hold $27.9 trillion, up from $2.8 trillion in 1994.
## Partner challenges
Stoneleaf Partners boss Pedro Torres says Meldman’s vision is hard to replicate.
## Billionaire demand
Meldman targets growing wealth and demand for lifestyle-centric properties.
## Next project
Meldman plans Discovery’s first development in England after a recent Cotswolds tour.
## Key takeaway

Mike Meldman plans Discovery Land Company's first English development after 30 years building exclusive clubs for billionaires.