TAMARIND COVE REVIEWS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Simplicity International Considers Alternatives in Today’s Market
(KIMBERTON, PA) – Oct 15, 2009-- John M. Schopfer, Chief Executive and Principal Partner of Simplicity International, has announced that it is considering development alternatives in light of a year of global economic turmoil. Schopfer reported, “Our development approvals came at time when the market disappeared and we have held on for the past year, knowing that Nevis and our Tamarind Cove project would emerge in a strong competitive position. Indeed, while the global economic crisis forced many Caribbean projects to close down or sell off at distressed prices. Nevis and St. Kitts has held on as an attractive high-end destination unspoiled by over building, bringing Kiawah Development to St. Kitts peninsula with a Mandarin Oriental and another project with Park Hyatt.”
The fact that these projects have broken ground and commenced in 2009 is a testament to the future of Nevis and St. Kitts, and allow Simplicity to review its plans and consider the best market alternatives for its Tamarind Cove project. Tamarind Cove is a $37 million development and the first of Simplicity’s exclusive Enclaves™. The private community, with only seven beachfront homes, is situated in an intimate cove overlooking St. Kitts. The residences, each four to five bedrooms with approximately 5,500 sq. ft. of living space, will average $4M.
“We will look at lots sales, villa development and mixed –use alternatives such as a high-end boutique marina village, for determining the best market positioning as the global situation is now starting to shift.” The project also has been approved for the highly regarded Economic Citizenship program of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, offering the eligibility of buyer to apply for residency Passport providing visa free travel to 90 countries around the world. Schopfer states, “This gives us lots of flexibility in creating the best way forward for maximizing the value of our investment to date.”
Simplicity International is a real estate development company pursuing high-end resort, vacation, second-home and leisure lifestyle products. According to Schopfer, Simplicity is “committed to creating a boutique scale in all our projects to preserve privacy and character.”
The private enclave occupies more than five acres skirting 550 feet of beachfront on the lush Caribbean island of Nevis. The homes are designed in the traditional Caribbean plantation style and are constructed to the highest quality standards. The community offers several private resort amenities including a beach clubhouse, fitness center, tennis court and library lounge area. A resident caretaker is on site for security and services.
TAMARIND COVE MOVES FORWARD
Simplicity International Registers Approved Lot Plan
(KIMBERTON, PA) – April 30, 2008-- John M. Schopfer, Chief Executive and Principal Partner of Simplicity International, has announced that with Nevis Island Administration approval of site planning and engineering, the legal registration of its lot sub-division has been completed. According to Schopfer, “after a year-and-a-half planning and approval effort, we have reach a major milestone, clearing the way to formally pursue sales of lots and homes at Tamarind Cove.” Tamarind Cove is a $37 million development and the first of Simplicity’s exclusive Enclaves™. The private community, with only seven beachfront homes, is situated in an intimate cove overlooking St. Kitts. The residences, each four to five bedrooms with approximately 5,500 sq. ft. of living space, will average $4M.
Simplicity International is a real estate development company pursuing high-end resort, vacation, second-home and leisure lifestyle products. According to Schopfer, Simplicity is “committed to creating a boutique scale in all our projects to preserve privacy and character.”
The private enclave occupies more than five acres skirting 550 feet of beachfront on the lush Caribbean island of Nevis. The homes are designed in the traditional Caribbean plantation style and are constructed to the highest quality standards. The community offers several private resort amenities including a beach clubhouse, fitness center, tennis court and library lounge area. A resident caretaker is on site for security and services.
Alex Hugessen Named Director of Sales of Simplicity International’s Tamarind Cove
Former Intrawest Relationship Manager Joins Luxury Real Estate Team
(Kimberton, PA) – March 28, 2007-- John M. Schopfer, Chief Executive and Principal Partner of Simplicity International, is pleased to announce that Alex Hugessen has recently joined the Simplicity International team as Director of Sales.
Alex joins Simplicity directly from Playground Real Estate (Intrawest) and brings a track record of over 10 years of experience in luxury and high-end pre-construction real estate. Alex worked on the initial “Storied Places” offering on the slopes of Whistler Mountain in British Columbia, as well as The Lodge at Suncadia, a $70M offering near Seattle Washington. Most recently, Alex led the Playground Whistler sales team in the sellout of the second phase of the ‘Evolution’ project in Whistler’s Creekside.
“Based on his experience, Alex is a perfect fit to help introduce the Enclave brand” says Schopfer. “He fills a critical role in our management team which now includes finance, marketing, development and executive functions.”
Alex’s first project will be Simplicity International’s inaugural “Enclave” property, Tamarind Cove, which includes 10 estate homes on a pristine 5.7-Acre beachfront site on the Gold Coast of Nevis in the West Indies.
Site preparation for Tamarind Cove is underway and the first release of homes is slated for July 2007.
Simplicity International Names Exclusive Sales Agency
Sugar Mill Real Estate Becomes Exclusive Agency for Company’s Tamarind Cove
(KIMBERTON, PA) – January 30, 2007—R. Jude Carrillo, Vice Chairman and President of Simplicity International, LLC has announced the company has entered an exclusive agreement with Sugar Mill Real Estate to represent Tamarind Cove on the island of Nevis. Suzanne Gordon, owner/broker of Sugar Mill Real Estate (SMRE), has lived on Nevis for more than six years. During that time SMRE has become the agency with the most sales and listings on the Caribbean island.
Simplicity International, LLC, is a luxury real-estate development company pursuing vacation, second-home and leisure lifestyle products. Simplicity’s brand vision is to develop select, high-quality properties offering personalized experiences in environments that are both casual and elegant. Simplicity properties are fine examples of local architecture and craftsmanship and feature meticulously designed interiors with the highest-quality furnishings and fixtures.
Tamarind Cove is a $35 million development and the first of Simplicity’s exclusive EnclavesTM. The private community, with only ten beachfront homes, is situated in an intimate cove overlooking St. Kitts.
Suzanne Gordon is active in local preservation efforts on the island and is currently secretary of the board of directors of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society. While living and working on Nevis, she is concurrently working on a master's degree in historic preservation from Goucher College in Towson, Md. Her studies are based on academic research on historic properties on Nevis. In addition to her real estate sales organization, she leads groups of volunteers to various Caribbean islands to do historic preservation-related projects.
“We are indeed fortunate to have Suzanne on our project team. She knows the island thoroughly and has a passionate understanding of its culture and its history. Her company represents the best real estate available on Nevis and we are proud to be in such good company,” said Jude Carrillo.
“Tamarind Cove offers a vacation opportunity which is unique to the island,” says Suzanne Gordon. “It is about two miles north of the Four Seasons Resort with its world-class spa, restaurants and a challenging Robert Trent Jones II golf course. The enclave is the island’s only waterfront site to enjoy a spacious single-family home with the amenities of an elite resort.”
The private homes occupy more than five acres skirting 550 feet of beachfront on the lush Caribbean island of Nevis. They are designed in the traditional Caribbean plantation style and are constructed to the highest quality standards. The community offers several exclusive resort amenities including a beach clubhouse, fitness center, tennis court and library lounge area. A resident caretaker is on site for security and services. With sales opportunities recently being offered to private clientele, construction of Simplicity’s Tamarind Cove will begin in Spring 2007. Completion is slated for December 2008.
Simplicity International Names New Partner
Jude Carrillo Becomes Vice Chairman and President
(KIMBERTON, PA) – October 10, 2006--John M. Schopfer Chairman and Chief Executive of Simplicity, LLC has announced that Jude Carrillo has become a principle partner in the company. He will lead the implementation and expansion of the company’s core resort real estate brands.
Simplicity International is a real estate development company pursuing high-end resort, vacation, second-home and leisure lifestyle products.
Jude Carrillo has nearly twenty years of resort real estate and vacation ownership experience in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Mr. Carrillo enjoys a broad business experience in management at the project level as well as executive oversight in all areas of development with an emphasis on marketing and sales strategies in timeshare, private residence clubs and wholly owned resort products.
Most recently, Mr. Carrillo was an Executive Vice President for Vancouver, BC-based Intrawest Corporation in their Club Intrawest subsidiary. As well, he was VP, Sales and Marketing for Star Resorts and held senior management positions with Vacation International, Trendwest Resorts and other notable resort real estate companies.
Simplicity International’s initial product offerings are currently being developed for its Enclaves™ brands.
Simplicity’s Enclaves™ offer private and intimate developments of whole-owned homes in distinctive architectural style and casual elegance. Enclaves combine private ownership with an overlay of high quality amenities and custom services.
John Schopfer Announces Acquisition of Simplicity International
(KIMBERTON, PA) – August 2, 2006--John M. Schopfer, RRP, Managing Partner of CLUBworks International, LLC has announced that he has acquired Simplicity International, LLC and various other holdings under the Simplicity brand name. The move makes Schopfer Chief Executive and Principal Partner of Simplicity International with CLUBworks, a development services company, operating as one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Simplicity is a real estate development company pursuing resort, vacation, second-home and leisure lifestyle products for high-end consumers. Other subsidiaries of Simplicity International, LLC are Simplicity Holdings, LLC and Simplicity International West Indies, LLC.
Simplicity International’s initial product offerings are currently being developed for its Enclaves TM brand.
Schopfer, who initially brought Simplicity International to market in the Destination Club arena in March of 2005 as its President and COO reports that he was disappointed when a larger resort development group quickly ‘snapped up’ the growing entity last summer. However, (he) “was extremely pleased to acquire Simplicity when the opportunity presented itself this time around!”
The new “improved” Simplicity brand vision will continue to expand “The Simple Life of Leisure” initially conceived by the original company. The goal is to develop select properties and services that offer a personalized and exclusive experience of quality, comfort and style, set in an atmosphere of casual elegance.
Simplicity’s Enclaves™ offer private and intimate developments of whole-owned homes in distinctive architectural style and casual elegance. Enclaves™ combine private ownership with an overlay of high quality amenities and custom services.
During his career, Schopfer has worked with many outstanding resort ownership real estate companies in both domestic and international markets. His broad experience encompasses products representing the best of vacation clubs, private residence clubs and high-end private golf. His background includes work with RCI Europe, Pahio Resorts, Intrawest and Vacation Internationale. His focus on the private residence club began in 1998 when he founded Resort Capital Resources, Inc. and later CLUBworks International. These resort development services firms specialized in product development, financing, project start-up and the marketing and sales of high-end resort real estate and private clubs. Schopfer is an active leader in ARDA (American Resort Development Association) and his CLUBworks International is currently an ARDA Trustee Company.